IELTS Opinion Essay Model Answer – Topic: Televisions for Children

IELTS WRITING TASK 2 QUESTION

Some parents in the United Kingdom decided not to have televisions in their homes. They believe that by doing this, their children will spend their leisure time more creatively. To what extent do you agree or disagree with their decision?

SAMPLE AMSWER

INTRODUCTION

Confucius (a Chinese philosopher and politician) said, “Television is an extremely strong medium.” I disagree with those UK parents and will support my opinion in terms of (in relation to) an educational principle and the advantages of television. (30 words)

BODY

First, when educating our children, it is more productive (high-yielding) to teach them to make healthy (good) decisions on their own rather than keep on making decisions on their behalf (in place of someone). The former strategy helps them become independent. The case in point (a good example of something) is a prime (good) example. When grown up, they will have to decide for themselves how much time they are going to spend per day watching TV and what programs they are going to choose. This brings me to my next point.

Second, television has advantages as well. First, there are wholesome (good) programs that are advantageous in educating children. For example, documentary programs broaden (extend/improve) their general knowledge on subjects that are not easy to study otherwise. To be more specific (More specifically), National Geographic and Discovery Channel programs will give them insights (a chance to understand sth or learn more about it) into nature and world cultures in the best possible way.

In addition, news programs keep children informed on local and global (worldwide) events, while documentary programs could provide them with background information explaining the causes and results of events. To ensure that these programs are of high repute (the reputation that something or somebody has), the journalists and TV stations have spent many hours in preparing them. (186 words)

CONCLUSION

I have briefly looked at the issue in terms of an educational principle and two advantages of TV. Parents who decide not to have a television in their homes are taking an easy way out (end a difficult situation by choosing the simplest solution, even if it is not the best one) to the detriment (disadvantages) of their children. (41 words)

(Total words: 257)