Use one paragraph for each idea or topic area. Use a separate paragraph for the introduction and the conclusion Make sure your ideas are logical and easy to follow Make sure your ideas are sequenced correctly Use punctuation to make your writing coherent Use referencing and substitution to avoid repetition (this/them/the issue/the problem) Use adverbial phrases, rather than single basic linkers Use a range of linking words and phrases, but don’t overuse them This is a logical way to present these ideas. You can then come back to your own opinion and then conclude the essay. If you are asked to present both views and your opinion, state your opinion at the beginning of the essay and then move on to present both views. Ideas must be expressed and ordered clearly - starting with an introduction and moving through to a conclusion. Tell the examiner what you are going to say and what you have said You may need to comment on more than one elementĪssume that your opinion is clear, use the first person to ensure the examiner knows it’s your opinion ‘I think’ If you are asked to give ‘advantages’, you must present a minimum of 2 If asked to present both views, make sure each view is presented equally (similar paragraph length) Present your opinion and support it throughout the whole essay Read the question carefully and decide how many parts are in it Yes, you must give reasons for the statement and then present the effect it has on 1) the individual and 2) society. Why is this so? What effect does it have on the individual and society? Yes, you must clearly say if there are more advantages or more disadvantages. Why is this so? Give reasons for this and solutions?Ī position is presented on why this is so, the reasons for this issue and solutions to solve the issue.ĭo the disadvantages of international tourism outweigh the advantages? Yes, present your opinion, it may be one of the views or a combination of both. Yes, agree or disagree, or decide why you agree/disagree equally.ĭiscuss both views and give your own opinion.ģ-part question - discuss both views as stated To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? We will start with the task response before moving through all the criteria to show you what an examiner will be looking for in your response. Using the band descriptors as a guide we are going to go through the 8 steps to get you on your way to a band 8 in Writing Task 2. makes only very occasional errors or inappropriacies.the majority of sentences are error-free.produces rare errors in spelling and/or word formation.

skillfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation.

uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings.

uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately.sequences information and ideas logically.presents a well-developed response to the question with relevant, extended and supported ideas.sufficiently addresses all parts of the task.

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