IELTS Writing Task 2 Practice: Weather and Climate Change

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Welcome to this IELTS Writing Task 2 practice question focused on weather and climate change.

This task is designed to help you prepare for the IELTS Writing exam.

Remember, in the actual test, you’ll have 40 minutes to complete this task, and you should aim to write at least 250 words.

IELTS Writing Task 2

Write about the following topic:

Some people believe that recent changes in weather patterns are temporary and natural. Others argue that human activities are causing permanent and dangerous alterations to the global climate.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Sample Answer Outline – Mind Map Ideas

Here’s a brief outline of how a high-scoring response might be structured:

  1. Introduction
    • Restate the topic
    • Briefly mention both viewpoints
    • State your own position
  2. Body Paragraph 1
    • Historical climate fluctuations
    • Natural cycles (e.g., solar activity, volcanic eruptions)
    • Skepticism about human influence
  3. Body Paragraph 2:
    • Greenhouse gas emissions
    • Deforestation
    • Scientific consensus on climate change
    • Observable impacts (e.g., rising temperatures, extreme weather events)
  4. Body Paragraph 3:
    • Evaluate evidence for both views
    • Consider long-term consequences
    • Importance of taking action regardless of certainty
  5. Conclusion
    • Summarize main points
    • Restate your opinion
    • You can suggest a way forward

Evaluation Criteria

IELTS Writing Task 2 responses are assessed based on the following criteria:

  1. Task Achievement
  2. Coherence and Cohesion
  3. Lexical Resource
  4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy

We encourage you to write your practice essay and share it in the comments below.

A sample high-scoring response will be provided in a reply to your comment.

For more practice tests, you can visit Space Exploration and Health Topics.

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