IELTS WRITING - SCENARIOS

Task 1 - If a writer does not attempt an overview, what is the highest TA rating that can be given?

• BAND 4

• BAND 5

• BAND 3

• BAND 6

If a Task 2 response is tangential (on-topic but off-task), what is the highest TR band that can be awarded?

• BAND 4

• BAND 5

• BAND 3

• BAND 6

What LR band can a writer reach if they attempt to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy?

• BAND 4

• BAND 5

• BAND 3

• BAND 6

If a writer uses NO paragraphs in Task 2, what is the highest CC band score that can be awarded?

• BAND 4

• BAND 5

• BAND 3

• BAND 6

If few key features have been selected, the writer is limited to a ... rating for Task Achievement.

• BAND 4

• BAND 5

• BAND 3

• BAND 6

If a response is completely unrelated to the task - a memorized response that is totally off topic, the writer will get ...

• BAND 1

• BAND 2

• BAND 3

• BAND 4

Task 1, if the task has been completely misunderstood, what TA band can the writer reach?

• BAND 1

• BAND 2

• BAND 3

• BAND 4

If the test taker attempts a wider range of vocabulary but makes errors in spelling and word choice/ word formation that do not impede communication, they will get Band … rating for Lexical Resource.

• BAND 5

• BAND 6

• BAND 7

• BAND 4

If the test taker does not include an overview (a summary of the most important points – main trends/ changes/ stages) in the response, their rating for TA is limited to Band …

• BAND 5

• BAND 6

• BAND 7

• BAND 4

If the response presents a clear overview, the test taker will get Band … rating for TA

• BAND 5

• BAND 6

• BAND 7

• BAND 4