Ielts writing

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IELTS WRITING
IELTS WRITING
TASK 2 SAMPLE PROMPT & RESPONSE
TASK 2 SAMPLE PROMPT & RESPONSE
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Writing Task 2 - Sample Prompt
WRITING TASK 2
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. 
Write your sample repsonse below...
The number of internet users around the world has risen from just under two billion 
in 2010 to over five billion today. That is a rise from around 28% of the global popula-
tion being online to almost 65%.
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?

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Writing Task 2 - Sample Response
Lexical Resource:
A wide range of vocabulary is 
used accurately and appropri-
ately, shown by skillful para-
phrasing of information from 
the prompt. 
Task Response:
A clear position is presented 
which directly answers the 
question. This position is fully 
developed through the body 
paragraphs.
Coherence & Cohesion: 
Paragraphing is skilfully man-
aged, with separate para-
graphs for the introduction, 
the two main arguments in the 
body, and the conclusion.
Coherence & Cohesion: 
The message can be followed 
effortlessly due to the use 
of reference words such as 
‘these’, which allows the writing 
to flow without unnecessary 
repetition.
Task Response:
Ideas are relevant, fully ex-
tended and well supported. 
The candidate provides two 
clear ways in which increased 
internet usage is ‘bridging 
gaps between individuals and 
cultures’. Each is extended 
and supported with examples 
(strengthening family relation-
ships) or effects (serving as a 
catalyst for social and political 
change).

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Writing Task 2 - Sample Response (cont.)
Lexical Resource:
A wide range of vocabulary is 
used accurately and appropri-
ately. For example, ‘a treasure 
trove of ...’ is a fixed phrase 
used in a natural and sophisti-
cated way here.
Grammatical Range &
Accuracy:
Punctuation and grammar are 
used appropriately. This is a 
complex sentence with the 
appropriate verb tense (‘has 
allowed’), use of a participle 
clause (‘making it accessi-
ble’) and an adverbial phrase 
(‘regardless of geographical 
location’), with commas accu-
rately used throughout.
Lexical Resource:
A wide range of vocabulary is 
used accurately and appropri-
ately, shown by skillful para-
phrasing of information from 
the prompt. 
Coherence & Cohesion: 
Paragraphing is skillfully man-
aged. Each paragraph contains 
one main idea or argument, 
clearly signposted.
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