IELTS Discussion Essay Model Answer 16 – Topic: Book

IELTS Writing Task 2 Question

Some say the age of the book has passed: videos, computers, television, and films will present the information in the future. Others think that books and written words will still be necessary for spreading information and in completing education. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

SAMPLE ANSWER

INTRODUCTION

Printed books as we know them today have served us well for about five hundred years in spreading information and completing education. In this essay, I will look at two views and present an opinion. (35 words)

BODY

First, the number of tools used to replace conventional books is increasing by the day. These devices are becoming more convenient and cheaper. That is why many feel that written words printed on sheets of paper and made (bound) into a book simply cannot continue to exist.

Second, however, there are many people who would argue that books will remain in our lives in their present form. They believe that people will always want to keep shelves full of books at home and in the office or visit the local library from time to time. They love the smell and feel of old books or get excited when a new book is published.

Lastly, in my opinion, the evidence points to the book in its present form disappearing from our lives. I believe that in the future we will be calling some other devices “books.” I don’t know what they will look like, but you would still be able to carry them in your handbag, take them home and cuddle in bed with one, or buy one as a gift for a friend. (182 words)

CONCLUSION

To summarize, it seems that there are two sides to the story, but the chances (odds) are heavily in favor of the book disappearing. I cannot help but conclude that we will have to rewrite, rethink, rephrase, and redefine our definition of a “book” sometime soon. (45 words) (Total words: 262)