[Task 2] (1) Band descriptor for task 2

 

 

 

[FOR band 7]

Task Achievement

- address all parts of the task

- presents a clear position throughout the response

- presents, extends and support main ideas, but there may be a tendency to overgeneralize and/or supporting ideas may lack focus

 

Coherenece 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

- presents a clear central topic within each paragraph.

 

Lexical Resource

- 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 occational 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

 

[FOR Task 2]

▶ Students should know the instruction words.

example) Discuss both views, To what extent do you agree or disagree, Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages

 

주제 / 유형

[Thesis statement가 아래의 종류에 따라 갈림]

• 내 의견을 써야 하는 Essay
  • Agree or disagree :
    • Everyone should stay in school until they reach the age of 18.
    • To what extent do you agree or disagree? 
  • discussion :
    • Some people think that dangerous sports should be banned while others believe that people should choose the sports activities freely. 
    • Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
  • direct question (two-way essay) :
    • Space tourism has been possible for some time. Some people believe that space tourism will probably be developed. 
    • Is this a positive or negative development.
  • advantages and disadvantages :
    • In many countries, many students take a gap year after finishing secondary schools and entering universities.
    • Do the advantages outweigh disadvantages?
• 내 의견을 쓰지 않아야 하는 Essay
  • Reason and Solution
    • More and more animal species are being extinct because of human activities on land and seas.
    • Why is this happening? What are solutions for this problem?
  • Problem and Prevention
    • In modern society, many people complain that they lack sleep. What problems can sleeplessness cause?
    • What can be done to alleviate the issue?
  • Cause and effect
    • Nowadays, the tradition of having meal with family is disappearing.
    • What are the causes? How can this affect individuals and family relationships?

▶ Regardless of the essay topic, the introduction is two or three sentences

1st Background sentence (...Controversial...)

2nd Paraphrase sentence

3rd Thesis sentence

 

 

Introduction (40-50 words)
1) General statement: 주제 paraphrasing ( i. 동의어처리 ii. 문장 구조나 품사 변경 iii. 관점 변경 )
2) Thesis statement: 문제 유형에 따른 "논제"

 

1. General statement:

 

누군가의 주장을 언급할 때

It is believed that "paraphrasing sentence"

It is considered by some people that "paraphrasing sentence"

People often argue that "paraphrasing sentence"

 

특정 사실을 언급할 때

It is observed that "paraphrasing sentence"

It is commonly seen that "paraphrasing sentence"

It is often shown that "paraphrasing sentence"

 

2. Thesis statement:

 

1) Agree / disagree:To what extent do you agree or disagree

-I agree/disagree with this opinion as I think that~

-I partially agree with this view as I believe that~

 

2) Discussion: Discuss both views and give your opinion

-Both views will be discussed, and I believe that the former view/the latter view is more persuasive.

3) Direct quesion

3-1) Is this a positive or negative development?

-In my opinion, this trend seems mainly positive / negative

-In my opinion, this trend will have a positive / negative impact.

3-2) Why is this the case? Is this a positive or negative development?

-There are some reasons for this trend, and I believe that it is a positive / negative development.

4) Advantages & Disadvantages: Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

-There are both merits and demerits, and I think that the benefits/drawbacks are greater than its/the benefits/drawbacks.

5) Reason & Solution: Why is this happening? What are the solutions?

-There are some reasons why this phenomenon occurs, but there are also some solutions to tackle the issue.

6) Problem & Prevention: What problems can be caused? How can it be prevented?

-Some problems can be caused by this phenomenon, but there are some ways to alleviate the issue.

7) Cause & effect: Why is this happening? What are the impacts?

-There are some reasons why this phenomenon occurs, and some impacts can be shown due to this trend.

 

▶ Make sure your opinion is clearly stated in your thesis sentence and maintained throughout the essay.

▶ Make sure you present, extend, and support each point.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction (40-50 words)
1) General statement: 주제 paraphrasing ( i. 동의어처리 ii. 문장 구조나 품사 변경 iii. 관점 변경 )
2) Thesis statement: 문제 유형에 따른 "논제"

Main body 1 (80-100 words)
1) Topic sentence (To begin with,  / discussion일 경우 On the one hand, )
2) Main idea 1 (First of all, )

3) Supporting idea 1
4) Main idea 2 (In addition, )
5) Supporting idea 2

Main body 2 (80-100 words) : 본론 1에서 제시한 관점과는 반대되는 관점 제시
1) Topic sentence (Nevertheless, / discussion일 경우 On the other hand, / Cause and effect 일 경우 As a result, )
2) Main idea 1 (First and foremost, )
3) Supporting idea 1
4) Main idea 2 (Moreover,)
5) Supporting idea 2

Conclusion (30-40 words)
1) 정리문장 : Topic sentence 재언급 ( Main idea는 반복 금지) (In conclusion, )
2) 마무리 문장 : 주제에 대한 제안 또는 경향 예측으로 마무리 (Thus, Hence, 그러므로)

 

 

 

 

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Supporting idea:

To be specific,

To illustrate, 

In other words, 

This is because,

In this respect,

For example,

For instance,

 

Introduction	It is believed that~ General statement. Thesis statement.
Main body 1	To begin with, topic sentence. First of all, main idea1. supporting idea1.  Secondly, main idea2. supporting idea2.
Main body 2	Nevertheless, topic sentence. First and foremost, main idea1. supporting idea2. In addition, main idea2. supporting idea2.
Conclusion	In conclusion, although 반대주장, 내주장 다시 정리 Hence, [suggestion/prediction]