International Studies

IELTS TASK 1 Writing band descriptors (public version)
Band
9

Task Achievement
fully satisfies all the requirements of the task clearly presents a fully developed response covers allrequirements of the task sufficiently presents, highlights and illustrates key features/bullet points clearly and appropriately

Coherence and Cohesion
uses cohesion in such a way that it attracts noattention skilfully manages paragraphing sequences information and ideas logically manages all aspects of cohesion well uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately

Lexical Resource
uses a wide rangeof vocabulary with very natural and sophisticated control of lexical features; rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’ uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meaningsskilfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation produces rare errors in spelling and/or word formation uses a sufficient range ofvocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation may produce occasional errors in word choice, spelling and/or word formationGrammatical Range and Accuracy
uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy; rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’ uses a wide range of structures the majority of sentencesare error-free makes only very occasional errors or inappropriacies

8

7

6

covers the requirements of the task (Academic) presents a clear overview of main trends, differences or stages(General Training) presents a clear purpose, with the tone consistent and appropriate clearly presents and highlights key features/bullet points but could be more fully extended addresses the requirementsof the task (Academic) presents an overview with information appropriately selected (General Training) presents a purpose that is generally clear; there may be inconsistencies in tone presents and...