IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Band 7
IELTS Essay Sample Band 7
7.0
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The essay effectively addresses the question, providing clear reasons and solutions. It demonstrates strong grammar and vocabulary usage, though further elaboration on some points could enhance coherence and cohesion.
| Overall score | 7.0 | |
| Grammatical range and accuracy | 9.0 | |
| Lexical resource | 6.0 | |
| Coherence & cohesion | 6.0 | |
| Task response | 7.0 |
| Total Errors | 20 | |
| Grammatical range and accuracy | 0 | |
| Lexical resource | 9 | |
| Coherence & cohesion | 7 | |
| Task response | 4 |
Question
Technology provides us a lot of means to communicate. But now that people have the ability to talk to each other in a wider variety of methods, our communication and social abilities have taken a step back.
Why does technological advance hurt non-technical communication? How can we solve this problem?
#Technology
#Problem / Solution
Submitted Answer
English:
Words:246
Paragraphs:7
Word Count Requirement
Task Response
Readability
Coherence
Cohesion
Vocabulary Usage
Ideas Development
Logical Flow
Missing Linking Devices
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Technical Communication
Technological advancements have revolutionized the way we communicate, offering convenient methods such as instant messaging, video calls, and
social
media. However, these same technologies can negatively impact non
-
technical communication
and social
skills in several ways.Missing Linking Devices
face
-to-face
interactions
. People often rely on digital communication
, which diminishes opportunities to practice and develop essential social
skills like reading body language and interpreting facial expressions. These in-person interactions
are crucial for building empathy and deep connections.Missing Linking Devices
interactions
. Social
media and messaging apps often encourage quick, shallow exchanges rather than meaningful conversations. This focus on brevity can erode the quality of relationships and hinder the development of emotional intelligence.Additionally, text-based
communication
can easily lead to misinterpretation. Without vocal tone and facial cues, messages can be misunderstood, leading to conflicts and ineffective communication
.To address these issues,
it’s
important to balance digital and in-person communication
. Prioritizing face
-to-face
interactions
for meaningful conversations can help improve non
-
verbal communication
skills. Practicing
mindful technology use, such as setting tech-free times, can encourage more in-person interactions
. Finally, engaging in activities that require verbal and non
-
verbal communication
, like public speaking or team sports, can enhance overall communication
abilities.Missing Linking Devices
non
-
technical communication
and foster more meaningful connections.