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See below C&C LR GRA Model answer
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
Many people think there is an increase of antisocial behavior and a lack of respect to others.
What do you think are the causes of this and what can be done about that?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience
Write at least 250 words
Original answer -
The escalation of anti-social conduct and disregard for others has become a
prevalent issue in today’s world This essay will delve into the underlying causes
of this phenomenon before proposing some viable solutions to improve the situation
The increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others is largely
attributed to the erosion of communal values and the pervasive influence of technology Regarding the former, as societies become more individualistic, people may feel isolated and develop a survivalist mentality, prioritizing their own needs above those of others This shift in priorities often leads to a lack of
empathy, fostering anti-social tendencies and disrespect for fellow citizens This is compounded by the frequent exposure to aggressive online interactions, which can desensitize one to the feelings of others, resulting in a callous disregard for the well-being and opinions of other individuals
To combat the rise in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others, the following steps should be taken First, it is imperative to promote a greater sense
of community and foster empathy within society This can be done through such initiatives as neighborhood outreach programs, intergenerational activities, and volunteer opportunities, which can help bridge the gap between individuals and facilitate a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives In tandem with this, the responsible use of technology and social media should be emphasized through education Schools can incorporate digital citizenship and empathy training into their curriculums, teaching students the importance of treating others with
respect both online and offline Such a two-pronged approach could go a long
Trang 2way towards cultivating a sense of belonging and mutual respect in the general population
To summarize, what seems to be at the core of the rise in anti-social conduct and disregard for others is the pervasive influence of technology and the deterioration
of traditional values By fostering a sense of community and promoting
responsible technological use, society can work towards reversing this troubling trend
Overall band score 8.5 8+9+9+9
TR – Task Response nb – GRA and LR errors have not been corrected
Band score 8
You didn’t give any examples of antisocial behaviour, so the examiner has to decide if this is important I definitely would, as doing so makes the explanation
of the causes more credible In your answer, your causes explain rudeness, but not vandalism
Examples of antisocial behaviour may include:
The causes you gave make sense and are clearly stated Anyone watching TV drama or Youtube videos is exposed example after example of intolerance and a rapid escalation in tension and violence What happens is that bad behaviour is being modelled, and it is eventually perceived as the norm However, for me, this doesn’t explain vandalism I’d think about alienation from society in the case of people who perceive themselves as not having a stake, perhaps caused by
unemployment or a hostile or non-caring home environment
Your solutions are ok for rudeness and lack of respect, but not necessarily for vandalism
Nevertheless, it’s a well-developed response
You have a clear position throughout and all parts of the question are addressed Your position is coherent and well-argued
The ideas are relevant, extended and there are no contradictions
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Other possible causes
watching it being modelled on TV etc This normalises it and, in some cases, even glamorises it
Advice On Brainstorming For Task 2
As you’re planning and writing your answer, remember to constantly
ask yourself if you’re answering the question Check back to the
question a few times as you think of ideas to make sure they're
directly relevant
question
the question asks for solutions, in the plural, you must suggest at least 2
of the main body paragraphs, are directly relevant to the question
ideas in the main body paragraphs, directly support the main idea
before, as there will always be important differences
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that it is consistent with the ideas in the main bodies, and that it does not contradict the introduction
The escalation of anti-social conduct and disregard for others has become a
prevalent issue in today’s world This essay will delve into the underlying causes
of this phenomenon before proposing some viable solutions to improve the
situation.[a]
The increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others is largely
attributed to the erosion of communal values and the pervasive influence of technology[b] Regarding the former, as societies become more individualistic, people may feel isolated and develop a survivalist mentality, prioritizing their own needs above those of others[c] This shift in priorities often leads to a lack of
empathy, fostering anti-social tendencies [d]and disrespect for fellow
citizens[e] This is compounded by the frequent exposure to aggressive online interactions, which can desensitize one to the feelings of others, resulting in a callous disregard for the well-being and opinions of other individuals.[f][g]
To combat the rise in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others, the
following steps should be taken [h]First, it is imperative to promote a greater sense
of community and foster empathy within society This can be done through such initiatives as neighborhood outreach programs, intergenerational activities, and volunteer opportunities, which can help bridge the gap between individuals and facilitate a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives In tandem with this, the responsible use of technology and social media should be emphasized through education Schools can incorporate digital citizenship [i]and empathy training into their curriculums, teaching students the importance of treating others with
respect both online and offline Such a two-pronged approach could go a long way towards cultivating a sense of belonging and mutual respect in the general population.[j]
To summarize, what seems to be at the core of the rise in anti-social conduct and disregard for others is the pervasive influence of technology and the deterioration
of traditional values By fostering a sense of community and promoting
responsible technological use, society can work towards reversing this troubling trend.[k]
C&C - Cohesion and Coherence nb GRA and LR errors have not been corrected Band score 9
Excellent cohesion and coherence throughout, with no errors
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Paragraphing for Task 2
I recommend you write 4 paragraphs as follows:
After reading the introduction, the reader should have a
good idea what the essay is about, and what your position
(opinion) is It should be possible to write an introduction in
under 50 words It is not necessary to write a long
background statement
expand on the ideas sufficiently to persuade the examiner
that you’ve fully supported the main ideas If you write 3
main bodies, it is more difficult to expand and support them
sufficiently to get a high score
they’re given and write one paragraph per question
each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence and 2 or
more supporting ideas which support the topic sentence with reasons, evidence, and examples Do not waste time with
lots of background information
and the main ideas, and it should not introduce new ideas It should directly answer the question Do not leave the
examiner in any doubt about whether you’ve answered the
question
to clarify your position, make sure that give a good reason to reject one of the sides If you just restated the original ideas
about one side, the examiner may decide you have covered
one side more than the other
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extent question if you have main ideas which both agree and
disagree with the proposition Avoid short paragraphs, with
under 70 words, as it may be difficult to show a clear central
topic in a short paragraph.
The escalation of anti-social conduct and disregard for others has become a
prevalent issue in today’s world This essay will delve into the underlying causes
of this phenomenon before proposing some viable solutions to improve the
situation.[l]
The increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others is largely
attributed to the erosion of communal values and the pervasive influence of technology [m]Regarding the former, as societies become more individualistic, people may feel isolated and develop a survivalist mentality, prioritizing their own needs above those of others This shift in priorities often leads to a lack of
empathy, fostering anti-social tendencies and disrespect for fellow citizens This is compounded by the frequent exposure to aggressive online interactions, which can desensitize one to the feelings of others, resulting in a callous disregard for the well-being and opinions of other individuals.[n]
To combat the rise in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others, the
following steps should be taken[o] First, it is imperative to promote a greater sense
of community and foster empathy within society This can be done through such initiatives as neighborhood outreach programs, intergenerational activities, and volunteer opportunities, which can help bridge the gap between individuals and facilitate a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives In tandem with this, the responsible use of technology and social media should be emphasized through education Schools can incorporate digital citizenship and empathy training into their curriculums, teaching students the importance of treating others with
respect both online and offline Such a two-pronged approach could go a long way towards cultivating a sense of belonging and mutual respect in the general population.[p]
To summarize, what seems to be at the core of the rise in anti-social conduct and disregard for others is the pervasive influence of technology and the deterioration
of traditional values By fostering a sense of community and promoting
responsible technological use, society can work towards reversing this troubling trend
LR- - Lexical resource nb Some GRA errors have not been corrected
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Vocabulary is used accurately with sufficient flexibility to show precise meaning, with a wide variety of vocabulary, used accurately and with a high level of control
The escalation of [q]anti-social conduct and disregard for others has become a prevalent issue in today’s world This essay will delve into the underlying causes
of this phenomenon before proposing some viable [r]solutions to improve the situation
The increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others is largely
attributed to the erosion of communal values and the pervasive influence of technology Regarding the former, as societies become more individualistic,
people may feel isolated and develop a survivalist mentality, prioritizing their own needs above those of others This shift in priorities often leads to a lack of
empathy, fostering anti-social tendencies and disrespect for fellow citizens This is
compounded by the frequent exposure to aggressive online interactions, which can desensitize one to the feelings of others, resulting in a callous disregard for the well-being and opinions of other individuals
To combat the rise in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others, the following steps should be taken First, it is imperative to promote a greater sense
of community and foster empathy within society This can be done through such
initiatives as neighborhood outreach programs, intergenerational activities, and volunteer opportunities, which can help bridge the gap between individuals and facilitate a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives In tandem with this, the responsible use of technology and social media should be emphasized through education Schools can incorporate digital citizenship and empathy training into their curriculums, teaching students the importance of treating others with
respect both online and offline Such a two-pronged approach could go a long
Trang 8way towards cultivating a sense of belonging and mutual respect in the general population
To summarize, what seems to be at the core of the rise in anti-social conduct and disregard for others is the pervasive influence of technology and the deterioration
of traditional values By fostering [s]a sense of community and promoting
responsible technological use, society can work towards reversing this troubling trend
GRA – Grammatical range and accuracy nb Some LR errors have not been corrected
Band score 9
Grammar is used accurately with a wide variety of structures, which should be good for a band score 9
Punctuation is used correctly throughout
Appropriate structures are used throughout
The escalation of anti-social conduct and disregard for others has become a
prevalent issue in today’s world This essay will delve into the underlying causes
of this phenomenon before proposing some viable solutions to improve the situation
The increase in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others is largely
attributed to the erosion of communal values and the pervasive influence of technology Regarding the former, as societies become more individualistic,
people may feel isolated and develop a survivalist mentality, prioritizing their own needs above those of others This shift in priorities often leads to a lack of
empathy, fostering anti-social tendencies and disrespect for fellow citizens This is compounded by the frequent exposure to aggressive online interactions, which can desensitize one to the feelings of others, resulting in a callous disregard for the well-being and opinions of other individuals
To combat the rise in anti-social behavior and lack of respect for others, the following steps should be taken First, it is imperative to promote a greater sense
of community and foster empathy within society This can be done through such initiatives as neighborhood outreach programs, intergenerational activities, and
Trang 9volunteer opportunities, which can help bridge the gap between individuals and facilitate a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives In tandem with this, the responsible use of technology and social media should be emphasized through education Schools can incorporate digital citizenship and empathy training into their curriculums, teaching students the importance of treating others with
respect both online and offline Such a two-pronged approach could go a long way towards cultivating a sense of belonging and mutual respect in the general population
To summarize, what seems to be at the core of the rise in anti-social conduct and disregard for others is the pervasive influence of technology and the deterioration
of traditional values By fostering a sense of community and promoting
responsible technological use, society can work towards reversing this troubling trend