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Here you will find IELTS Sample Essays for a variety of common topics that appear in the writing exam.

The model answers all have tips and strategies for how you may approach the question and comments on the sample answer.

You can also view sample essays with band scores on this page. 

Looking at IELTS essay topics with answers is a great way to help you to prepare for the test. 

These IELTS sample essays have been categorised in a way that makes it easy for you to see how certain essay question types require you to provide certain responses to ensure the question is fully answered. 

Specifically these are:

  • Agree / Disagree
  • Discuss Two Opinions
  • Problems and Solutions
  • Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Other Types

Agree / Disagree Type Questions

In these types of question you are given one opinion and you then have to state the extent to which you agree or disagree with that opinion:

  • Advertising
  • Alternative Medicine
  • Spending on the Arts
  • Human Cloning
  • Social Interaction & the Internet
  • Airline Tax
  • Free University Education
  • Scientific Research
  • Banning Smoking
  • Employing Older People
  • Vegetarianism
  • Paying Taxes  
  • Examinations or Formal Assessment 
  • Multinational Organisations and Culture
  • Internet vs Newspapers
  • Technology Development  
  • Dying of Languages
  • Animal Extinction
  • Truth in Relationships
  • Role of Schools
  • Return of Historical Artefacts

Discuss Two Opinions Type Questions

In this essay question type you are given two opinions, and you have to discuss both of these and then give your own view:

  • University Education
  • Reducing Crime
  • Animal Rights
  • Child Development
  • Diet & Health
  • Donating Money to Charity
  • Closing Zoos   
  • Becoming Independent  
  • Formal and Informal Education  
  • Influence of Scientists and Politicians
  • Sources for Stories
  • Searching for Extraterrestrial Life

Cause Type Questions

There are a variety of 'cause type' essay questions. In these you first have to give the reasons why something has happened, in other words the causes, but then discuss a different aspect of it, such as the effects, solutions or the extent to whether it is a positive or negative development:

Causes & Effects:

  • Child Obesity
  • Skin Whitening Creams
  • Family Size
  • Having Children Later in Life
  • Time Away from Family

Causes and Solutions:

  • Youth Crime
  • Global Warming
  • Paying Attention in Class
  • International Travel & Prejudice 
  • Museums & Historical Places
  • Disappearance of Traditions
  • Communication Between Generations

Causes, Pros & Cons:

  • Family Closeness
  • Living Alone
  • Rural to Urban Migration

Problems & Solutions Type Questions

In these type of questions, instead of discussing the causes of a problem, you need to discuss the problems related to a particular issue in society, and then suggest what can be to solve these problems:

  • Overpopulation
  • Competing for Jobs  
  • Professionals Immigrating

Advantage & Disadvantages Type Questions

In these type of questions you are asked to discuss the positive and negative sides of a particular topic. You will usually be asked this in the context of giving an opinion ( e.g. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? Is it a positive or negative development? ): 

  • Traffic Problems
  • Food Additives
  • Computer Games
  • Age Discrimination at Work  
  • Children using Tablets and Computers  
  • Cell Phones, Internet, & Communication  
  • Working from Home 
  • Eating Locally grown  Produce  
  • Oil and Gas Essay  
  • Peer Pressure on Young People
  • Online Fraud

'Hybrid' Types of Essay Question

There are sometimes questions that don't fit easily into a particular category as above. I've called these 'hybrid', as they are of mixed character, are composed of different elements from other types of essay, or are perhaps just worded differently. 

  • Protecting Old Buildings
  • Animal Testing
  • Fear of Crime
  • Communication Technology
  • Influence of Children's Friends  

Sample Essays with Band Scores

You can also view some sample essays that have been written by candidates practising for the test and have band scores and comments by an experienced ex-IELTS Examiner based on the IELTS marking criteria. 

  • IELTS Band 8 Essay Samples
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Student Sample Essays

For more IELTS essay topics with answers you can also view essays that have been written by students. Some have feedback from other students or IELTS teachers:

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  • Student Model Essays (with comments by IELTS buddy)

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Band 6 Student Answer with Examiner’s Report

Lots of students only require a Band 6 or 6.5 in their IELTS test and I get lots of questions every week about what a Band 6 essay looks like and what is required to get a 6. I recently marked a Band 6 essay for one of our essay correction service students and you can read it below.

I have included the picture of the original essay below so you can see the original corrections and I have included the examiner’s report and sample answer. This student was able to get the Band 7 they required after following the advice below.

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Task Response- Band 6

You address all parts of the task and cover both arguments. However, the question asked you to discuss both views and you spend much more time saying why children were happy and not adults.

You presented a clear position throughout the response. It was very good to see that you gave a clear thesis statement in your introduction and then used the rest of the essay to support this view. ƒ

You present, extend and support main ideas, but there was a tendency to over-generalise at times.

Suggestions –

For discussion (discuss both views) it is important that you give equal time to both views. Even if you disagree with one view, you should write one paragraph saying why you disagree. If you did this, you would have got a higher band.

One thing that you could do better is provide specific examples. The more specific you can be with your examples, the more authority your points have. You can make your examples more specific by adding dates, statistics, peoples’ names or place names. See my article below.

Be careful not to have too many ideas. Your ideas are relevant, but it is better to have fewer ideas and support these with explanations and examples, than simply list lots of ideas that are not fully developed. Examiners are looking for fully developed ideas, not lists of ideas.

Coherence and Cohesion- Band 7

You logically organise information and ideas; there is clear progression throughout. The structure that you have used really helps in this area and makes everything easy to follow and flows very nicely. However, it can be improved even more.

You use a range of cohesive devices (linking words) appropriately although there is some over-use. All linking words are used accurately and effectively, but there tends to be a reliance on them through overuse. This is not a huge problem, but the higher band scores use cohesive devices much less than you currently do.

Each paragraph presents a clear central topic and this is really helped by a topic sentence at the beginning of each paragraph.

Try using this paragraph structure for discussion questions:

Introduction • Paraphrase Question • Thesis Statement • Outline Statement (outline what you will discuss in the rest of the essay)

Discussion of first side • Main point • Explanation of main point (linked to your opinion) • Example

Discussion of second side • Main point • Explanation of main point (linked to your opinion) • Example

Conclusion • Summary of main ideas and opinion

Your use of cohesive devices is very good, but you do have a tendency to overuse them. You don’t get more marks for every cohesive device you use and in fact, you will be penalised for overusing them. Only use them when necessary. If you look at my example essays I might only use them once or twice per paragraph.

Vocabulary- Band 6

You use an adequate range of vocabulary for the task such as ‘financial responsibilities’, ‘academic environment’ and ‘scientific competitions’. You attempt to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy and you make some errors in word formation, but they do not impede communication. Please see corrections above for examples of this.

You do try to use advanced vocabulary but this often leads to small mistakes. Follow the 100% rule- don’t try to use any words you are not 100% sure about. It is better to use simple words and make no mistakes than use advanced words, but in error. By 100% I mean that you should be sure about spelling, grammar, collocations, synonyms, antonyms etc.

In the long term you should think about starting a vocabulary book. This is a place where you record new vocabulary with spelling, grammar, collocations, synonyms, antonyms and example sentences to make sure you know it 100%. You can then review these new words regularly so that they become a natural part of your vocabulary.

You should also give yourself a few minutes at the end to evaluate your vocabulary and make sure you have not made any mistakes.

Finally, synonyms are important and you should try to use them, but only use them if you know that they mean exactly the same as the word you are replacing. They should also be grammatically correct. If you are not sure, just repeat the word.

Grammar- Band 5

You attempt complex sentences but these tend to be less accurate than simple sentences.

You make frequent grammatical errors and some errors can cause some difficulty for the reader.

Please see above for grammatical errors.

Suggestions-

Establish your common grammar errors and then review this grammar. There are lots of online activities you can do to practice and perfect each area you are weak in.

Also, follow the 100% rule for grammar. You should only write sentences that you know are 100% correct. If there is any doubt then you need to think about how you can express your point in a simpler way, that has no mistakes.

It is better to write in a simple way and make no mistakes, than use complex grammar and structures with frequent errors.

Overall- Band 6

Overall this was a good essay but there are some things you can do to improve in the future.

The main things you can do is to answer the question by doing what it asks you to do. In this question you have been asked to ‘Discuss both views and give your own opinion.’ You have really only discussed one of the views. You need to make it really clear to the examiner that you have discussed both views by having a separate paragraph for each.

Your coherence will also improve if you use the structure I suggested above and you should also check out the structures for the other types of essay. I have included a link for this below.

Your cohesion is very good, but remember that you don’t need to start every sentence with a linking word, one or two per paragraph is enough.

Your vocabulary and grammar are your two biggest challenges. The quick way to fixing these is to follow the 100% rule I suggest above and if you want to fix these long term I would suggest the following:

1. Read books/blogs/magazines about the common IELTS Task 2 topics, such as Education, Health and Technology. Note down any new words in a vocabulary notebook as I suggested above and then review this regularly. It will take you a little while, but soon your vocabulary will really expand.

2. Find out what your common grammar mistakes are. Most people make the same grammar mistakes over and over again. When you know what these are, you can review the grammar rules, practice online and fix them.

If you can improve the things above, I am confident that you can increase your band score.

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IELTS Essay, topic: Globalization

  • IELTS Essays - Band 6

Even though Globalization affects the world’s economics in a very positive way, its negative sides should not be forgotten. Discuss.

Everything has sides in the world, and so has the of globalization . The effects of globalization on the world economy are .

We must acknowledge that the negative effects are from a different kind than the positive ones. the negative sides, like low in less developed countries are important to .

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In regard to the other countries on the world market, such as China, this job transfer is a big opportunity. But no one can that the consequences for the less developed countries where economy flourished, based on availability of cheap employees are highly important: globalization based on this facts brings problems.

Nevertheless, there are also . In general it is remarkable that there is a new tendency in “Thinking Global”. For instance, people are willing to more languages and get educated about cultures. Countries as undeveloped, such as India, are getting chances to be the in a certain field.

All in all it can be said that the effects of globalization are enormous. The of economic processes has changed completely. It is important to think in bigger terms, not just about the country. The positive things that this globalization process have brought us for the negative sides. The should be a world in balance, but this has yet to come.

This essay needs work. There are multiple spelling errors and unclear expressions (see comments underlined in blue). Also there are many words that are formed incorrectly (diverted instead of diverse, etc). There are too many paragraphs, all you need is 4 – 5 well-structured paragraphs, not 7 poorly structured ones. On the bright side, the task is covered and there are enough words (275), which is good. The paragraphs are logically connected and the linking words are used effectively. Overall, this looks like a Band 6 essay.

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I am so much confused. Because i got an Ielts exam in New zealand. I had enough words in my essay and i followed a correct structure. In addition, i used suitable connectors. I had thought i would get at least 6 but i have got just only 5.5!!!! I thought there is an unfair thing here. The person who correct essays is more restricter than who correct in other countries. Now i am so disappointed…

May be because of mechanical repetition of “I”.

I was mostly reply but I saw when she wrote it

How can i improve my sentence structure ? I have knowledge about all grammar rules besides this my teacher always ask me to improve this mistake but I don’t know how’s 😔 😕

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Writing Task 2 – Band Score 6

In this post, you will be able to view an essay example from a past student, with the corrections and feedback highlighted in red. 

Most of the students studying for the IELTS Test  have said they find the IELTS Writing Tasks difficult. I have corrected hundreds of task 1 and 2 essays on various topics, giving estimated band scores and detailed feedback. There are also suggestions on how to improve for a higher band score . Take a look at this student essay example and see how it compares to your own writing.

Writing Task 2 Question

“A government has a responsibility to its citizens to ensure their safety. Therefore, some people think that the government should increase spending on defence but spend less on social benefits. To what extent do you agree?”

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IELTS Writing 6 – Tips And Tricks To Improve Beyond Band 6 in IELTS

  • Updated On December 12, 2023
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Getting a high score (more than 6 Band) in the IELTS exam is easier said than done. Aspirants attempting to give the IELTS test find it easier to read, speak, and listen than write because writing requires high-scoring penmanship and the ability to think clearly.

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It isn’t easy to express your thoughts in a foreign language. But the real irony is that you will be able to think about the content you need to write like an expert, but when it comes down to processing them and writing on paper, things get complicated. 

In this guide, we will share some tips and tricks for IELTS writing 6 that will help you write quality and high score-worthy answers. 

Tips to Score IELTS Writing 6 Band

Writing good answers in IELTS is not exclusively about using powerful words or high-level vocabulary. While these things matter, you also need to understand and use the basics of writing good English. The following tips will make this clearer for you and help you achieve an IELTS writing 6 band score. 

Punctuation: One of the first things you need to brush up on is using the right punctuation. Plus, be clear about using capitalisation, spacing, and where to use these components. If you are using a colon or a semicolon, be sure about its usage. Unnecessary and misplaced spacing or punctuation means your basics are unclear and grounds for a low score. 

For example; Moving on; we will talk about the benefits of studying online . 

The sentence above is wrong punctuation wise. 

Instead, write – Moving on, we will talk about the benefits of studying online.  

Keep the Sentences Short: Using short sentences might be a trivial thing to take care of in IELTS preparation, but it is extremely important. Your sentences should be concise. Usually, students write long sentences to prove that they can write complex sentences. 

Writing long sentences is good, but only if you can control its flow, tonality, and structure. So, practice and master the art of writing short sentences. 

For instance: The students can build and learn English speaking and writing skills according to the country they are migrating to, which will be different from the system they have in their home country. 

The sentence above is right, but since it’s too long, it can get confusing. Here’s a better and shorter version of the same. 

The students can learn English communication skills as per the country they are visiting. The new system can be different from the current one in their home country. 

Brush Up your Tenses: Nothing can ruin a perfect sentence than the wrong tense. So, you need to make sure that you use the tenses and its form accurately. 

Even the most common understanding of the tenses will set you up for a 7 band IELTS score if you don’t make a lot of other mistakes. Learn where and how to use the past, present, and future tense. Learn and practice the words you must use with the tenses. 

Pick One Format: While writing the answer or essay, you must understand what is asked and then write the answer accordingly. That said, you must choose whether to use formal, casual, or informal language. 

In any case, don’t overdo it. This means that if you are writing in formal language, refrain from using words like, therefore, on the other hand, whereas, even though too frequently. The same goes for informal writing. Express your ideas while remaining within limits. 

Stick to the Topic: The last tip you should follow is understanding the topic and sticking to it. You will write answers and essays in the exam. While the answers are self-limiting, it’s the essay where you need to work harder. 

Always understand the topic clearly and make sure not to deviate from the same. For this, take the first five minutes to build an outline and follow it strictly. 

Sample outline:

  • Introduction – Introduce the topic and highlight the overview of the topic. 
  • Main Content Body – This is where you need to talk about the core points to highlight in the topic. You can use bullets to write the pointers. 
  • Conclusion – Add takeaways or summarise your main points.

With these 6 IELTS writing tips, you can improve the way you write in the exam. To prepare well, focus on your weak section. If your speaking and listening are good, work on writing and reading. 

Getting a 6 band score is also not easy, but it’s not enough. So, in writing too, make sure to identify the areas where you are lacking and concentrate on them. Are you weak in tenses or sentence formation, or presenting your ideas, and so on? You can improve the final score by improving the individual components. 

IELTS Assessment Criterion (With Tips to Improve your Score in Each Segment)

The IELTS writing task marking criteria has four components:

Task Achievement

  • Cohesion and Coherence
  • Lexical Resource or Vocabulary

Grammatical Range

Here are a few things the IELTS examiner will particularly notice in the writing module. So remember them for improving your outcome in each of the band score descriptors. 

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  • Give a clear overview in the introduction. 
  • Write and present relevant information while avoiding opinionated writing. 
  • Make sure to cover the stipulated word count. Writing fewer words is penalising. 
  • Present both sides of the story. One-sided opinions and answers can create misunderstandings, which can reduce the score.
  • Justify your point and give evidence to support your perspectives.

Coherence and Cohesion

  • Write multiple paragraphs (at least four). 
  • Connect every paragraph and section with the relevant content. 
  • Use effective and appropriate linking words. 
  • Use correct referencing throughout the writing. 

Lexical Resource and Vocabulary

  • Always use a range of vocabulary but keep it simple and specific to the subject. 
  • Work on collocations, which means learning how to match verbs with nouns correctly. 
  • Don’t make any spelling mistakes. 
  • Use the right word because you cannot make corrections. This means that you must know the meaning of the word before writing it to convey your ideas. 
  • Create the right sentence structures. 
  • Use the right form of tenses in every place. 
  • Your word order should be right. Understand how to present information while focusing on the subject. 
  • The communication part should be clear and must not confuse the reader. 

What’s the Difference between a Writing Task that got Band 6 and Band 8?

The examiner will evaluate the writing task based on the four criteria we have talked about in the previous section. As the assessment criteria do not change, it is up to the students to write and present information appropriately. 

Traits of IELTS writing 6 band

  • The introduction is inadequate in terms of words and presentation of the information. In other words, it fails to introduce the topic appropriately. 
  • The content has grammatical errors. These can be for using the wrong punctuation, tense, preposition, conjunctions, etc. 
  • The language used is inappropriate for an 8 band score and needs more diversity. 

Traits of IELTS writing 8 band

  • The introduction of an essay worthy of getting an 8 band score is more developed and specific to the topic. It references the main topic and touches on the points to be discussed in the sections ahead. 
  • The sentences are well structured, and the student has control of grammar, including tense, syntax, and other aspects. 
  • The student has used the linking words correctly. 
  • Overall, the content is coherent and covers every aspect of the topic while presenting the information in a readable manner. 

You will receive a Band score of 6 or higher if you use a more sophisticated vocabulary and more developed sentences. Getting IELTS writing 6 band scores or higher means you need to use proper linking words and a diverse vocabulary and do not overuse the same.

A candidate who receives a higher band than 6 will adequately handle all components of the writing task in at least 250 words. You must respond to the questions with a well-thought-out response that includes concrete examples to back up the points mentioned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can using data help in getting a higher ielts band score.

Using data can help substantiate the information you have written. But the data must be referenced and presented in accordance with the content written. 

What’s the right structure for an IELTS essay?

Every essay needs to have three main components; an introduction, main body, and conclusion. Within the main body, you must write at least four paragraphs. Your essay should justify the topic and present the information from different angles while ending with your opinion and the relevant evidence to back up your story. 

Can using analogies help in getting a higher score?

Analogies and examples can work, but only if they directly relate to the topic and the point you are writing. Otherwise, they will only increase the word count and not help in improving the score. 

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In this article, we will be looking at a few writing task 2 sample essays that got Band 8 , and others that got Band 6.5 in IELTS academic writing Task 2 in the IELTS exam .

We will look at the criteria, analyze their structures, and compare their differences to see why one was graded higher than the other.

What are the differences between the essays?

Let’s begin by looking at the examples of two separate essays - one that scored Band 6.5, and one that scored Band 8.

We will first analyze both introductions and then look at their first paragraphs.

IELTS writing task 2 sample one: essay’s introduction that scored band 6.5

Topic: More students are travelling abroad for further education. Do you believe the advantages of this experience are greater than the drawbacks associated with it?

Introduction: Since the last ten years, there are many more students who travel abroad to study to international universities. I will investigate the advantages and disadvantages on this pattern in this essay. Analysis: In this example, the writer develops the idea of the title that more students travel abroad to study.

There are four grammatical errors in the use of prepositions and tenses.

Moreover, the introduction is short, and the range of language is appropriate but basic. This paragraph deserves a score of 6.5.

IELTS writing task 2 sample two: essay’s introduction that scored band 8

Introduction: There have been an increasing number of students travelling internationally for further education in recent years. Whereas some people argue that studying abroad is a very positive experience, others suggest that there are several problems associated for it. I believe that the advantages of a study-abroad experience outweigh the drawbacks.

In this example, the candidate writes a more developed introduction and offers a reference to the pros and cons of studying abroad.

Apart from one preposition error, the use of complex grammar and tense are accurate.

The writer uses a linking word of contrast (Whereas) to introduce an adverbial clause appropriately.

Moreover, the paragraph is coherent and there is a wide variety of language. This type of writing merits a score of 8.

IELTS writing task 2 sample three: essay’s first paragraph that scored band 6.5

First paragraph: First of all, studying abroad is exciting and you can meet a lot of persons from other countries. You can find opportunities to study new subjects you are not finding at your home town university. Yet , you can be feeling lonely and feeling homesickness from time to time. As example , I have had this experience when I visited Japan for my study experience three years ago. Analysis: In this extract, the candidate attempts to present a topic sentence with examples. However, there are significant grammar and tense issues.

The writer uses Yet instead of the linking word of contrast However .

An example of studying abroad is provided, but it is not clear why this example is given, or what is shows in relation to the topic sentence.

Although this paragraph is understandable, the redundancy (use of feeling twice in line 3), lack of a conclusive example and inaccurate structure will limit the score to a 6.5.

IELTS writing task 2 sample four: essay’s first paragraph that scored band 8

First paragraph: First of all, a study-abroad trip offers the opportunity to experience education in a new culture. For example, the Erasmus program allows Spanish students to attend university in The United Kingdom. These students can develop English language skills of the country they are visiting. Furthermore, they can learn in a system that is different to that of their home country. This is a truly invaluable experience for any person wishing to enrich their education.

This paragraph offers a topic sentence. The writer then elaborates the topic further by giving a very specific example.

An appropriate linking word ( Furthermore ) develops the main idea. The employment of connectors is precise; the use of vocabulary is varied and appropriate.

To summarize, the essay that achieved the higher score had a cohesive structure, developed the answer with very specific examples, used connectors and maintained clear, complex grammar and use of language.

Conclusion of why one essay scored higher than the other

As you can see, using a more advanced vocabulary and more developed sentences will get you a higher score . Making sure to use the right linking words, and have a varied vocabulary will also increase your Band.

Overall, a candidate with a score of Band 8 or higher will address all parts of the writing task sufficiently, and in at least 250 words. The writer will create a well-developed response to the questions, followed by specific examples to support their ideas.

The candidate will use appropriate connectors to sequence points in a logical manner, and create paragraphs in a cohesive format.

When the structure is right, the use of the language is a little more advanced, and the thought process is thorough, getting a Band 8 or higher for an essay should not be a problem.

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IELTS Advantages and Disadvantages Writing Samples Band 6

In the future, robots will do more and more jobs instead of humans. do this development have more adavantages or disadvantages, working abroad is increasingly popular among the young people in myanmar. do the advantages of working abroad outweigh the disadvantages, some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school. do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages, nowadays,many people choose to be self-employed,rather than to work for a company or organisation.why might this be the casewhat could be the disadvantage of being self-employed, computers are being used more and more in education. some people say this is a positive trend, while others argue that it leads to negative consequences., it is becoming increasingly popular to have a year off between finishing school and going to university. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this, nowadays, young people are leaving their homes from rural areas to study or work in the cities. why does this happen do the advantages of this development outweigh its disadvantages, humans in more countries spend more and more time far away from their families. what are the advantages and disadvantages of this, nowadays many people choose to be self-employed, rather than to work for a company. why might this case what could be the disadvantages of being self-employed, advantages and disadvantages of living in the villages., some parents buy their children a large number of toys to play with. what are the advantages and disadvantages for the child of having a large number of toys write at least 250 words., nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this., many players advertise sports products. do advantages outweigh disadvantages, international travel is becoming cheaper than before, so more and more countries open their doors to tourists. do the advantages of the increased tourism outweigh the disadvantages, university students are increasingly studying abroad as part of their studies. do the advantages of studying abroad outweigh the disadvantages, the impact of social media has increased tremendously in people’s lives. discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this phenomenon., people today are increasingly use credit card to make monthly purchases. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, some expert believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary. do the advantage of this outweigh the disadvantage, today more and more tourists are visiting places where conditions are difficult, such as the sahara desert or the antarctic. what are the benefits and disadvantages for tourists who visit such places, some people believe that schools should teach foreign languages for primary children. do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

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The IELTS Test Report Form shows the individual scores your students have achieved in each of the four parts of the IELTS test, as well as their overall band score.

How are IELTS scores calculated?

The individual IELTS scores for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking are all equally weighted. They are rated from 0 – 9, with increments of 0.25, 0.5, and 0.75.

The overall band score is calculated by taking the mean result for all four parts of the test. This is calculated to the nearest whole or half band, with scores ending in .25 rounded up to the next half band and scores ending in .75 rounded up to the next whole band.

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The table below shows what each band score means in terms of a student’s skill level. It also includes a description or narrative that you can share with the student.

IELTS and the Common European Framework (CEFR)

The CEFR is an international standard for describing language ability. It marks an individual's language skills along a six-mark scale ranging from A1 (beginners) to C2 (advanced). The highest CEFR level in IELTS would be band 9.

You can map your students’ IELTS scores against this framework to help them gauge their language ability. The CEFR rankings also help other teachers and examiners to compare IELTS skills and scores with those of other language tests and qualifications.

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