Question: 

A big salary is much more important than job satisfaction. Do you agree or disagree?

In this lesson, we will break down how to approach Opinion Essays in IELTS Writing Task 2. You will learn how to analyze the question, structure your essay, and write clear arguments to present your opinion. By the end, you’ll have a framework for tackling this specific question and similar ones.

  1. Understanding the Question

Before you start writing, it’s crucial to analyze the question carefully. The question is asking for your opinion on whether a big salary is more important than job satisfaction. You must decide whether you:

  • Agree that a big salary is more important,
  • Disagree, believing that job satisfaction is more important, or
  • Partially agree with both points.

Key elements of the question:

  • Topic words: Big salary, job satisfaction.
  • Instruction words: Do you agree or disagree? This requires you to present a clear opinion and support it with reasons.