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IELTS WRITING TASK - ACADEMIC & GENERAL TRAINING MASTERBOOK KANCHAN SUYASH Copyright © 2021 KANCHAN SUYASH All rights reserved No part of this book may be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without express written permission of the publisher ISBN-13: 9781234567890 ISBN-10: 1477123456 Cover design by: Art Painter Library of Congress Control Number: 2018675309 Printed in the United States of America Contents Title Page Copyright IELTS SPEAKING EVALUATION SERVICE IELTS WRITING CORRECTION SERVICE GRADING AN ESSAY IELTS Task FAQs IELTS Task Essays Understand the Different Types IELTS Essay Planning How to Structure Your Essay How to write the Introduction How To Write Task Main Body Paragraphs How To Write a Task Conclusion USEFUL Vocabulary SENTENCE STARTERS USEFUL LANGUAGE FOR TASK MODEL ESSAYS Sample Band Essays IELTS SPEAKING EVALUATION SERVICE “I had no clue I was making all these mistakes!” – has been a standard reply of many of our satisfied Speaking Evaluation Service clients Do you need an Expert Speaking Evaluation Service? Are you aiming for a Speaking score of or above on the IELTS exam? Do you have problems speaking? Have you previously taken the IELTS exam and failed to reach your desired score? Do you face difficulty with your pronunciation? Do you frequently make grammatical errors when you speak? The IELTS Speaking exam measures your ability to speak effectively in English You will receive a detailed feedback on the four criteria given below Fluency and coherence Pronunciation The lexical range Grammatical accuracy and range We conduct Speaking Evaluation in a one-on-one interview over Skype to assess your skills and assist you in reaching your goal bands Visit http://ieltsquest.com/speaking-evaluation-service/ http://ieltsquest.com/writing-correction-service/ Please visit my author page at https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B096KJ4KJG IELTS WRITING CORRECTION SERVICE “I had no clue I was making all these mistakes!” – has been a standard reply of many of our satisfied Writing Correction Service clients Do you require IELTS writing correction? 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You receive points for the following aspects: task response coherence and cohesion lexical resource grammatical range and accuracy These four criteria are equally weighted, so you should pay attention to all of them TASK RESPONSE This means that your essay must show that you understand the given topic correctly and completely In other words, you have to what they are asking you to That is why it is so important to spend a few minutes to make sure that you fully understand what is required COHERENCE AND COHESION This means how well you are able to connect your paragraphs to each other and how well your sentences inside each paragraph are connected For example, if paragraph explains the advantages of tourism and paragraph explains the disadvantages of tourism, then the last sentence in paragraph should say something like “In spite of tourism being to the advantage of the economy, its negative effects should not be overlooked.” This sentence will create the connection between the first and second paragraphs If you not this, the examiner might think that you jumped from advantages to disadvantages without a reason The same applies to sentences inside the paragraph Every sentence should lead to the next one We use the “sentence starters” to this HOW TO ACHIEVE A BAND SCORE Manage your paragraphing skilfully by preplanning Logically organize your ideas and the information you are presenting so that there is a clear progression throughout the essay LEXICAL RESOURCE This refers to the range of vocabulary you are using and the different types of simple and complex sentences you are able to use Use your best vocabulary, but not go overboard and show off, become pedantic, or make mistakes that could be prevented by using simpler vocabulary that you know well HOW TO ACHIEVE A BAND SCORE Use a wide variety of vocabulary to convey the meaning clearly It is better to use a simpler word correctly than a more complicated word incorrectly GRAMMATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY This refers to your spelling and grammar in sentences Grammar skills are acquired by reading By reading, you will get the “feel” of the language You should of course be able to spell the words correctly It is better to use a simpler word whose spelling you are sure about than a complicated word that FIRST PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE Technological developments have resulted in products becoming useless (obsolete) much faster than before SUPPORTING SENTENCES Consumers have been brainwashed by the advertising industry to believe that they should buy the latest models of cars, computers, and household appliances For example, new-generation computers containing improved hardware and software are replacing old ones at an astonishing rate Car manufacturers are bringing out new models every year (annually) in order to boost their sales SECOND PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE Waste is classified into two biodegradable and undegradable major categories—namely, SUPPORTING SENTENCES Biodegradable wastes are those that can be broken down by bacteria Undegradables like plastics and rubber, however, cannot be broken down and have an everlasting (infinite) lifespan For example, waste paper and wood can be absorbed by the soil in the form of compost Compost is useful in commercial nurseries and private gardens THIRD PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE One of the solutions to at least reduce the garbage problem is to recycle SUPPORTING SENTENCES For example, many types of plastic and rubber can be melted down and used again as useful products Plastic shopping bags have been used in new applications (171 words) CONCLUSION/SUMMARY I have briefly looked at the origins and types of waste and recycling as a solution CONCLUDING STATEMENT In conclusion, by educating the public and with more research into recycling methods, I believe our waste problems can be reduced (37 words) (Total words: 242) TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE Technology has developed rapidly in recent times, but there are still many questions that scientists have not been able to answer to ensure our survival Do you agree or disagree? INTRODUCTION GENERAL STATEMENT Confucius said, “Philosophers, and not scientists, will provide the world with answers to questions that are important for our survival.” VIEW OF BODY In this essay, I will focus on two aspects—namely, water supplies and global warming—and see that scientists have, to date, not been successful (45 words) BODY FIRST PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE The supply of freshwater fit for consumption by man and beast is dwindling at such an alarming rate that it is threatening our very existence on this planet SUPPORTING SENTENCES To be more specific, the sources of underground water are being exhausted by ever-growing populations and industries In addition, in many parts of the world, the annual rainfall is constantly dropping To date, scientists have not been able to manufacture water on a large scale and at acceptable costs The harvesting of icebergs is only a temporary solution SECOND PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE Scientists have only recently become aware of the phenomenon called global warming SUPPORTING SENTENCES The initial indications are that if we not take care of global warming, it will make life on earth miserable and even impossible For example, if the earth’s temperature rises to the extent that the polar ice caps begin to melt, the oceans will submerge large parts of the landmass This would mean that coastal cities like New York, Hong Kong, and London, to name a few, will be completely covered by the ocean (173 words) CONCLUSION/SUMMARY In this essay, I looked at water and global warming as aspects where scientists cannot provide sufficient answers CONCLUDING STATEMENT To conclude, I would agree that there are many unsolved mysteries that threaten us (32 words) (Total words: 250) ROBOTS Robots can free people from difficult or dangerous work However, some people are worried about the possible dangers What’s your opinion? INTRODUCTION A robot is defined as an “intelligent and obedient but impersonal machine.” In this essay, I will briefly look at robots in terms of their nature, their special uses (functions), and their shortcomings (33 words) BODY FIRST PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE Because robots are not human, they are useful and effective in many actions that are impossible for human beings to handle SUPPORTING SENTENCES For example, they not get tired or bored So they are able to repetitive tasks for as long as we want them to In addition, when properly maintained, they not get ill They not need a vacation and not need to look after (tend to) a family SECOND PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE Robots are suitable for tasks that are too complicated or dangerous (risky) to be done (executed) by humans SUPPORTING SENTENCES For instance, they are able to work in situations where radiation from nuclear material would kill (harm) humans They have been used for work at great depths in the ocean, like finding and surveying the wreck of the Titanic THIRD PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE Robots cannot assume responsibility They can only what they are programmed for SUPPORTING SENTENCES In other words, they constantly need a human being to program and guide them To be more specific, they cannot solve problems that might crop up or adapt to changing circumstances that might arise while working When left unattended, they could cause much damage and could produce large quantities of waste before being reprogrammed (192 words) CONCLUSION/SUMMARY In this essay, I have described the characteristics of robots, how they could serve humans, and what their weaknesses are To conclude, it is my opinion that robots cannot threaten humans yet (32 words) (Total words: 257) WEAPONS AND THE POOR Should governments spend more money on weapons or on improving the lives of the poor? Give your opinion in the form of an essay INTRODUCTION Confucius said, “Every country in the world has weapons and people living in poverty.” In this essay, I will focus on the need for spending money on both weapons and the poor and also on the need to find a balance (41 words) BODY FIRST PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE First, countries need weapons to defend themselves against aggressors SUPPORTING SENTENCES Some of these weapons are extremely expensive to develop and manufacture In addition, the training of personnel to use these weapons is costly For example, nuclear weapons take years to develop, design, and build Many countries are forced to acquire nuclear weapons because their enemies or possible (potential) enemies have developed them SECOND PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE Second, governments need to spend money on the poor SUPPORTING SENTENCE Jobs have to be created, and then the poor need to be educated and trained to those jobs For example, the rural poor have to be educated in sound agricultural practices, soil and water conservation, and the utilization of resources Then they have to be trained to use farming equipment like tractors and other vehicles Only then can they be placed on (designated to) farms THIRD PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE Lastly, however, I am of the opinion that there has to be balance in the way governments spend the money available to them SUPPORTING SENTENCES For example, poor people who have become trained workers have to be looked after (protected) in the event of an invasion from a neighbouring country (180 words) CONCLUSION/SUMMARY We need weapons; the poor have to be helped To achieve this, a balance has to be found CONCLUDING STATEMENT To conclude, I believe my opinion is moderate and should be followed (30 words) (Total words: 251) COLLEGES Should the courses that colleges present be more theoretical or more practical? Give your opinion INTRODUCTION GENERAL STATEMENT Universities worldwide are being criticized by commerce and industry that they are producing “nerds” and “bookworms.” VIEW OF BODY Let us look at the topic in terms of the subjects in the courses and the careers involved (34 words) BODY FIRST PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE First, the subjects covered in a course will determine the nature of the study material and the activities in which the students will have to partake SUPPORTING SENTENCES For example, arts and drama courses will have to contain mainly practical subjects The students need to practice and eventually master certain skills under the guidance of their lecturers and professors When studying philosophy, history, or theology, however, a student would have to read many prescribed books, articles, and papers in order to acquire a broad theoretical background of the subject SECOND PARAGRAPH TOPIC SENTENCE Second, the nature of the career for which a student is preparing will largely determine how many practical and/or theoretical sessions the college course will contain SUPPORTING SENTENCES For instance, when training a medical doctor, a nurse, a hotel manager, or an engineer, the courses would have to contain many practical modules These students need to get “hands-on” experience in the skills they are going to need in their jobs Teachers and lecturers, on the other hand, need as much knowledge as possible about the particular subjects that they will be teaching (177 words) CONCLUSION/SUMMARY I have looked at course content and career paths as the factors determining how practical or theoretical a course should be CONCLUDING STATEMENT To conclude, in my opinion, it is impossible to make a sweeping statement in this regard (37 words) (Total words: 248) BIGGER CITIES Modern cities are becoming bigger and bigger What are the reasons for this? Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of large cities INTRODUCTION The number of very large cities (also called megacities) in the world is steadily increasing In this essay, I will deal with some reasons for and advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon (32 words) BODY FIRST PARAGRAPH The main reason why cities are becoming bigger (rapidly expanding) is that people are moving there in search of jobs (employment opportunities) For example, the main activities of commerce and industry are usually located in and around a very large city (metropolis) Rural people are under the impression (have the perception) that life in the city will be easier (more affluent) than in the villages and on the farms SECOND PARAGRAPH There are some advantages to large cities For instance, more people can use the same facilities (infrastructure) like roads, railways, water distribution, electricity supplies, telephone lines, and public transportation services like buses and subways In addition, large cities result in the creation of many small businesses in the informal sector THIRD PARAGRAPH Large cities, however, have some definite (distinct) disadvantages For instance, there often is an increase in crime (criminal activities) Poor (destitute) people resort to mugging, housebreaking, and theft in an attempt to survive Gangs and syndicates make use of (utilize) the situation for organized crime In addition, housing, medical, and educational standards often worsen (deteriorate), as existing structures cannot cope with the sudden increase (influx) of large numbers of people The massive slum area in Mexico City is a good example of this (184 words) CONCLUSION/SUMMARY I have discussed the reasons why the world’s populations are becoming more urbanized and some advantages and disadvantages To close, it should be mentioned that this is a worldwide phenomenon with many consequences (repercussions) (33 words) (Total words: 249) WORKING WOMEN More and more women are working outside their homes Should the government focus on the education of children or not? Discuss your opinion INTRODUCTION Confucius said, “Women should stay at home, tend to their babies, and forget about working.” This essay will deal with the issue in terms of the importance of the family, problems when mothers not educate their children, and one possible solution (42 words) BODY I believe that the family is the hub (nucleus) of a society and that mothers should be the (primary) educators of children Because mothers carry and give birth to the children, the relationship between a mother and her child cannot be duplicated by any other means Research (clinical studies) done with baby monkeys has provided valuable information about the psychological effects foster mothers have on siblings Attempts to place the education of children in the hands of foster parents, the broader society, or the state have failed dismally in the past For example, during the formation of the state of Israel, a communal system was adopted on the “kibbutzim.” Appointed educators raised the children while the mothers worked on the commune These children soon developed serious (psychological and emotional) problems in society, and the system was changed One way of finding a “win-win” solution would be to have fewer schooling hours and to allow mothers of young children to work half days only This would not trouble (hinder) the schooling process, and children would be able to spend quality time with their mothers in the afternoons and evenings (180 words) CONCLUSION/SUMMARY It is clear from the above that family is important in educating children, and working mothers should realize that their needs could be met In closing, we should remember that our children are the future of our world (38 words) (Total words: 260) Sample Band Essays Families who send their children to private schools should not be required to pay taxes that support the state education system To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement? Some people believe that parents of children who attend private schools should not need to contribute to state schools through taxes Personally, I completely disagree with this view For a variety of reasons, it would be wrong to reduce taxes for families who pay for private education Firstly, it would be difficult to calculate the correct amount of tax reduction for these families, and staff would be required to manage this complex process Secondly, we all pay a certain amount of tax for public services that we may not use For example, most people are fortunate enough not to have to call the police or fire brigade at any time in their lives, but they would not expect a tax reduction for this Finally, if wealthy families were given a tax discount for sending their children to private schools, we might have a situation where poorer people pay higher taxes than the rich In my opinion, we should all be happy to pay our share of the money that supports public schools It is beneficial for all members of society to have a high quality education system with equal opportunities for all young people This will result in a well-educated workforce, and in turn a more productive and prosperous nation Parents of children in private schools may also see the advantages of this in their own lives For example, a company owner will need well qualified and competent staff, and a well- funded education system can provide such employees In conclusion, I not believe that any financial concessions should be made for people who choose private education (269 words, band 9) We cannot help everyone in the world that needs help, so we should only be concerned with our own communities and countries To what extent you agree or disagree with this statement? Some people believe that we should not help people in other countries as long as there are problems in our own society I disagree with this view because I believe that we should try to help as many people as possible On the one hand, I accept that it is important to help our neighbours and fellow citizens In most communities there are people who are impoverished or disadvantaged in some way It is possible to find homeless people, for example, in even the wealthiest of cities, and for those who are concerned about this problem, there are usually opportunities to volunteer time or give money to support these people In the UK, people can help in a variety of ways, from donating clothing to serving free food in a soup kitchen As the problems are on our doorstep, and there are obvious ways to help, I can understand why some people feel that we should prioritise local charity At the same time, I believe that we have an obligation to help those who live beyond our national borders In some countries the problems that people face are much more serious than those in our own communities, and it is often even easier to help For example, when children are dying from curable diseases in African countries, governments and individuals in richer countries can save lives simply by paying for vaccines that already exist A small donation to an international charity might have a much greater impact than helping in our local area In conclusion, it is true that we cannot help everyone, but in my opinion national boundaries should not stop us from helping those who are in need (280 words, band 9) There are many different types of music in the world today Why we need music? Is the traditional music of a country more important than the international music that is heard everywhere nowadays? It is true that a rich variety of musical styles can be found around the world Music is a vital part of all human cultures for a range of reasons, and I would argue that traditional music is more important than modern, international music Music is something that accompanies all of us throughout our lives As children, we are taught songs by our parents and teachers as a means of learning language, or simply as a form of enjoyment Children delight in singing with others, and it would appear that the act of singing in a group creates a connection between participants, regardless of their age Later in life, people’s musical preferences develop, and we come to see our favourite songs as part of our life stories Music both expresses and arouses emotions in a way that words alone cannot In short, it is difficult to imagine life without it In my opinion, traditional music should be valued over the international music that has become so popular International pop music is often catchy and fun, but it is essentially a commercial product that is marketed and sold by business people Traditional music, by contrast, expresses the culture, customs and history of a country Traditional styles, such as (example) , connect us to the past and form part of our cultural identity It would be a real pity if pop music became so predominant that these national styles disappeared In conclusion, music is a necessary part of human existence, and I believe that traditional music should be given more importance than international music (261 words, band 9) Some people think that all teenagers should be required to unpaid work in their free time to help the local community They believe this would benefit both the individual teenager and society as a whole Do you agree or disagree? Many young people work on a volunteer basis, and this can only be beneficial for both the individual and society as a whole However, I not agree that we should therefore force all teenagers to unpaid work Most young people are already under enough pressure with their studies, without being given the added responsibility of working in their spare time School is just as demanding as a full-time job, and teachers expect their students to homework and exam revision on top of attending lessons every day When young people have some free time, we should encourage them to enjoy it with their friends or to spend it doing sports and other leisure activities They have many years of work ahead of them when they finish their studies At the same time, I not believe that society has anything to gain from obliging young people to unpaid work In fact, I would argue that it goes against the values of a free and fair society to force a group of people to something against their will Doing this can only lead to resentment amongst young people, who would feel that they were being used, and parents, who would not want to be told how to raise their children Currently, nobody is forced to volunteer, and this is surely the best system In conclusion, teenagers may choose to work for free and help others, but in my opinion we should not make this compulsory (250 words, band 9) Some people believe that hobbies need to be difficult to be enjoyable To what extent you agree or disagree? Some hobbies are relatively easy, while others present more of a challenge Personally, I believe that both types of hobby can be fun, and I therefore disagree with the statement that hobbies need to be difficult in order to be enjoyable On the one hand, many people enjoy easy hobbies One example of an activity that is easy for most people is swimming This hobby requires very little equipment, it is simple to learn, and it is inexpensive I remember learning to swim at my local swimming pool when I was a child, and it never felt like a demanding or challenging experience Another hobby that I find easy and fun is photography In my opinion, anyone can take interesting pictures without knowing too much about the technicalities of operating a camera Despite being straightforward, taking photos is a satisfying activity On the other hand, difficult hobbies can sometimes be more exciting If an activity is more challenging, we might feel a greater sense of satisfaction when we manage to it successfully For example, film editing is a hobby that requires a high level of knowledge and expertise In my case, it took me around two years before I became competent at this activity, but now I enjoy it much more than I did when I started I believe that many hobbies give us more pleasure when we reach a higher level of performance because the results are better and the feeling of achievement is greater In conclusion, simple hobbies can be fun and relaxing, but difficult hobbies can be equally pleasurable for different reasons Note: Notice that we used examples as the basis of both main paragraphs .. .IELTS WRITING TASK - ACADEMIC & GENERAL TRAINING MASTERBOOK KANCHAN SUYASH Copyright © 20 21 KANCHAN SUYASH All rights reserved No part of this book... Copyright IELTS SPEAKING EVALUATION SERVICE IELTS WRITING CORRECTION SERVICE GRADING AN ESSAY IELTS Task FAQs IELTS Task Essays Understand the Different Types IELTS Essay Planning How to Structure... including explanations or examples All the IELTS essay writing tasks require you to write a short essay and for Task you will only be writing around 25 0-300 words If you have too many ideas, you