How Going Off Topic Affects IELTS Writing Scores

How Going Off Topic Affects IELTS Writing Scores

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English, Other

10th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how going off-topic affects IELTS task response scores. It details the criteria for different band scores, emphasizing the importance of addressing all parts of the question in a balanced and detailed manner. The tutorial also highlights how vocabulary can be impacted by going off-topic and provides tips for improving scores by focusing on key aspects of the question.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT one of the four grading criteria mentioned in the video?

Creativity

Task Response

Vocabulary

Grammar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required for a band score of 7 in task response?

Mentioning everything in the question without much detail

Addressing all parts of the question in a balanced and detailed way

Talking about only one side of the question

Circling around the topic without direct answers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For a band score of 5, what is a common issue in task response?

Using unrelated vocabulary

Addressing all parts of the question

Missing out on some parts of the question

Providing detailed support for all parts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can going off-topic affect your vocabulary score?

It has no effect on the vocabulary score

It increases the score if vocabulary is complex

It improves the score by showing creativity

It lowers the score if vocabulary is unrelated to the topic

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy is suggested to ensure your essay stays on topic?

Write as quickly as possible

Underline keywords and check notes

Ignore the test question

Use complex vocabulary