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Declining animals and plants: IELTS Task 2 essay #18, band 6.5

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347 words. Marked by Axiom on 13 March 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

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

There is a growing trend where many countries wittnes a high rate of decresion of plants and animals. While this can be largely attributed to hunting and also to lack of water, I believe that the problem can be effectively addresed by stoping of wasting water and by limiting killings which mades by hunters.

Money can be a root factor contributing to killing animals, especially in financially-deprived countries. With financial constaints, more peoply choose illegal way of earning money, by selling the valueble parts of rare animals like talons, skins and also use them in a way of food. Some individuals try to kill them then devide the whales fat to sell it for high price. As such, it is

  1. Lexical resource

    RevisedA perfect case in point would be whales, which are hunted for their fat that is used to produce fuel.

    The phrase 'in point' is the correct term, not 'inpoint'.

financial shortcomings that leave some poor people to commit it. Moreover, there is another global problem which related to plants. The main reason of reducing greenery is demand for water. This is exemplified by wasting drinking water which causes to extinction of herbage. Therefore, flora and fauna are the key

of every beutifull country.

The keys to reversing natural degradation are conservation and restoration efforts. Biodeversity conservation

should focus on preserving specific plants. For instance, reforstation can prevent us from extinction of trees and animals which live in forests. Initially, the goverment should be more strict with hunting, fishing and cutting trees, this actions could be very hurmfull for our ecossytem. This method can provide us from fully disapered forests. However, we have another problem in face of water. With starting of economing water we can spend water in dry places to revive the nature in those places.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedAnother way to help our environment is by planting 10 trees for every one that is cut down.

    The sentence should be rephrased to improve clarity and ensure proper grammar usage.

We live in this places and we are responsible for them. If we see any problem with our envirement, we should immediately take action.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIn conclusion, I would like to reiterate the crucial role that people play in the preservation of nature.

    The sentence should be rephrased to improve clarity and ensure proper grammar usage.

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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 6.0/ 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 progression of ideas a bit difficult to follow. Additionally, there are some issues with coherence, as the connection between ideas can be unclear. More explicit signposting language could help to improve the overall coherence of the essay.

Suggestions

  • Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
  • Make sure that the use of cohesive devices is consistent and appropriate.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThere is a growing trend in many countries where a high rate of plant and animal depletion is being witnessed.

    The sentence should be rephrased for clarity and to ensure the correct use of terms.

  • RevisedAnother way to help our environment is by planting 10 trees for every one that is cut down.

    The sentence should be rephrased to improve clarity and ensure proper grammar usage.

  • RevisedIn conclusion, I would like to reiterate the crucial role that people play in the preservation of nature.

    The sentence should be rephrased to improve clarity and ensure proper grammar usage.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are some errors in grammar and punctuation. The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are some errors in grammar and punctuation. These errors can sometimes affect the clarity and readability of the writing. Additionally, there are some issues with punctuation and spacing that can further detract from the overall quality of the writing. Paying closer attention to these aspects could help to improve the overall quality of the essay.

Sentence revisions 1

  • RevisedThere is a growing trend in many countries where a high rate of depletion of plants and animals is being witnessed.

    The sentence should be rephrased for clarity and to ensure proper grammar usage.

Lexical resource

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good command of a broad lexical resource. However, there are some inaccuracies in word choice and spelling. The essay demonstrates a good command of a broad lexical resource, with a variety of vocabulary used effectively to convey complex ideas. However, there are some instances of inaccurate or inappropriate word choice, which can detract from the overall clarity and effectiveness of the writing. Additionally, there are some issues with spelling and typographical errors that can further detract from the overall quality of the writing. Proofreading the essay for such errors is recommended.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThere is a growing trend in many countries where a high rate of depletion of plants and animals is being witnessed.

    The correct term is 'depletion', not 'decresion'.

  • RevisedA perfect case in point would be whales, which are hunted for their fat that is used to produce fuel.

    The phrase 'in point' is the correct term, not 'inpoint'.

  • RevisedAlso, one way to help our environment is to plant 10 trees for every one that is cut down.

    The phrase 'cut down' is the correct term, not 'cutted'.

Task response

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task effectively and provides a clear position throughout the response. The essay addresses the task effectively and provides a clear position throughout the response. The writer presents a well-developed argument with supporting examples. However, the essay could benefit from a more formal tone and style. The conclusion is somewhat informal and could be made more effective by restating the main points and providing a strong, conclusive statement.

Suggestions

  • Ensure that the conclusion is formal and effective by restating the main points and providing a strong, conclusive statement.

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