Task 2
Task Response
Task 2 requires the candidates to formulate
and develop a position in relation to a given
prompt in the form of a question or
statement. Ideas should be supported by
evidence, and examples may be drawn from
the candidates’ own experience. Responses
must be at least 250 words in length.
The other criteria for Task 2 are the same as
for Task 1 (Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical
Resource, Grammatical Range and Accuracy).
Writing responses are marked by trained and
certificated IELTS examiners.
Scores may be reported as whole bands or half
bands.
Below you will find candidates’ responses to
the two tasks in the sample Academic Writing
test. There are two responses for each task.
Each response has been awarded a band
score and is accompanied by an examiner
comment on the candidate’s performance for
that task.
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