IELTS Academic Task 2

Extent of Agreeing or Disagreeing

Master 'To What Extent Do You Agree or Disagree?' prompts with high-scoring Band 8.0+ model answers, nuanced stance structures, and examiner-approved concession strategies.

8 Model Essays
Band 8.5+ Standard
Nuanced Positions & Hedging
Environment
Small Extent Agreement

Individual Action vs Government & Corporates

"Individuals can do nothing to improve the environment; only governments and large companies can make a difference. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

5 min read • 307 words • Band 8.5 Model
Media & News
Large Extent Agreement

Reporting Good News vs Hard News

"The media should include more stories which report good news. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

6 min read • 363 words • Band 8.5 Model
Wildlife
Strong Disagreement

Protecting Useful Animals vs All Wildlife

"Animals are in danger of extinction. Some people say that we should protect only those animals which are useful to humans. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

5 min read • 305 words • Band 8.5 Model
Education
Full Agreement

Reading for Pleasure vs Watching TV

"It is believed that people who read for pleasure develop their imagination more and acquire better language skills compared to people who prefer watching television. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

6 min read • 376 words • Band 9.0 Model
Environment
Large Extent Agreement

Restricting Air Travel for Emissions

"Some people argue that air travel should be restricted due to pollution and excessive fuel consumption. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

5 min read • 260 words • Band 8.0 Model
Society & Economy
Partial Agreement

Free Primary Education vs Job Creation

"Some people think that the best way for developing countries to eradicate poverty is to provide six years of free education to every child. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

6 min read • 350 words • Band 8.5 Model
Science
Large Extent Agreement

Human Well-being as the Aim of Science

"The most important aim of science should be to improve people’s lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

6 min read • 371 words • Band 8.5 Model
Society & Economy
Large Extent Disagreement

Globalization & Cultural Identity

"The world is becoming a smaller place because of globalization. Some people dread that culture will inevitably disappear as a result. To what extent do you agree or disagree?"

5 min read • 288 words • Band 8.5 Model

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4 Key Approaches for 'To What Extent' Essays

Mastering nuanced degrees of agreement is essential for reaching Band 8.0+ in Task Achievement.

APPROACH 1
100% Agreement / Disagreement

Adopt a total position if you have two compelling arguments for one side with robust real-world supporting examples.

APPROACH 2
Agree to a Large Extent

Support the proposition primarily in Body 1, but include a well-reasoned concession or caveat in Body 2.

APPROACH 3
Partial / Conditional Stance

Argue that the statement holds true under certain circumstances, but other concurrent solutions are required.

APPROACH 4
Clear Position from Start to End

State your exact extent in the introduction and ensure every paragraph reinforces this nuanced perspective without contradiction.

IELTS Examiner Insight on 'Extent' Prompts:

Never write simply "I agree to some extent" without explaining which aspects you support and which you oppose. Band 8.0+ candidates state a qualified thesis, such as: "While I acknowledge that governments have substantial regulatory power, I agree only to a small extent because individual lifestyle changes remain the true backbone of environmental conservation."

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