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Topic: Unethical Advertising (Band 5)

Some of the methods used in advertising are unethical and unacceptable in today’s society. To what extent do you agree with this view? Nowadays in worldwide nations, every moment, we are displayed advertisements on TV shows, magazines or huge LED boards situated on intersections. In what methods they are produced or how much producers care about ethical trend to making them? I believe they intent to have more watcher to earn more money regardless to its consequences. In first point of view, some families my does not need something that is displaying on tv, but as home wife see the advertisement will feel that is a good idea to have it and decide to buy it immediately. In another case, there is families who have young offspring who mentally is not wise enough to perceive everything in family situation. Therefore, they will have high demand while they are watching a new toy advertisement. Begging his parent to purchase it and crying all time. As a result his poor father will be finally obliged to buy the toy. In second point, they may use psychological weaknesses; for example, by displaying a young lady with fitness body who is using some stuff on show to attract people for the good. It may apparently not so bad, but if we go deep in down will understand that how it may have an effect of youth brain and corrupt it. Or by using a charming sentences on cigarette box "the ideal of a manhood" as a person see this advertisement on the box, will feel himself on his dreams and will buy it. In conclusion, the advertisement makers, regardless to the bad effects the advertise may cause on people, will made them due to make their customers satisfying. But it may have bad consequences on society which due to avoiding this trend i suggest authorities make some plans for the circumstance to check and control advertisements before showing up.

Task Response: 5

The essay expresses a position and ideas are presented that are related to the question but the development is not always clear. Some ideas are slightly unclear due to grammatical errors.  

Coherence & Cohesion: 5

There is evidence of organisation but it is not always clear.

Lexical Resource: 5

There is a reasonable range of vocabulary with some examples good use of lexis. But there are too many noticeable errors in spelling and/or word formation that cause some difficulty for the reader.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 5

There is evidence of complex sentences being used but errors overall there are frequent grammatical errors and these errors can cause some difficulty for the reader in several places.

Topic: Computers & Children (Band 5.5)

Using a computer everyday can have more negative than positive effects on young children.

Do you agree or disagree? Modern era is technological era. Computer become a integral part of our life. Youngsters use it in many ways. In my opinion it has more positive impacts than negative on young generation. First of all, Computer help the children in their studies. They search many type of information related to their studies through internet. They get more ideas related to any particular topic which enhance their knowledge. Secondly, it helps to improve there skills. With the help of social sites like facebook, twitter they interact with their friends, kith-kin. It helps them to increase their capability to communicate with others. Moreover, they become perfect in their work, they become literate in computer. Which would help them in their career also. Then everywhere is demand of computer it would helps to organisations to find perfect match for job. Then, they need not to trained staff, they can get efficient persons.  However, one of the major drawback is that it invite many health problems among young children they spent long hours in front of computers which effect on their eyes, obesity is another problem for them. Furthermore it increase gap between parents and their child they spent most of their time on computer rather than talk to their guardian.  In nutshell, I would like to say that even computer has many pros and cons. Parents should fix sometime to use the computer and also restrict on websites.

Task Response: 6

You have a sufficient number of ideas that are presented and explained. Some ideas though are inadequately developed or unclear.

Coherence & Cohesion: 6

There is a sense of organisation and progression in the response but cohesive devices can be a bit mechanical and faulty at times. 

There is an adequate range of vocabulary but there are too many errors. 

There are several issues with the grammar, with many complex sentences written inaccurately and quite a lot of grammar errors, though these do not generally impede communication. 

Topic: Exploitation of Animals (Band 5.5)

A growing number of people feel that animals should not be exploited by people and that they should have the same rights as humans, while others argue that humans must employ animals to satisfy their various needs, including uses for food and research.

Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Although some people believe that humans should use animals to satify their different necessities, such as feeding and researching, the number of indivuduals that defend that animals should not be exploited as well as shoud have the same prerogatives as humankind is increasing. In my opinion, animals should recieve a better treatment and not to be abuse anymore. In the humanity history for centuries it was common to utilize animals for lots of tasks, like transportation. Most of them worked their entire lifes without stopping, suffering abuse. The animals were domesticated just to satisfy human necessities, with which most of people agreeded at that time withou questioning. Nevertheless, more recente studies have proved that animals have feelings, not exactly the same as the humans, but some similars emotions. Nowadays, it is not necessary anymore to use animals for jobs, for research and even for feeding. With the evolution, all of this need can be satisfied with the new technology. For instance, there are different means of transport, even eco-friendly ones, also planty of other options to substitute meat for great and nutritive substances that not involve sacrifying animals. More than this, animals should have recognized rights to assure them a healthy and safe life, not exactly the same as humans, but laws to protect them that take in consideration their aspects. As an example in Brazil we have some recent changes in law in order to forbid the use of animals in researchs and to penalize animals abuse. In conclusion, I strongly believe that animals should not be employ anymore to satisfy individuals needs. Furthermore, animals must have rights recognize worldwide to assecure them a better quality of life, based on the human law, observed the peculiarities.

Your essay doesn’t really answer the question satisfactorily. If you read your body paragraphs, very little of it actually discusses the reasons why animals should not be exploited, or the arguments why they should be exploited to satisfy our needs. Your 2nd body paragraph does a bit but the 1st and 3rd don’t. Go through some of the ‘discuss two opinion’ sample essays here to see how to answer this type of question.

Your essay is generally organised ok. I can follow it without any difficulties and you have used cohesive devices mostly correctly. This is probably the strongest part of your writing.  

Vocabulary is generally ok and there are some good words in there but you have too many spelling mistakes which brings it down to a 5. For example: satify, shoud, indivuduals, withou, etc . I have a feeling some of these may be typos from writing quickly on a computer. But typos still get counted as errors so make sure you type carefully and check your work.  

Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 6

This is only just a 6 as you do have quite a few noticeable grammar errors, so you need to be careful. However, I think there is just enough good grammar there to merit a 6. This for instance is a bit of a confusing sentence: “the number of indivuduals that defend that animals should not be exploited as well as shoud have the same prerogatives as humankind is increasing ” and you have other errors such as “ most of people agreeded” (no ‘of’ and should be ‘agreed’).  

Topic: Teaching Children (Band 5.5)

It is the responsibility of schools to teach children good behaviour in addition to provide formal education.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

It is argued that schools should teach students to be good people apart from providing formal education. I completely agree with this statement because children spend long hours at schools, and parents have to pay for tuition fees. Schools should be responsible for teaching children to have good manners because children spend a significant amount of time at schools. This is because when children spend a lot of time with teachers who usually act as role models for them, students can learn and imitate good manners. For example, students from one of the most famous schools in Thailand reported that they behave themselves well because their teachers instilled good values in them while studying at schools. Another reason is that parents have to pay for tuition fees, so they expect their children to become good people. This is due to the fact that parents expect their children to be successful both professionally and personally. For instance, international schools in Thailand charge parents a lot of money, so their parents expect their children to be excellent not only at academic subjects, but also good manners. In conclusion, schools have to be responsible for teaching about good manners because children spend a lot of time at schools, and parents have to pay for education costs.

You answer the essay question to a degree but you really need more support to start getting to 6 and above. I noted that your essay is only 213 words and this is not really long enough. You should aim for the required 250, and do this by providing body paragraph support rather than extending your introduction and conclusion. 

Also some of your support is a bit repetitive; for instance “ they expect their children to become good people ”  then this “ parents expect their children to be successful both professionally and personally ” and this “ their parents expect their children to be excellent not only at academic subjects, but also good manners ” are really saying the same thing.

Your essay is generally organised ok but you do have some issues more about the logic of your essay which is caused by the way you are using connectors. For instance “ This is because ” does not make sense in the 2nd body paragraph. It should just start with the “ When… ”.

You have the same problem with “ This is due to the fact that.. ”. In both of these cases you are not giving reasons based on what you said before. Are you just thinking you have to give a topic sentence then a reason so you are using these words? Think about what you are actually trying to say, then use the correct language.  

Lexical Resource: 6

Vocabulary is generally ok but length is the issue – see the comments about grammar below as the same applies to your vocabulary.

Grammar is generally ok – you do not have too many errors and you show an ability to write complex sentences and forms. This is a 6 because of the length really. I think if you can do a full essay then you may well be able to get 7 here as you will then be showing a wider range of language and complexity. But of course if you are writing more you need to be sure this does not mean you rush and make more errors.

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IELTS Writing Task 2 essay sample 3340 – Band 5.5

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

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In the past people often had the limitation in choices due to the lack of facilities and technologies. However, there were lots of wealthy people to live conveniently based on their desire. This essay will examine with regard to the many choices at length with logical conclusion.

Firstly, choices depend on our request from the life and the environment around us to choose an efficient option and requirement for ourselves which perhaps can affect our entire life. Choices would bring many benefits into our lives for instance, having a choice to find a job or being unemployed or else, prefer sedentary lifestyle instead is in our hand. Furthermore, choices have been expanded over the years earlier we were not able to afford a ticket for a bus to travel in order of high prices, inconvenient transportation as well as quality of services. But nowadays, we have many choices such, as airplane or other mode of transportation which has been organized for passengers to be more comfortable during their journey. Moreover, there are several choices for the shopping such, as clothes, electronic devices and selection of initial needs for their lives.

Secondly, quality of products in groceries have been developed over the last decade until now so, many people are able to choose a wide range of products for their lives which were unreliable earlier and now there is chance to encourage demands by advertising the choices which are available. It is noticeably that most of the people going through the confusion while selecting the products because of various choices and besides, they notified that would be uncontrollable if we select our products unwisely. I entirely agree with the statement and in addition, several options would bring many problems which can cause anxiety and feeling of passionate during shopping and observation. Expansion of choices have a massive impact in our society such, as development of income for employers, flexibility of a job during working time as well as sophistication of culture.

In conclusion, many choices would be beneficial for our society in order to increase and improve proficiency in each field and encourage the public to abstain and remove the deficiency from their life by following an efficient choice through their lives. Of it vital importance to understand the precise implication of choices which can lead you to your own goal.

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Studies show that crime rates are lower among those with educational degrees. Therefore, the best way to reduce the crime rate is to educate criminals while they are still in prison.

To what extent do you agree or disagree?

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IELTS Essay, topic: Natural resources cannot sustain economic growth, agree or disagree?

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There is no longer enough natural resources to sustain current levels of economic growth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Recently, the natural resources risen dramatically across the world due to population growth. Some people state that we enough resources. However, there are some individuals who disagree with this opinion. In this essay, the issues behind this phenomenon will be examined.

On the one hand, some people state that if will continue to we cannot have a comfortable life because natural resources are limited. According to a if this situation will continue, the petrol will in 2050. Moreover, it is widely said that the will increase. This will make the amount of natural .

On the other hand, there are some individuals who disagree with above-mentioned perception. The natural resources will technology. For example, the of technology such as cars a positive impact the society. By using this, we can the consumption of natural resources. Eventually, we will not need natural fuel. In my opinion, of natural is , I think the loss of it a negative impact the society because won’t have a comfortable life any more.

In conclusion, I agree with the idea that there is no longer enough natural resources to sustain this situation. In order to our life, the governments countries should tackle this issue.

This essay needs work, in particular in the areas of grammar, sentence structure and word choice (mouse over the words in blue will show suggested corrections). The arguments could have been more convincing. The word count is only 245, whereas at least 250 words are required to avoid being penalised. Overall, this looks like a Band 5.5 essay.

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IELTS Writing Task 2 Band Scores 5 to 8 with Tips

Learn how your IELTS writing task 2 is marked and the difference between band scores 5, 6, 7 and 8 with tips to improve your score. You need to understand the 4 marking criteria used by the examiner to fulfil the requirements of the score you want.

4 Marking Criteria for IELTS Writing Task 2

The examiner will assess your IELTS essay using the 4 criteria below. Each criterion is worth 25% of your total marks for task 2. You will be given a band score for each criteria and then a total score for task 2. See bottom of page for example of scoring.

Task Response

• Coherence and Cohesion
• Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)
• Grammatical Range & Accuracy

This task 2 marking criterion is about your answer to the IELTS essay question, your main ideas and how you develop them.

Your score will increase if you:

• pay attention to ALL issues in the essay question
• write about the issues rather than just the general topic
• answer the essay question with relevant main points
• plan your supporting points so they don’t go off the topic
• write over 250 words

 Coherence and Cohesion

The IELTS examiner will check the organisation of your essay, the paragraphs and your use of linking devices.

• this means you should have two or three body paragraphs only
• have just one central topic in each body paragraph
• organise your ideas logically
• use a range of linking words
• avoid errors in linking words

Lexical Resource

Your use of vocabulary, your paraphrasing, your spelling and the number of mistakes you make will be assessed in this criterion.

• pay attention to collocations (which verb matches which noun)
• paraphrase carefully to avoid errors
• use a range of words appropriate for the topic
• spell words correctly
• avoid making errors (errors will lower your score – see table above)
• avoid using informal language

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

The IELTS examiner will give you a band score for your sentence structures, the tenses you use, your control of grammar and also the number of mistakes you make.

• use different grammar tenses (conditionals, perfect tenses, passive voice, past, future etc)
• pay attention to word order in your sentences
• use a range of sentence structures
• use the correct punctuation (full stops and commas)
• common grammar errors: articles, plural nouns, uncountable nouns, word order)

Example of Writing Task 2 Scoring Calculated

You will get a band score for each of the above criteria and then a total score for task 2. Here’s an example:

• Task Response: Band 6
• Coherence & Cohesion = Band 7
• Grammar: Band 6
• Vocabulary: 6

Total Score for IELTS Writing Task 2 : 6 + 7 + 6 + 6 = 25/4 = 6.25. This score will be increased to 6.5. To calculate your score, add all scores together and divide by 4.

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IELTS Essay Band 5: Too many choices

Some people believe that nowadays we have too many choices.

To what extend do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Task Achievement

Your essay touches on relevant points regarding the abundance of choices due to technological advancements. However, the position is not clearly stated, and the development of ideas lacks depth and specificity. The structure needs to be clearer, with distinct paragraphs for each main idea. There are also grammatical errors and a contradiction that need to be addressed. Expanding on your ideas with more detailed examples and ensuring your essay directly responds to the question will strengthen your Task Response.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

You have made a good attempt at addressing the prompt, but there is room for improvement in your grammatical range and accuracy. Frequent grammatical errors, such as incorrect verb forms and missing articles, detract from the clarity of your argument. I encourage you to focus on expanding your use of complex sentence structures and paying close attention to verb tenses and subject-verb agreement. Additionally, proofreading your work for spelling errors will enhance the professionalism of your writing. Keep practicing, and you will see improvement.

• Use a wider range of sentence structures, including more complex and compound-complex sentences.
• Improve verb tense consistency and subject-verb agreement.
• Include articles where necessary for clarity.
• Ensure proper pluralization of nouns.

Coherence and Cohesion

You have made an attempt to address the topic, but there is room for improvement in the coherence and cohesion of your essay. The logical flow of ideas is not clear, and the relationship between them could be better articulated. To enhance the clarity of your message, consider using a variety of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more effectively. Additionally, focus on developing each paragraph around a single main idea, supported by relevant details and examples. Pay attention to paragraphing, as it can greatly aid in organizing your thoughts and presenting a logical argument. With practice and attention to these aspects, you can improve the coherence and cohesion of your writing.

• Use clear topic sentences at the beginning of each paragraph to establish the main idea.
• Employ a wider range of cohesive devices (e.g., moreover, consequently, in contrast) to link ideas more effectively.
• Ensure each paragraph expands on a single main idea with supporting details and examples.
• Use synonyms and paraphrasing to avoid repetition of words and phrases.
• Improve the conclusion by summarizing the main points and restating the thesis in a compelling way.

Lexical Resource

You have made a commendable effort in addressing the topic, but there is room for improvement in your Lexical Resource. The range of vocabulary you've used is somewhat limited and could benefit from greater variation to avoid repetition. Additionally, there are several instances of awkward or incorrect word choice that need to be addressed. For example, 'do not own choices enough' could be more naturally expressed as 'do not have enough choices'. Moreover, attention to detail in spelling and word formation is crucial, as seen in 'purchasea' and 'study aborad', which should be 'purchase a' and 'study abroad', respectively. To enhance your essay, consider using synonyms and more precise language to convey your ideas more effectively. With practice and attention to these aspects, you can improve the flexibility and precision of your vocabulary usage.

• Replace 'do not own choices enough' with 'do not have enough choices' for clarity.
• Use 'purchase a' instead of 'purchasea' to correct the word formation.
• Instead of 'more choices that people can possess', use 'a wider array of options available to consumers'.
• Change 'produce more decisions' to 'lead to more decisions' for more natural phrasing.
• Correct 'people tends' to 'people tend' for grammatical accuracy.
• Replace 'study aborad' with 'study abroad' to correct the spelling error.
• Use synonyms to avoid repetition, such as 'variety' instead of 'choices' when appropriate.

5 IELTS Sample Essays to Help you Pass your Exam

Writing for the IELTS exam can be a daunting task. It requires you to demonstrate your ability to write in clear and concise English, as well as utilising effective grammar .

To help you prepare for your exam, we have compiled a list of the 5 IELTS sample essays. These sample essays are designed to guide how to properly construct an essay with appropriate sentence structure, vocabulary choice , and organisation.

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1. opinion essay, 2. discussion essay, 3. advantage/disadvantage essay, 4. problem/solution essay, impact of digital media on society, possible solutions to the problem of unemployment, should video games be regulated, should free college tuition be offered, money can contribute to happiness, types of ielts essays.

There are four types of essays in IELTS: opinion, discussion, advantage/disadvantage, and problem/solution.

In an opinion essay, the writer expresses their personal opinion about a given topic. The essay should include reasons and examples to support the opinion expressed. It is important that all sides of the argument are presented objectively and that any conclusions made are well-supported with relevant evidence.

A discussion essay presents both sides of an argument on a particular issue. Like an opinion essay, it should be objective, presenting facts and opinions from different sources in a balanced way. The aim here is to present both sides fairly and then draw conclusions from them.

An advantage/disadvantage essay presents the pros and cons of a given issue. In this type of essay, the writer should present the advantages and disadvantages in a balanced way. The conclusion should be based on an evaluation of both sides.

Finally, a problem/solution essay gives information about a particular issue and then presents possible solutions. The essay must include an explanation of the problem, its causes, possible solutions, and consequences if no action is taken.

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Sample essay 1

The rise of digital media has had both positive and negative impacts on society. While some people argue that it has created numerous opportunities for connection, others feel that its use has led to the deterioration of traditional social skills and relationships. In my opinion, although there may be drawbacks associated with digital media, its benefits far outweigh them.

The primary advantage of digital media is that it allows users to quickly and effectively communicate with each other in real time from all over the world. This can help build strong relationships and foster collaboration between people who would otherwise not be able to communicate. For instance, online communities provide a platform for users to share ideas, experiences and discuss important topics with each other. Additionally, digital media also provides easy access to information, giving people the opportunity to learn new things and stay up-to-date with the latest news.

In addition to improved communication and access to information, digital media can also help businesses boost their profits by allowing them to reach customers in faraway places that were previously inaccessible. This can lead to increased sales and higher revenues for companies, which in turn helps create jobs and stimulate economic growth. Furthermore, digital media is an effective way of advertising products or services as it allows businesses to target specific audiences with tailored content.

In conclusion, although there may be some drawbacks associated with digital media, its advantages far outweigh them. Digital media helps us to connect with people from all over the world and access information quickly and easily. It also provides businesses with new opportunities for reaching customers, thus helping to boost profits and stimulate economic growth. Therefore, I believe that the use of digital media is a positive development in our society.

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Sample essay 2

The problem of unemployment is one of the biggest challenges facing our society today. Unemployment can cause a number of social and economic problems such as poverty, crime, and political instability. In order to address this issue, we must come up with effective solutions that are tailored to individual countries' needs.

One potential solution to the problem of unemployment is for governments to invest in job-creating projects such as infrastructure development or green technology investments. Such projects can create new jobs directly by hiring workers and indirectly through supporting businesses that are related to the project being developed. Furthermore, these types of investments could also have a positive impact on economic growth by stimulating increased domestic demand which would lead to more job creation opportunities as well.

Another solution to the problem of unemployment is for governments to focus on providing education and training opportunities for those who are unemployed. By doing this, individuals can acquire the skills needed to become qualified for higher-paying jobs which will then increase their chances of obtaining employment. Additionally, investing in educational programs may also lead to a reduction in poverty and crime as better educated individuals are more likely to be able to access well-paid jobs.

Finally, governments should also look into measures that encourage businesses to hire more people. These could include tax breaks or other incentives such as subsidies or reduced regulations. Such initiatives would provide businesses with an incentive to invest more in hiring additional workers while at the same time reducing the burden on the state’s budget by eliminating some of the social safety net that would otherwise have to be provided.

In conclusion, while unemployment is a serious problem with far-reaching consequences, it can be tackled effectively if governments invest in job creation projects, focus on providing education and training opportunities for those who are unemployed, and implement policies that encourage businesses to hire more people. With the right policy decisions and investments, we can create an environment where everyone has equal access to employment opportunities which will help reduce poverty levels and lead to economic stability for all.

Sample essay 3

The debate over whether or not video games should be regulated has been a hotly contested issue for many years. Those in favour of regulation argue that video games can have a negative impact on children’s mental and physical health, while those against regulation argue that video games provide fun entertainment that can help to develop certain skills and promote collaboration between players.

Proponents of regulating video games point out that studies have linked playing violent video games to an increase in aggressive behaviour among young people, increased risk-taking behaviours such as driving faster or drinking alcohol, and even worse academic performance due to decreased focus on school activities. In addition, some studies suggest a link between playing violent video games and anxiety and depression, although this is still being debated.

On the other side of the debate, opponents of regulation argue that video games can provide a fun and safe way for people to entertain themselves and express their creativity. They point out that playing video games can help improve hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking, as well as promote collaboration between players.

In conclusion, while both sides of the argument have valid points, it is clear that regulating video games may be necessary in order to protect children from potential harms associated with excessive game play. Therefore, more research needs to be done on the effects of video game regulation before any policy changes are implemented.

Sample essay 4

The rising cost of college tuition has been an issue of concern for many potential students as well as their families. In response to this issue, some have argued that free tuition should be offered by universities in order to make higher education more accessible. While this may seem like a good solution on the surface, there are several arguments against this idea that must be considered.

For one, free tuition does not address the underlying issue of rising college costs. The cost of college is driven by a variety of factors such as increasing faculty salaries, rising operating costs and a decrease in government funding for higher education. Therefore, offering free tuition does not actually solve the problem but rather masks it by shifting the burden on taxpayers to pay for these increasing costs.

Furthermore, providing free tuition may also lead to overcrowded classrooms as more students seek out an affordable education without taking into account their academic qualifications or financial resources required to succeed in college. This could potentially lead to lower educational standards and a decrease in quality as universities struggle to accommodate larger student populations.

Finally, while free tuition may be beneficial to some, it could also create a sense of entitlement among students and discourage them from working hard in their studies or pursuing higher-paying jobs after graduation. This could lead to an increase in unemployment and have other negative economic consequences.

In conclusion, while providing free college tuition may seem like a good solution on the surface, there are several risks associated with this policy that must be considered before implementing it. Therefore, more research needs to be done in order to determine whether or not free tuition is the best option for making higher education more accessible and affordable for all students.

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Sample essay 5

It is a common saying that money cannot buy happiness. While this may be true, it does not mean that money has no effect on our well-being at all. In fact, financial security plays an important role in people's lives and can significantly improve their quality of life if used wisely. This essay will discuss why money can contribute to happiness and how it can be used to improve one's life.

The most obvious benefit of having money is that it provides us with financial security. This means we can afford basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing, which are essential for a good quality of life. Furthermore, with enough money we can access better healthcare, education, and even leisure activities which help enrich our lives. For example, having the financial resources to travel regularly or pursue hobbies can bring us immense joy and satisfaction in life.

In addition, having money gives us peace of mind because we no longer have to worry about where our next meal will come from or if we will be able to pay our bills on time. This allows us to focus on more important things such as our relationships and career, which can lead to greater happiness.

Furthermore, money can help us become more philanthropic. We may choose to donate to charities or other causes that we care about, knowing that our donations will make a difference in the lives of others. Although helping those less fortunate than ourselves cannot buy us happiness directly, it can certainly bring us a sense of satisfaction and purpose in life.

To conclude, having enough money is essential for achieving a good standard of living and ultimately - happiness. If used wisely, it can provide us with increased financial security, peace of mind and even the ability to contribute to society in meaningful ways. Therefore it is clear that money can be a valuable resource when it comes to improving the quality of our lives.

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IELTS Writing task 2 band 5.5 essay | Capital punishment

Today, we will be looking at an opinion essay and giving it a rating from an examiner’s perspective. The essay in this IELTS task 2 rating would score 5.5 in the test.

Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes of violence increase. Capital punishment is essential to control violence in society.

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

You should write at least 250 words.

Before talking about the essential role of the death penalty,  you  have to think about the meaning, and the purpose, of any kind of punishment. If  you   consider that the purpose is to prevent the guilty from  being nasty again, you   can be seduced by an  argumentation  in favour of the suppression of capital punishment.

But  you  have to think about another aspect of the problem: a punishment is also useful to   impress  people, to make them fear the law. In fact,   let’s   take the example of a young  misfit ,  which   has grown in a violent atmosphere, influenced by older delinquents,  etc .  He lives  in   the streets;  he’s   got no aim but to survive. This is the kind of person who could possibly kill someone for money, or even for fun. Why would he fear prison? Life would be easier for him there . In addition, in many cases, when you behave normally, you can benefit from penalty reductions .  This young misfit needs to be  impressed ; he needs to know that the law is a frontier. When you cross it,  you  can lose your life. That is why capital punishment helps keep a distance between robbery and murder. If  you   abolish it,  you  suppress the difference between these two types of crime, which are completely different.

But there is also a limit to define: even if the death penalty is unavoidable, it would be a crime to apply it to inadequate cases. If there is no premeditation or past facts which can justify such a punishment, it is far too strict to apply the death penalty. That is why the lawmakers have to establish precisely the context in which capital punishment  car   being pronounced .   That is the price to pay to limit violence without using excessive violence .

The first thing you will notice about this essay is that there are only three paragraphs. The first paragraph does not read like an introduction but an unfinished body paragraph, it doesn’t clearly tell the reader what is going to be discussed in the essay. The last sentence mentions ‘the suppression of capital punishment ‘ but the next paragraph is about deterring criminals from committing crimes so there is no clear progression here. There is also a lack of cohesive devices, and on reading the full essay you will also notice that there is no conclusion, so the writer is not going to score higher than a 5 .  It may seem odd to start with coherence rather than task response, but inadequate paragraphing stands out immediately here, so it is easy to rate. Examiners would usually look at task response first.

• Presents information with some organisation but there may be a lack of  overall progression
• Makes inadequate , inaccurate or overuse of cohesive devices
• May be repetitive because of lack of referencing and substitution  may not write in paragraphs, or paragraphing may be inadequate .

Task Response

The writer has not fully addressed the question for task response. The last sentence in the first paragraph is not clear at all and is a contradiction. If the purpose is to stop criminals reoffending or committing violent crime again it is not likely to be ‘supressed’ as the writer says. The second paragraph talks about deterring criminals and we can assume through that crimes of violence can be reduced. I have also underlined a sentence where the writer drifts off topic by talking about ‘penalty reductions’. In the last paragraph the writer talks about under which circumstances capital punishment should be given as a sentence which is not related to the question prompt. Also, the last sentence doesn’t really make any sense. The whole essay is poorly written, and it is difficult to come to any clear conclusions. An important point to note, the tone of the essay is inappropriate. The writer uses ‘you’ in the first two paragraphs as if speaking to someone. Writing task 2 is an academic essay and therefore requires a formal tone ie  Before discussing the essential role of the death penalty, the meaning, and the purpose, of any kind of punishment should be considered.

• addresses the task only partially ; the format may be inappropriate in places
• expresses a position but the development is not always clear and there may be no conclusions drawn
• presents some main ideas but these are limited and not s ufficiently developed ; there may be irrelevant detail

There are quite a few word-choice errors, the most obvious being ‘you’ as already discussed. In the first paragraph ‘being nasty again’ could be changed to  ‘reoffending ’.  In the second paragraph the writer uses ‘impress people’ and ‘needs to be impressed’. It would be more appropriate to use  ‘deter’  and  ‘deterred’  here ie  ‘deter people’  and  ‘needs to be deterred’ . ‘Living in the street’ should be  ‘living on the streets’ . You will also notice that when referencing the male pronoun ‘he’ is used. It would have been more appropriate to just say  ‘young person’  instead of ‘misfit’ and then use the plural pronoun  ‘they’  to include both male and female. In academic writing nowadays it is inappropriate to use language that excludes one of the sexes –  ‘sexist language’ . We often use  ‘people’  or  ‘person’  to include both male and female ie  Man is a social animal – People are social animals.  In the last sentence ‘car’ should obviously be ‘can’ and ‘be pronounced’ are errors –  ‘can be given or used’  would be better. Overall, the vocabulary is adequate for the task.

• Uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task
• Attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy
• Makes some errors in spelling a nd/or word formation, but they do not impede communication

There are some errors with contractions ‘let’s’ and ‘he’s’. In academic essays always use the full forms of words as we only use contractions in informal writing or speech. The use of ‘etc’ means the sentence in the second paragraph is incomplete. Avoid using ‘etc’ and ‘so on’.

The main causes of pollution are factory emissions, car exhaust emissions, discharge of waste into rivers etc.

We can change into the complete sentence below.

The main causes of pollution are factory emissions, car exhaust emissions, and discharge of waste into rivers.

There are quite a few simple sentences in the second paragraph, but punctuation is actually well controlled throughout the essay.

• Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms
• Makes some errors in grammar and punctuation but they rarely reduce communication

That brings an end to this essay rating. If you are preparing for your IELTS test and want to find out a bit more about task 2, check out our post giving five tips to improve your IELTS writing task 2 ! Our candidate would have scored a 5 for coherence and task achievement, with grammar and vocabulary scoring 6 each, giving an overall score of 5.5. Is there anything that surprised you about this essay’s score? Have your say, and comment in the section below!  Click here for the full public IELTS task 2 writing descriptors .

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5.5. IELTS Writing Task 2 Question (Opinion > Personal Viewpoint), Band 9 Model Answer

• 5.5. IELTS Writing Task 2 Question (Opinion > Personal Viewpoint), Band 9 Model Answer

Marketing and promotion are the key to a successful business.

To what extent do you agree?

In today’s competitive marketplace, marketing and promotion have become increasingly crucial for businesses to thrive. While I agree that these strategies play a significant role in generating awareness and attracting customers, I believe that they are not the sole determinants of a business’s success.

On the one hand, marketing and promotion undoubtedly serve as powerful tools for businesses to introduce their products or services to potential customers. Effective marketing campaigns can create a positive brand image, highlight unique selling points, and reach a wider audience. By generating interest and driving traffic to their products or services, businesses can increase their sales and achieve their revenue goals.

However, while marketing and promotion undoubtedly contribute to business success, they are not the sole factors that determine a company’s long-term prosperity. A business’s core product or service must offer genuine value and meet the needs of its target customers. If a product or service is not inherently appealing or lacks competitive advantage, even the most effective marketing campaigns may not be enough to sustain its success. Moreover, a successful business must also invest in its operational efficiency and customer service. In today’s demanding market, customers are more discerning and expect a seamless and positive experience throughout their interactions with a company. If a business’s products or services are excellent but its delivery is poor, customers will quickly turn to competitors.

In conclusion, while marketing and promotion are essential tools for businesses, they should be viewed as components of a broader strategy that encompasses product development, operational excellence, and customer service. A business that focuses solely on marketing and promotion without addressing the underlying quality of its offerings and customer experience is unlikely to achieve sustainable success.

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LR (Lexical Resource):

• Today’s competitive marketplace
• Marketing and promotion have become increasingly crucial for businesses to thrive
• I agree that these strategies play a significant role in generating awareness and attracting customers
• They are not the sole determinants of a business’s success
• Marketing and promotion undoubtedly serve as powerful tools
• To introduce their products or services to potential customers
• Effective marketing campaigns can create a positive brand image
• Highlight unique selling points
• Reach a wider audience
• By generating interest and driving traffic to their products or services
• Businesses can increase their sales and achieve their revenue goals
• A business’s core product or service must offer genuine value
• Meet the needs of its target customers
• If a product or service is not inherently appealing or lacks competitive advantage
• Even the most effective marketing campaigns may not be enough to sustain its success
• A successful business must also invest in its operational efficiency and customer service
• In today’s demanding market, customers are more discerning
• Expect a seamless and positive experience throughout their interactions with a company
• If a business’s products or services are excellent but its delivery is poor
• Customers will quickly turn to competitors
• Marketing and promotion are essential tools for businesses
• They should be viewed as components of a broader strategy
• Product development, operational excellence, and customer service
• A business that focuses solely on marketing and promotion without addressing the underlying quality of its offerings and customer experience is unlikely to achieve sustainable success

CC (Cohesion and Coherence):

Paragraph 1:

• The paragraph opens with a general statement introducing the competitive marketplace and the importance of business success.
• The paragraph acknowledges the role of marketing and promotion in business success, indicating the direction of the essay.
• The paragraph introduces the author’s position, stating that marketing and promotion are not the sole determinants of success.
• The paragraph effectively sets the context for the discussion, introducing the key concepts of marketing, promotion, and business success.
• The statement acknowledging marketing and promotion establishes a balanced perspective, preparing the reader for the author’s nuanced argument.
• The introduction of the author’s position clearly establishes the essay’s main thrust.

Paragraph 2:

• The paragraph elaborates on the benefits of marketing and promotion, highlighting their effectiveness in customer acquisition.
• The paragraph uses specific examples, such as creating a positive brand image and reaching a wider audience, to support the arguments.
• The paragraph uses transitional phrases like “By generating” and “To introduce” to connect the ideas and maintain coherence.
• The paragraph provides a balanced and objective presentation of the positive aspects of marketing and promotion.
• The specific examples strengthen the paragraph’s arguments and demonstrate the practical implications of effective marketing strategies.
• The use of transitional phrases ensures a smooth flow of ideas, maintaining the clarity of the paragraph’s structure.

Paragraph 3:

• The paragraph introduces the concept of a business’s core product or service as a crucial factor in long-term success.
• The paragraph uses the phrase “if a product or service is not inherently appealing” to introduce the potential drawbacks of focusing solely on marketing.
• The paragraph uses transitional phrases like “Moreover” and “If a business’s products or services are excellent but its delivery is poor” to connect the ideas.
• The paragraph shifts the focus from marketing to the underlying quality of a business’s offerings.
• The use of the conditional tense in the phrase “if a product or service is not inherently appealing” creates a hypothetical scenario to emphasize the importance of product quality.
• The inclusion of the contrasting scenario, where products are excellent but service is poor, strengthens the argument that a comprehensive approach is essential for success.

Paragraph 4:

• The paragraph emphasizes the need for a broader strategy that encompasses marketing, product development, operational excellence, and customer service.
• The paragraph uses the phrase “While marketing and promotion are essential tools” to acknowledge their importance while reasserting the need for a holistic approach.
• The paragraph uses transitional phrases like “Moreover,” “In today’s demanding market,” and “By combining these elements” to connect the ideas.
• The paragraph provides a clear summary of the essay’s main points, reiterating the author’s position and the need for a multifaceted approach.
• The use of transitional phrases ensures a smooth transition from the previous paragraph, effectively concluding the discussion.
• The paragraph ends with a strong statement that highlights the importance of a balanced strategy for sustainable business success.

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The Supreme Court Got It Wrong: Abortion Is Not Settled Law

By Melissa Murray and Kate Shaw

Ms. Murray is a law professor at New York University. Ms. Shaw is a contributing Opinion writer.

In his majority opinion in the case overturning Roe v. Wade, Justice Samuel Alito insisted that the high court was finally settling the vexed abortion debate by returning the “authority to regulate abortion” to the “people and their elected representatives.”

Despite these assurances, less than two years after Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, abortion is back at the Supreme Court. In the next month, the justices will hear arguments in two high-stakes cases that may shape the future of access to medication abortion and to lifesaving care for pregnancy emergencies. These cases make clear that Dobbs did not settle the question of abortion in America — instead, it generated a new slate of questions. One of those questions involves the interaction of existing legal rules with the concept of fetal personhood — the view, held by many in the anti-abortion movement, that a fetus is a person entitled to the same rights and protections as any other person.

The first case , scheduled for argument on Tuesday, F.D.A. v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, is a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration’s protocols for approving and regulating mifepristone, one of the two drugs used for medication abortions. An anti-abortion physicians’ group argues that the F.D.A. acted unlawfully when it relaxed existing restrictions on the use and distribution of mifepristone in 2016 and 2021. In 2016, the agency implemented changes that allowed the use of mifepristone up to 10 weeks of pregnancy, rather than seven; reduced the number of required in-person visits for dispensing the drug from three to one; and allowed the drug to be prescribed by individuals like nurse practitioners. In 2021, it eliminated the in-person visit requirement, clearing the way for the drug to be dispensed by mail. The physicians’ group has urged the court to throw out those regulations and reinstate the previous, more restrictive regulations surrounding the drug — a ruling that could affect access to the drug in every state, regardless of the state’s abortion politics.

The second case, scheduled for argument on April 24, involves the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (known by doctors and health policymakers as EMTALA ), which requires federally funded hospitals to provide patients, including pregnant patients, with stabilizing care or transfer to a hospital that can provide such care. At issue is the law’s interaction with state laws that severely restrict abortion, like an Idaho law that bans abortion except in cases of rape or incest and circumstances where abortion is “necessary to prevent the death of the pregnant woman.”

Although the Idaho law limits the provision of abortion care to circumstances where death is imminent, the federal government argues that under EMTALA and basic principles of federal supremacy, pregnant patients experiencing emergencies at federally funded hospitals in Idaho are entitled to abortion care, even if they are not in danger of imminent death.

These cases may be framed in the technical jargon of administrative law and federal pre-emption doctrine, but both cases involve incredibly high-stakes issues for the lives and health of pregnant persons — and offer the court an opportunity to shape the landscape of abortion access in the post-Roe era.

These two cases may also give the court a chance to seed new ground for fetal personhood. Woven throughout both cases are arguments that gesture toward the view that a fetus is a person.

If that is the case, the legal rules that would typically hold sway in these cases might not apply. If these questions must account for the rights and entitlements of the fetus, the entire calculus is upended.

In this new scenario, the issue is not simply whether EMTALA’s protections for pregnant patients pre-empt Idaho’s abortion ban, but rather which set of interests — the patient’s or the fetus’s — should be prioritized in the contest between state and federal law. Likewise, the analysis of F.D.A. regulatory protocols is entirely different if one of the arguments is that the drug to be regulated may be used to end a life.

Neither case presents the justices with a clear opportunity to endorse the notion of fetal personhood — but such claims are lurking beneath the surface. The Idaho abortion ban is called the Defense of Life Act, and in its first bill introduced in 2024, the Idaho Legislature proposed replacing the term “fetus” with “preborn child” in existing Idaho law. In its briefs before the court, Idaho continues to beat the drum of fetal personhood, insisting that EMTALA protects the unborn — rather than pregnant women who need abortions during health emergencies.

According to the state, nothing in EMTALA imposes an obligation to provide stabilizing abortion care for pregnant women. Rather, the law “actually requires stabilizing treatment for the unborn children of pregnant women.” In the mifepristone case, advocates referred to fetuses as “unborn children,” while the district judge in Texas who invalidated F.D.A. approval of the drug described it as one that “starves the unborn human until death.”

Fetal personhood language is in ascent throughout the country. In a recent decision , the Alabama Supreme Court allowed a wrongful-death suit for the destruction of frozen embryos intended for in vitro fertilization, or I.V.F. — embryos that the court characterized as “extrauterine children.”

Less discussed but as worrisome is a recent oral argument at the Florida Supreme Court concerning a proposed ballot initiative intended to enshrine a right to reproductive freedom in the state’s Constitution. In considering the proposed initiative, the chief justice of the state Supreme Court repeatedly peppered Nathan Forrester, the senior deputy solicitor general who was representing the state, with questions about whether the state recognized the fetus as a person under the Florida Constitution. The point was plain: If the fetus was a person, then the proposed ballot initiative, and its protections for reproductive rights, would change the fetus’s rights under the law, raising constitutional questions.

As these cases make clear, the drive toward fetal personhood goes beyond simply recasting abortion as homicide. If the fetus is a person, any act that involves reproduction may implicate fetal rights. Fetal personhood thus has strong potential to raise questions about access to abortion, contraception and various forms of assisted reproductive technology, including I.V.F.

In response to the shifting landscape of reproductive rights, President Biden has pledged to “restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land.” Roe and its successor, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, were far from perfect; they afforded states significant leeway to impose onerous restrictions on abortion, making meaningful access an empty promise for many women and families of limited means. But the two decisions reflected a constitutional vision that, at least in theory, protected the liberty to make certain intimate choices — including choices surrounding if, when and how to become a parent.

Under the logic of Roe and Casey, the enforceability of EMTALA, the F.D.A.’s power to regulate mifepristone and access to I.V.F. weren’t in question. But in the post-Dobbs landscape, all bets are off. We no longer live in a world in which a shared conception of constitutional liberty makes a ban on I.V.F. or certain forms of contraception beyond the pale.

Melissa Murray, a law professor at New York University and a host of the Supreme Court podcast “ Strict Scrutiny ,” is a co-author of “ The Trump Indictments : The Historic Charging Documents With Commentary.”

Kate Shaw is a contributing Opinion writer, a professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and a host of the Supreme Court podcast “Strict Scrutiny.” She served as a law clerk to Justice John Paul Stevens and Judge Richard Posner.