Time away from family: IELTS Task 2 essay #5, band 6.5
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Task 2319 words
Nowadays, more and more people from different cities are spending more time away from their families. What are the possible reasons and the effects on the people themselves and their families?
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn this modern world, many individuals are spending a significant amount of time away from their families.
The term 'modernized world' is not commonly used and may cause some confusion. 'Modern world' is a more appropriate term in this context.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThe reasons for this separation vary, and in my opinion, it benefits both the individuals and their families.
The sentence is a bit confusing and could be more clear and direct.
There are two main reasons for separation from their families. First of all, many people relocate for educational purposes which leads often to require them to live in different cities or even countries away from their families. Moreover, the major cause may leads to career opportunities, including, job prospects, career advancement even if needs to spend their times far from their families.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedIn other words, in many countries, the quality of teaching or facilities may be poor, and as a result, students may be inclined to seek out better educational institutions.
The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and unclear. The revision provides a more accurate and clear explanation.
Lexical resource
RevisedFor instance, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, many students studying medicine have reported dissatisfaction with the university due to a lack of proper medical instruments and inexperienced teachers.
The original sentence is awkward and unclear. The revision provides a more clear and concise explanation.
Lexical resource
RevisedSubsequently, they moved to South Korea, home to some of the best medical universities.
The revised sentence is more natural and fluent.
This is because individuals to moving one place to another strange place without any kind of supports which can enhanced personal growth and independence. It provides opportunities to learn new skills and adapt to diverse environments and it leads to improve management of family before the marriage years . Living in a different country exposes to individuals to diverse new culture, languages and traditions.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedI, however, believe that working or studying far from one's family can bring many advantages for both the individuals and their families.
The sentence is not well-structured and the meaning is a bit unclear.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedAnother advantage of living away from one’s family is the opportunity to learn a new culture.
The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and awkward. The revision provides a more accurate and clear explanation.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedThese exposures can foster cultural appreciation and tolerance, as well as broaden horizons.
The original sentence is grammatically incorrect. The revision provides a more accurate and clear explanation.
To sum up, There are so many reasons for living without family in different city or country, I believe it is for the most part advantageous seeing as it has enhanced the self-realization and learn new cultural knowledge
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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, the conclusion could be more effective in summarizing the main points and reiterating the stance taken in the introduction.
Suggestions
- Use a variety of cohesive devices to ensure smooth transition between ideas.
- Make sure to link all the ideas in a paragraph coherently.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedIn this modern world, many individuals are spending a significant amount of time away from their families.
The term 'modernized world' is not commonly used and may cause some confusion. 'Modern world' is a more appropriate term in this context.
RevisedThe reasons for this separation vary, and in my opinion, it benefits both the individuals and their families.
The sentence is a bit confusing and could be more clear and direct.
RevisedI, however, believe that working or studying far from one's family can bring many advantages for both the individuals and their families.
The sentence is not well-structured and the meaning is a bit unclear.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 6.0/ 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 mix of simple and complex sentence structures, and the majority of sentences are free from grammatical errors. However, there are a few instances of incorrect verb forms and sentence structures that could be revised for clarity and accuracy.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedIn other words, in many countries, the quality of teaching or facilities may be poor, and as a result, students may be inclined to seek out better educational institutions.
The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and unclear. The revision provides a more accurate and clear explanation.
RevisedAnother advantage of living away from one’s family is the opportunity to learn a new culture.
The original sentence is grammatically incorrect and awkward. The revision provides a more accurate and clear explanation.
RevisedThese exposures can foster cultural appreciation and tolerance, as well as broaden horizons.
The original sentence is grammatically incorrect. The revision provides a more accurate and clear explanation.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 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 command of a broad lexical resource, with a variety of vocabulary used effectively. However, there are a few instances of awkward or incorrect word choice that could be revised for clarity and accuracy.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedFor instance, in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, many students studying medicine have reported dissatisfaction with the university due to a lack of proper medical instruments and inexperienced teachers.
The original sentence is awkward and unclear. The revision provides a more clear and concise explanation.
RevisedSubsequently, they moved to South Korea, home to some of the best medical universities.
The revised sentence is more natural and fluent.
RevisedI, however, am of the belief that working or studying far from one’s family can bring many advantages for both the individuals and their families.
The sentence is not well-structured and the meaning is a bit unclear.
Task response
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay addresses the task effectively, providing a clear position throughout the response. The essay addresses the task effectively, providing a clear position and supporting it with relevant examples. However, the essay could be improved by providing a more thorough explanation of how the separation from family can lead to personal and cultural growth.
Suggestions
- Provide a more thorough explanation of how the separation from family can lead to personal and cultural growth.
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