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Age and job applicants: IELTS Task 2 essay #7, band 6.0

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308 words. Marked by Axiom on 19 October 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2308 words

In some countries, it is illegal for companies to reject job applicants because of their age. Is this a positive or negative development?

Rejecting job applicants due to their age is banned in several countries. To begin with, there are some positive sides of banning very old or quite little individuals to accept any jobs position. Many jobs demand strong people who are able to work daily, at a certain age, for example, a position such as firefighters, policemen, doctors and others are in need of pretty healthy and resistant citizens. Additionally, young people have not got enough endurance like these positions, demanding a lot of energy for children growing. Additionally old people own a lot of job experience to work as a teacher, lawyer. For instance, when I was young, I were taught by old chemistry teacher having a lot of knowledge. And then I was accepted to medical university. I learned his mistakes he made his whole life and then I tried to repeat them in my future. In conclusion, Likewise old and young individuals need to work special job which is fit them, Although several job positions is great demand of middle age people.

  1. Lexical resource

    RevisedSome people argue that this trend is harmful because it requires considering the elderly's unique needs, such as health issues.

    The revision improves the word choice and clarity of the sentence.

  2. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedIf surgeons were very old, they may not be able to perform lengthy surgeries, which usually last between 4 to 8 hours.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

  3. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedOn the other hand, there are many advantages to hiring people of all age groups for various jobs, such as teachers and designers, regardless of their age. This is especially beneficial for jobs that require advanced technology and extensive experience.

    The sentence is long and confusing. Breaking it up and rephrasing the ideas can improve clarity and cohesion.

  4. Lexical resource

    RevisedIn my opinion, young people are quite astute in understanding modern technology, and thus, the government should provide them with job opportunities.

    The revised sentence uses more appropriate vocabulary and is clearer in meaning.

  5. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedI hold the view that the inclusion of workers from a broad range of age groups is a positive development as it increases the number of available workers.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.

Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.

Coherence & cohesion

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay is logically organized and there is a progression of ideas throughout the essay. However, the use of cohesive devices is sometimes inaccurate or overuse.

Suggestions

  • Try to use a variety of cohesive devices.
  • Avoid overuse of cohesive devices.

Sentence revisions 2

  • Revised$In several countries, rejecting job applicants due to their age is banned.

    The sentence can be revised to improve the flow of information.

  • RevisedOn the other hand, there are many advantages to hiring people of all age groups for various jobs, such as teachers and designers, regardless of their age. This is especially beneficial for jobs that require advanced technology and extensive experience.

    The sentence is long and confusing. Breaking it up and rephrasing the ideas can improve clarity and cohesion.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

There is a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and the majority of sentences are error-free. However, there are some grammatical errors and awkward constructions.

Sentence revisions 3

  • Revised$In several countries, rejecting job applicants due to their age is illegal.

    The revised sentence is more accurate in conveying the intended meaning.

  • RevisedIf surgeons were very old, they may not be able to perform lengthy surgeries, which usually last between 4 to 8 hours.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

  • RevisedI hold the view that the inclusion of workers from a broad range of age groups is a positive development as it increases the number of available workers.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical errors and improves the clarity of the idea.

Lexical resource

Band 6.0/ 9

There is a wide range of vocabulary but there are some issues with word choice and spelling.

Sentence revisions 3

  • Revised$Age discrimination is prohibited in several countries.

    The revised sentence is more accurate in conveying the intended meaning.

  • RevisedSome people argue that this trend is harmful because it requires considering the elderly's unique needs, such as health issues.

    The revision improves the word choice and clarity of the sentence.

  • RevisedIn my opinion, young people are quite astute in understanding modern technology, and thus, the government should provide them with job opportunities.

    The revised sentence uses more appropriate vocabulary and is clearer in meaning.

Task response

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task and presents a clear position throughout the response. However, some arguments are not fully developed and there are slight deviations from the main topic.

Suggestions

  • Ensure that all arguments are fully developed and supported with relevant examples.

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