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IELTS Writing Task 2 • Discussion & Opinion

🤖 AI and Creative Arts: Authorship, Inspiration, and Respect

Practise formal sentences that start with "It", and key vocabulary, to discuss whether synthetic creativity deserves the same respect as human work.

📌 HOW TO USE THIS LESSON

👨‍🏫 For Teachers

Run through the warm-up exercises in 15 minutes, then set a 30-minute timer for writing. Check answers using the instant feedback and evaluate essays based on the four public criteria.

✍️ For Learners

Complete the five short drills first to build your vocabulary and sentence patterns. Then write your essay using the provided paragraph starters, keeping your word count above 250 words.

MODULE 1: BUILD-UP (15 MINS)

Warm up your vocabulary and sentence structures before writing the essay.

Word Forms

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word in parentheses.

1. The true ______ (author) of algorithm-assisted artwork remains heavily contested in legal circles.

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2. Critics frequently question whether computer-generated outputs exhibit genuine ______ (original).

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3. Many sceptics dismiss algorithmic imagery as merely ______ (derive) fabrications that mimic human masters.

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4. Training models on millions of private illustrations without licensing has provoked serious accusations of intellectual ______ (plagiarise).

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5. Contemporary digital artists frequently ______ (collaboration) with machine algorithms to discover unexpected motifs.

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Academic Collocations

Select the single word that correctly completes the established academic phrase.

6. Programmers can rarely ______ authorship over artworks produced by autonomous software.

____ a. borrow ____ b. claim ____ c. capture

7. Prompt writers treat statistical outputs as a valuable wellspring of artistic ______.

____ a. inspiration ____ b. breath ____ c. instigation

8. Blending disparate artistic genres within a single prompt can ______ novelty in narrative fiction.

____ a. kindle ____ b. strike ____ c. spark

9. Ethicists insist that every generated painting must give ______ attribution to its training contributors.

____ a. heavy ____ b. proper ____ c. broad

10. Using uncredited samples from registered recordings frequently constitutes copyright ______.

____ a. infringement ____ b. intrusion ____ c. invasion

Essay Linking Phrases

Word Bank (Use each exactly once):

By contrast Admittedly Consequently Notwithstanding It could be argued that

11. ______, computer systems lack authentic subjective feelings, which restricts the emotional nuance of their poetry; nevertheless, many of their images are striking.

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12. ______ the rapid advancement of deep learning models, the human curator still decides which iterations to present.

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13. ______ human mastery will remain uniquely treasured precisely because it requires deliberate manual discipline.

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14. Traditional novelists dedicate years to refining character arcs. ______, automated generators synthesize short story outlines within mere moments.

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15. Neural software synthesizes thousands of stylistic variations at negligible marginal cost. ______, production pipelines in graphic industries have transformed completely.

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Paraphrasing Practice

Choose the sentence that most accurately paraphrases the original statement without altering its meaning.

16. Original Sentence:

"Some believe that pictures, music and stories made with the help of artificial intelligence deserve the same respect as work made by humans alone."

____ a. Many claim that synthetic paintings and melodies are inherently superior to human effort. ____ b. Certain observers contend that algorithm-assisted creative products deserve the same regard as exclusively human work. ____ c. People argue that computer programs should be granted full human rights as creators.

17. Original Sentence:

"Algorithms do not possess real emotions, so their creations lack authentic emotional resonance."

____ a. Lacking genuine consciousness, computational models cannot evoke deep emotional sincerity in their work. ____ b. Because algorithms are highly technical, audiences refuse to look at digital art. ____ c. Human emotions are too unpredictable to ever be matched by robotic calculators.

18. Original Sentence:

"Prompt engineers spend considerable time refining instructions to guide the machine toward an original aesthetic."

____ a. Machines can generate perfect art with zero human intervention or direction. ____ b. Digital prompting is too tedious to qualify as an enjoyable leisure activity. ____ c. Achieving a distinctive visual style demands substantial deliberate input and guidance from the user.

Grammar Recap: Sentences That Start with "It"

💡 Rule: Instead of "I think that ..." or "Everyone knows that ...", start the sentence with "It" and put the long idea at the end. This sounds more formal in an essay. Example: "It is no coincidence that the most admired work often feels both familiar and new."

19. Complete the objective frame:

Original: "Most scholars share the view that human artistic skill has an irreplaceable soul."

It is widely ______ that human artistic skill has an irreplaceable soul.

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20. Complete the concession frame:

Original: "Everyone has to accept that algorithmic tools speed up production."

It cannot be ______ that algorithmic tools speed up production.

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21. Complete the cautious argument frame:

Original: "Some can reasonably argue that prompting is a legitimate form of curation."

It ______ be argued that prompting is a legitimate form of curation.

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MODULE 2: THE TASK (30 MINS)

Read the prompt carefully, follow the essay structure, and write your complete response.

WRITING TASK 2 PROMPT

"Some people believe that pictures, music and stories made with the help of artificial intelligence deserve the same respect as work made by humans alone. Others disagree.

Discuss both views and give your own opinion."

📏 Minimum 250 words

🎯 At least 3 "It..." structures

📚 At least 5 Unit Words

🧭 4-Paragraph Essay Structure

You must open each corresponding paragraph using these required starters:

PARAGRAPH 1 (Introduction): "This essay will examine both views."

PARAGRAPH 2 (First view): "Supporters of the first view argue that ..."

PARAGRAPH 3 (Second view): "By contrast, others maintain that ..."

PARAGRAPH 4 (Conclusion & Opinion): "On balance, ..."

✅ Self-Check List (Tick before submitting)

____ Did I reach at least 250 words? ____ Did I use at least three 'It...' sentences? ____ Did I include at least five unit words (e.g. authorship, originality, derivative, plagiarism, collaborate, inspiration, novelty, attribution)? ____ Did I cover both views fairly before giving my view?

Your Response: Minimum: 250 words

____ (Write your complete 4-paragraph response here using the specified paragraph starters...)

Evaluated on 4 Public Assessment Criteria:

Task Response

Coherence & Cohesion

Lexical Resource

Grammar Range & Accuracy

MODULE 3: MODEL ESSAY (10 MINS)

Read this sample response written by a strong student to see how the target language fits together.

Paragraph 1: Introduction

This essay will examine both views. The emergence of generative neural models has ignited an intense debate over whether algorithmic productions deserve the same cultural appreciation as unassisted human creativity. While some people view automated media as a pioneering medium, others dismiss it as an empty imitation of human craft.

Paragraph 2: First view

Supporters of the first view argue that computational tools serve as collaborative partners that elevate human imagination.

💡 Why this works: This sentence connects the required starter smoothly with the unit word "collaborate" to describe AI as a creative partner rather than a replacement.

From this perspective, prompting algorithms requires extensive curation, conceptual refinement, and aesthetic vision. When users combine disparate genres, they frequently spark novelty and discover fresh artistic inspiration. It is widely felt that an artwork should be valued primarily for the emotion it evokes rather than the biological nature of its maker. Consequently, those who master these modern instruments believe their outputs warrant equal respect.

💡 Why this works: "It is widely felt that" introduces a shared belief in a detached, scholarly way without using informal phrases like "In my opinion".

Paragraph 3: Second view

By contrast, others maintain that true art requires authentic human consciousness and deliberate personal struggle.

💡 Why this works: "By contrast, others maintain that" sets up a firm, balanced transition into the opposing perspective.

Because software models rely upon immense databases of human labor, sceptics claim that synthetic works are merely derivative outputs that lack genuine originality. Furthermore, questions of authorship remain deeply problematic; training neural networks on copyrighted material without proper attribution frequently borders on intellectual plagiarism. It cannot be denied that genuine painters and composers invest years into mastering techniques that machines simply synthesize in seconds.

💡 Why this works: "It cannot be denied that" acknowledges an obvious truth about human dedication before weighing the final conclusion.

Paragraph 4: Conclusion & Opinion

On balance, while algorithmic tools undeniably offer remarkable technical capability, I believe they should not receive the exact same status as solo human achievements.

💡 Why this works: "On balance" initiates the synthesis clearly, signaling that the writer has weighed both arguments fairly before stating a firm conclusion.

It could be argued that artificial intelligence represents an innovative co-creation medium, but human creations will always preserve an irreplaceable emotional depth born of lived experience.

💡 Why this works: "It could be argued that" introduces the nuanced middle ground, finishing the essay with an objective, well-rounded perspective.

Total Word Count: 263 words Target Unit Words: 10 included Sentences starting with "It": 3 included

IELTS Writing: AI and Creativity

🤖 AI and Creative Arts: Authorship, Inspiration, and Respect

MODULE 1: BUILD-UP (15 MINS)

Word Forms

Academic Collocations

Essay Linking Phrases

Paraphrasing Practice

Grammar Recap: Sentences That Start with "It"

MODULE 2: THE TASK (30 MINS)

🧭 4-Paragraph Essay Structure

✅ Self-Check List (Tick before submitting)

MODULE 3: MODEL ESSAY (10 MINS)

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