5B: Writing Task 2 - IELTS Expert 6

What is your experience of video games?

How has it affected the way young people play these days?

Read the essay question and underline the key words.

Some people have argued that video games are a waste of time, and people should spend their time and money on better hobbies. Compare and contrast the benefits of video games with other hobbies. In your opinion, which is more useful? Why?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

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Is this an advantages/disadvantages essay or an essay with a focus on

comparing and contrasting?

Some people have argued that video games are a waste of time, and people should spend their time and money on better hobbies. Compare and contrast the benefits of video games with other hobbies. In your opinion, which is more useful? Why?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

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What might be a 'better' hobby?

Complete the spidergram with the collocations below.

b

c

a

train towards specific goals

be part of a community

develop quick reactions

Complete the spidergram with the collocations below.

c

b

a

pick up a new skill

stay fit

interact with others

Complete the spidergram with the collocations below.

c

b

a

deal with disappointment

work as a team

learn better co-ordination

• uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task

• attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy

• makes some errors in spelling and/or word formation, but they do not impede communication

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Turn to page 191 and look at the criteria for Lexical resource. What

phrase best describes Band 6?

• Use the necessary language to complete the task and control spelling.

• Use less common words and phrases frequently.

Do this on your book and upload the picture after finish.

What are the best ideas?

Any ideas that should be rejected?