This lesson looks at how expand your main points for the body paragraphs in your IELTS writing task 2.
Every one of us should become a vegetarian because eating meat can cause serious health problems.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Planning Body Paragraph A
The main point: A vegetarian diet is certain healthy.
Supporting points:
a diet based mainly on vegetables is rich in essential vitamins and minerals
protein can be found in pulses and dairy products
avoiding certain meats can help reduce heart problems and diabetes
Planning Body Paragraph B
The main point: Not all meat is unhealthy
Supporting points:
not all meat is unhealthy
examples: fish and chicken
Planning Body Paragraph C
The main point: Having a balanced diet is key
Supporting points
A diet which has mostly vegetables and a small amount of meat is best
Eating meat in moderation is considered beneficial to health
Now try writing the paragraphs before you check the models below.
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Models
Model Paragraph A
Firstly, it must be admitted that having a vegetarian diet is certainly healthy. A diet which contains a high quantity of vegetables is rich in all the essential vitamins and minerals needed to promote health. In addition, avoiding red meats, which is said to lead to heart problems if eaten in large quantities, can also be beneficial.
Model Paragraph B
However, while having a vegetarian diet is certainly a healthy way to eat, not all meats are actually unhealthy. Take, for example fish, this meat contains vital omega 3 oils which are essential in building health and it is recommended by the medical profession to include fish in the diet at least once a week. Another illustration is white meat, such as chicken, this meat is also considered healthy when eaten in moderation.
Model Paragraph C
Finally, the key to health is to eat a balanced diet which consists of predominantly vegetables but also some healthy meats, namely fish and chicken. Having a balanced diet is generally more manageable for most people and would require only small changes in their current diet to see significant changes in their health.