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Bolded text indicates negative features that will limit a rating.  \nUpdated May 2023 Please visit [IELTS.org](IELTS.org) for updates  \nPage 1  \n\n| Band Score | Task Achievement | Coherence & Cohesion | Lexical Resource | Grammatical Range & Accuracy |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 9 | All the requirements of the task are fully and appropriately satisfied. There may be extremely rare lapses in content. | The message can be followed effortlessly.\u003Cbr>Cohesion is used in such a way that it very rarely attracts attention.\u003Cbr>Any lapses in coherence or cohesion are minimal.\u003Cbr>Paragraphing is skilfully managed. | Full flexibility and precise use are evident within the scope of the task.\u003Cbr>A wide range of vocabulary is used accurately and appropriately with very natural and sophisticated control of lexical features.\u003Cbr>Minor errors in spelling and word formation are extremely rare and have minimal impact on communication. | A wide range of structures within the scope of the task is used with full flexibility and control.\u003Cbr>Punctuation and grammar are used appropriately throughout.\u003Cbr>Minor errors are extremely rare and have minimal impact on communication |\n| 8 | The response covers all the requirements of the task appropriately, relevantly and sufficiently.\u003Cbr>(Academic) Key features are skilfully selected, and clearly presented, highlighted and illustrated.\u003Cbr>(General Training) All bullet points are clearly presented, and appropriately illustrated or extended.\u003Cbr>There may be occasional omissions or lapses in content. | The message can be followed with ease.\u003Cbr>Information and ideas are logically\u003Cbr>sequenced, and cohesion is well managed.\u003Cbr>Occasional lapses in coherence or cohesion may occur.\u003Cbr>Paragraphing is used sufficiently and appropriately. | A wide resource is fluently and flexibly used to convey precise meanings within the scope of the task.\u003Cbr>There is skilful use of uncommon and/or idiomatic items when appropriate, despite occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation.\u003Cbr>Occasional errors in spelling and/or word formation may occur, but have minimal impact on communication. | A wide range of structures within the scope of the task is flexibly and accurately used.\u003Cbr>The majority of sentences are error-free, and punctuation is well managed.\u003Cbr>Occasional, non-systematic errors and inappropriacies occur, but have minimal impact on communication. |\n| 7 | The response covers the requirements of the task.\u003Cbr>The content is relevant and accurate – there may be a few omissions or lapses. The format is appropriate.\u003Cbr>(Academic) Key features which are selected are covered and clearly highlighted but could be more fully or more appropriately illustrated or extended.\u003Cbr>(Academic) It presents a clear overview, the data are appropriately categorised, and main trends or differences are identified.\u003Cbr>(General Training) All bullet points are covered and clearly highlighted but could be more fully or more appropriately illustrated or extended. It presentsa clear purpose. The tone is consistent and appropriate to the task. Any lapses are minimal. | Information and ideas are logically organised and there is a clear progression throughout the response. A few lapses may occur.\u003Cbr>A range of cohesive devices including reference and substitution is used flexibly but with some inaccuracies or some over/under use. | The resource is sufficient to allow some flexibility and precision.\u003Cbr>There is some ability to use less common and/or idiomatic items.\u003Cbr>An awareness of style and collocation is evident, though inappropriacies occur.\u003Cbr>There are only a few errors in spelling and/or word formation, and they do not detract","cbCaiaxFRufG4yRW","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiaxFRufG4yRW","pdf",141876,"English","# Writing Task 1 Band Descriptors\n## Scoring criteria for Academic and General Training","[{\"question\":\"What are the four main scoring criteria for IELTS Writing Task 1?\",\"answer\":\"The descriptors assess Task Achievement, Coherence \\u0026 Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range \\u0026 Accuracy.\"},{\"question\":\"How is band score 9 described in the descriptors?\",\"answer\":\"Band 9 requires full satisfaction of all task requirements, effortless followability, very flexible and precise vocabulary use, and wide grammatical control with extremely rare errors.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the document say about bolded text in the band descriptors?\",\"answer\":\"Bolded text indicates negative features that limit a rating, so a response must fit the descriptor’s positive features at the given level.\"}]","IELTS Writing Band Descriptors - Writing Task 1 - May 2023 | PDF",1790851736,23]