🎯 The Core Concept#
The conclusion is the final part of your essay. It should be one sentence that summarises your position without introducing any new ideas.
(Source: IELTS Simon Writing Video Course Lesson 4 Conclusion)
結論只寫 一句話，就是用轉述或重新表達立場或答案。
📊 The Conclusion Paragraph#
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of sentences | 1 |
| Length | ~15–25 words |
| Purpose | Summarise your position / answer |
| Key Skill | Paraphrasing |
寫得精簡、切題、有轉述，就是高分結論段。
🧱 Four Question Types#
針對 Task 2 四種題型，每題各列出 Prompt（題目），對照 Introduction（首段） 及 Conclusion（結論段）。
1. Discussion#
Prompt:
In many cities the use of video cameras in public places is being increased in order to reduce crime, but some people believe that these measures restrict our individual freedom. Do the benefits of increased security outweigh the drawbacks?
| Introduction | Conclusion |
|---|---|
| It is true that video surveillance has become commonplace in many cities in recent years. While I understand that critics may see this as an invasion of privacy, I believe that there are more benefits than drawbacks. | In conclusion,I would argue that the advantages of using video security systems in public places do outweigh the disadvantages. |
Key Paraphrases:
video cameras → video surveillance → video security systemsbenefits ... outweigh drawbacks → advantages ... outweigh disadvantagesrestrict freedom → invasion of privacy
2. Opinion#
Prompt:
Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
| Introduction | Conclusion |
|---|---|
| Some people believe that parents of children who attend private schools should not need to contribute to state schools through taxes. Personally, I completely disagree with this view. | In conclusion, I do not believe that any financial concessions should be made for people who choose private education. |
Key Paraphrases:
required to pay taxes → contribute ... through taxes → financial concessionsdisagree → do not believe ... should be made
3. Problem & Solution（問題解決類）#
Prompt:
In the developed world, average life expectancy is increasing. What problems will this cause for individuals and society? Suggest some measures that could be taken to reduce the impact of ageing populations.
| Introduction | Conclusion |
|---|---|
| It is true that people in industrialised nations can expect to live longer than ever before. Although there will undoubtedly be some negative consequences of this trend, societies can take steps to mitigate these potential problems. | In conclusion, various measures can be taken to tackle the problems that are certain to arise as the populations of countries grow older. |
Key Paraphrases:
reduce the impact → mitigate these potential problems → tackle the problemsageing populations → populations ... grow olderlife expectancy is increasing → live longer
4. Two-part Question#
Prompt:
There are many different types of music in the world today. Why do we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays?
| Introduction | Conclusion |
|---|---|
| It is true that a rich variety of musical styles can be found around the world. Music is a vital part of all human cultures for a range of reasons, and I would argue that traditional music is more important than modern, international music. | In conclusion, music is a necessary part of human existence, and I believe that traditional music should be given more importance than international music. |
Key Paraphrases:
vital → necessarypart of all human cultures → part of human existencemore important → given more importancemodern, international music → international music
🔑Methods & Techniques#
| Question Type | What to do? |
|---|---|
| Discussion | 直接重申立場（which one outweighs?） |
| Opinion | 明確重同意／不同意的觀點 |
| Problem & Solution | 總結「有措施可以應對問題」 |
| Two-Part Question | 同時回應兩個問題（確認前提 + 重申立場） |
| Paraphrasing Technique | Example |
|---|---|
| 同義詞替換 | vital → necessary |
| 詞性變化 | important → importance |
| 句型重組 | 主動 ↔ 被動 |
| 擴充／濃縮 | video cameras → video security systems |
🚫 What NOT to Do#
- Don’t add new ideas（不加新觀點）: 結論的任何資訊都必須在正文出現過。
- Don’t copy the introduction word-for-word（不要照抄首段）: 要用意譯技巧，換字換句式。
- Don’t write more than one sentence（不要寫多於一句）: 結論精簡就是好。
💡 Key Takeaway#
Conclusion = One sentence + Paraphrase of Introduction + No new information
熟練這個公式，你就能寫出乾淨俐落的高分結尾段。