This lesson looks at how to write an IELTS essay introduction for an opinion essay. The introduction is the easiest part of any IELTS essay as it follows a similar content for all IELTS task 2 types.
Every one of us should become a vegetarian because eating meat can cause serious health problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
How to write an IELTS essay introduction
Write one statement paraphrasing the information given. This will be your background statement. Make sure you paraphrase the information exactly and don’t include any irrelevant or extra information in it.
When you paraphrase, make sure you are using words that you are confident with. It is good to paraphrase but you will reduce your band score if you have too many errors.
Introduce your answer in the thesis statement. The thesis statement follows the background statement. It should contain your answer, your main points.
Don’t write more than 50 words for your introduction.
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Eating meat is considered by some to damage our health and for that reason they believe all people should adopt a vegetarian diet. In my opinion, although a vegetarian diet is certainly a healthy option, having a balanced diet, which contains vegetables and some healthy meat, is the key.