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IELTS Writing Samples

IELTS essay samples (writing task 2), report and letter samples (writing task 1) with Band Scores, marked by IELTS teachers, including comments and suggestions on how to increase your score

IELTS Report, topic: Bar graph describing average house prices

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The chart below shows information about average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with average house prices in 1989.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Average house prices

The chart provides a the average house prices in five various cities from 1990 to 2002 along with a comparison with house in 1989. Overall, it is clear that the average house increased substantially over the given period compared with the prices in 1989.

As can be seen, between 1990 and 1995, the average house prices in Tokyo and London a sharp dip by approximately 7% in both cities. They were followed by New York with a 5% decline. In contrast, the average house showed a slight increase of 2% and 2.5% in Frankfurt and Madrid respectively.

On the contrary, during the period 1996 to 2002, London with 12% demonstrated a sharp growth in housing prices. It was followed by New York and Madrid with 5% and 4% respectively along with a small increase of around 2% in Frankfurt. Similarly, Tokyo showed a rise of about 2% but it was still 5% lower than the average house in 1989.

A reasonable outline of main trends, differences or states was given. The key features were presented and emphasized, but some aspects were left out of the description. There is a logical organisation of information; it is evident that the writer progresses from one idea to another. The linking words and phrases are used, however at times they are inappropriate or forced (not natural). The range of vocabulary is wide enough for the writer to show some flexibility and accuracy of expression, however repetition of the same word can clearly be seen throughout this report. There are incidental errors in word choice, spelling and word formation. Overall the control of grammar and punctuation is good, with only a few errors made. This report seems worthy of Band 7.

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IELTS essay, topic: Should students do other activities in addition to studying?

Full time university students spend most of the time studying. They should be doing other activities too. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Full time study in university is a great experience in life but in parallel to that students other activities such as working for their pocket money, sports, participating in debates and . People differ in their opinion if students must in other things or stay concentrated on their studies only. The discussion will be presented below, followed by my opinion.

Some people say that mere studying does not youth for a country. This way, students only earn theoretical knowledge not practical. For instance, students can be their studies but at the same time when they , they fail and cannot develop their confidence and work as brilliantly as they were in university. Hence, the best approach for them to be engaged here and there for practical experience.

On the other hand, others believe that building a better career is the foremost thing in today’s world. So, they are targeted to their studies and gain as much knowledge as they can. Furthermore, if they are diverted from their studies, they will not be able to their .

In my point of view, there must be blending of full time education and extra activities. It refreshes students’ minds and provides more energy . Moreover, by this way, they will learn how to with other people in the society.

To summarize, it can be said that it is important to concentrate on but on the other hand there must be something to keep active and relaxed being involved in games, music, work and other extra activities.

The writer’s position is relevant to task prompt, although the conclusions are somewhat repetitive. The main ideas are relevant but not all of them are developed well enough. The linking words and phrases are used, however at times they are either repetitive or seem forced (not natural). It is not always clear what the writer refers to in the essay. There are some attempts to use more sophisticated words but they are mostly inaccurate. The writer’s occasional word-formation and grammar errors detract from the good impression, but overall the response is still easy enough to understand. Overall seems to be worthy of Band 6.

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