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IELTS Writing Task 1

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Contents
Pg 3-4 -Single Table - Band 8 Pg 24-25 - Singular Table - Band 7.5
Pg 4-5 - Single Line Graph - Band 8.5 Pg 25-26 - Singular Line Graph - Band 9
Pg 6 - Process - Band 7.5 Pg 27-28 - Singular Table - Band 9
Pg 7 - 8 - Single Table - Band 8.5 Pg 28-29 - Complex ( Pie + Table ) - Band 9
Pg 8-9 - Single Line Graph - Band 8.5 Pg 29-30 - Singular Bar Chart - Band 9
Pg 9-10 - Single Bar Chart - Band 9 Pg 31-32 - Process (Unique) - Band 9
Pg 11 - Process - Band 9 Pg 33-34 - Complex ( Bar Chart x 2) - Band 8
Pg 12 - 13 Line Graph - Band 7.5 Pg 35-36 - Map S1/S2 - Band 8.5
Pg 13-14 - Complex (Pie + Bar) Band 8 Pg 36-37 - Complex (Bar + Pie) - Band 8.5
Pg 15-16 - Process - Band 9 Pg 38-39 - Complex (Bar x 2 + Pie) - Band 8.5
Pg 17-18 - Map - Band 8.5 Pg 39-40 - Complex (Line + Table) - Band 8
Pg 18-19 - Complex ( Pie + Table) Band 6 Pg 41-42 - Complex (Bar +Line) - Band 9
Pg 19-20 - Map - Band 8.5 Pg 43-44 - Complex ( Bar+Line+Pie) - Band 9
Pg 21-22 - Singular Table - Band 9
Pg 22-23 - Singular Line Graph - Band 6.5
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The table gives information about five types of vehicles registered in Australia in 2010, 2012, and
2014.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and
make comparisons where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Write at least 150 words.
Data regarding the gross number of vehicle registration in Australia divided by five categories in 2010, 2012 and
2014 is depicted in the given table.
At a glance, it is clear that Registrations rose for all vehicle types during the period, though motorcycles
experienced the largest percentage change over time, climbing by over 150,000 - equivalent to 30.8%. Despite
the change over time, passenger vehicles represent by far the majority of vehicle registrations overall, growing
from 11.8 million registered in 2010 to 13 million in 2014.
In contrast, commercial vehicle registration experienced accelerated change at a rate of 17.4%, yet
total registrations remain significantly less than passenger vehicles at 2.7 million.
Now turning to heavy and light trucks, both represented the least commonly registered vehicles in
Australia. With a combined total of 547,000 in 2014, which is less than the total number of
registered motorcycles at the time. Both did experience growth over the period, with 8.3 and 23.5
percent change, respectively.
(169 words)
Band-score 8 TA 8 CC 7 LR 8 GRA
Overall: 8.0
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more accurate.
The line graph shows the percentage of New Zealand population from 1950 to 2050.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.
The given line chart demonstrates the proportion of the population in the period of one hundred
years from 1950 to 2050 in New Zealand. From the chart, it is obvious that the percentage of
younger citizens from 0 to 14 years and from 38 to 45 of age increased significantly over the years,
whereas that from 25 to 37 years and over 65 years went down.
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In 1950, the ratios of citizens from 38 to 45 years old and over 65 years old accounted for most of
the population, with 60% and 25% respectively. In the next 40 years, both percentages rocketed and
peaked at 70% and nearly 50%. After that, the percentage of middle aged people from 38 to 45 years
old fell to 40% in 2000 and is predicted to remain stable until 2050. However, that of older people
over 65 years old only fell and is predicted to continue to fall in the last 50 years.
During the given period, the proportion of young citizens from 0 to 14 years old stayed unchanged
at 5% in the first 40 years, and then slowly increased from 1990 to 2000, and is thought to keep
going up until it reaches 20%. On the other hand, the rate of adults from 25 to 37 went through a
remarkable decrease in the period of 1950 to 1990, from 20% in 1950 to only half of that rate in
1990. In the following 10 years, this rate stayed at 10% without much change, and it is predicted that
from 2000 to 2050, it will fall again from 10% to nearly 0%.
(268 words)
Overall: 8.5
The response Report can be There is a wide A wide range of

fully covers the followed range of complex grammatical
requirements of effortlessly. There vocabulary used structures are used
the task. A is a wide range of to express precise with precision. There
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and information form.
are logically
organized and
sequenced.
The diagram shows the production of ethanol oil from grain.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where
relevant.
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The process diagram gives details of the production of ethanol oil from grain. As can clearly be
seen, it takes six main stages to transform the original grain into ethanol fuel and dry distillers’
grain.
To begin with, the grain is removed from storage and ground to a powder. This powder is then
heated before undergoing a process of liquefaction. The resulting liquid is then fermented. Finally,
the products of the fermentation process are distilled to produce the fuel ethanol which is stored
before being sent to the fuel market.
The distillation process produces a valuable by-product called wet distillers’ grain which can be
turned into animal feed. To do this the wet grain is first dried and the resulting dry distillers’ grain is
then transported to the feed market.
In summary, it can be seen that the process is very efficient as all the products are of use in industry
and agriculture.
(153 words )
Overall: 7.5
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requirements of followed easily. suitable and subordination and
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The table below gives information about values (NZ$) of the exports of kiwi fruit from New
Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons
where relevant.
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The table provides information on kiwi fruit exports from New Zealand to five different
nations, between 2010 and 2012.The figures are in New Zealand dollars. As can clearly be
seen, the value of the exports increased over the time period for the majority of countries.
Looking firstly at the data for the countries whose fruit imports increased, the figures for
Japan were enormously greater than those for the other countries, indeed the value of kiwi
fruit exports to Japan in 2012 were more than three times greater than the other countries
combined. They started at just over 270 million dollars and ended at a little over 325 million.
Moving on to the figures for China, these increased by around 20 million dollars over the
period to finish at 94 million dollars. Compared to Japan and China, Russia’s imports were
modest, increasing from under a million dollars in 2010 to a final figure of a little under 2.5
million dollars.
However, two countries did not follow this rising trend. Mexico imported six million dollars’
worth of kiwis in 2010 but this had more than halved the following year before recovering
slightly to nearly 3.5 million by the end of the period. Finally, the figures for Saudi Arabia
started at the lowest value of all at a mere 290 thousand dollars and by the end of the period
this had collapsed even further to just over 80 thousand dollars.
(237 words)
Overall: 8.5
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Fully satisfies The essay can be Adequate range of A Suitable range of
the followed easily. features used but structures are flexibly
requirements of Paragraphing is occasional lapses and accurately used. All
the task. used appropriately in word form sentences are error free.
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to improve overall
LR score.
The line graph below shows the percentage of people in Africa subscribing to mobile and
fixed line phones from 1994 to 2004.
The graph
reflects the two types of phone service subscribers, fixed-line and mobile, in Africa as a
percentage of the population over ten years starting in 1994 and ending in 2004.
Over the period given, the fixed-line users remained within two percentage points while
mobile use saw a dramatic increase from less than 1 percent to over 8 percent. Fixed-line use
appears to have stagnated while mobile use skyrocketed.
Fixed-line use was more prevalent during the first six years of the period shown in the graph.
In the fifth year, mobile phone use began to climb and surpassed fixed line use in 2001. After
that, mobile phones rose dramatically from 3 to 8.8 percent- an almost three-fold increase in
three years.
In summary, during the ten years shown, fixed phone line users in Africa remained stagnant
while mobile phone users there began and continued to climb steadily.
(147 words)
Overall: 8.5
9
Covers all Uses cohesion in Uses a wide range Uses a wide range of
requirements of such a way that it of vocabulary complex structures
the task attracts no fluently and with flexibility and
sufficiently. attention. flexibly to convey accuracy
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highlights and paragraphing.
illustrates key
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extended.
The bar chart shows the percentage of young people in higher education in 2000, 2005 and
2010.
The bar chart provides the percentages of students enrolled at university in four unnamed countries in
2000, 2005, and 2010. Overall, Countries A and D witnessed increases over time, whereas Countries B
and C saw their proportions remain similar during those three years.
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There were comparable patterns in student numbers in Countries A and D. In 2000, Country A had
approximately 35%, which was the lowest intake in all time periods and countries, while those in
Country D amounted to almost two times more at 60%.
A rise in student numbers for both countries from that year was seen; however, Country D
outperformed Country A in 2005 with roughly 65% and 45% respectively. A significant difference
between these countries in 2010 by just over 20% was when Country D dominated student
enrollments with 80%, compared to just under 60% in Country A.
Although Countries B and C had far fewer alterations in their student numbers over time, Country C
accounted for higher enrollments. By comparing both countries, an approximate 10% difference was
seen in their figures. Throughout those three separate years, Country B took roughly equal
percentages at 40% whilst Country C had around 50% of its students enrolled in higher education.
(202 words)
Overall: 9.0
Fully satisfies Uses cohesion in a Uses a wide range Uses a wide range of
all the way that attracts of vocabulary with structures with full
requirements of no attention and very natural and flexibility and accuracy
the task and skillfully manages sophisticated and no slips.
clearly presents paragraphing. control of lexical
a fully features with no
developed slips.
response.
The diagram below shows how to recycle organic waste to produce fertilizer (compost).
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The process flow chart describes a five-step process for converting common household waste into
nutrient-rich compost for use in a garden.
In the first step, a two cubic meter plastic jug has four holes added to the outside walls so that air
can enter at different levels. In step two, household waste is added through the top of the jug in
fifteen-centimeter layers starting with food scraps, then grass, and lastly newspaper clippings. In the
third step, nitrogen powder and hot water are poured into the container. Step four shows that a cap is
placed on the mouth of the jug and that heat is dissipating out of the air holes in the walls of the jug.
Finally, between steps four and five, a period of six months elapses. During this time, the
container’s contents have been converted into compost that is ready to be used for gardening.
(147 words)
Overall: 9.0
Fully satisfies Uses cohesion in Uses a wide range Uses a variety of

all the such a way that it of vocabulary with complex structures
requirements of attracts no very natural and with flexibility and
the task. Clearly attention. sophisticated accuracy
presents a fully Skillfully manages control of lexical
developed paragraphing. features
response.
The graph below shows the percentage of people in the different age group who went to the cinema once a
month in Great Britain. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make

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The line graph illustrates the percentage of British people who visited a cinema at least once
a month, between 1984 and the year 2000. The figures are broken down into four age groups.
As can clearly be seen, the figures for all four age groups rose sharply but those for the 15 -
24 age group rose faster than the others.
Looking first at the data for the groups that increased at a slower rate, the oldest age group,
the people aged over 35, saw a steady rise from almost zero in 1984 to end at around 15
percent by the end of the time period. The 25 to 35-year olds witnessed a sharper rate of
growth from around 4% at the start to finish of the period at around 32%. Lastly, the 7- 14-
year olds saw a sustained and rapid increase in cinema attendance from 10% at the start of
the period. There was a slight drop in the final year until the figures had converged with
those of the 25 to 35 years old by the year 2000.
Finally, moving on to the age group which saw the most rapid increase, the 15 to 34- year
olds already visited the cinema more regularly than the other groups in 1994. Starting at
around 18%, their attendance rate rose very rapidly until the final year of the period when it
started to level off to finish at just under 60%, almost twice the value of the nearest groups.
In summary, not many people went to the cinema regularly in 1984. The figures for all four
groups started at a similar, low level but have since diverged greatly, due to different rates of
increase.
(284 words)
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Overall: 7.5
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requirements of information in a of vocabulary with structures , the
the task and clear overall very natural and majority of sentences
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adequately appropriately.
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details are
inaccurate.
The charts below show the distribution of the world's water and the use of water in three countries.
relevant.
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The two pie charts reveal the breakdown of global water distribution while the vertical bar chart
demonstrates how water is allocated in three countries. Overall, the majority of water sourced is
from salt water, and Egypt as well as Saudi Arabia use water mostly for agriculture unlike Canada
with the industry sector.
As is represented in the pie charts, salt water accounts for the largest proportion, compared to that of
fresh water. The percentage of salt water on a worldwide distribution scale secures almost all with
97%; however, freshwater accounts for an insignificantly smaller fraction of 3%. Regarding this, ice
and glaciers constitute 79% of all freshwater, which is followed by a lower amount of water sourced
from ground water at 20% and surface water taking just 1%.
Turning to the bar chart, water usage is highest for agriculture in most of these countries, while
Canada uses more for industry. There is a comparison between the drier regions of Egypt and Saudi
Arabia with both allocating roughly 80% of their water on agriculture, whereas Canada provides its
least amount to this sector at 9%. Canada, in contrast, uses the majority of its water industry at
approximately 80%. Egypt and Saudi Arabia, however, use much less water on that and the
domestic sector at around 10% for each. Egypt is half that amount for industry, which is similar to
that for agriculture in Canada at just under 10%.
(240 words)
Overall: 8.0
Task covered Essay has a very Adequate range of Most sentences

for the most logical flow and is vocab used but are free of
part. Overview generally easy to some signs of errors.
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The diagram below shows how rainwater is reused.

relevant.

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The illustration depicts the process of reusing rainwater within the household. Overall, there are a
number of steps in this process which can be divided into two stages: from collecting rainwater that
is directly used, and that which is treated.
At the beginning of this cycle, when the rain falls it is stored in a dam before it is pumped directly
into a water treatment plant from where it is supplied into the homes for consumption as safe
drinking water. Similarly, a rainwater tank located adjacent to the home also collects the rain as well
as the run off from the roof which provides the household with untreated additional water for further
domestic purposes.
Further treatment takes place to recycle water when the rains are less frequent. Household
wastewater goes through the underground pipes so as to reach the wastewater treatment plant before
being sent back into homes as recycled water. Despite that, there is excess treated water that is
released into the nearest river which is also the case for the storm water via the street drains once it
goes through the treatment process and this is the cycle of reusable rainwater.
(192 words)
Overall: 9.0
Task covered in Essay has a very Excellent range of Sentences are free
its entirety logical flow and is vocab used but of errors.
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developed well follow. The main repetition noted . grammar is evident
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The diagrams below show changes in Felixstone in the UK between 1967 and 2001. Summarize
the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where
relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
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The diagrams details changes in Felixstone which have occurred between 1967 and 2001. Though the town's golf
course and highstreet remain largely unchanged, an expanding hotel industry caused the loss of farmlands and the
water-front was redeveloped from its marina and associated fish markets to public and private beaches.
The most notable change to Felixstone is the opening up of the shoreline. By removing the town marina, pier, and
fish market, increased public and private access to the beach could be provided. This occurred in conjunction with
the construction of a new hotel, replacing the north-eastern farmlands with a property featuring swimming pools,
tennis courts, and the aforementioned private beach. Following this trend, the existing hotel from the sixties also
expanded, increasing its footprint with a new car-park, without impacting the beach cafe and only slightly
impacting the town's green area to the west.
The remaining changes can be seen in increased forest plantation and renewable energy
projects along the shore, and the re-purposing of half of the high-street for residential use.
(172 words)
Band-score 7 9 9 9
Overall: 8.5
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Covers the Uses cohesion in a Uses a wide range Uses a wide
requirements of way that attracts of vocabulary with range of
the task and no attention and very natural and structures with
mostly presents skillfully manages sophisticated full
a clear overview paragraphing. control of lexical flexibility and
of main features with only accuracy with only
differences but occasional slips. occasional slips.
key features
could be more
fully extended.
The table and pie chart give information about the population in Australia according to different
nationalities and areas.
where relevant.
The pie chart shows the percent of people of different nationalities in Australia, while the table gives
the information about the numbers which are classified as urban or rural citizens. Overall, most of
people giving in Australia are Australian. It is also noticeable that most of Australian have a
tendancy to live in the city.
According to the pie chart, Australian people make up around 73% of the total number. This
proportion of others and British are noticeably lower, 14% and 7% respectively. On the other hand,
people from Chinese and Dutch just take negligible percentage, 2% and 1%.
It can be seen that almost all people from Chinese and New Zealand live in the cities, whereas only
1% to 10% live in rural areas. The percentage of Australian and Dutch living in the urban area are
lower, 80% and 83% respectively.
(142 words)
Overall: 6.0
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Addresses the Arranges Uses an adequate Uses a mix of simple
requirements of information and range of and complex sentence
the task. ideas coherently vocabulary for the forms. Makes some
Presents an and there is a clear task. Attempts to errors in grammar
overview with overall progression. use less common and punctuation but
information May not always use vocabulary but with they rarely reduce
appropriately referencing clearly some inaccuracy. communication.
selected. or appropriately. Makes some errors
Presents and in spelling and/or
adequately word formation,
highlights key but they do not
features/bullet impede
points but communication.
details may be
irrelevant,
inappropriate or
inaccurate.
The plans below show a student room for two people and a student room for one person at an Australian
university.
The given diagrams show the layouts of two types of student accommodation at a university
in Australia. Both types of room follow a similar layout, with the double being widened by
around 1.5 metres and having the addition of some furniture.
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In the single room, one enters through the door, which does not appear on the illustration,
and is faced by a bed, running width-ways across the full end of the room. Immediately to the
right of the door is the kitchen area, comprising a microwave, a stove and a sink, opposite
which is the bathroom, with the door at the farthest end, opening opposite the kitchen sink.
Beyond this, after the bathroom is a desk and chair against the left wall, with a television
facing. A window furnishes the outside wall, above the bed.
In the double room, the kitchen is inverted In order and rotated ninety degrees clockwise to
fit along the wall running immediately right on entry. The remainder of the first part of the
room is in accordance with the smaller version, with only the inclusion of a bookcase against
the end wall of the bathroom. The extension is separated from the rest of the room by two
cupboards at the foot of the first bed, behind which a second bed lies perpendicular to the
first, against the lower wall, with its own desk and chair, followed by a tv, at its foot. Butted
up to the end of the near-most cupboard is a table and some chairs which complete the
separation of the two sleeping areas.
(261 words)
Band-score 8 9 9 9
Overall: 8.5
The analysis is The report can be Natural use of A wide range of

accurate, but the followed vocabulary with complex
key features of effortlessly. There complete grammatical
the prices of is a wide range of flexibility and structures is used
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answer. skillfully managed. obvious errors in perpendicular to
word form or the first….]
spelling.
The table below shows the average weekly salaries of men and of women working in different
occupations.
where relevant.

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The table of figures provided compares income, by gender across five fields of work. The data
shows clearly that men earned significantly more than women across the board, with the only
narrow margin being amongst professionals, who were also by far the highest earners.
The highest pay gap was amongst skilled workers, with male technicians taking home on average
$500 more than their female counterparts, who only banked $900 per month; whereas service and
administrative/clerical operatives tied for second place, as men earned $1,300 and 1,350,
respectively. Women in the same sectors suffered an inequality of $350, though it is worth noting
that men in service work were paid less than those in a technical field.
In the remaining cases, the wage-gap was less pronounced: unskilled work was paid the lowest on
both counts, at an average of $1,100 and $850, while white-collar workers were rewarded with the
highest salaries of $2000 for men, and only $100 less for women.
(161 words)
Overall: 9.0
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skilfully managed. workers…]
The graph below shows information about the total oil consumption of four major consumers from 2009 to
2030.
relevant.
The line chart given depicts the amount of oil consumed in four different parts in the world between
2009 and 2030. It is clear from the graph that Americans used and are predicted to use an
exceptionally higher number of oil barrels than any other area throughout the whole period.
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As we can see, the daily oil consumption level in the United States stood at 9 million barrels in
2009, which increased slightly to 10 million in 2015, However, the number is projected to
experience a noticeable drop of over 2 million after 15 years.
Moving on to the rest of the chart, while the oil consumption trend in Western Europe and Japan
was and is to be downward, starting at 4 million in 2030, that in the Middle Easteres fends to be an
upward trend, rising from 2 million barrels to approximately 3 million at the end of the period.
Subsequently, China is to witness 2 marginal decrease in 2030, after experiencing at steady grouth
in oil comsumption level.
(170 words)
Overall: 6.5
Covers the The information is The range of Uses a variety of

requirements of arranged vocabulary allows complex
the task and coherently and for some flexibility structures and
presents a clear there is a clear and precision and frequently
overview of overall there is some produces error-
main trends. progression. evidence of free sentences.
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features could under-used and and collocation. control of
be more fully cohesion between grammar and
extended by sentences is faulty punctuation.
making relevant or mechanical at
comparisons. times.
The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of
population aged 65 and above in three countries.
where relevant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
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The table represents information about percentage of the elderly who are over 65 years old in
three nations (Canada, Germany and UK) between 1988 and 2000, as well as their estimated
figures in 2030.
Overall, the population of old people is predicted to increase in all three countries in 2030.
Germany having the highest proportion of the elderly will remain the top one in 2030 while
the lowest percentage is always seen in the UK during the period.
From 1988 to 2000, the data of both Canada and Germany rose by around 5% to 20.65% and
25.53% respectively. In contrast, the UK showed a slight growth in the percentage of its over
65-year-old population which was less than 15%.
In 2030, the population of people who are 65 years old and over is expected to go up by
around 5% in the studied countries. The exact figures in Canada, Germany and the UK are
26.35%, 30.65% and 20.45% respectively.
(159 words)
Band-score 8 8 8 7
Overall: 7.5
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inaccuracies in nations… / to
word choice and increase in all
formation. three countries in
2030...]
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.
Outlined in the diagram are tourism figures of individuals visiting an island in the Caribbean in the years 2010
through 2017.
Overall, as is evident in the line graph, total visitor numbers increased dramatically over the period along with
increases of them staying on cruise ships as well as the island itself.
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Examining total visitors, it can be clearly seen that in 2010 there were approximately one million visitors to this
island and by 2017 this number had more than tripped to 3.5 million.
In 2010, the statistics for guests that stayed on the island were roughly 750 thousand and this figure doubled and
plateaued in 2013 through 2015, after which it dipped and recovered
accordingly in 2017.
Finally, those guests that opted to enjoy their stay on cruise ships numbered around 250 thousand in 2010.
However, by 2017, this form of stay experienced an eight fold increase to 2 million guests.
In summary, figures for all visitors to this Caribbean island rose over the given period with those staying on cruise
ships witnessing the most dramatic rise.
(178 Words)
Overall: 9.0
Fully satisfies The message can Adequate range of A Suitable range of

the requirements be followed easily. features used structures are flexibly
of the task. Key Information on the and paraphrasing and accurately used. All
features largest shares and noted . There is sentences are error free.
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features and are logical.All common lexical managed.
comparisons are aspects of cohesion items. Examples
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presented. Paragraphing is recovered
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developed well
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final summary.
The table below shows a survey on the preference of different age groups in a European country
on different TV programmes in 2012.
where relevant.

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The table gives a snapshot of TV program preferences for three age groups for the year 2012
in a country somewhere in Europe. The age groups are 11 to 15, 16 to 20, and 21 to 25.
Overall, the TV watching habits of the three groups are varied, and there were no clear
favorites amongst all three demographics.
The 11 to 15 age group favored cartoons at 29%, sports at 22%, and feature films at 18%.
The least favorite genre for this group was news at 6%. The group representing 16 to 20 year-
olds strongly preferred feature films first at 23% while their least favorite was TV dramas.
Finally, the 21 to 25 years preferred news and sports, at 23% and 21% respectively, while
showing very little interest in cartoons at 4%.
The three genres of television programs that had any commonality as to preference included
feature films and sports, which both held percentages of over 18% for all three demographic
groups. Conversely, the one program type with the lowest percentage shared by each group
was TV dramas, which had no more than 13% favorability from any one of the age groups.
(192 words)
Band-score 9 9 9 9
Overall: 9.0
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Fully Uses cohesion in Uses a wide range Uses a variety of
satisfies all such a way that of vocabulary with complex structures
the it attracts no very natural and with flexibility and
requirements of attention. sophisticated accuracy
the task. Skillfully control of
Clearly manages lexical features
presents a fully paragraphing.
developed
response.
The charts below show information about water consumption in Australia in 2004 and how residential water
was consumed in the same year.
relevant.
The pie chart
depicts how water was consumed in Australia in 2004, while the bar chart describes the domestic use of water in
the same year.
Overall, domestic use accounted for the largest portion of water consumed in Australia in the year
surveyed, and it was mostly used for bathrooms and gardens.
As can be seen from the pie chart, almost six-tenths of water was used by residents living in houses,
which was over fourfold the figure for those who lived in apartments. The percentages of water
consumed for business and industry sectors were almost the same, with 10% and 11% recorded
respectively. The government used 6% of the total water consumption, while half as much was
consumed in other areas.
As for residential use of water in 2004, 20% was for washing clothes, which was double the rate for
kitchens. Meanwhile, the amounts of water used in bathrooms and gardens each occupied almost
30%, whereas the figure for toilets was approximately half as much.
(165 words)
Overall: 9.0
Fully Uses cohesion Uses a wide Uses a variety of

satisfies all in such a way range of complex structures
the that it attracts vocabulary with with full flexibility
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requirements no very natural and and accuracy.
of the task. attention. sophisticated
Clearly Skillfully control of
Showcases all manages lexical
important data paragraphing. features.
along with
good
comparisons.
The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university
graduates in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.
The horizontal bar chart, which has been presented, compares the percentages of foreign students who graduated
from universities in various provinces within Canada in 2001 and 2006. Overall, it is evident that nearly all of
these provinces comprised more foreign graduates apart from Alberta.
The majority of these areas had higher international graduates over time. New Brunswick had the highest
proportion of graduates in 2006 with just under 12%, which was a rise of 5% from 2001. By comparing Nova
Scotia and British Columbia provinces with Quebec, both of the former had around 10.5% in 2006; however,
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Quebec was lower with 8.5%. Although these three provinces made up slightly lower percentages in 2001, British
Columbia was the province that secured the largest graduation gains by approximately 6%. There were
similarities between Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Ontario provinces as these were the lowest in
Canada for foreign graduates with around 3% in 2001 and 7% in 2006, except for Ontario that amounted to just
6% in that same year.
Despite those aforementioned increases, the reverse pattern was seen in the case of Alberta. In 2001, universities
in this province made up just under 6%, but in 2006, these accounted for fewer graduating international students
with just over 4%.
(211 words)
Overall: 9.0
All features of Adequate length, Good use of LR A Suitable range of

the Bar chart 211 words and with appropriate structures are flexibly
included. Data is coherent paraphrasing and and accurately used in
sufficient with throughout. adverbial use. line with both timelines.
relevant Logical flow to the Most sentences are error
comparisons essay and free and punctuation is
and summary. Paragraphing is well managed.
used appropriately.
The diagram below gives the information about the Hawaiian island chain in the center of the Pacific
Ocean.
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Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.
The Hawaiian island chain, in the center of the Pacific Ocean, is approximately 2,700 km in length. It is
formed of volcanoes and the active ones are at the south-east tip of the archipelago, where Hawaii itself is
located.
It is believed that the chain began to form nearly 80 million years ago. Each island started to evolve after an
eruption on the seafloor. First, a `hot spot' existed on the ocean bed, which let out a plume of material called
magma. This magma may originate as deep as 2,883km below the ocean bed. Next, further eruptions took
place, which built up the volcano. Eventually, it emerged above the surface of the ocean.
Since that time, the spume of magma has remained static as the Pacific tectonic plate moves in a north-west
direction across it at a speed of 7-9cm per year. As it moves, a volcano forms as it passes over the hotspot
and then becomes inactive when it has passed it.
(164 words)
Overall: 9.0
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Task covered in Essay has a very Excellent range Sentences are
its entirety logical flow and is of vocab used free of errors.
Overview is generally easy to but Appropriate use
developed follow. The main with no signs of of grammar is
well and stages are repetition evident
each stage of grouped well and noted . Less throughout the
the main organised to common entire essay.
process and ensure a fully examples include
sub processes logical flow. PLUME , static,
is Paragraphing is run-off , ‘
covered fully used skillfully.
so that there is
no need for
any
sort of
summary.
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the
amount of support they received from employers.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
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where relevant.
The first graph shows that there is a gradual decrease in study for career reasons with age. Nearly 80% of
students under 26 years, study for their career. This percentage gradually declines by 10-20% every decade.
Only 40% of 40-49yr olds and 18% of over 49 yr olds study for career reasons in late adulthood.
Conversely, the first graph also shows that study stemming from interest increases with age. There are only
10% of under 26 yr olds studying out of interest. The percentage increases slowly till the beginning of the
fourth decade, and increases dramatically in late adulthood. Nearly the same number of 40-49yr olds study for
career and interest. However 70% of over 49 yr olds study for interest in comparison to 18% studying for
career reasons in that age group.
The second graph shows that employer support is maximum (approximately 60%) for the under 26 yr
students. It drops rapidly to 32% up to the third decade of life, and then increases in late adulthood up to
about 44%. It is unclear whether employer support is only for career-focused study, but the highest level is for
those students who mainly study for career purposes.
(226 words)
Overall: 8.0
The A very good A wide range

Summaries the information is range of of structures
key features of well organised, vocabulary is is used and
both charts with a clearly- used to convey most
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signalled the information sentences in

and integrates progression. concisely and this answer
them well. Linking words accurately with are accurate.
Clear trends are used only occasional Errors are
are identified accurately and inappropriacy. rare and do
and supported precisely, Words are used not affect
with although there precisely and communicatio
appropriately- is occasional there are no n in this
selected omission. errors in spelling answer
figures. The Paragraphing or word form. .
answer could is used well
only be initially, but
improved by lapses in the
adding an later section.
introduction to
the general
topic of the
charts.
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map
shows two possible sites for the supermarket.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
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The first potential location (S1) is outside the town itself, and is sited just off the main road to the town of
Hindon, lying 12 kms to the north-west. This site is in the countryside and so would be able to accommodate a
lot of car parking. This would make it accessible to shoppers from both Hindon and Garlsdon who could
travel by car. As it is also close to the railway line linking the whole town to Cransdon (25 km to the south-
east), a potentially large number of shoppers would also be able to travel by train.
In contrast, the suggested location, S2, is right in the town center, which would be good for local residents.
Theoretically the store could be accessed by road or rail from the surrounding towns, including Bransdon, but
as the central area is a no-traffic zone, cars would be unable to park and access would be difficult.
Overall, neither site is appropriate for all the towns, but for customers in Cranston, Hindon and Garlsdon,
the out-of-town site (S1) would probably offer more advantages.
(179 words)
Overall: 8.5
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Fully The essay can Adequate range A Suitable range of
satisfies be followed of features used structures are flexibly
the easily. but occasional and accurately used.
requirements Paragraphing lapses in word All sentences are
of the task. is form error free.
Overview is used choice. Some
developed appropriately choices
well but but could be could have been
could be better.Some enhanced
more accurate. overuse of slightly to
cohesive devices improve overall
LR score.
The table below shows CO2 emissions for different forms of transport in the European Union. The Pie
Chart shows the percentage of European Union funds being spent on different forms of transport.
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The chart shows CO2 emissions per passenger kilometer for various methods of transport in the European
Union while the pie chart shows European Union spending on transport. Flying by air produces by far the
greatest CO2 emissions, approximately three times as much as passenger cars which are the next largest
producers. Very little is spent by the EU on air travel while roads make up more than half of the EU
transport budget.
Trains produce about three times less CO2 emissions per passenger kilometer than passenger cars and eight
times less than air travel. Nearly a third of EU transport funds are spent on railways.
Ships are a clean form of transport and produce about the same amount of CO2 per passenger kilometer as
trains do. However, only 2 percent of EU funds are spent on ports. A further one percent is spent on inland
waterways.
Coaches are the cleanest form of transport. Emissions of CO2 per passenger kilometer from coaches are half
those of buses. Buses emit less than half as much CO2 per passenger kilometer as cars. The European Union
spends 10 percent of its transport budget on public transport, such as buses and coaches.
Overall: 8.5
All features of Adequate length, Good use of LR A Suitable range of

the Bar chart 211 words and with appropraite structures are flexibly
included. Data is coherent paraphrasing and and accurately used in
sufficient with throughout. adverbial use. line with both timelines.
relevant Logical flow to the Most sentences are error
comparisons essay and free and punctuation is
and summary. Paragraphing is well managed.
used appropriately.
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The graphs show enrolment in different colleges in the Higher Colleges of Technology in
1999. Write a total of 150 - 200 words about the information in the three graphs.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
You should write at least 150 words.
The given graphs show the students’ enrollment in the Higher College of Technology for the year 1999.
As is presented in the graphs, Dubai
University had the largest number of
male and female enrolled in 1999
and the majority of those students
achieved their certificates than
other degrees.
According to the graphs, more
women got enrolled in the Higher
College of Technology and
the number ranges from 100 to almost
600. Among the enrolled students,
the number of females was more
than the male. No data for the male graduate was given and for higher diploma and certificate courses,
women exceeded the number of males.
According to the pie chart, half of them enrolled for certification courses while 27% had been in Diploma
courses. 20% of the total students got enrolled in higher diploma while only 3% got enrolled in bachelor
degree.
In summary, the number of diploma and certificate students was significantly more than the number of
bachelor degree students in Higher College of Technology and female superseded the male in terms of
their number on those courses.
(178 words)
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Overall: 8.5

presents most manages lexical
data fully paragraphing. features. LR
along with choices in
comparisons. some areas
could be
improved.
The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table
below gives information on the country of origin where the visitors came from. Write a report for a
university lecturer describing the information given.
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The given line graph illustrates information on the number of overseas visitors traveling to Australia in
millions of people. Overall, one notable trend seems to be that Australia has steadily become more popular as
a destination spot. For example, there were 20 million more visitors to Australia in 2005 than in 1975. That's
a jump from 10 million to 30 million in 20 years.
The second table gives statistics showing the countries whose residents went to Australia between 1975 and
2005. In both years, the largest number of visitors came from Japan, followed by South Korea and Europe.
Britain, the United States and China also had many people traveling to Australia in these years. In fact, the
number of people visiting Australia grew in every one of these countries. For example, in 2005, 12 million
people went there from Japan compared with only 3.2 million in 1975.
(147 words)
Overall: 8.0
Fully The essay can be A sufficient A Suitable range of

satisfies followed easily. range of structures are
the Paragraphing is vocabulary to flexibly and
requirements used allow some accurately used but.
of the task in appropriately flexibility. Makes only very
terms of but could be Less occasional errors or
main better.Some common ocab inappropriacies.
trends and overuse of usage minimal.
comparisons cohesive devices Slight
but could be occasional
more errors in word
extended. Choice and
Overview is repetition but
developed this is
well but minimal.
could be
more accurate.
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The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The graph shows
the trends in consumption of fast foods.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Expenditure (Pence per person) on Fast Food, by Income Groups, UK 1990
Consumption of fast food per person in grams in Britain.

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The bar chart compares weekly expenditure of the British on three fast food items in 1990 while the line
graph shows the consumption of these items from 1970 to 1990.Overall , it is clear that high income earners
consumed considerably more fast food than the other income groups.
High income spending accounts for more than twice as much on hamburgers (43 pence per person per week)
than on fish and chips or pizza (both under 20 pence). Average income earners also favored hamburgers,
spending 33 pence per person per week, followed by fish and chips at 24 pence, then pizza at 11 pence. Low
income earners appear to spend less than other income groups on fast foods, though fish and chips remains
their most popular fast food, followed by hamburgers and then pizza.
From the graph we can see that in 1970, fish and chips were twice as popular as burgers, pizza being at that
time the least popular fast food. The consumption of hamburgers and pizza has risen steadily over the 20
year period to 1990 while the consumption of fish and chips has been in decline over that same period with a
slight increase in popularity since 1985.
(218 words)
Overall: 9.0

presents most manages lexical
data fully paragraphing. features. LR
along with choices in
comparisons. some areas
could be
improved.
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In June 1996, an experimental flu vaccine was trialed in a large country town on females only.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams show data for a flu epidemic which hit a large country town in 1996. Figure 1 gives the number
of persons who died; Figure 2 shows the percentage breakdown of females who received a new flu vaccine;
and Figure 3 gives the number of cases of flu before and during the epidemic.
In Figure 1 it can be seen that the flu was responsible for the deaths of 2 females but no males in the
period from March to May. However, from June to August, there were 4 female deaths and 1 male death.
According to the pie chart in Figure 2, only those females most at risk were given the new flu vaccine; 28%
did not take part in the trial. Of those females who took part, 35% were aged (over 65 years old); 24%
were babies or children; and 13% were either hospitalized or receiving other medical attention.
From Figure 3 it is clear that the new vaccine had a positive effect on the number of new cases of flu
reported in females. There were just over 1000 cases reported in March, climbing rapidly to a peak of 3500
in June. Thereafter, the number of cases dropped slowly to about 2800 in August, before leveling off at 2500
for the rest of the year. For males, the figures were lower but showed a similar trend throughout the
epidemic.
(232 words)
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Band Score : 9 TA: 9 CC: 9 LR: 9 GRA: 8
All features of the Adequate length, Good use of LR A Suitable range

Bar chart 211 words and with appropriate of structures are
included. Data is coherent paraphrasing and flexibly and
sufficient with throughout. adverbial use. accurately used in
relevant Logical flow to the line with both
comparisons and essay and timelines. Most
summary. Paragraphing is sentences are error
used appropriately. free and
punctuation is well
managed.
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IELTS Writing Task 2

Contents
Pg 47-48 Two-Part Question (Sports Equality) Band 9 Pg 53- 54 - Cause & Solution (Sugar) Band 9
Pg 49-50 - Agree/Disagree (Communication) Band 8.5 Pg 55-56 - Discussion (Job Satisfaction) Band 9
Pg 51-52 - Discussion (Sport Success) Band 8 Pg 57-58 - Agree/Disagree (News) - Band 7
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Pg 59-60- Agree/Disagree (Live events) - Band 9 Pg 73-74 - Cause & Effect (Homes) - Band 7.5
Pg 61-62 Agree/Disagree (Environment) Band 8.5 Pg 74-75 - Problem & Solution (Rural) - Band 9
Pg 62-63 - Agree/Disagree (Government ) Band 8.5 Pg 75-76 - Two-Part Question( Business) - Band 9
Pg 64-65 - Agree/Disagree- (Culture) Band 7.5 Pg 76-77 - Discussion (Education)- Band 9
Pg 66-67 - Specific Response - (Housing) Band 6.5 Pg 78-79 - Specific Response (Art) - Band 9
Pg 67-68 - Agree/Disagree( Travel) Band 7.5 Pg 79-80 Two Part Question (Crime) - Band 9
Pg 68-69 - Discussion (School abilities)- Band 6.5 Pg 80-81 - Adv+_Disadv (Business) - Band 9
Pg 70-71 - Agree/Disagree (Choice) - Band 8
Pg 71-72 - Specific Response - (Patriotism) - Band 9
Pg 72-73 - Two-Part Question (Weddings)- Band 9
Today, TV channels provide more men's sport shows than women’s sport shows.
Why? Should TV channels give equal time for women’s sport and men’s sport? Give
reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.

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Male athletics occupy the majority of television broadcasts when compared to female
athletics. Supply and demand are the primary reason for this. Though disproportionate
programming may appear unfair, to force equal viewership of both genders would be less in
line with the interests of the general sports fan.
To begin, the audience for sports events and athletic competition are predominantly male,
due in large part to the historical exclusion of women from participation and attendance. This
created an environment where promoters marketed their events and teams through a male
perspective. Moreover, advertisers have succeeded in marketing athletes to men as examples
of masculinity and sports consumption as a requirement of modern manhood. This is evident
in the celebrity of various sportspeople. This attention allows for sponsorship and advertising.
These deals
represent billions in equity to television broadcasters, thus they opt to promote male sports to
a primed audience rather than female sports to a less targeted audience.
Even though the success of men’s sports broadcasting relies on manipulation, I believe that
changing viewership by forcing programming would be more harmful. Acknowledging that
men’s athletics dominate sports broadcasting does not equate to admitting wrongdoing. It is
easy to observe the dominance of female panel talk shows on day-time tv, and the success of
the Food and Home networks whose audience typically registers as ninety percent female. It
would be unfair and inaccurate to portray their dominance in these areas as some form of
prejudice.
Furthermore, it would be overtly negative to place men on these panels or create a competing
male show for a sense of equality. Demand should govern programming, not any personal
ethics.
In conclusion, I believe that more male sports get broadcast due to the development of the
sports broadcasting industry at a time where women were excluded from public and social
events. Male views guided the growth of the industry and aligned it with masculine ideals. I
believe equal airtime should not be forcibly shared if there is not equal demand.
(334 words)
Band-score 9 Task Response 9 Coherence and 9 Lexical Resource 9 Grammatical
Overall: 9.0 Cohesion Range and
Accuracy
A clear, well The message can The resource is Mixtures of

developed be followed with generally adequate simple and
position is ease. Cohesion is and appropriate for complex
presented in the used in such a the task. Very structures are
opening way distinct , relevant with flexibility..
paragraph that it attracts ideas have been Examples of
which answers no attention. presented using the more
the question. Paragraphing is appropriate complex
skillfully managed. vocabulary. eg structures are
Ideas are
include marked by the
relevant, fully
‘dominance , same level of
extended and accuracy.
prejudice ,
supported. No
masculine ideals’
sign of
repetition or
ideas noted. A
clear and
concise
conclusion
noted.
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Spoken communication is always more powerful than written communication. To what

extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
Regarding communication, people hold different views. To some people, verbal

communication is far superior to writing to communicate. However, others don’t share the
same opinion. Personally, both sides of the argument have their own valid reasons, and I only
partly agree with the given statement.
On the one hand, face-to-face conversation – communicating through spoken words, can
convey invaluable emotions, and therefore, more powerful. When people show each other
their thoughts and opinions by speaking, they can easily let others know how they feel about
the situation, which sends an important message about their point of view. This is the reason
why public speeches have a lot of power over the thoughts of people, and the raw feelings
coming from the voice, facial expressions, and actions of the speaker can touch the heart of
the listeners, having the ability to change their whole view. This is something written words
cannot do.
On the other hand, in direct communication, the choice of words can be less polished and
precise. This can lead to the wrong use of words that can offend a part of the listeners,
misunderstandings, and lower the impact of the speech or conversation. If the speaker is not
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able to think on their feet, it will be very difficult for him or her to be one hundred percent
correct and thoughtful with their sayings. Verbal words cannot be reversed, therefore, it is a
risky choice if people want to make a powerful impact.
In conclusion, each type of communication has its own merits and the power of
communication lies in the appropriate way that we use in each different situation.
(271 words)
Band-score 9 TR 9 CC 9 LR 8 GRA
Overall: 8.5
The essay fully The message can A wide range of A wide range of
covers all parts be easily followed. vocabulary is used structures is used
of the task, with Cohesion is with sophisticated with flexibility and
relevant and managed well and control and precision. Any
extended main the ideas used are precision of lexical grammar errors are
ideas. There is a logically organised resource[is far minor and the
clear position and sequenced. superior to… / can inappropriate
throughout the convey invaluable uses of
response. emotions… / less punctuation has
polished and no
precise… / the effect on
power of communication. [
communication don’t…. /
lies in…] reversed,
therefore, it….]
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In order to be successful in sport, some people think you have to be physically strong.
Others say that mental strength is more important.
Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Sport is big business these days and sports stars are idolised all over the world. While some
people are of the opinion that physical strength is necessary to achieve sporting success,
others consider that mental toughness is the key ingredient. This essay will consider both
sides of the argument and explain why the writer believes that both attributes are essential.
Physical strength is required for the vast majority of sports. It is simply impossible for
players of sports such as football or rugby, or participants in athletics events to succeed
without spending many hours per week in the gym or in training to build the muscles that
they need. People who are unable, due to physical problems, to acquire the required physique
will simply be unable to compete at the top levels of most sports. There are a few sports
which do not require much physical strength, for instance motor racing and target shooting,
but these are very much the exception rather than the rule.
However, strength is seldom enough on its own. In order to succeed at sport people need great
strength of mind as well as body. In order to cope with the mental stress of top-level sport
and make the split-second decisions that are often needed, sports people must be mentally
tough. For example, penalty shoot-outs in the finals of major football competitions must
require an unimaginable level of calm in order not to panic at the critical moment.
Furthermore, as mentioned above, it is not possible to achieve a high degree of physical

fitness without constant training and this itself requires mental strength. It requires great self
discipline to get up early or train after work or go running in the rain when people would
rather be at home.
So, to conclude, although physical strength is a prerequisite for success in most sports, it
must go hand-in-hand with mental strength in order for top-level sporting success to be
achieved.
(322 words)
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Overall: 8.0
A clear, well The message can The vocab range is Mixtures of simple
developed be followed with generally adequate and complex
position is ease. Cohesion is and appropriate for structures are with
presented in the used in such a way the task. some flexibility.. some
opening that it attracts no minor issues with slight overuse of
paragraph attention. spelling and word short form
Paragraphing is form choices in the sentences
which is in line
well managed and later paragraphs . particularly in the
with the
This could be last paragraph .
question. Ideas ideas are logically
improved to push
are relevant, presented.
the essay into a
fully extended higher band score.
and supported in
each paragraph.
No sign of
repetition or
ideas noted.
Conclusion is
poor in
length.
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People are consuming more and more sugar-based drinks. Why? What can be done to
reduce sugary drink consumption?
The consumption of drinks with a high sugar content has increased enormously over the last
few decades. There are several possible reasons for this trend, but global marketing has
probably been the most important. This reason, among others will be examined in the course
of this essay and some possible solutions identified.
There are several reasons for the increasing popularity of sugary drinks but the most
important is almost certainly the power of marketing and advertising. In many countries, it is
impossible to turn on the television or visit the cinema without seeing seductive commercials
for drinks such as Coca-Cola, Pepsi or Sprite. These products originate from hugely powerful
and wealthy corporations which have massive budgets to market them. These drinks are made
to seem essential for young people and so their consumption is rising quickly, all over the
world. The psychological power of advertising is well-known and can induce people to
purchase products they would not otherwise have considered. Furthermore, people world-
wide now seem to have more of a “sweet tooth” and increasingly select food and drink with a
heavy sugar content.
It will be very difficult to reverse this trend, but several strategies could be attempted. Firstly,
there needs to be a campaign to raise awareness of the hazards caused by these drinks. This
should primarily be the responsibility of schools who should educate their pupils as to the
dangers posed by consuming too much sugar. This could be supplemented by a ban on TV
advertising of sugary drinks during hours that young people are likely to watch television.
Finally, if all else fails, legislation could be introduced to regulate the amount of sugar that
can be added to soft drinks. This approach has recently been tried in countries such as the
United Kingdom, but it is too soon to know for certain how effective it will be.
In conclusion, the power of advertising has driven the world-wide increase in the popularity
of sugary drinks and robust measures will need to be implemented to reverse its effects. If
nothing is done then health conditions such as obesity and diabetes, which are exacerbated by
high levels of sugar consumption, will become more common among people worldwide.
(367 words)
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Band-score 9 9 9 9
Overall: 9.0
A clear, well The message can The resource is Mixtures of simple

developed be followed with generally adequate and complex
position is ease. Cohesion is and appropriate structures are with
presented used in such a way for the task. Very flexibility..
which answers that it attracts distinct , relevant Examples of more
the no attention. ideas have been complex
question. Paragraphing is presented using the structures are
Ideas are skillfully managed. appropriate marked by the
vocabulary. same level of
relevant,
accuracy.
fully extended
and
supported.
No sign of
repetition of
ideas noted.
A clear and
concise
conclusion
noted.
Some people argue job satisfaction is more important than job security. Others believe a
permanent job is more important.
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Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Happiness at work is, by some, held as the key aspect of employment. Others, however, argue that
job security, or knowing that you will have your job over the long term, is of more value. This essay
will examine both of these points of view as well as explain why I feel that job security is more
important than job satisfaction.
First off, being happy at work is certainly important. We spend a third, or more, of our waking hours
at work and should be able to enjoy our time there. Many factors contribute to workplace
satisfaction, one of which is a sense of fulfillment. For example, leaving work at the end of the day
and knowing that we’ve done a good job is something that most people feel they deserve. Another
contributing factor to job satisfaction is the camaraderie of our co
workers. Accomplishing work goals with people we like and respect can bring a great sense of
satisfaction in our work life.
But, on the other hand, I feel that having a job in the first place is more important as a sense of
security and a stable base for planning our futures. In an unpredictable economic environment, what
could be more unsettling than to not know where our next paycheck will come from? A steady long-
term job, on the other hand, acts as a mental safety net and gives workers peace of mind. Secondly,
when it comes to planning our futures, job security is crucial. It allows us to plan for important life
events such as raising a family, providing for secondary education for children, and planning for a
comfortable retirement.
In summary, it is important to enjoy one’s job and the many hours spent there, but knowing that one
actually has a future at that job outweighs the enjoyment there.
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Overall: 9.0
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Fully addresses The essay is easy Full flexibility and A wide range of
all parts of the to follow without precise use are structures are
task. Presents a effort. Cohesion is evident. A wide flexibly and
fully developed seamless and range of accurately
position in attracts no undue vocabulary is used.
answer to the attention. accurately used Sentences are
question with Paragraphing is throughout with mostly error
relevant, fully skillfully managed. sophisticated free and
extended and control of lexical punctuation is
well supported features. Spelling well
ideas. and word managed.
formation are Only very
accurate. occasional
errors or
inappropriaci
es.
Some people think news has no connection to people’s lives. So then it is a waste of time to
read the newspaper and watch television news programs.
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To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The necessity of information is causing growing concern. It has been claimed that reading
newspapers and watching the news on television is time wasting and unconnected to the majority of
the general public and their lives. In my opinion, while this viewpoint is justifiable, there could be
other factors to take into consideration.
There are a number of reasons why various news sources are unnecessary. One major reason is that
there is a time restriction on these mediums for their reporting. It is common for news reports on
television to have minimal coverage as the program may be short of time. Thus, most news
programs will likely broadcast more on entertainment segments, causing a lack of detailed and
relevant news for the viewer. Another reason is that in terms of newspapers, there is the possibility
that certain reports can be bias on account of media tycoons harboring their own interests. Unlike
before when newspapers were more widespread and balanced, the reports now can have a direct
agenda which may not connect the readership of a particular group or community.
Despite those views, there are reasons that these mediums may not be a waste of time or
unnecessary for one’s life. A vital reason is that watching the news on television may connect
communities and the world with real time events or ominous situations. For example, if local
reporters and journalists need assistance with their news stories, they would more than likely
interview a reliable source so as to provide worthwhile information, especially if it is an immense
natural calamity. Secondly, newspapers have become more varied due to a surge in independent
journalists reporting more on the issues and topics that are linked to the general public. Furthermore,
these are not generally censored to protect a certain narrative; as a result, the news can be freely read
with a confidence that would allow a more truthful connection.
In conclusion, information from either newspaper or television can provide both irrelevant and
valuable news; however, in my opinion, one must choose the news source that provides necessary as
well as relevant news in order to stay informed for local knowledge and global awareness.
(360 words)
Band-score 6 8 7 8
Overall: 7.0
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Addresses all Manages all Uses a sufficient Uses a variety of
parts of the task, aspects of range of complex structures
although some cohesion well. vocabulary to and produces
main ideas lack Uses paragraphing allow some frequent
relevance and sufficiently and flexibility and error-free
are not appropriately and precision but lacks sentences
adequately sequences ideas some awareness of showing good
supported, or logically. style and control of
the support collocation and grammar with
lacks focus. makes occasional only occasional
Conclusions are errors in word inappropriacies.
also repetitive choice.
and somewhat
irrelevant.
Watching a live performance such as a play, concert, or sporting event is more

enjoyable than watching the same event on television. To what extent do you agree
or disagree with this statement?
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Television allows millions of people to view stage plays, musical performances, and sports events
from the comfort of their homes. Yet, many people still prefer attending these events in real life.
This essay will explore both of these points of view and show why I think that attending these
gatherings in person is a better experience.
Firstly, staying at home to enjoy live events such as sports, theater, and concerts via television has
its advantages, the first of which is convenience. By staying at home, people can avoid having to
deal with traffic, parking, and crowds. An average rock concert these days can have as many as
5,000 people crowding into an arena, which can add considerably to the time and effort required to
attend. Also, going to live events can be quite expensive. The cumulative costs of going to the said
rock concert could include transportation, ticket costs, and refreshments such as food and drinks.
Secondly, however, I believe that the experience of being at a live event is unmatched. The first
reason for this is the magical effect that large gatherings of people can produce. There is a rich
history of people coming together for large events which, before the advent of television, used to be
the only way to see them. Also, the previously mentioned inconveniences of cost, traffic, and
crowds can add to the anticipation for the actual event. This build-up helps to accentuate the
excitement for the whole group - a feeling lost on those tuning in from home.
In conclusion, while it is certainly arguable that television makes concerts, theater, and sports events
easy to access for more people than ever, it’s my opinion that attending these events in person is far
more exciting and is worth doing whenever possible.
(296 words)
Band-score 9 9 9 9
Overall: 9.0
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Fully addresses The essay is easy Full flexibility and A wide range of
all parts of the to follow without precise use are structures are
task. Presents a effort. Cohesion is evident. A wide flexibly and
fully developed seamless and range of accurately
position in attracts no undue vocabulary is used.
answer to the attention. accurately used Sentences are
question with Paragraphing is throughout with mostly error
relevant, fully skillfully managed. sophisticated free and
extended and control of lexical punctuation is well
well supported features. Spelling managed.
ideas. and word Only very
formation are occasional
accurate errors or
inappropriaci
es.
Environmental protection is the responsibility of politicians, not individuals as

individuals can do too little. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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Many people these days are concerned about damage to the environment and the question of how
best to protect it is now a contentious issue. Some take the view that the responsibility should lie
with the government and politicians as people on their own can do little to help. I largely agree with
this view, as this essay will explain, although there are some ways that individuals can contribute.
There are a few things that individuals can do to protect the environment. One serious problem is the
build-up of waste and rubbish which is produced in huge quantities by the packing industry. This
can simply be buried or burned, but a better solution is to re-use this material by recycling the
rubbish that we all discard. Valuable materials such as metals, plastic, paper and glass can be reused,
but only if individuals make the effort to sort them out so that they can be directed to the appropriate
recycling process. Furthermore, individuals also have a role to play in reducing electricity
consumption by switching off unused appliances in their homes and by selecting low-energy
versions of items such as light-bulbs. Reducing electricity consumption reduces the amount of
greenhouse gasses discharged into the atmosphere from power stations.
However, I believe that governments and politicians can do far more to reduce humanity’s impact on
the environment and this is because they can make laws to force industries and individuals to act in
an environmentally-friendly way. An example of this is that governments can legally require
electricity companies to move away from power production methods that rely on fossil fuels such as
coal and oil and use renewable energy sources instead. Using energy sources such as wind and solar
will enormously reduce the amount of harmful carbon dioxide that are released into the atmosphere.
Finally, governments can develop public transport networks that citizens can use to reduce their
reliance on pollution-causing motor vehicles.
In conclusion, although individuals have a role to play in protecting the environment, governments
can do so much more by forcing people and companies to act responsibly and by co-ordinating
everyone’s efforts towards achieving a greener future.
(357 words)
Band-score 8 9 9 9
Overall: 8.5
Sufficiently Uses cohesion in a Uses a wide range Uses a wide

addresses all way that attracts of vocabulary with range of
parts of the task no attention and very natural and structures with
and presents a skillfully manages sophisticated full
well-developed paragraphing. control of lexical flexibility and
response to the features with only accuracy with only
question with occasional slips. occasional slips.
relevant,
extended and
supported ideas.
The government should spend more money on medical research to protect citizens' health
rather than on protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
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Write at least 250 words. Government funding is
causing growing concern. It has been claimed that a larger expenditure ought to be placed on medical research for
the health benefit of its general public more than on environmental protection. In my opinion, I find this
standpoint unjustifiable.
There are a number of reasons why medical research should not be funded more by governments.
One reason is that most health facilities that research medical advancement are being funded by the
private sector. An example of this is during the recent pandemic, certain foundations pooled large
amounts of money to find a vaccine so as to profit financially. Another point is that health concerns
are due to the irresponsibility of one’s health. Unhealthy actions will likely cause such conditions as
obesity and lung cancer from individual choices despite being aware of the possible deterioration of
one’s health. Therefore, there ought to be lower funding for the medical field when the public
neglect the environment of their own bodies.
In addition to those points, the environment has a direct connection to the general health of all
citizens. Firstly, protecting the environment from all detrimental impacts is perhaps the necessity for
improving the well-being of all living creatures. Water sources are key for flushing out toxins from
the human body and these which are also, but on a different larger scale, pumped by industry into
other bodies of water affecting the habitats and creatures some of which are consumed for food on a
daily basis. An additional reason is that alternative medicines have been largely acquired from
nature and researched by botanists. If the environment receives less funding by governments, this
could hinder further studies and possible cures; consequently, synthetic medicines would replace the
natural ones.
In conclusion, the aforementioned points are reasons for supporting the imperative funding towards
the environment; therefore, in my opinion, it is vital to protect the natural world for the well-being
and protection of the health of all individuals worldwide.
(326 words)
Band-score 9 9 8 8
Overall: 8.5
Task fully The use of Author’s meaning Most sentences are

satisfied with a paragraphing is is skillfully error-free, instances of
strong opinion efficient and helps conveyed by the faulty grammar are rare
given at both with logical use of a wide but there are some
the beginning sequencing of range of minor instances ‘
and end of the ideas. Linking vocabulary. Some irresponsible , due to
essay. Ideas are words are used evidence of less …’ Simple and
well supported appropriately to common complex sentences
and fully achieve the vocabulary. apparent .
explored. necessary
cohesion.
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Some people think that it is necessary to travel to other places to learn about other
cultures. Others say that books, films and the Internet can be used as a source of
information about different cultures. Do you agree or disagree?
The purpose of traveling has become a topic of interest. It has been opined that there is no reason to
traverse for cultural experience when this can be learnt from other sources. From my point of view,
while this view has merit, there could be other factors to take into consideration.
There are a number of reasons why travelling is unnecessary for learning about culture. One main
reason is that there may be a financial hindrance. For example, it would be costly to travel to a
faraway location to experience a culture that is likely to have been documented in a book or on
celluloid. This expense can be avoided by using the internet, which is a repository digital
documentation on all worldwide cultures. Furthermore, due to the abundance of travel information
on the internet, most places might have had their culture altered or developed over time. This can
affect their traditions; therefore, it could be more rewarding to research digitally the earlier ways of
life so as to understand the true beginnings of their ancestors.
In spite of those reasons, there may be benefits in physically travelling to understand cultures. First
and foremost, spending a length of time in a foreign culture is crucial owing to the in-depth
opportunities and knowledge that can be obtained if one has a translator. Learning cultural theory
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can be supported profoundly by being within the tribe or community. An additional factor is that to
be culturally sensitive one has to visit the place of interest. Reading and watching this perhaps is less
sensational as most cultures value their celebrations through the arts by integrating dance and song.
Whether one is learning a culture in their own nation or another, the physical and spiritual outcomes
can be more rewarding.
In conclusion, after providing reasons on the necessity of traveling to learn about cultures or to use
other mediums for this knowledge, I believe that one needs to be considerate when visiting cultures
with the aim of respecting their backgrounds but also engaging in and experiencing its diversity.
(343 words)
Band-score 7 8 7 8
Overall: 7.5
Task is partially The use of Some excellent The writer uses

covered and the paragraphing is uses of vocabulary a
opening efficient and helps but issues with variety of
opinion, with the logical word forms and complex
although flow of ideas. choice in places , sentences and
somewhat Linking words are learnt - produces these
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conclusion . necessary persist in places , few errors: but
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the question and is not precise of usage when it good control
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answer the task band scoring grammar and
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general in some
places and too
broad in others.
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Some cities create housing areas by providing taller buildings.Others create housing by
building houses on a wider area of land. What solution is better?
How the cities construct housing area is a topic of debate. While some people hold the view
that providing building which are taller is more beneficial because of the convinience and
saving money. I believe that houses should be built on the wider area of land due to the
advantages which related the environment and the quality of people’s lives.
There are several reasons why sone ague that living in taller building is better. Firstly, the huge
amount of money can be saved. This is because a tall building has many floors and each floor can be
an accommodation for many people. The money that cities pay to contruct a floor is not much as a
originated house. Beside that, the cities also save space and use it for other purposes such as
entertainment and education. Secondly, provide taller building help people to have a easier lives.
The reason why is there are many facilities which are around the building such as super market or
school so people can save the time to move there.
Although contructing taller buidings bring many benefit, I think that it is better for people to live in
a house on a wider area of land. To begin with creating housing by building houses on a wider of
land can solve the problems which related the environment. Should all people live in tall building,
they have to face many issues such as the water pollution and air pollution. So, people who live in
their house on a wider area are not to worry about it musch as people who live in tall building. In
addition, I think the quality of people’s live should be better. Each of them maybe have their own
space to do what they want. For example, the can grow some kind of vigetables. Also if living in the
noisy places like skycrappers, people is much easier to be stressful and tired. In contrast, people who
have a wide house to live are happier and relax.
In condusion, although people think cities creat housing areas by providing taller building is
advantages, I believe that taller buildings are contruct, the more problems we have to solve so
making housing by building houses on a wide area of land is more beneficial. In the future, I hope
houses are built in wide area so it can provide quality lives for people.
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Band-score 7 8 6 6
Overall: 6.5
Addresses all Ideas are Uses an adequate Uses a mix of

parts of the task sequenced range of simple and
and presents a logically, vocabulary for the complex sentences
clear opinion paragraphing is task but lacks less but these are
throughout, appropriate and all common rarely
although some aspects of vocabulary and an error free. The
supporting ideas cohesion are well awareness of errors in grammar
lack focus. managed. collocation. Makes and
occasional word punctuation
form errors but do not,
these do not however,
interfere with reduce
communication. communication.
As a part of education, students should spend a period of time living in another country to
learn its language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at
least 250 words.
The belief that studying abroad should be part of a student’s education, due to the cultural
perspective and language acquisition potential it offers, has long existed. I completely agree with
this perspective and will proceed in this essay by first addressing the benefits of an expanded
cultural perspective, then turning to the beneficial environment it provides linguists and the
advantages their accelerated progress provides them in later employment.
To begin, living in another country provides invaluable cultural insights to students. This is to say
that living in a new environment with a different society - whose values, culture, and traditions
might be foreign - places all behaviors and beliefs of the beholder in question. By encouraging
students abroad to interact and participate with their international peers with respectful curiosity,
they can learn to overcome initial culture shock. In this way, many gain the ability to view not only
their new host culture but all cultures with a clearer perspective. Furthermore, modern economics
and business require employees with global perspectives such as this to succeed internationally.
Additionally, accelerated language learning is a clear advantage, which living abroad offers
students. This is due in part to the fact that living abroad requires a student to speak their target
language during all of their studies. Additionally, it compels them to use their target language
outside of studies during all daily activities. Furthermore, fluency and pronunciation in speech, as
well as listening comprehension, are noted; to dramatically improve for the majority of students
studying abroad. A notable downstream benefit of studying abroad - especially for language learners
- is the additional esteem a graduate receives, whose degree boasts a semester abroad.
To conclude, I believe a semester abroad is immensely advantageous to students’ linguistic ability

and cultural awareness. I hope that more government support will be provided to assist students in
accomplishing this.
(309 words)
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Band-score 6 8 9 8
Overall: 7.5
Addresses all Skillfully manages Uses a wide range Uses a wide

parts of the task paragraphing but of vocabulary with range of
and presents a some aspects of very natural and structures
clear position cohesion are sophisticated with the
throughout. manages in such a control of lexical majority of the
However, some way that it attracts features with only sentences
main ideas lack attention. occasional slips. being error
relevance and free but there
supporting ideas are
lack focus. occasional
errors in
appropriacy,
punctuation and
syntax.
Some people think that schools should choose students according to their academic abilities,
while others think it is better to have students of different abilities studying together. Discuss
both views and give your own opinion
Some people think that mix ability classes are more beneficial, others believe that schools should choose students
according to their academic abilities. Both arguments have their own significance.
On the one hand, there are some people who highly recommend a group of pupils with high
educational attainments in the class, and they consider it more advantageous. The effectiveness of
this kind of classes is the respective merit they are trying to get. If the classes are divided into one
group of students with the same academic standards, the time taken to teach them are effectively
saved up. This kind of class think and study in a similar way and the level of achievement would be
more likely to be higher than other classes.
On the other side, an arrangement of random students is more beneficial. The students in these
classes learn from other students in the class. They witness a class of diversity, and this can be very
effective in growing a student with qualities and understandings.
In addition, when interacting with friends who are good at some aspects, they can learn from them,
because when pupils of different abilities are grouped together in one class, they are more likely to
get diverse mindset and soft skills. This would also help to improve the work-efficiency of teachers.
After considering both views, although the former view are an acceptable one, the latter has a wider
range of success for both students and teachers.
(242 words)
Band-score 6 7 6 6
Overall: 6.0
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Addresses all Logically Uses an adequate Uses a mix of
parts of the task. organises range of simple and
Presents a clear information and vocabulary for the complex sentence
position ideas; there is clear task. Attempts to forms. Makes
throughout the progression use less common some errors in
response. throughout Uses a vocabulary but with grammar and
Presents, range of cohesive some inaccuracy. punctuation but
extends and devices Makes some errors they rarely
supports main appropriately in spelling and/or reduce
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may be a be some under- but they do not
tendency to /over-use. Presents impede
overgeneralise a clear central topic communication.
and/or within each
supporting ideas paragraph
may lack focus.
Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices. To what extent do you agree or disagree with
this statement?
In this day and age, the amount of options that individuals have is literally staggering. There are those that feel
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people have too many choices and this is a line of thought that I only partially concur with.
On the one hand, people have more choices in some areas of life than at any time before.
To start, there are a plethora of options for entertaining oneself online. As an example, there are more YouTube
videos than any person can watch and more songs than anyone could listen to over the course of their entire life.
Additionally, many modern convenience stores offer more than one hundred drink options and an impressive
array of snacks. Moreover, the amount of items that the average person can purchase on the internet is likely an
uncountable figure at this point in time. In sum, the above options are likely appreciated by most people.
On the other hand, in some areas of the modern world, choices are still very much limited.
To begin, the amount of classes students are able to study in school are very much limited in availability. To
illustrate, young adults in high school have a restricted number of classes they can choose from as well as when
and where they are able to study. In addition, students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds have less
resources to open up more economic and scholastic opportunities for their future and are often stymied due to
being economically impoverished. It is widely known that children from wealthier families generate more income
on average later in life than their less prosperous counterparts.
To conclude, in some areas of life choices are so numerous that they can cause confusion although this is not
generally detrimental. However, in other spheres of human existence, far too many people lack an appropriate
amount of scholastic and occupational options. Provided that the latter set of conditions are addressed and
remedied with more possibilities, society can then more equitably prosper with so many choices available.
(331 words)
Band Score Task Response: 8 Coherence and Lexical Resource: Grammatical Range
Overall :8. Cohesion: 8 8 Accuracy: 8
0
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A clear position is The message can be The resource used Mixtures of simple
presented however this followed with is generally and complex
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the question. Ideas are Cohesion is used in ideas given are far use
relevant but not fully such a way that it too simplistic and flexibility.Examples
extended and attracts no thus the range of of more complex
supported. A more attention. lexical resource is structures are not
clear and concise Paragraphing is limited. marked by the same
position, particularly managed somewhat. level of accuracy.
in the conclusion
would have helped to
improve the essay.
Some people say patriotism causes problems and is negative overall. Others feel that it is beneficial for society
at large.
Many feel that patriotism has a beneficial impact overall. In my opinion, although there are legitimate reasons to
be proud of one’s country, patriotic feelings do generally produce more negatives than positives.
Proponents of patriotism argue it is a natural impulse with tangible benefits. Firstly, a strong sense of patriotism
can be motivating. Individuals who have pride in their country are more likely to work hard for the common
good. This applies to a variety of positions in society and may include soldiers serving in the military, healthcare
workers during times of national emergencies, and even common workers contributing to a flourishing national
economy. Secondly, individuals can use investment in their country’s successes to support their own self-esteem.
Most people support their country similar to how sports fans root for a team. Success elevates their mood and
connects them to a wider community.
However, patriotism is often taken to extremes. This occurs most frequently with vulnerable segments of society.
For instance, it is common for military recruiters to target less affluent individuals. If they serve in a war abroad,
then there is a strong likelihood they will later suffer from a mental or physical handicap. More generally, most
people employ patriotism as a proxy for their own personal achievements. This can be evidenced during the furor
surrounding the Olympics every four years. This quintessentially patriotic event costs taxpayers tremendously,
inflames tensions between rival countries, and distracts from investing time in personal development. At best,
patriotism is a marginal net negative and at worst it can foster an unhealthy dependency.
In conclusion, though patriotism is beneficial economically and in terms of one’s self-esteem at times, the
drawbacks related to disassociation are more significant. Mental health should not be dependent on the fortunes of
one’s compatriots.
(294 words)
Band Score Task Response: 9 Coherence and Lexical Resource: Grammatical Range
Overall : 9 Cohesion: 9 9 Accuracy: 9
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A clear position is The message can be The resource used Mixtures of simple
presented to fully followed with is perfectly and complex
answer the question. relative ease. adequate. ideas structures with some
Ideas are relevant Cohesion is used in given are relevant use
and fully extended such a way that it and suited to the flexibility.Examples
and supported. A attracts no expanded ideas of more complex
more clear and attention. and thus the structures are
concise position, Paragraphing is range of lexical marked by the same
particularly in the managed perfectly. resource is wide. level of accuracy.
conclusion which is
consistent with Para
1.
Weddings are getting bigger and more expensive.
What is the reason for this?

Is it a positive or negative development?
Weddings around the world have become more expensive and larger in recent decades. In my opinion, this is a natural progression
and is positive in the vast majority of contexts.
One explanation for more lavish weddings is increasingly higher expectations coupled with a burgeoning global middle class. It is
a natural desire for humans to strive to surpass previous standards. Any person who has attended weddings in the past will
naturally attempt to exceed what they have experienced both in terms of size and expense. This propensity to exceed past
achievements is combined with increased disposable income. Economies around the world, particularly in developing nations,
have risen dramatically recently, enabling individuals to spend on a variety of luxuries including memorable wedding parties.
I believe this development has a positive impact overall due to the effect it has on the average person. Admittedly, excessive
spending in any area can be a negative if it greatly exceeds one’s earnings. Assuming a person is planning a wedding that will not
hinder them financially in the future, then it is a massive positive for the bride, groom, and all attendees. Most people, even
beyond those getting married and their family, consider weddings to be meaningful and enduring memories. The small and large
bursts of happiness produced by such an event in the aggregate are worth more than a wide range of other expenses that
individuals often prioritize.
In conclusion, weddings are larger and costlier today because of raised expectations and this is largely positive given the impact
on individuals. It is nonetheless essential that weddings are not taken to extreme excesses beyond one’s means.
(272 words)
Band-score 9 9 9 9
Overall: 9
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Task fully The use of Author’s All sentences are
satisfied with paragraphing is meaning is error-free, instances
a strong efficient and skillfully of complex grammar
opinion helps with conveyed by are evident.
given at both logical the use of a
the beginning sequencing of wide
and end of ideas. Linking range of
the essay. words are used vocabulary.
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well to achieve of less common
supported the Vocabulary -
and fully necessary exceeds,
explored. cohesion. hinders,enduring
In some countries, owning a home rather than renting one is very important for people.
Why might this be the case?
What effect does this have on people and society?
People value owning their own homes more than renting. I believe that the cause of this lies in the expanding
middle-class. Their role in increasing the valuation of ownership and as an example of its benefits will be
discussed, before turning to an example of the risks it poses.
To begin, the middle-class has grown by almost fifty percent in the past ten years. In large part this was due to
massive urbanization occurring in countries throughout the developing and developed worlds. One of the
primary indicators of the middle-class is homeownership. This is due in part to the increased expendable income
available for these higher salaried families, allowing them to join the property ladder. The relative financial
security of owning property allows parents greater freedom to invest in their children's education. As a result they
are more employable, thus more likely to be in a position to purchase their own home. As such, the idea of
homeownership pervades societies due to the significant benefits it offers.
Despite its benefits, the growth in the importance of homeownership has also done great harm. The 2008
housing market crash caused a global economic depression the effects of which can still be seen. Social
pressures to avoid the rental burden, bad practices by financial institutions, and lack of foresight led to millions
taking out subprime mortgages, which they could not afford to repay once the housing bubble burst. Had these
buyers opted to relocate, save, and hope to buy at a later date, all the benefits could have been gained, while
avoiding the danger.
In conclusion, a
growing middle-class caused owning to become more favorable than renting. If lessons can be learned from
2008 and foresight applied, then the positive effects can continue to outweigh the negatives.
(294 Words)
Band Score Task Response: 7 Coherence and Lexical Resource: Grammatical

Overall: 7.5 Cohesion: 7 7 Range
Accuracy: 8
All parts of the Strong causes Mid range of There are a

prompt are not given in the main flexibility is used variety of
appropriately body but lack of a to convey meaning complex
addressed. well developed and to support sentences
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paragraph consists relevant albeit a slight the majority
of an supporting ideas personal and appear error-
underdeveloped
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controlled or non- used effectively.
controlled ideas.
A rise in the standard of living in a country often only seems to benefit cities rather than rural areas.
What problems can this cause?
How might these problems be reduced?
When standards of living increase, it is primarily urban residents, not those in the countryside, who benefit. In my
opinion, this can lead to opposite problems related to population density and is best mitigated by governmental
action.
Inequality in terms of standard of living engenders population problems for cities and rural regions. Cities have
become over-populated in the last century as they offer a wider range of educational, occupational, and
recreational options. Elevated population density means that although residents can enjoy a higher standard of
living generally, they must also overcome concomitant effects from overcrowding such as more traffic, less
sanitary conditions, and higher crime rates. The inverse problem exists outside cities as residents leave and locals
struggle to earn a living in sparsely populated towns and villages.
These related problems can best be countered by the authorities. There are various initiatives that could be
implemented. One real-world example of this would be in Japan where the government in recent years has
addressed dwindling population numbers in the countryside by auctioning off country homes cheaply. Prospective
home-owners are often able to buy houses nearly for free if they agree to live and work in a town with few
residents. Another possible measure would be for governments to invest more in urban infrastructure. Since
migrations to cities are likely inevitable, this is a more pragmatic tactic.
In conclusion, the inverse issues created for rural and urban areas by rising standards of living can be effectively
controlled if governments intervene. This issue will only become more pressing as the global middle class
continues to grow.
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There are different methods businesses use to increase their sales. What are the different ways companies use
to increase sales? Which one is the most effective?
There are a variety of methods employed by businesses to grow their sales revenue. In my opinion, these typically
relate to marketing and innovation, with the latter being the most effective.
Most companies choose to target increased sales through advertising campaigns and new products. Marketing and
advertising are self-evidently important. Nearly every major company reserves a substantial portion of the budget
for television advertisements, online marketing, billboards, and so on. Companies that excel with viral marketing,
such as Starbucks, are able to dominate the competition through brand awareness and grow sales consistently.
Furthermore, the introduction of new products is also a key catalyst. This can include new menu items, such as
the recent popularity of Popeye’s new chicken sandwich or technological advances like the electric vehicles
produced by Tesla.
Though advertising can be extremely persuasive, there is no substitute for a truly revolutionary and unique
product. The best example of this would be the most successful consumer electronics product in history, the
iPhone. When it launched there was no comparable product, with Blackberry phones being the closest analogue.
The iPhone allowed users to make phone calls, send messages, take photos, check email, and use the internet.
These are routine features now but at the time these innovations drove rapid revenue growth and countless other
companies raced to replicate their success. This model applies to a range of industries as a novel product can drive
demand while a company needs only focus on maintaining their supply chain.
In conclusion, sales figures rise as a result of marketing strategies and successful innovation, with the latter the
single greatest method for generating more revenue. Companies must balance both techniques yet prioritize new
ideas whenever possible.
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Many people argue that in order to improve educational quality, high school students should be encouraged to
question and offer criticisms of their teachers. Others think this will lead to a loss of respect and discipline in
the classroom.
Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Some today contend that high school students should have greater latitude to critique and question their teachers,
despite the risks this presents for classroom management. I am strongly in agreement as this enables the ideal
classroom environment.
Critics of this shift in mentality point out that the teacher position requires respect. A teacher who is consistently
being interrupted by students will not be able to lecture and assign and mark homework well. Many students
might exploit a rule that encourages questions in order to intentionally derail lessons and undermine the teacher.
There is also the possibility that the negative attitude of some students will create general unrest that is not
conducive to learning. However, I would argue that the appearance of respect, when in reality most students
question their teachers in private, holds little actual value beyond preserving unwarranted pride.
Moreover, the free discussion of ideas is essential to the best learning. Students who are sitting quietly and
feigning interest in class are likely to become less motivated. On the other hand, if a class is studying a work of
literature or an event in history, students will engage more fully in lessons given the opportunity to ask questions.
By asking questions, even if these queries are loosely defined as criticisms of what is being taught, they will
suddenly have a reason to learn and the lesson will become more memorable for all students. The questions might
also lead the class to novel insights as long as the teacher is confident enough to embark on collaborative
explorations.
In conclusion, although certain educational institutions fear that questions may undermine teachers, they in fact
are the foundation of a positive learning environment. Schools should embrace academic rigor in all its forms.
(323 Words)
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In today’s world of advanced science and technology, many still greatly value artists such as musicians,
painters and writers.
What can the arts tell us about life that science cannot?
Many people today continue to value the arts despite a growing emphasis on science and technology. In my
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opinion, this is because only the arts allow for self-expression and create fundamentally crucial and uplifting
truths about humanity.
The first reason the arts continue to be relevant relates to their capacity for self-expression. This is important not
only for individuals but also for society at large. For individuals, the ability to express themselves is a crucial
element of being fully human and having strong mental health. This explains the popularity of classes for
painting, music, and dance as a means of relaxing and expressing one’s thoughts and feelings. In the aggregate,
millions of people expressing their viewpoints leads to a plurality of perspectives that can enrich society. For
instance, all the most revered periods of human history, such as the Renaissance, were defined by a flourishing of
the arts.
Secondly, art has the capacity to create value in a way that science cannot. Although science is capable of making
tangible improvements in the lives of individuals, it is unable to impart meaning. In contrast, the arts are
interpretations of the world that can uplift and enliven. For example, great filmmakers over the course of the 20th
century have explored complex subject matter in classic films such as The Godfather, not only entertaining
viewers but also presenting a vision and insightful understanding of American history. If the arts are extended to
include the writings and teachings of religious leaders, it is easy to see their impact on values and morality.
In conclusion, the arts still occupy a prominent position in society as they allow for individual self-expression and
the creation of ideals. Therefore, it is important that governments continue to fund and support these seemingly
less worthwhile pursuits.
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Many researchers believe that we can now study the behaviour of children to see if they will grow up to be
criminals, while others disagree. To what extent do you think crime is determined by genetics? Is it possible to
stop children from growing up to be criminals?
There are many
psychologists today who believe that crime comes from inborn, genetic characteristics. In my opinion, genetics
play a small role in criminal behaviour and it is much more sensible to combat crime by looking at family
circumstances.
Those who believe strongly in the role of genetics in determining future behaviour can point to case examples and
hard data. It is very common for the children of violent criminals to display some degree of abnormal behaviour
as children and later in life. Scientists can ground their theories of crime by mapping the genetic code of an
individual and then identifying similarities between the family members of criminals. However, their results may
uncover some genetic factors but it is much more likely that a child raised by a criminal will simply have a poor
upbringing and social factors will explain their anti-social behaviour. This is supported by recent research into
developmental psychology showing the physical changes that occur in brain formation as a result of upbringing.
Therefore, it is largely possible to prevent most crime by taking an active, positive role in childcare. A good
counter-example of this comes from the case studies of serials killers. Without exception, all serial killers came
from abusive, broken homes. The physical and sexual abuse present in their childhood, later manifested itself in
their compulsions to exert power over others. Naturally, this does not mean that abuse necessarily leads to crime,
as many others overcome their difficult backgrounds to become well-adjusted adults. It does, however, imply a
large proportion of criminal behaviour can be prevented by a supportive family environment. Knowing that they
are loved and accepted by their parents, will make children less likely to seek attention through bad behaviour or
abuse drugs to cope with their problems, both of which are early indicators of possible criminality.
In conclusion, though nature may be a marginal factor in criminal psychology, I believe that emphasis on the
social environment is the real key to fighting crime. It is therefore important to invest in social services,
education, and child welfare programs. (326 Words)
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In the past, most people worked for small businesses, while more people now work for large businesses.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of working for large businesses?
The rise of large corporations has led to a fundamental shift in the workforce towards large businesses. The chief
advantages of this relate to opportunity and the downsides are larger, societal dilemmas.
Proponents of big business can point to career advancement and the variety of roles within a large company.
Small businesses, by their nature, draw on a limited possible source of revenue that naturally caps promotions.
Large companies have nearly unlimited profit potential and can thus employ a large number of managers,
executives and other high-salaried positions. Moreover, a small business is more likely to be limited in the
number of roles, while larger companies will have departments ranging from legal to marketing to research and
development to human resources, all of which are potential destinations for motivated employees.
The disadvantages of these large companies relate less directly to individuals and more to society at large. Firstly,
although there are more quality jobs available in big companies, the disappearance of small, local entrepreneurs
means that capital becomes concentrated in the company’s chief shareholders, who are often living in other
countries and already extremely rich. Over time this has led to the division of wealth that defines the 21st century.
Secondly, as executive decisions become further removed from local communities it is harder to regulate large
companies. A good example of this would be the environmental cost of drilling for oil and extracting natural gas,
which hurts local residents but continues unabated because those in authority are unaffected.
In conclusion, the opportunities provided by big business do not outweigh the negative potential for all of society
when power becomes concentrated and distant. It is therefore important to check the reach of corporations and
empower individuals.
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