Writing

Marking rules
TR=task response
CC=coherence and cohesion
LR=lexical resource
GRA=grammatical range & accuracy

CC
Results and Consequences= accordingly, thus, hence, for this reason, as a
result, consequently…
Concessions and contrasts= however, nevertheless, in comparison, admittedly,
alternatively, by contrast….
Opinions= in my opinion, in my view, from my point of view/perspective, I
believe, I concur, ….
Reasons and causes= Since, due to, owing to, as, because, ….
Listing and order= first and foremost, firstly, …., lastly, finally
Adding info. = Additionally, Furthermore, as well as, not only….but also, on top
of these
Giving egs = For instance, to illustrate, namely, such as, in other words, ….
Highlighting and stressing = particularly, in particular, specifically, especially,….
Time= Afterwards, meanwhile, in the mean time, in the same instant, initially,
subsequently, simultaneously

Types of ques for Task 2

-Advantages, Disadvantages
-Causes, Solutions
-Problems & Solutions
-Opinion 1,2

(Discuss both views and give your opinion/ To what extent do you
agree or disagree)

Dos and Don’ts

Dos
Use a range of “quantifiers” and “softer vocabulary”
Quantifiers Verbs
Some, many, most appear, seem , tend
Frequency adverbs Expressions
Sometimes, often, rarely It is said that/ It is possible/ In some
circumstances
Modal verbs Probability adverbs
Can, could, may possibly, probably, perhaps