TỔNG HỢP IELTS WRITING
BÀI KÉM VÀ MẪU THEO BAND
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Contents
Writing Task 2
Band 3.5
Test 2: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 10)
Band 4
Test 1: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 5)
Test 3: Writing Task 2 (Cambridge 6)
Test 4: Writing Task 2 (Cambridge 9)
Band 5
Test 4: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 7)
Band 5.5
Test 2: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 8)
Test 4: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 10)
Band 6
Test 3: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 5)
Band 6.5
Test 4: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 8)
Band 7.5
Test 1: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 6)
Test 2: Writing task 2( Cambridge 7)
Band 8
Test 2: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 9)
Very good answers written by examiners
Test 2: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 5)
Test 2: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 6)
Test 4: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 6)
Test 1: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 7)
Test 3: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 7)
Test 1: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 8)
Test 3: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 8)
Test 1: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 9)
Test 3: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 9)
Test 1: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 10)
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Writing Task 2
Band 3.5
Test 2: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 10)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people think that all university students should study whatever they like.
Others believe that they should only be allowed to study subjects that will be
useful in the future, such as those related to science and technology.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
SAMPLE ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 3.5 score. Here is
the examiner's comment:
This response is too short at only 232 original words, so does not meet the
minimum length required for the task. It is difficult to work out what the writer is
trying to say, as his/her position is not made clear. The relevant, but problems in
the writing mean that no part of the task is adequately addressed. Although some
linking words and phrases are used, and the paragraphing looks helpful on the
page, the order of information is not coherent and the response does not progress
clearly to the end. The vocabulary is basic and the writer has only limited control
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of word formation. The spelling errors cause strain for the reader. Two lengthy
phrases have been copied from the writing question paper. Some complex
grammatical structures are attempted but are all faulty. Some simple structures are
correct but overall errors predominate. Commas, fullstops and capital letters are
misused throughout so punctuation is faulty.
An of us, agree that all University students have maind can . They use to think and
choose a way life. The governments need to be better in the future.
The big question? How can we found to answer to realize interested students and
the governments?
First of all, who the some people think that all university students should study
whatever they like. There are experts. The experts could be give us the result
suitable for the students, and drew for them the good choose. Also, should be the
government put plan for future. For example, how many pailot, how many teacher
or tuter the country need. Moreover, in schools, help students for choose what they
like of job. Furthermore, coumet all the minstor together. (together much better).
On the other hand, I think not good idea a drew the way for students. Such as, take
who finish study in school to study subject we like not what they like and the same
as me. When I was student, me tuter told me “ please study computer science”, and
my do not like computer science. Now, I will study another subject. I have aim and
I can do what I like. I agree with people who said only be allowed to study subjects
that will be useful in the future.
In conclusion, I would like to say that the students have maind. They with our
recommend to them. They will be live one of the good lives in countries also the
science and technology plays rule important in our life.
I hope so.
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Band 4
Test 1: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 5)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every
subject.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
SAMPLE ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 4 score. Here is the
examiner's comment:
It is difficult to find the main arguments in this answer. There are long, formulaic
introductions, not many ideas that deal with the actual issues and the writer's point
of view is not consistent. The prompt is copied directly three times in the response
and the remainder is underlength at 181 words, so marks are lost for this.
The response is organised into sections, but the relationship between ideas is not
always clear and the linking expressions are sometimes inaccurate, as in the
opening paragraph, or used in a mechanical way, as in the second paragraph.
The dependence on formulaic language and the input material indicates a limited
range of vocabulary and there is a lot of repetition and inaccuracy. A range of
structures is attempted, but control is weak. Errors in grammar and punctuation are
frequent and cause problems for the reader.
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According to universities should accept equal numbers of male and female students
in every subject. Therefore, this essay will show some reasons of argument for and
argument against.
Firstly, I will discuss about two reasons of argument for to begin with universities
should accept equal numbers of male and female students in every subject because
it will be balance of idea while studying. In general, there usually are different
ideas between man and woman. These lead to, new ideas from different vision will
happen. Another reason is it display that have equal of society not eccept in each
side. In addition, nowadays, the most societies become to accept ability of both in
any way.
Secondly, I will discuss about one reason of argument against that is some
subjects not suitable for each otner. For example, some subject of sports such as
weight putting. It is not suitable for female because there are different of body
between male and female.
In conclusion, I agree with universities should accept equal numbers of male and
female students in every subject. Moreover, it depen on what the subjects that the
students want to study, they can choose by themselve because I believe that if the
students like to study their subjects, they will do it well so that I strongly agree
with this topic.
Test 3: Writing Task 2 (Cambridge 6)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs
and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome
cultural differences.
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Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
SAMPLE ANSWER.
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 4 score. Here is the
examiner's comment:
This answer is considerably underlength at 186 words and it loses marks for this.
The writing tries to address the two points of view in the question, but it is so
underlength that main ideas are not developed enough. The writer expresses a point
of view, but this is not always clear for the reader.
There is a certain logic to the way the ideas are organised, and a range of logical
connectors is used. However, these connectives are often inaccurate and at times it
is difficult to understand the relationship between the points.
Control of vocabulary is weak and the errors in word form and spelling make it
hard for the reader to understand the message at times. Phrases from the question
are copied directly, even when inappropriate, and this reveals the limitations in the
writer's vocabulary. Similarly, there is poor control of grammatical structures, with
mistakes in even simple sentences. Although there are occasional accurate
structures, the number of mistakes causes great strain for the reader.
In the Recent years, between the different countries, a lof of people keen on visit
to other countries Those people like to learn the different cultural and reconize
different things from the other countries.
In my Opinion, every host country should welcome cultural differences. Because
the visitors were stay a short time for their journey. They will travel and shopping
in the cities. Sometime, they can bring up the cultural and economic were
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development. Although, the language and the lifestyle are different, but we shall
learn from their language.
Some people cannot accept the visitors. I think they afair to effect the local
customs. And ….the don't the visitors behavior were effect to linear countries saft.
Therefore the cannot accept the visitors may be the crime and escept from their
countries. However, they afaird the visitors whose will destronye their countries.
In summerise, the people should accept the host country and welcome cultural
differences. They will earn a lot for other countries such as cultural,reglious,
knowledge, Arts etc, If they can accept the other countries visitors. They might be
benefit a lot than they needs.
Test 4: Writing Task 2 (Cambridge 9)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not
important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
SAMPLE ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 4 score. Here is the
examiner's comment:
This answer expresses a position on the topic, but the ideas are not always dear
because of repetition and a lack of development (the answer is unfinished and
underlength). The information is not organised coherently and it is difficult to
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follow a progression through the answer. Although some linking devices
occur,substitution and referencing are not used, and connections between the ideas
are unclear. The range of vocabulary is limited and repetitive, and inappropriate
word choices, e.g. small country language; invest, make it difficult for the reader
to follow the meaning. There are some attempts to produce complex sentences and
some grammatical structures are produced accurately, but frequent errors and
omissions in basic sentence formation and in punctuation make the writing difficult
to understand.
I agree about this opinion.
Nowadays, several languages die cut. I think this situation is right. In the world,
already have too much languages minimum 100 languages include small country.
But we know just some languages, kind of English, French, Japanese, Chines.
At the moment, we live in the world .So we need first language in the world.
Therefore several languages need to die out.
Also, small country language is almost difficult to learn and not useful so we don't
need to learn this language. Even if we learning this language not using in the
world. Just useful this country. And we don't find small language education
academy.
So I think small country language make spend money and time also we need find
first language using all of country. This is very important for all country of
developing
. After when decide first language our communication will be more easier with
another country people. Beside we don't need invest of another language education
and we can invest another part kind of economic and culture developing by
decrease education money.
According to this opinion.
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Band 5
Test 4: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 7)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge
and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a
university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of
whether the course is useful to an employer.
What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
SAMPLE ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 5 score. Here is the
examiner's comment:
This answer is less than 250 words and it does not address all parts of the
question, so it loses marks. Nevertheless, some relevant ideas and a position on the
issue are presented Ideas are organised and the structure of the answer is clearly
signalled. Paragraphing is not always logical, however. There is some good use of
linkers, but there is also a lot of repetition due to inadequate use of referencing
and substitution. The high level of repetition ['knowledge and skills' is repeated
nine times) also indicates limitations in the range of vocabulary although, apart
from language given in the rubric, there is just sufficient additional vocabulary for
the task. The answer includes attempts at complex sentence forms, but these are
generally awkwardly phrased and tend to require some rereading to understand.
Nevertheless, there are examples of accurate complex structures.
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What knowledge and skills should universities provide has been argued for many
years. Some people think that the true function of universities provide knowledge
for their own purpose, but nowadays, more and more people point out that
universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills according to
the workplace.
The first reason for universities should provide these knowledge and skill is the
student’s needs. Obviously, the most of the students go to university purpose of is
to get some knowledge and skills which could make them have the ability to get a
job. If a university does not provide these knowledge and skills, the students might
not get a job and they would be very disappointed. As a result, the university
would lose its students.
Moreover, providing knowledge and skills needed in the workplace maks a
university progress. The new skills and information always are initiated in the
workplace, so focusing on the needs of the workplace the university could get
sound strategies to do research and make it more mordengation.
Lastly, providing these knowledge and skills could benefit our country which
usually gives a financial support to universities. Having these knowledge and
skills, students are more easy to get a job, and this can make our countries'
economy strong.
In conclusion, it can be said that providing the knowledge and skills which the
workplace needs is every university’s basic function.
Band 5.5
Test 2: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 8)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
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Nowadays the way many people interact with each other has changed because of
technology.
In what ways has technology affected the types of relationships people make?
Has this become a positive or negative development?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
SAMPLE ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 5.5 score. Here is
the examiner's comment:
The topic introduction has been copied from the task and is deducted from the
word count. This leaves the answer under length at 236 words, so the candidate
loses marks for this.
This answer addresses both questions, but the first is not well covered in terms of
how actual relationships have changed. Nevertheless, there is a clear opinion that
the effects have been positive and relationships have improved, with some relevant
ideas to support this. There is a general progression to the argument, with some
effective use of time markers and linkers. There is also some repetition, however.
Paragraphing is not always logical, and ideas are not always well linked. A range
of vocabulary that is relevant to the topic is used, including some precise and
natural expressions. There are quite a lot of mistakes in word form, word choice or
spelling, but these do not usually reduce understanding. A variety of sentence types
is used, but not always accurately. Errors in grammar and punctuation are
distracting at times, but only rarely cause problems for the reader.
Nowadays the way people interact with each other has changed because of
technology.
Yes, the technology has changed the people's interaction in very enhanced manner.
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Earlier people use to wait and try to fuel easy way to contact their friends or
relatives leaving far. In past there was no quick technology to contact or to
establish any communication between one person to another person. The
Drawback with past communication systems was that it were very slow and were
time taking process such as telegrams, letter etc. People used to afraid to write their
personal feedbacks or things to their love ones due to insecure medium of
communication. When it comes to professional level, the privacy and accuracy
should be maintain but, to that time there were no secure communications.
Now the things have changed around, people from far distance contact their loves
one in an easy and pick ways which improves the Interaction level between two
person. Quality the level of the Interaction between people to people, has improved
because the people are equipped with hightec technology which enhances the
communication. There are many many medium which are available now such as
Internet, Calling Cards etc.
The technology has provided the mobility faster which help people to talk or to
interact at only time anywhere in the world.
People can contact their friend or relatives any time they want. It has become so
easier and feriendly to be in touch with your feriends, relatives even with the
unknown people.
Test 4: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 10)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Many museums charge for admission while others are free.
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Do you think the advantages of charging people for admission to museums
outweigh the disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
MODEL ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 5.5 score. Here is
the examiner's comment:
This script is too short at only 219 words, so fails to meet the minimum word count
required by the task. However it does address all parts of the prompt, and presents
a relevant position. The main ideas are clear and developed but could be more fully
extended and supported. Information is arranged coherently and there is a clear
overall progression, with adequate use of linking words (However, also, usually,
since, but, so) and paragraphing. The vocabulary is generally adequate and
appropriate for the task (funds, maintain) and meaning is generally clear. However,
misuse of the word admission and other slight inappropriacies (doing a charity)
show a lack of precision in word choice. Many different complex structures are
used but there are still fairly frequent errors. However, these rarely impede
communication, in general grammar and punctuation are fairly well controlled.
Museums are unique places where you get to experience the history from past to
the latest technology. However admission is required when entering.
Museums are popular places to go to on a weekends with family or friends.
Admissions are one of the funds which keeps the museum running and also to
maintain its exibits. Without admission museums would be dirty, pourly
maintained, and likely impossible to operate, unless funded from goverment or
charity.
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However admissions ore one thing which may keep the customer from entering.
Usually we have to pay around 1130 for admissions. Children or family which
doesn't earn much simply can not afford such amount. They will go to museum
which is free or even not go and experience the greatness of the museum, which I
think is horrible because it should be open for everyone.
I think having an admission is a disadvantage since museums should be open for
everyone, but admissions are essential for running the museums. So I think it is
very important to come up with a plan so that museums could be operated but also
be admission free, such as goverment funding or doing a charity. Auckland
Museum is one great example. It is one of the biggest museums in New Zealand
but it is also free of admission since it's goverment funded.
Band 6
Test 3: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 5)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged.
Others believe that children who are taught to cooperate rather than compete
become more useful adults.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.
SAMPLE ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 6 score. Here is the
examiner's comment:
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Although the answer considers the main issues in the question, it deals much more
with the aspect of 'competition' than it does with 'cooperation'. Some of the
supporting examples are overdeveloped and divert the reader away from the
argument. However, the main points are relevant and the writer’s point of view is
generally clear.
The argument has a logical progression and there is some good use of linking
expressions, though the use of rhetorical questions to signal topic changes is not
very skilful. There are also examples of overusing markers, and of errors in
referencing.
The candidate tries to use a range of language, but there are regular errors in word
choice and word form, and this occasionally causes problems for the reader.
Similarly, a range of structures is attempted, but not always with good control of
punctuation or grammar. However, the meaning is generally clear.
Nowadays, purpose of educates being changed in Korea. There are some people
who think that competition in children should be made, also others believe that
children who are taught to cooperate as well as became more useful adults. There
are advantages and disadvantages for both of the arguements.
To begin with, what is good if a sense of competition in children is made? They
could develop themselves more and more as they learn and study a lot to win from
the competition. To prove this, in Korea, it is popular even common now – to
have a tutor who come to student's house to teach extra pieces of study with paying
a lot of money. They learn faster than what they learn at school. Furthermore,
during the vacations, students study abroad to learn English for a month instead of
revise school word. If they have experiments such as study abroad, is one of the
greatest plus point to go to the famous wellKnown highschool. Moreover, there
are four big school exam and two national examinations to test students' level of
studies generally, only the highest 40% can go to the good quality highschools and
colleges. Children learn as much as they can, to win the competition to obtain good
quality schools.
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On the other hand, as they are busy to enter the schools and study individually
with their own tutors, there are problems. They become selfish. They become
careless and don't help others a lot if it is about studies. There will be no
cooperations for them.Then, why are there companies for many people to work
in?. Each of them are clever, however, there are weak parts and strong parts for
each person. To cooperate is to improve this part. People talk and listen to what
other thinking of and learn. That could also be a great opportunity to learn instead
of learning alone with one teacher.
In conclusion, I strongly agree with that children should be taught to cooperate
rather than compete. Nobody is perfect. People learn together, work together to
develop each other. Therefore, I want parents and teachers to educate &Mean
concentrating on cooperation, not compete and ranking them.
Band 6.5
Test 4: Writing Task 2 ( Cambridge 8)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of
health and fitness are decreasing.
What do you think are the causes of these problems and what measures could be
taken to solve them?
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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SAMPLE ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 6.5 score Here is
the examiners comment:
This script answers both parts of the task and presents a clear opinion on the
issues. There are relevant main ideas, although the supporting examples are
sometimes less appropriate. The answer is organised with some good use of
connectives and timemarkers giving an overall progression to the argument.
There are also mistakes, however, and some lack of linking between sentences.
Paragraphing is used, but is not always logical, and the concluding paragraph is
confused. The range of vocabulary is the best feature of this script, and includes
some good use of natural expressions and idiomatic language. There is some
inappropriate use of a less formal style at times, but control is generally good.
There are few word choices that are inaccurate, and errors in word form and
spelling are only occasional. A variety of sentence forms is used with accuracy and
fluency, but there are a lot of short, simple sentences that reduce the range of
complex structures. There are grammatical errors and omissions. but these are not
frequent.
In some countries the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of
health and fitness are decreasing. I think that the cause of these problems are due to
unhealthy lifestyle and the lack of exercise.
Nowadays, people are getting more and more lazy. They want convience in
everything. When they come home from work they will have microwaved dinner
or fast food so that they do not have to take the trouble to prepare a meal or wash
up after dinner. The introduction of fast food is also the main cause of unhealthy
living. People are opting a fast food restaurant meat rather than a simple
homecooked meal. Yes,your burgers and pizzas tasted better than a homecooked
meal but think of all the calories you are swallowing aortas. The oil they used to
fry your fries. It is literally black. Eating too much fast food will also lead to health
problems sugary drinks pacheted chips, candies and chocolate are also one of the
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causes that contributes to unhealthy lifestyle. Heavy consumption can lead to
weight gain and diabeties.
I think that the main cause is the lack of exercise. As you grow older, your
metabolism rate drops. Even if you are eating the same amount as before, you will
still gain weight. The one and only solution to this is exercise. The recommended
exercise per day is at least 30 minutes of brisk walking.This target can be easily
achieved if people do not drive to work. They can take a bus or a train and drip one
stop earlier that walk to the office. Every little bit counts. When you comes home
from work, you can play with your kid or bring the dog for a walk. Anything to get
your attention away from the couch. More exercise will surpress your craving for
sugary stuffs.
People should also balance their diet. For example by eating more vegetables and
fruits eat less meat and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Organise time
with your family to take a walk outdoors to enjoy the scenes rather than cooping
yourself in the house. This is healthy living for the body, heart and the soul.It is
also less likely to fall sick if you do plenty of exercise as your body is strong
enough to fight off illness and diseases.
Band 7.5
Test 1: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 6)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Today, the high sales of popular consumer goods reflect the power of advertising
and not the real needs of the society in which they are sold. To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
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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SAMPLE ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 7.5 score. Here is
the examiner's comment: The way in which the candidate has responded to the task
is a strong point of this script. It is a welldeveloped answer that addresses the
issues relevantly and at length. The writer introduces the topic, examines both sides
of the argument and expresses a clear position. Points are wellargued and
supported with examples.
The answer is well organised and the message is easy to follow with clear
paragraphing and linking of ideas. There are too many errors in cohesion, however,
and some linkers are not always fully appropriate, so this limits the rating for this
criterion.
A wide range of vocabulary is used accurately and precisely, in spite of one or two
awkward expressions and some rare errors. Similarly, a sophisticated range of
structures is used but there are too many minor errors and omissions (such as in the
use of prepositions and basic subject/verb agreement) to reach Band 8.
Nevertheless these mistakes do not reduce the clarity of the answer and overall a
wide range of language is used with a high level of proficiency.
Nowadays, there are lots of advertisements on television or on the streets. Some
people think that the advertising boosts the sales of goods and it encourages people
to buy things unnecessarily. This arguments may be true. In my country, many
advertising companies produce advertisements with famous and popular actors or
singers. People, especially youngters, buy goods that their favourite singer
advertise, although they do not really need the products.
Also, on the television screen, a product may look gorgeous and good quality. As a
result of it, people often buy goods without enough consideration consumers may
not actually need it but they buy goods impulsively soon after they watch the
adivertising. Furthermore, as many customers buy a particular product due to its
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advertising campaign, the other people may be affected by the trend, even if the
product is not of the real needs of the society.
On the other hand, there are various aspects against these arguments. Moreover, it
is people’s choice to make a decision to buy goods. Advertising may be not a cause
of customer's buying habits. Individuals have their own spending habits. If they
have got enough disposable income, then the right to make a decision to given to
them. No one actually can judge whether sold are tine real needs of the society or
not
In addition, as there should, be a limited amount of disposable income consumers
are able to spend, people try to allocate their budgets. They cannot be simply
swayed by those advertisements.
In conclusion, as customers have their own strong opinions and standard of good
quality goods, it is better to leave them to make their own decision in buy goods. If
it is fairly difficult to say everyone is swayed by advertising and buy good
impulsively. However, in sensitive area of business such as toy industries, it may
be necessary to band advertising to those children as children have got enough
ability to control themselves or to know what they need.
Test 2: Writing task 2( Cambridge 7)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that there should be fixed punishments for each type of
crime. Others, however, argue that the circumstances of an individual crime, and
the motivation for committing it, should always be taken into account when
deciding on the punishment.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
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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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This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 7.5 score. Here is
the examiner's comment:
This is a thoughtful and wellargued response to the task. The candidate examines
the opposing views of the topic and gives a clear opinion that is well developed
and supported. To reach the highest band a more clearlysignalled conclusion
would be needed. The argument is well organised and linking is well managed
throughout. The development of the answer is not helped, however, by poor control
of paragraphing which sometimes confuses the links across different sections. This
is a weak feature of the script which limits the overall rating. In contrast, an
excellent range of vocabulary is used with a sophisticated level of control and only
rare slips. The range of structures is also wide and most sentences are accurate
and precise, but there are some errors and omissions. These, however, are only
minor and do not affect communication.)
MODEL ANSWER
Fixing punishments for each type of crime has been a debateable issue. There are
many arguments supporting both views, those for and those against fixed
punishments.
On the one hand, fixed punishments will have a deterring effect on society.
Individuals knowing that they will be subject to a certain punishment if they are
convicted with a given crime, will reconsider committing this act in the first place.
This deterring effect also leads to social stability and security, through minimising
the number of crimes committed.
If people knew they would be able to convince the court or the jury of a reason for
having committed the crime they are accused of, penal decisions would be largely
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arbitrary. This would result into criminals getting away with their crimes and into a
high level of injustice caused by the subjective approach of different courts.
On the other hand, taking the circumstances of a crime and its motivation into
consideration is a prerequisite for establishing and ensuring justice and equity.
A person killing in selfdefense cannot be compared to a serial killer, moving from
one victim to the next. In my opinion an intermediary position between both
solutions is the perfect way to establish and ensure justice and equity.
There have to be fixed punishments for all crimes. However, criminal laws have to
provide for a minimum and a maximum for the punishment and the laws also have
to foresee certain cases of exemptions.
An example for setting minimum and maximum penalties is Competition Law
where a person being held liable of a crime under this law will be convicted to pay
a fine, according to the harm caused by the violation and the profit gained by the
violator through committing the crime.
As for the exemptions, in some countries the law exempts thiefs stealing food
during a period of famine taking into consideration the distress and hunger.
Also, a person killing in selfdefense will be exempted from punishment.
Band 8
Test 2: Writing Task 2( Cambridge 9)
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
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Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part
of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the
neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children).
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
SAMPLE ANSWER
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 8 score. Here is the
examiner's comment:
The answer addresses all parts of the prompt sufficiently, focusing on the benefits
for students rather than society. A number of relevant, extended and supported
ideas are used to produce a welldeveloped response to the question. However,
some ideas, for example the reference to the crime level, are not fully extended.
The ideas are logically ordered and cohesion is consistently well managed.
Paragraphing is used appropriately, and progression between paragraphs is
managed with some sophistication. A wide range of vocabulary is used to
articulate meanings precisely, with skilful use of uncommon basis, and very few
inappropriacies. The range of grammatical structures used is also wide, with only
occasional minor errors.
It has been suggested that school students should be evolved in unpaid community
services as a compulsory part of high school programmes. Most of the colleges are
already providing opportunities to gain work experience, however these are rot
compulsory. In my opinion, sending students to work community services is a
good idea as it can provide them with many lots of value skills.
Life skills are very important and by doing voluntary work student can learn how
to communicate with others and work in a team but also how to manage their time
and improve their organizational skills. Nowadays, unfortunately, teenagers do not
have many afterschool activities. Afterschool clubs are no longer that popular and
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