How to Get a Band 7 IELTS Writing Task 2

Tips and advice for anyone looking to get a band 7 IELTS writing task 2, or
higher, in order to ensure that you have attained a sufficient level of written
English for postgraduate study. The tips and advice given focus specifically on
Task 2 of the IELTS academic writing module. It is assumed that you already
have a level of English that would allow you to complete undergraduate level
.study at an English speaking university generally a band 6 IELTS

First, it is essential that you are familiar

with the test format and what you need
to do to get a band 7 IELTS writing task
2. In writing task 2 of the academic
module, you need to write an academic
essay in a formal or semi-formal style
using an argumentative/discursive essay
format. You also need to make sure that
.you understand the grading criteria

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In Task 2 you will be given a topic along with a problem, argument or opinion.
You need to discuss the issue or issues raised and give your own opinion,
putting forward two or three main points supported by arguments, evidence
.and examples, taking note of the assessment criteria for the task

Second, It is essential that you are thoroughly familiar with the assessment
criteria to get an band 7 IELTS writing task 2. When marking answers
examiners will focus on four areas: Task Response (you must stay on topic and
engage the question directly), Coherence and Cohesion (writing needs to be
well organised and linked together fluently), Lexical Resource (a wide range of
vocabulary needs to be used). Grammatical Range and Accuracy (you need to
pay attention to spelling, sentence structure and variation - use a variety of
.sentence structures). The four criteria are equally weighted
Finally, It is generally understood that there are different types of essay

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responses required for the questions in Task 2. However, all questions can be
answered by producing a good argumentative/discursive essay. Use a standard
5 paragraph essay format in order to get an IELTS band 7 writing task 2. An
argumentative/discursive essay can be understood as an essay that gives
.information and presents the writers own opinion
Don't be confused by all the different types of quetions that appear in IELTS
writing task 2. In reality there are only 5 main question types, with slight
variations. You will be given a statement concerning a topic, followed by the
question. Below you can find 5 examples covering typical IELTS topics.
Generally an IELTS task 2 topic can be placed into one of the following
categories: Family, society & culture, crime, work, environment, children,
.education, technology, travel & tourism
Click on the links to find an essay plan and model answer for IELTS task 2
writing questions. If you are familiar with these five types of IELTS questions,
how to plan for and answer the questions you will be prepared for the IELTS
writing test task 2. In order to ensure that you can achieve a band 7 IELTS
writing task 2, you also need to make sure that you understand the grading
.criteria used by the examiner