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What are the main types of question (essay) in IELTS Writing Task 2?
Opinion, Discussion, Problem, Two-part
What are the assessment criteria for IELTS Writing Task 2 essays?
Task Response, Coherence & Cohesion, Lexical Resource, Grammatical Range & Accuracy
What type of essay question is this? "Many people prefer to watch foreign films rather than locally produced films. Why could this be? Should governments give more financial support to local film industries?"
Two-part
What is the maximum word count for an IELTS essay?
No maximum word count. Write AT LEAST 250 words.
What is the structure of an IELTS essay?
1 introduction, 2-3 body parapgraphs, 1 conclusion
How do you get the band score for the IELTS essay?
The sum of the band scores for each criterion divided by 4
What do you need to accomplish good Task Response?
Address all parts of the question, Maintain a clear position, Give relevant supporting ideas
"Clear progression", which criterion pays attention to this feature?
Coherence & Cohesion
What can you do to improve flexibility for your lexical resource?
Paraphrase
List 3 lexical items/ collocations in the topic "Food"
ready made (food), organic (food), nutritious (nutrients)
What would you do to accomplish good Coherence & Cohesion?
Organize ideas logically with a clear progression, Use linking words & referencing, Have one central idea for each paragraph
What would you do to accomplish good Grammatical Range & Accuracy?
Use a wide range of complex structures, Don't make grammar or punctuation mistakes
What would you do to accomplish good Lexical Resource?
Paraphrase, Use collocations and less common vocabulary, Use words precisely, Don't make spelling or word choice mistakes
What does the thesis statement do?
Answer the essay questions and direct the whole essay
What is the structure of an introduction?
Paraphrase Main topic + Thesis statement
What can be included in a conclusion?
Re-statement of the thesis statement, summary of main points, suggestion/recommendation
