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Declining animals and plants: IELTS Task 2 essay #31, band 5.0

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409 words. Marked by Axiom on 10 August 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2409 words

In many countries, the number of animals and plants is declining. Why do you think this is happening? How can this issue be solved?- cause & solution

This problem, caused primarily by hunting animals that are going extinct without legal permission and deforestation which is habitat of animals and equals to loss of greenery.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedIt has been observed that the number of animal species and plants is reducing, which has become a critical concern and requires immediate attention.

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

  2. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedThese problems can be addressed through measures such as legally protecting animals and significantly reducing deforestation, which, if not addressed, could lead to detrimental consequences.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and smooth transition between the ideas.

Firstly, it can be because of not having legal rule to protect for those animals, protection works as shield to help them breed on their own pace without being constantly killed by some people. As an example we can consider poachers who has no legal right of hunting but still breaking the rules. Over the years they hunted rare mountain deer in significant amount which caused this animal to be completely wiped out. Additionally, there can be ways of preventing this from happening to other animals that are under threat. Government can introduce new rules to protect those animals. Rather then talking about it, they should take action. As well as adding certain amount of fee for those who illegally tried to hunt.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedEvery day a certain number of animals that are going extinct are being hunted, not only them but also animals with a high population are seeing a reduction.

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

Firstly, it can be mainly because of deforestation. In many places, trees are being cut down to make way for new facilities like housing. Meanwhile it not only causes decline in plants, but also habitat loss for animals that lives there. For instance, rare birds that lives in trees that are cut would loose it nest and die out without finding new habitat, based on how some animals could not survive in other conditions. Instead, they can use land that has neither trees nor animals, to protect them bot. It is projecting two objective with one action.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedAnother significant contributor to greenery loss can be various factors.

    The revised sentence provides a smoother transition to the next point.

  2. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedA potential solution for this problem could be the reduction of deforestation.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical error and improves the clarity and coherence of the sentence.

  3. Lexical resource

    RevisedThere is no point in creating new facilities at the expense of greenery.

    The revised sentence uses more appropriate and precise vocabulary.

Obvious problems can be deforestation and illegal action of hunting like rare mountain deer which is completely wiped out now. Possible solutions can be introducing rules that contains fee for illegal hunting and reduction in deforestation.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIn conclusion, a huge problem we are witnessing today is the loss of trees and plants, as well as the extinction of animals.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and smooth transition to the conclusion.

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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 5.0/ 9

The essay is logically organized and the progression of ideas is clear. However, there are some issues with the use of cohesive devices and the overall cohesion of the essay. The essay follows a logical structure, but the use of cohesive devices is sometimes inaccurate or missing, making the connection between ideas less smooth. Additionally, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and reiterating the proposed solutions.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
  • Make sure to fully develop your ideas in each paragraph.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThese problems can be addressed through measures such as legally protecting animals and significantly reducing deforestation, which, if not addressed, could lead to detrimental consequences.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and smooth transition between the ideas.

  • RevisedAnother significant contributor to greenery loss can be various factors.

    The revised sentence provides a smoother transition to the next point.

  • RevisedIn conclusion, a huge problem we are witnessing today is the loss of trees and plants, as well as the extinction of animals.

    The revised sentence provides a more accurate and smooth transition to the conclusion.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 5.0/ 9

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and a variety of grammatical structures. However, there are several grammatical errors that can be distracting for the reader. The essay uses a variety of complex grammatical structures, but there are several grammatical errors that can be distracting for the reader. These errors need to be addressed to improve the overall clarity and coherence of the essay.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedIt has been observed that the number of animal species and plants is reducing, which has become a critical concern and requires immediate attention.

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

  • RevisedEvery day a certain number of animals that are going extinct are being hunted, not only them but also animals with a high population are seeing a reduction.

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

  • RevisedA potential solution for this problem could be the reduction of deforestation.

    The revised sentence corrects the grammatical error and improves the clarity and coherence of the sentence.

Lexical resource

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good command of a broad lexical resource. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice. The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, with some less common and idiomatic language. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice that could be revised for clarity and accuracy.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThese problems can be addressed through measures such as legally protecting animals and significantly reducing deforestation, which, if not addressed, could lead to detrimental consequences.

    The revised sentence uses more appropriate and precise vocabulary.

  • RevisedAnother significant contributor to greenery loss can be various factors.

    The revised sentence uses more appropriate and precise vocabulary.

  • RevisedThere is no point in creating new facilities at the expense of greenery.

    The revised sentence uses more appropriate and precise vocabulary.

Task response

Band 5.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task effectively, providing a clear position throughout the response. However, the argument could be more fully developed and supported with specific examples. The essay addresses the task effectively, providing a clear position throughout the response. However, the argument could be more fully developed and supported with specific examples. The essay could also benefit from a more detailed exploration of the potential solutions to the problem.

Suggestions

  • Ensure that you fully develop your argument and support it with specific examples.
  • Consider providing a more detailed exploration of the potential solutions to the problem.

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