Two-part Question Essays: Useful Language (British Council Academic IELTS: Writing): Study Material

Two-part question essays: useful language

Introducing the first question (cause/problem/reason)

• One possible explanation is that

  • Example: One possible explanation is that many employees experience burnout due to long working hours.

• A key reason for this is that

  • Example: A key reason for this is that housing prices have increased significantly.

• This can largely be attributed to

  • Example: This can largely be attributed to the widespread use of smartphones among teenagers.

Talking about solutions, effects and results

• One way to address this issue is to

  • Example: One way to address this issue is to introduce stricter regulations on fast food advertising.

• A possible solution would be to

  • Example: A possible solution would be to provide more affordable childcare services.

• This problem could be tackled by

  • Example: This problem could be tackled by improving public awareness campaigns.

• As a result,

  • Example: As a result, many small businesses struggle to compete with large corporations.

• This leads to

  • Example: This leads to increased levels of stress among students.

• Consequently,

  • Example: Consequently, people may become less physically active.

Changing topics (two parts)

• Turning to the causes,

  • Example: Turning to the causes, one major factor is the lack of job security.

• With regard to solutions,

  • Example: With regard to solutions, governments should invest in renewable energy.

• As for the reasons,

  • Example: As for the reasons, social pressure plays an important role.

• When it comes to possible measures,

  • Example: When it comes to possible measures, schools could introduce financial education.

Adding ideas

• Additionally, 

  • Example: Additionally, this approach could reduce long-term costs.

• Another factor to consider is that

  • Example: Another factor to consider is that many people lack access to healthcare.

• It is also worth noting that

  • Example: It is also worth noting that cultural differences can influence behaviour.

Giving examples

• To illustrate this,

  • Example: To illustrate this, many cities have introduced congestion charges.

• One clear example is

  • Example: One clear example is the increase in electric vehicle sales in Europe.

• This is evident in

  • Example: This is evident in countries with high recycling rates.

Concluding

• In conclusion,

  • Example: In conclusion, I believe that governments should focus on services that benefit everyone.

• To conclude,

  • Example: To conclude, I agree that this is the best solution to the problem.

• To sum up,

  • Example: To sum up, this is a practical and beneficial solution.