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Team activities and life skills: IELTS Task 2 essay #15, band 7.0

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521 words. Marked by Axiom on 27 December 2025. Estimated by AI. It isn’t an official IELTS score.

Task 2521 words

Group or team activities can teach more important skills for life than those activites which are done alone. Do you agree or disagree?

I contend that working in a team offers verity of benefits with learning to work with a team and also cognitive development early in life.

  1. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedThere is a growing concern among people who believe that activities done with a team outweigh the exercises done alone in terms of the important skills they help to master.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and improves the clarity of the comparison.

There are many people who are choosing to work in a corporation because of some benefits. One of which can be teamwork. This is skill that teaches individuals to be mindful and cautious about what their next opinion about certain topic is going to be. When they are in an environment where they have to prove something, they first have to know how to respect other's position in a topic. As a result they would present themselves in great manner, this includes group agreement and cohesive friendship and relationship among group members. Not only does it help them to find perfect path in life, but also makes them well-rounded person in society as they hear different point of views in life. For example, if one group is working on a project about pollution, being a great listener comes handy with having diverse opinion about certain issues. Even tackling this would not feel overwhelming if

  1. Lexical resource

    RevisedThis cultivates the skill of active listening, ensuring that individuals can listen to others when needed.

    The revised sentence uses more precise language to convey the same idea.

there are more people to support this.

There are situations where people are forced to work alone and show what they are capable of, so knowing to handle this is excellent skill. When they know how to work their interpersonal skills could also evolve. Sometimes those people would be introvert where they struggle to present their brutal honest opinion, while working alone makes them comfortable to put everything into a document without having to worry about being around people. Being introvert is real challenge for them, because they perform their best under the circumstances of being all by themselves

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedOn the other hand, proponents of this view believe in the benefits of activities done alone.

    The revised sentence is more coherent and easier to understand.

  2. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedAs they would foster independence in individuals.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and improves the clarity of the statement.

Teamwork involves activities that tests ideology and approach of people when handling difficult situations. As they constantly sharpen certain parts of their brain, problem-solving would be at the peak with the best performance. Even science backs this up, for example, teamwork starches the ability of pre-frontal cortex of the brain to make people confident when talking, and also hippocampus of the brain would work best to find solution to the problem as soon as possible. FOMO(fear of missing out) is no longer going to be an issue, as they develop skills to listen listen but but also prove what they are right about.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIn my perspective, working in groups for cognitive development is far more beneficial.

    The revised sentence has a better flow and is more coherent.

  2. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedIf they are surrounded by people who are leaders in their field, coming up with the perfect solution becomes easier.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and improves the clarity of the statement.

I lean toward the idea of people thinking that teamwork is best with learning to show mannerism and also problem-solving skills making them complete person in society.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIn conclusion, although working alone can be advantageous for introverted individuals in terms of independence.

    The revised sentence is more coherent and the idea is expressed more clearly.

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 7.0/ 9

The essay is logically organized and ideas are connected well. However, there are some areas where the flow of ideas could be improved. The essay is well-organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs that each discuss a different viewpoint, and a conclusion that restates your position. You use a variety of cohesive devices effectively to link ideas within and between paragraphs. However, the overall cohesion could be improved by ensuring that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea and by providing more explicit links between the two main bodies of the essay.

Suggestions

  • Try to use a wider range of linking words to improve the flow of your ideas.
  • Ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedOn the other hand, proponents of this view believe in the benefits of activities done alone.

    The revised sentence is more coherent and easier to understand.

  • RevisedIn my perspective, working in groups for cognitive development is far more beneficial.

    The revised sentence has a better flow and is more coherent.

  • RevisedIn conclusion, although working alone can be advantageous for introverted individuals in terms of independence.

    The revised sentence is more coherent and the idea is expressed more clearly.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay uses a variety of complex structures. Your essay showcases a good range of sentence structures, from simple to complex sentences. You use a variety of grammatical structures effectively, including complex sentences and passive constructions. Your grammar and punctuation are generally accurate, with only minor errors. However, be cautious with the use of informal language (e.g., "brutal honest opinion") and ensure that your sentence structures are always clear and concise.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThere is a growing concern among people who believe that activities done with a team outweigh the exercises done alone in terms of the important skills they help to master.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and improves the clarity of the comparison.

  • RevisedAs they would foster independence in individuals.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and improves the clarity of the statement.

  • RevisedIf they are surrounded by people who are leaders in their field, coming up with the perfect solution becomes easier.

    The revised sentence corrects the awkward phrasing and improves the clarity of the statement.

Lexical resource

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good command of a broad lexical repertoire. You demonstrate a good command of a broad vocabulary, with a variety of terms related to teamwork and independent work. Your use of terminology is generally appropriate and effectively conveys your ideas. However, be cautious with the use of informal language (e.g., "brutal honest opinion") and ensure that your word choices are always suitable for an academic context.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThis cultivates the skill of active listening, ensuring that individuals can listen to others when needed.

    The revised sentence uses more precise language to convey the same idea.

  • RevisedIt not only helps them to find the right path in life, but also makes them well-rounded individuals in society.

    The revised sentence uses more precise language and corrects the plural form.

  • RevisedEven science supports this, as teamwork enhances the ability of the pre-frontal cortex to instill confidence in people when speaking.

    The revised sentence uses more precise language and corrects the spelling error.

Task response

Band 8.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task effectively and presents a well-developed response. You clearly introduce the topic and your opinion in the introduction. You then develop your argument with relevant examples and explanations in the body paragraphs. You also consider the opposing viewpoint, which shows a good understanding of the task. However, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing your overall stance.

Suggestions

  • Consider rephrasing the conclusion to more effectively summarize your overall stance.

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