Students and other activities: IELTS Task 2 essay #16, band 7.0
A student’s answer to this repeated IELTS question, shared without their name and marked by Axiom on the four criteria. Select a highlighted passage to see how it could be revised, and why.
331 words. Marked by Axiom on 7 April 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.
Task 2331 words
Full-time students should spend a lot of time on studies,but they should be involved in other activities too. To what extont do you agree or disagree?
There is a viewpoint that full-time students should devote their much time on their studies while they should also engage in other activities. I firmly agree with this viewpoint as other activities which can help students maintain their overall well-being hold equal importance.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThis essay will discuss the extent to which I agree with this viewpoint and the reasons behind my stance.
The revision provides a clearer connection between the main idea and the supporting points that will be discussed in the essay.
To begin with, students who focus on their studies in much of their time are highly likely to benefit from future career opportunities. Consequently, these students may receive high-paying job offers since most private companies and organizations necessitie having proper knowledge and other skills that are applicable to the workforce. For instance, the full-time students of the University of Economics, Uzbekistan, can join the National Bank of Uzbekistan as managers and accountants if they possess sufficient knowledge and soft skills, despite being undergraduate students.
Lexical resource
RevisedIn other words, by dedicing a significant amount of time to their main subjects, full-time students can develop valuable skills such as critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving, as well as acquiring substantial knowledge.
The revision provides a more natural and accurate phrasing of the idea.
As for the other activities, involvement in certain activities can be advantageous, which is why I believe that full time students should distribute their time to them to a certain extent. Participating in sport activities are a pertinent example since they allow students to lead a healthy lifestyle which, in turn, will result in high productivity in studying. In addition, sports activities help students not only with healthy lifestyle, but also these activities enable students to avoid psychological maladies such as anxiety and distress caused by studying long hours. Furthermore, engaging with volunteering activities is another beneficial task as students can develop different skills in working atmosphere which, in turn, will help them to deal with daily challenges in their future career.
To sum up, I believe that focusing on studies along with engaging in other beneficial activities are the most important factors for full time students, as they can obtain proper knowledge and skills by doing so.
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 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 clearly states the topic and the writer's position, but the connection between different points could be enhanced with more explicit linking phrases. The body paragraphs each focus on a single main idea, which is good, but the development of these ideas could be more thorough. The conclusion effectively summarizes the main points but could be more comprehensive.
Suggestions
- Use a variety of linking words to connect your ideas more effectively.
- Ensure that your conclusion fully summarizes the points you have made in the essay.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThis essay will discuss the extent to which I agree with this viewpoint and the reasons behind my stance.
The revision provides a clearer connection between the main idea and the supporting points that will be discussed in the essay.
RevisedAs for other activities, I believe that full-time students should engage in them to a certain extent, as it can be advantageous for them.
The revision provides a clearer and more direct statement of the main idea, which improves the flow of the essay.
RevisedTo sum up, I believe that full-time students should prioritize their studies while also engaging in other beneficial activities, as this can help them acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for their future careers.
The revision provides a clearer and more concise statement of the main idea, which improves the overall coherence of the essay.
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 demonstrates a good command of a range of grammatical structures. However, there are a few errors in grammar and punctuation that could be revised for clarity. The essay demonstrates a good command of a range of grammatical structures. However, there are a few errors in grammar and punctuation that could be revised for clarity. The use of a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences, is good as it demonstrates a higher level of grammatical control. However, there are a few errors in grammar and punctuation that could be revised for clarity. The essay is generally well-written, with few grammatical errors. However, there are a few errors in grammar and punctuation that could be revised for clarity.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThis essay will discuss the extent to which I agree with this viewpoint and the reasons behind my stance.
The revision corrects the awkward or incorrect use of 'or' in the original sentence.
RevisedThe body paragraphs each focus on a single main idea, which is good, but the ideas could be more thoroughly developed.
The revision provides a more natural and accurate phrasing of the idea.
RevisedThe conclusion effectively summarizes the main points, but it could be more comprehensive.
The revision corrects the incorrect use of the conjunction 'but' in the original sentence.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a wide range of vocabulary and there is evidence of 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 relevant to the topic. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice that could be revised for clarity. The writer uses a variety of vocabulary, including some less common and idiomatic language. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice that could be revised for clarity. The use of specific examples, such as the example of full-time students at the University of Economics, Uzbekistan, is good as it adds to the relevance and specificity of the points being made. However, the example could be made more general to apply to a wider range of students. The conclusion effectively summarizes the main points but could be more comprehensive.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedIn other words, by dedicing a significant amount of time to their main subjects, full-time students can develop valuable skills such as critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving, as well as acquiring substantial knowledge.
The revision provides a more natural and accurate phrasing of the idea.
RevisedThe body paragraphs each focus on a single main idea, which is good, but the exploration of these ideas could be more thorough.
The revision provides a more accurate term to use in the context of the sentence.
RevisedThe conclusion effectively encapsulates the main points but could be more comprehensive.
The revision provides a more precise term to use in the context of the sentence.
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 addresses the topic by discussing the importance of full-time students engaging in activities outside of their studies to maintain their overall well-being. The writer presents a clear position, stating that they agree with the idea that students should devote a lot of time to their studies while also engaging in other activities. The body paragraphs provide relevant examples and explanations to support the writer's position. However, the development of the ideas could be more thorough, and the examples could be more general to apply to a wider range of students. The conclusion effectively summarizes the main points but could be more comprehensive.
Suggestions
- Ensure that you fully develop your arguments and provide sufficient support for your points.
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