[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?
- Agree or disagree :
- 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?
- Reason and Solution
▶ 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] |