IELTS Writing Task 2 – Introduction Paragraph Tips and Samples

An introduction paragraph is an important part in an essay. In this paragraph, you must present your position. Besides, you must not repeat the question but paraphrase them. The first paragraph should also be a stand point for your essay.
In this article, I give some examples for an introduction paragraph.

Question 1:
Population control policies like China’s one child policy are a good way to fight poverty. Discuss it.
Sample answer:

     The great population growth is one of the problems in many countries with no exception for Indonesia because it impact to the level of wealth and education of their citizens. Because of that, many countries have tried to control it and people thought that China is one of the successful countries on controlling their population. They made a policy that asked their citizen have one child in a family. China thought that the policy was good way to solve the poverty problem. Unfortunately, it is not really true and suitable for other countries because it has some disadvantages while it also has some benefits.

Comment <from an IELTS native tutor>:  Very good. This is a very good introduction paragraph and address the main issue.

IELTS writing – essay sample 1

In the course of urban development, we often find ourselves confronted with the old building problem. Some people think we should pull down the old houses and buildings in the way. However, others argue that is very rash decision to tear them down without full consideration that we have to preserve our old historic buildings.
To what extent do you agree or disagree ?
Sample answer:
Rapidly urban development often faces with a demolition of cultural endowments such as a historic architecture, unique streetscapes and traditional sites. Developers pressure to replace them because a development of new urban facilities is more important. However, it is wiser if municipalities preserve their historic assets.