You’ve probably come across plenty of sample questions for IELTS Writing Task 2, consisting of one question about a topic.
But have you come across a hybrid essay or double question essay topic?
We’re here to clarify and show you how to write a hybrid essay for IELTS!
What is a Hybrid Essay?
In a hybrid essay, you’re given a single topic but are asked two separate questions related to the topic. This means that you’ll have to address both questions individually. You could get a combination of different question types, including argumentative, opinion, etc.
25% of your score is for task response, how well you perform the task. If you do not address both questions clearly, you’ll lose points!
Example: “International tourism has brought enormous benefit to many places. At the same time, there is concern about its impact on local inhabitants and the environment.
Do the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages?
How can the disadvantages be mitigated?”
How to Write Hybrid Essay?
Follow a structure to organise your ideas.
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Introduction: Introduce the topic, and what you’ll do in this essay.
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Body 1: Address question 1, dividing your points into appropriate paragraphs.
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Body 2: Same for question 2.
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Conclusion: Final statements about the topic, without repeating yourself.
Important points
- Read the question carefully, and plan your essay systematically: This is the key to scoring full on task response.
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Keep track of the word limit: You have to write 250-300 words, divided evenly between both the questions. Limit your answer to 1-2 points per question.
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Link the two questions together: This shows the examiner that you are able to process the entire task as a whole.
e.g. “While I believe that there are plenty of advantages to international tourism, disadvantages do exist and efforts must be made to mitigate them.”
Watch the video below to understand what is a two-part or a double question or a hybrid essay, its structure, strategies, and tips
Did you find this information on how to write a Two-Part/Double Question/Hybrid Essay IELTS useful? Read more about the different types of essays in IELTS Writing here.
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