Individuals and the environment: IELTS Task 2 essay #3, band 7.0
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275 words. Marked by Axiom on 11 July 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
Task 2275 words
Some people say that what people do to protect the environment cannot make a difference. Others say that individuals can help to protect the environment. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
In today’s highly polluted world, a lot of people concern that there is no way of addressing environmental problems by the human involvemen alone, while others argue that human population can make a meaningful difference by saving and protecting the ecosysem.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn my opinion, individual efforts can significantly contribute to the environment.
The revised sentence provides a clearer connection between the ideas.
Preventing such huge ecological damages require significant financial resources, and high levels of environmental awareness and fundamental knowledge, which can only be achieved through governments and international corporations.
Lexical resource
RevisedSome critics claim that saving the environment is an unmanageable task for humans alone.
The revised sentence corrects the spelling error and provides a more natural phrasing.
Lexical resource
RevisedThey believe that many environmental issues such as deforestation, species habitat loss, rising sea levels, global warming, and melting ice glaciers are beyond human control.
The revised sentence corrects the list format and the spelling error, and provides a more natural phrasing.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn that case, it may seem that individual power is too limited to make meaningful changes.
The revised sentence provides a more explicit contrast to the following paragraph.
In contrast, I strongly believe that, individual contribution can indeed lead to positive outcomes. For instance, if bikes and environmentally-friendly public transports were to become more widely adopted by public in all nations, corbon dioxide emissions and fuel usage could be reduced significantly, which can obviously lead to less air pollution and cleaner air. And also I suppose that, safeguarding specie’s habitat and their homes is also the resonsibility of the ordinary people.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedAdditionally, being mindful about littering in habitable areas and water resources can help improve the poor conditions of the ecosystem.
The revised sentence provides a clearer connection to the following paragraph and uses more precise language.
Lexical resource
RevisedIn conclusion, while it may seem daunting to protect the environment through individual efforts alone, I believe that mindful actions can make a difference, as effective and ambitious efforts can lead to significant outcomes over time.
The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and the spelling error, and provides a more natural expression.
Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.
What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay is logically organized and the ideas are connected well. However, there are a few areas where the flow of ideas could be improved. The essay follows a logical structure, but transitions between paragraphs and within paragraphs could be smoother. The introduction sets up the topic well, but the connection between different points could be enhanced with more explicit linking phrases. The conclusion effectively summarizes the main points but could be more comprehensive.
Suggestions
- Use more linking words to improve the flow of ideas.
- Ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedIn my opinion, individual efforts can significantly contribute to the environment.
The revised sentence provides a clearer connection between the ideas.
RevisedIn that case, it may seem that individual power is too limited to make meaningful changes.
The revised sentence provides a more explicit contrast to the following paragraph.
RevisedAdditionally, being mindful about littering in habitable areas and water resources can help improve the poor conditions of the ecosystem.
The revised sentence provides a clearer connection to the following paragraph and uses more precise language.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a variety of complex structures. However, there are a few grammatical errors and awkward constructions. The essay uses a variety of sentence structures and is generally grammatically accurate. However, there are a few minor errors that could be corrected for clarity. Additionally, the use of more complex grammatical structures could enhance the discussion.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedIn today’s highly polluted world, many people are concerned that addressing environmental problems solely through human involvement is not effective, while others argue that individuals can make a meaningful difference by saving and protecting the ecosystem.
The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and the spelling error, and provides a more natural expression.
RevisedSome critics claim that saving the environment is an unmanageable task for humans alone.
The revised sentence corrects the spelling error and provides a more natural phrasing.
RevisedIn that case, the power of individuals seems too limited to make meaningful changes.
The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and provides a more natural expression.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a wide range of vocabulary and there is evidence of some less common and idiomatic language. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice. The essay demonstrates a good command of a wide range of vocabulary related to the environment. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice that could be revised for clarity. Additionally, the use of more specific examples could enhance the discussion.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedSome critics claim that saving the environment is an unmanageable task for humans alone.
The revised sentence corrects the spelling error and provides a more natural phrasing.
RevisedThey believe that many environmental issues such as deforestation, species habitat loss, rising sea levels, global warming, and melting ice glaciers are beyond human control.
The revised sentence corrects the list format and the spelling error, and provides a more natural phrasing.
RevisedIn conclusion, while it may seem daunting to protect the environment through individual efforts alone, I believe that mindful actions can make a difference, as effective and ambitious efforts can lead to significant outcomes over time.
The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and the spelling error, and provides a more natural expression.
Task response
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay addresses the task effectively, presenting a clear position throughout. However, the argument could be more fully developed in places. The essay effectively addresses the prompt by discussing both views and providing a clear personal opinion. The introduction and conclusion are well-developed and the essay provides relevant examples to support the arguments. However, the essay could provide a more in-depth analysis of the arguments presented.
Suggestions
- Provide a more in-depth analysis of the arguments.
- Ensure that each paragraph fully develops a single point.
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