IELTS Writing for Chinese speakers: How to Fix A conclusion that only repeats the introduction
Write a two or three sentence conclusion that restates your position in new words and summarises the two reasons. Do not introduce a new argument, and do not copy the introduction word for word.
At a glance
- For
- Chinese speakers
- Problem
- A conclusion that only repeats the introduction
- Scoring criterion
- Task Response (Task 2)
- Task affected
- Task 2 (essay)
- IELTS test
- Academic or General Training (check your requirement)
- Typical effort
- a few days
- First step
- Begin with a signal such as 'In conclusion' or 'Overall'.
Why this happens to Chinese speakers
With time running out, candidates paste the introduction again or add a late idea. The first looks lazy and the second breaks the logic that the body paragraphs built.
Why this affects Chinese speakers: Chinese has no articles and no verb tense endings, and sentences are often joined by commas, so these patterns carry into English writing.
Candidates often write a memorised introduction and general ideas, so the answer is not specific to the question.
A strength to build on: Strong exam discipline and wide study vocabulary help with practice routines.
Fix it in four steps
- Begin with a signal such as 'In conclusion' or 'Overall'.
- Restate the position using different vocabulary from the introduction.
- Summarise the two reasons in a single balanced sentence.
- Stop. A conclusion of 30 to 45 words is enough.
Before and after
Before
In conclusion, this is a very complex problem and there are many things to think about.
After
Overall, I remain convinced that free public transport would cut congestion, provided cities fund it through road charges.
Ten-minute drill: Take three of your past introductions and write a conclusion for each in under 2 minutes without copying a phrase from them.
Questions and answers
How can Chinese speakers fix a conclusion that only repeats the introduction?
Write a two or three sentence conclusion that restates your position in new words and summarises the two reasons. Do not introduce a new argument, and do not copy the introduction word for word. Candidates often write a memorised introduction and general ideas, so the answer is not specific to the question.
How long does it take Chinese speakers to fix a conclusion that only repeats the introduction?
Most learners need a few days. Consistent short daily practice with feedback works better than long, infrequent sessions.
Is a conclusion required?
Yes. The band descriptors expect a clear conclusion that follows from the argument, and an essay without one can feel incomplete.
Can I add a recommendation in the conclusion?
A brief recommendation is fine if it follows directly from your position. A brand-new argument is not.
What does a good practice drill look like for Chinese speakers?
Take three of your past introductions and write a conclusion for each in under 2 minutes without copying a phrase from them. Consistent short daily practice with feedback works better than long, infrequent sessions.
How can Chinese speakers tell they have fixed a conclusion that only repeats the introduction?
The conclusion shares meaning with the introduction but almost no exact phrases, and adds no new idea.
What should Chinese speakers know about their IELTS Writing target?
Chinese-speaking candidates often have strong reading and vocabulary knowledge and need targeted work on English-specific grammar and organisation.
Should Chinese speakers practise this on Task 1, Task 2 or both?
This is a Task 2 issue, so practise it on full essays. Task 2 carries about twice the weight of Task 1 in the Writing band, so progress here moves the score most. Strong exam discipline and wide study vocabulary help with practice routines.
Can an AI checker help Chinese speakers with a conclusion that only repeats the introduction?
An AI checker can show where this pattern appears in your own essay and which criterion it affects, which makes the fix concrete. It gives a practice estimate, not an official IELTS score, so use it to choose the next revision, rewrite, and check again. The first check on this site is free.
Check your own essay
See where a conclusion that only repeats the introduction appears in your own writing and which criterion it affects, then rewrite the weakest paragraph.
Feedback is a practice estimate, not an official IELTS score. Last reviewed 2026-11-11. Score requirements change, so confirm them with the organisation that will read your result.
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