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Improve your IELTS Academic Writing score

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  1. WELCOME TO IELTS ONLINE WRITING
    Welcome to Improve Your IELTS Academic Writing
  2. Meet Your Course Trainers
  3. Course Overview
  4. Using the Platform
  5. ABOUT THE IELTS WRITING TEST
    Learning Outcomes
  6. Check Your Knowledge
  7. Band Descriptors
  8. Test Format
  9. TASK 1
    Learning Outcomes
  10. Check Your Knowledge
  11. Overall Structure
    5 Topics
  12. Types of Visuals
    4 Topics
  13. Paragraph Structure
    8 Topics
  14. Organisation and Logic
    3 Topics
  15. Practice
    5 Topics
  16. Lesson Summary
  17. TASK 1 IMPROVE YOUR SCORE
    Task Achievement
    2 Topics
  18. Coherence and Cohesion
    2 Topics
  19. Lexical Resource
    2 Topics
  20. Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    2 Topics
  21. Lesson Summary
  22. TASK 2
    Learning Outcomes
  23. Check Your Knowledge
  24. Overall Structure
    5 Topics
  25. Question Types
    4 Topics
  26. Paragraph Structure
    12 Topics
  27. Organisation and Logic
    3 Topics
  28. Practice
    5 Topics
  29. Lesson Summary
  30. TASK 2 IMPROVE YOUR SCORE
    Task Response
    2 Topics
  31. Coherence and Cohesion
    2 Topics
  32. Lexical Resource
    2 Topics
    1. Comparing Band Descriptors
    2. Comparing Responses
  33. Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    2 Topics
  34. Lesson Summary
  35. COURSE CONCLUSION
    Overall tips
  36. Congratulations on Completing the Course
Improve your IELTS Academic Writing score Lexical Resource Comparing Responses
Lesson 32, Topic 2
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Comparing Responses

Comparing Responses

In this part of the lesson, you will look at some extracts from candidate responses and give feedback on Lexical resource.

Model Responses

Below are two extracts from essay responses.

Read the two extracts. What feedback would you give each one for range and accuracy of vocabulary?

You can view the public band descriptors for Task 2 here.

Extract 1 (stress in the workplace)

 

First of all, work today is more demanding than it used to be because of the development of science and technology. This development affects all areas of our lives, especially in the requirements of employers who are demanding greater flexibility from their employees. For instance, university graduates have to master English, computers and other skills if they want to secure decent jobs. They must continually spend more time acquiring new techniques and skills in order that they progress in the workplace.

 

Extract 2 (fast food and health)

 

However, some fast food choices can be healthy. Sushi is a sensible choice for lunch. This is because it is little in fat and sugar and usually contains vegetables and fish, such as cumcumber and tuna. In addition, sushi is not usually fried. Therefore, it is a benefit choice with many vitamins and minerals.

 

Useful Tips

  • Range and Accuracy

    Improve your range of vocabulary by reading about a wide range of topics in English. This will help you learn new vocabulary and will also help you to become familiar with common collocations, spelling, and word form.

  • Flexibility and Precision

    In preparation for Task 2, practise reforming phrases and sentences in different ways. Being able to effectively change the sentence structure and word form will prevent too much repetition in your writing and help you to paraphrase your ideas.

  • Style

    Remember that Task 2 responses require a neutral, formal style. So make sure you avoid colloquial and informal language that is used mostly in spoken English.

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