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What is compared to a master builder using the right tools in IELTS writing?
a) Avoiding informal phrases
b) Selecting the appropriate vocabulary level
c) Using cohesive devices to improve clarity
d) Writing with an implied main idea
Answer: c) Using cohesive devices to improve clarity
What is a key reason some writers may not meet the IELTS Coherence and cohesion criteria?
a) They avoid using cohesive devices
b) They write in the same style as academic reading passages
c) They do not include enough complex vocabulary
d) They do not use sufficient evidence in their arguments
Answer: b) They write in the same style as academic reading passages
Why is planning essential for achieving a high band in Task response?
a) It helps improve vocabulary accuracy
b) It ensures that ideas are logical and connected
c) It shortens the writing process
d) It reduces the need for grammatical accuracy
Answer: b) It ensures that ideas are logical and connected
What is the main reason sample answers online may not achieve a band 9 in Task response and Coherence and cohesion?
a) Lack of vocabulary
b) Poor understanding of the assessment criteria
c) Not using complex sentence structures
d) Too many grammatical errors
Answer: b) Poor understanding of the assessment criteria
Why should words like "Firstly" and "Secondly" not be considered unnecessary in IELTS writing?
a) They are unique and rarely used in essays
b) They show the writer’s advanced vocabulary
c) They help to clarify connections between ideas
d) They make the writing appear more creative
Answer: c) They help to clarify connections between ideas
What does “critical thinking” mean in the context of IELTS writing?
a) Finding faults in ideas
b) Judging and evaluating ideas logically
c) Criticizing opposing viewpoints
d) Identifying grammatical errors
Answer: b) Judging and evaluating ideas logically
Which of the following is NOT listed as a common issue at band 6 in Task response?
a) Failing to address all parts of the task equally
b) Not making the position clear
c) Using informal language
d) Conclusions that are unclear or repetitive
Answer: c) Using informal language
What does the example with Ichthyosaurs and turtles illustrate about IELTS writing?
a) Authentic passages are too difficult to replicate
b) Clear cohesion devices make reading easier without reducing writing quality
c) Using complex vocabulary is necessary for band 9 writing
d) Paragraphs without cohesive devices should be avoided in IELTS writing
Answer: b) Clear cohesion devices make reading easier without reducing writing quality
What issue may arise if a candidate skips the evaluation of ideas while planning?
a) The essay may contain ideas without clear support or evidence
b) The essay may have excessive vocabulary
c) The introduction may be missing
d) The essay may be too short
Answer: a) The essay may contain ideas without clear support or evidence
What is essential to achieve a band 9 in Task response for Writing Task 2?
a) A fully developed position on the issue raised
b) A formal conclusion
c) Complex vocabulary usage
d) Short, concise paragraphs
Answer: a) A fully developed position on the issue raised
According to the text, what mistake might some IELTS candidates make when aiming for a high band in Coherence and cohesion?
a) Overusing informal language
b) Avoiding words like "Firstly" due to bad advice
c) Writing overly short paragraphs
d) Copying phrases from academic texts verbatim
Answer: b) Avoiding words like "Firstly" due to bad advice
According to the Task response criterion, what must an essay have to achieve band 8 or 9?
a) A brief introduction and conclusion
b) A well-developed or fully developed response
c) Complex vocabulary and grammar
d) Short, concise body paragraphs
Answer: b) A well-developed or fully developed response
In Coherence and cohesion, which feature differentiates band 6 from band 7?
a) Perfect grammar throughout the essay
b) Use of examples from personal experience
c) Clear progression and central topic in each paragraph
d) Creative writing style
Answer: c) Clear progression and central topic in each paragraph
What is compared to a master builder using the right tools in IELTS writing?
a) Avoiding informal phrases
b) Selecting the appropriate vocabulary level
c) Using cohesive devices to improve clarity
d) Writing with an implied main idea
Answer: c) Using cohesive devices to improve clarity
What does “progression” refer to in the Coherence and cohesion criterion?
a) The use of advanced vocabulary
b) The smooth transition and connection of ideas in an argument
c) The amount of evidence included
d) The use of creative phrases and idioms
Answer: b) The smooth transition and connection of ideas in an argument