If the average of the four sections ends in. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Scores are reported in whole and half bands. The Academic and General Training Reading tests are graded on the same scale. The distinction between the two tests is one of genre or text type. This student has explained their point very well, explaining exactly why they think too many cars are the problem and given a very specific and relevant example to prove their point. The examiners are not interested in how factual your examples are, just your ability to make one.
For answers in bands 6, 7 and 8 in this category, all parts are easy to read and understand. Parts of band 5 answers are not easy to understand. This may be because you have lots of grammar mistakes, you have lost grammatical control of your sentences, the words and sentences are in a very illogical order or you have used words and phrases that are not appropriate or accurate. The examiner will be able to understand all parts of band 6, 7 and 8 answers but the ease of understanding will increase as we go up the bands.
Band 5 answers tend to have lots of different ideas in each paragraph. Band 7 and 8 answers have only one idea in each paragraph and they then use the rest of that paragraph to explain and support that point. You can increase your band score by making it very clear to the examiner what each paragraph is about and then logically organise each sentence within that paragraph.
At a sentence level, main body paragraphs should follow this structure :. Example- The best way to improve the health and fitness of the public is through advertisement campaigns. Many people are unaware of the health benefits regular exercise and a healthy diet brings and an advertising campaign could be used to educate people. The topic sentence makes it clear to the reader what the main point is and this is extended with an explanation in the second sentence and a relevant example in the third.
If we were to order these sentences differently, they would be more difficult to understand. You can further increase your score for coherence by writing an effective introduction and then linking your points to this introduction. Cohesion refers to your ability to link ideas, sentences and paragraphs together and one of the ways we do this is through the use of cohesive devices. Below are some examples:. Band 5 answers either fail to use any of these devices or use them inaccurately.
Some band 5 answers use these devices but they overuse them. Band 6 answers tend to use linking phrases but their use is not appropriate or there is too much repetition of the same phrase. Try to vary your phrases by using synonyms. Band 7 answers use a good range of these linking phrases effectively but there might be some over or underuse.
There are several actions that could be adopted to solve the problems 8 described above. Firstly, some courses of instruction could be offered to teach children about the genuine meaning of success in life. They should be noticed that university might not be the only route to success because drive and initiative are just as important as exam results. Take Bill Gates as an example, he got lucky pursuing a career in software without a university degree, becoming one of the most 9 richest man 10 in the word Secondly, parents should avoid placing unrealistic expectations on children.
Instead, they should build children's sense of self-worth by recognizing their achievements and show active concern in their children's academic interest.
Finally, the media should also be encouraged to present more positive stories in the news about how crime is being tackled rather than the focus 12 on the negative. In conclusion, although the increased stress in children might stem from several primary causes, various measures can be taken to address the issue.
It is more important for schoolchildren to learn about local history than world history. We use cookies to enhance your experience. Find out more. Precise expression When examining the differences between a 6 and a 7, you may notice that the language in the descriptors is very similar — therefore the small differences in word choice becomes significant. Your turn To internalize the information in the band descriptors, try writing a summary of band 6 and band 7, and then look at the band 8 descriptors.
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