uses a wide range of vocabulary with very natural and sophisticated control of lexical features; rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’ | BRITISH IELTS COUNCIL 7 AUSTRALIA UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGE ESOL Examinations IELTS Task 1 Writing band descriptors public version Band Task Achievement Coherence and Cohesion Lexical Resource__Grammatical Range and Accuracy 9 fully satisfies all the requirements of the task clearly presents a fully developed response uses cohesion in such a way that it attracts no attention skilfully manages paragraphing uses a wide range of vocabulary with very natural and sophisticated control of lexical features rare minor errors occur only as slips uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy rare minor errors occur only as slips 8 covers all requirements of the task sufficiently presents highlights and illustrates key features bullet points clearly and appropriately sequences information and ideas logically manages all aspects of cohesion well uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings skilfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation produces rare errors in spelling and or word formation uses a wide range of structures the majority of sentences are error-free makes only very occasional errors or inappropriacies 7 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 logically organises information and ideas there is clear progression throughout uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there may be some under- over-use 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 .
