Wednesday 27 April 2016

IELTS Task 1 Writing Band Descriptions (public version)

BAND 9
Task Achievement

  • Fully satisfies all the requirements of the task
  • Clearly presents a fully developed response

Coherence and Cohesion

  • Uses cohesion in such a way that it attracts no attention
  • Skillfully manages paragraphing

Lexical resource
Uses a wide range of vocabulary with very natural and sophisticated control of lexical features; rare minor errors occur only as 'slips'

Grammatical range and accuracy
Uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy; rare minor errors occur only as 'slips'

BAND 8
Task Achievement

  • Covers all requirements of the task sufficiently
  • Presents, highlights and illustrates key features/bullet points clearly and appropriately

Coherence and Cohesion

  • Sequences information and ideas logically
  • Manages all aspects of cohesion well
  • Uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately

Lexical resource

  • Uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings
  • Skillfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation
  • Produces rare errors in spelling and/or word formation

Grammatical range and accuracy

  • Uses a wide range of structures
  • The majority of sentences are error-free
  • Makes only very occasional errors or inappropriateness

BAND 7
Task Achievement

  • 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

Coherence and cohesion

  • Logically organizes information and ideas; there is clear progression throughout
  • Uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there may be some under/over-use

Lexical resources

  • Uses a sufficient range of vocabulary 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 formation

Grammatical range and accuracy

  • Uses a variety of complex structures
  • Produces frequent error-free sentences
  • Has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors

BAND 6
Task Achievement

  • Addresses the requirements of 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 adequately highlights key features/bullet points but details may be irrelevant, inappropriate or inaccurate

Coherence and cohesion

  • Arranges information and ideas coherently and there is a clear overall progression
  • Uses cohesive devices effectively, but cohesion within and/or between sentences may be faulty or mechanical
  • May not always use referencing clearly or appropriately

Lexical resources

  • Uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task
  • Attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy
  • Makes some errors in spelling and/or word formation, but they do not impede communication

Grammatical range and accuracy

  • Uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms
  • Makes some errors in grammar and punctuation but they rarely reduce communication

BAND 5 
Task achievement

  • Generally addresses the task; the format may be inappropriate in places
  • (Academic) recounts details mechanically with no clear overview; there may be no data to support the description
  • (General training)  may present a purpose for the letter that is unclear at times; the tone may be variable and sometimes inappropriate
  • Presents, but inadequately covers, key features/bullet points; there may be a tendency to focus on detail

Coherence and cohesion

  • Presents information with some organisation but there may be a lack of overall progression
  • Makes inadequate, inaccurate or over-use of cohesive devices
  • May be repetitive because of lack of referencing and substitution

Lexical resources

  • Uses a limited range of vocabulary, but this is minimally adequate for the task
  • May make noticeable errors in spelling and/or word formation that may cause some difficulty for the reader

Grammatical range and accuracy

  • Uses only a limited range of structures
  • Attempts complex sentences but there tend to be less accurate than simple sentences
  • May make frequent grammatical errors and punctuation may be faulty; errors can cause some difficulty for the reader

BAND 4
Task Achievement

  • Attempts to address the task but does not cover all key features/bullet points; the format may be inappropriate
  • (General training) fails to clearly explain the purpose of the letter; the tone may be inappropriate
  • May confuse key features/bullet points with detail; parts may be unclear, irrelevant repetitive or inaccurate

Coherence and cohesion

  • Presents information and ideas but these are not arranged coherently and there is no clear progression in the response
  • Uses some basic cohesive devices but these may be inaccurate or repetitive

Lexical resources

  • Uses only basic vocabulary which may be used repetitively or which may be inappropriate for the task
  • Has limited control of word formation and/or spelling; errors may cause strain for the reader

Grammatical range and accuracy

  • Uses only a very limited range of structures with only rare use of subordinate clauses
  • Some structures are accurate but errors predominate, and punctuation is often faulty

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