Writing Task 2: Advantages and Disadvantages Essays Flashcards
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In IELTS Writing Task 2, what does 'Task Achievement' assess?
Answer: How fully the candidate addresses all parts of the task with relevant, developed ideas
Task Achievement evaluates whether the candidate fully responds to all aspects of the prompt with relevant and sufficiently developed ideas.
Which sentence best functions as an effective thesis statement in an advantages/disadvantages essay?
Answer: While there are notable benefits such as economic growth, there are also significant drawbacks including environmental damage.
An effective thesis statement previews the specific main points to be discussed, giving the reader a clear direction for the essay.
How should individual body paragraphs in an IELTS advantages/disadvantages essay be structured?
Answer: Topic sentence, explanation, example, link back to topic
Structures like PEEL (Point, Explanation, Example, Link) develop ideas clearly and logically, improving both Task Achievement and Coherence.
Which of the following best demonstrates a well-developed advantage in a paragraph about remote work?
Answer: Remote work eliminates commuting time, allowing employees to be more productive and spend more time with their families.
A well-developed point explains the advantage specifically and connects it to real-world effects, showing analytical depth.
What is the primary purpose of using specific examples in an IELTS advantages/disadvantages essay?
Answer: To support and illustrate the main points being argued
Specific examples provide evidence that supports and strengthens the claims made in each paragraph, improving Task Achievement.
How much does each of the four IELTS Writing assessment criteria contribute to the overall writing band score?
Answer: Each of the four criteria contributes 25% equally
All four IELTS Writing criteria — Task Achievement, Coherence/Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range/Accuracy — each contribute 25% to the final writing band.
Which of the following best describes 'Lexical Resource' in IELTS Writing Task 2?
Answer: The range, accuracy, and appropriateness of vocabulary used
Lexical Resource evaluates how varied, accurate, and contextually appropriate the candidate's vocabulary choices are.