IELTS passers with 7.5 &up score in Writing test, please help!

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As per advice by Ms. Silverdragon, I'd like to start this thread and ask for help to those IELTS takers who took and passed their Writing test with scores of 7.5 and above. I'm in great distress right now. I took my IELTS and passed everything, except Writing. (6.5 - WRITING!!!:angryfire)

I really don't know how I failed this. I always though I'm good in expressing myself through writing. Anyway, I hope someone here who passed his/her writing (score of 7.5 & up) can give me some lectures or tips how to score well on this test. I only have 31 days left before my next IELTS and i really hope i wont fail this time. im AU-bound so i need 7.

Also, I sought Scotts English's service. It's informative and helpful but, ufortunately, not enough to pass my writing. Its case to case basis anyway, might help you, but not me (things like that)

Please, please, please I need your help guys. Thanks.

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Uhm, the only tip I can give you is always make sure you follow the right format - introduction, body then conclusion. Don't go around the bush. Use words or phrases to connect sentences. Basically, my introduction and conclusion are short - like 1-2 sentences only. The body well, one paragraph per idea/thought.

That's all I can think of.

Hope that helps. :)

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Uhm, the only tip I can give you is always make sure you follow the right format - introduction, body then conclusion. Don't go around the bush. Use words or phrases to connect sentences. Basically, my introduction and conclusion are short - like 1-2 sentences only. The body well, one paragraph per idea/thought.

That's all I can think of.

Hope that helps. :)

Haha thanks sis, you're always around. :D thanks for the tip!

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Question: If this is the question

Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas.

How should i answer? do i have to compare and contrast, give opinion, argue, or give ideas if i agree or disagree?

this is what confuses me the most. help!

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Question: If this is the question

Improvements in health, education and trade are essential for the development of poorer nations. However, the governments of richer nations should take more responsibility for helping the poorer nations in such areas.

How should i answer? do i have to compare and contrast, give opinion, argue, or give ideas if i agree or disagree?

this is what confuses me the most. help!

As far as I know, you will have to present your view on the topic then support it with explanations. If I would answer that, I would start with my intro stating my position on the argument - whether I agree or not.

The body will basically present my support for the argument - why I agree or disagree. I'll try and give concrete or specific examples, examples which are easily understood. I would use 1 paragraph per idea or example with explanation. But try to connect the paragraphs with In addition, Moreover, etc. Also, when I am stressing some points, I always use however, on the other hand, and the like.

The conclusion would be to restate my position I mentioned in the introduction using thus, to sum up, therefore, Hence, etc. The conclusion will be a little bit different from the introduction adding some key points you stated in the body but has to be really briefly.

I am not so sure if that will really get you a high grade but that is how I did it and got an 8.

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Thanks Aelith! I have a follow-up question. How would you know if you should give 2 sides of the argument or your side alone in a particular situation? Uhm, just to make things clearer, i'll give a short example...

For example:

Q : Should smoking be allowed inside a restaurant?

(I have two possible essay format for this...)

1. Two Sides - here I will give the two sides of the arguement.

A:

(INTRODUCTION)

Blah blah blah...Blah. Blah blah blah, blah. Blah blah blah blah blah.

(BODY)

*one side - ALLOW SMOKING*

ideas:

1. good for business since lots of people smoke

2. people love to smoke after eating

3. freedom to do what people want

*another side - NOT ALLOW SMOKING*

ideas:

1. children inside restos might acquire dse. from 2nd hand smoking

2. bad for health in genereal

(CONCLUSION)

Give your stand. Not allow smoking.

2. Your Side - here you should only state what is your stand on the question.

Q : Should smoking be allowed inside a restaurant?

A:

( INTRO)

Although blah blah blah..., I disagree that smoking should be allowed inside a restaurant. Blah, blah, Blah...

(BODY)

*your side*

(paragraph 1)

idea: 1. children inside restos might acquire dse. from 2nd hand smoking. Blah,blah, blah... (elaborate further)

(paragraph 2)

idea: 2. bad for health in genereal. Blah, blah, blah (elaborate further)

(CONCLUSION)

In summary, blah blah, blah.

So, what format should I use on this? Thanks!

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Thanks Aelith! I have a follow-up question. How would you know if you should give 2 sides of the argument or your side alone in a particular situation? Uhm, just to make things clearer, i'll give a short example...

So, what format should I use on this? Thanks!

As far as I know, the latter is the more appropriate one to use. It would really depend on your style. But, in the exam they will ask you for your stand and you would have to elaborate it. As far as I can remember, they will have 1 sentence for argument topic then the next sentence is an instruction asking to what extent do you agree or disagree and explain with examples and experiences.

In my experience, I have answered it in a conditional disagree. It seemed like a two point view but not entirely. I have disagreed with the argument but have laid some conditions which will make me agree to the argument. Confusing? heheh. :)

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I haven't taken my ielts yet but I'm on review right now and we do drills every meeting, 3 times a week. Based on the review, there are 3 types of essay.

1. opinion essay

2. balanced argument essay

3. enumerative essay

based on the review, you would really know what kind of essay to write... but i don't know about the real exam though. say for example...

1. A teacher should be compensated based upon the learning of his students. Do you agree or disagree? - opinion essay. you just have to make an introduction. then discuss the topic and give your opinion.

2. Some people consider stress as a major problem nowadays. However some claim that they experienced more pressure in the past yet never experienced stress. Give your opinion - balanced argument. you just have give intro. dscus the 1st and 2nd point and give ur opinion.

3. In some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it? - enumerative. you just have to give an intro then your points and conclusion.

Hehe. anyway that's what I have learned from the review but I am still having a hard time because I haven't studied for 2 years since I graduated. hehe!

Aelith wat was the question in your task 2 in writing?

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I haven't taken my ielts yet but I'm on review right now and we do drills every meeting, 3 times a week. Based on the review, there are 3 types of essay.

1. opinion essay

2. balanced argument essay

3. enumerative essay

based on the review, you would really know what kind of essay to write... but i don't know about the real exam though. say for example...

1. A teacher should be compensated based upon the learning of his students. Do you agree or disagree? - opinion essay. you just have to make an introduction. then discuss the topic and give your opinion.

2. Some people consider stress as a major problem nowadays. However some claim that they experienced more pressure in the past yet never experienced stress. Give your opinion - balanced argument. you just have give intro. dscus the 1st and 2nd point and give ur opinion.

3. In some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it? - enumerative. you just have to give an intro then your points and conclusion.

Hehe. anyway that's what I have learned from the review but I am still having a hard time because I haven't studied for 2 years since I graduated. hehe!

Aelith wat was the question in your task 2 in writing?

Wow! big big help! thanks a lot. Follow up question, if you were to make an essay re: the 3 topics you gave, what will you choose?

A teacher should be compensated based upon the learning of his students. Do you agree or disagree? - opinion essay

I have stated in my previous post the two types of essay format that i always use. So if i were to ask you, what format will you use on this question?

Some people consider stress as a major problem nowadays. However some claim that they experienced more pressure in the past yet never experienced stress. Give your opinion - balanced argument.

how about this one?

In some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it? - enumerative. you just have to give an intro then your points and conclusion.
and this one too? :D

Thank you so much. you're really helping me here. keep it coming! :anpom::hpygrp:

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I haven't taken my ielts yet but I'm on review right now and we do drills every meeting, 3 times a week. Based on the review, there are 3 types of essay.

1. opinion essay

2. balanced argument essay

3. enumerative essay

based on the review, you would really know what kind of essay to write... but i don't know about the real exam though. say for example...

1. A teacher should be compensated based upon the learning of his students. Do you agree or disagree? - opinion essay. you just have to make an introduction. then discuss the topic and give your opinion.

2. Some people consider stress as a major problem nowadays. However some claim that they experienced more pressure in the past yet never experienced stress. Give your opinion - balanced argument. you just have give intro. dscus the 1st and 2nd point and give ur opinion.

3. In some countries, it can be very difficult for people over the age of 50 to get good jobs despite their experience. What do you think are the causes of this problem and what measures could be taken to solve it? - enumerative. you just have to give an intro then your points and conclusion.

Hehe. anyway that's what I have learned from the review but I am still having a hard time because I haven't studied for 2 years since I graduated. hehe!

Aelith wat was the question in your task 2 in writing?

My question was: Parents of children who break the law should also be punished to some extent. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this? Give examples and personal experiences to justify your answer.

err.. it's really close to that. Hehe.. :)

Also, the examples given in the IELTS website and other English programs have the same format - mainly stating an argumentative topic and asking you to give your opinion and justify it. I'll ask my sister's topic but as far as I know, the format is the same.

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As per advice by Ms. Silverdragon, I'd like to start this thread and ask for help to those IELTS takers who took and passed their Writing test with scores of 7.5 and above. I'm in great distress right now. I took my IELTS and passed everything, except Writing. (6.5 - WRITING!!!:angryfire)

I really don't know how I failed this. I always though I'm good in expressing myself through writing. Anyway, I hope someone here who passed his/her writing (score of 7.5 & up) can give me some lectures or tips how to score well on this test. I only have 31 days left before my next IELTS and i really hope i wont fail this time. im AU-bound so i need 7.

Also, I sought Scotts English's service. It's informative and helpful but, ufortunately, not enough to pass my writing. Its case to case basis anyway, might help you, but not me (things like that)

Please, please, please I need your help guys. Thanks.

keep it simple and straight to the point.:D i read the book that ielts actually sell as a reviewer.

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My question was: Parents of children who break the law should also be punished to some extent. To what extent do you agree or disagree on this? Give examples and personal experiences to justify your answer.

err.. it's really close to that. Hehe.. :)

Also, the examples given in the IELTS website and other English programs have the same format - mainly stating an argumentative topic and asking you to give your opinion and justify it. I'll ask my sister's topic but as far as I know, the format is the same.

If you are to give your stand on one topic, where will you write it? on the introduction or at the conclusion?

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