{"id":244,"date":"2026-05-08T06:52:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T06:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/2026\/05\/08\/international-english-language-testing-system-writing-task-2-band-7\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T06:52:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T06:52:40","slug":"international-english-language-testing-system-writing-task-2-band-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/2026\/05\/08\/international-english-language-testing-system-writing-task-2-band-7\/","title":{"rendered":"International English Language Testing System Writing Task 2: How to Score Band 7 or Higher"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Ace IELTS Writing Task 2<\/h2>\n

Writing Task 2<\/strong> is worth two-thirds of your total Writing score in the International English Language Testing System<\/strong>. You have 40 minutes to write a 250-word essay<\/strong>. This guide shows you exactly how to score Band 7 or above.<\/p>\n

The Four Scoring Criteria<\/h2>\n

Every essay in the International English Language Testing System is graded on four criteria, each worth 25%:<\/p>\n

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  • Task Response<\/strong>: Did you fully answer the question? Is your position clear throughout?<\/li>\n
  • Coherence and Cohesion<\/strong>: Is your essay logically organised? Do paragraphs connect smoothly?<\/li>\n
  • Lexical Resource<\/strong>: Is your vocabulary varied and accurate? Do you use less common words appropriately?<\/li>\n
  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy<\/strong>: Do you use a variety of sentence structures? Are there many errors?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Essay Structure for Band 7+<\/h2>\n

    A high-scoring essay in the International English Language Testing System follows this structure:<\/p>\n

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    1. Introduction<\/strong> (2-3 sentences): Paraphrase the question + State your thesis<\/li>\n
    2. Body Paragraph 1<\/strong> (5-6 sentences): First main argument + explanation + example<\/li>\n
    3. Body Paragraph 2<\/strong> (5-6 sentences): Second main argument + explanation + example<\/li>\n
    4. Conclusion<\/strong> (2-3 sentences): Summarise your position<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How to Write a Band 7+ Introduction<\/h2>\n

      Your introduction must do two things: paraphrase the question and state your position. For example:<\/p>\n

      Question<\/strong>: “Some people believe that governments should invest more money in education. To what extent do you agree?”<\/p>\n

      Band 7+ Introduction<\/strong>: “There is an ongoing debate about whether national authorities should allocate a larger proportion of their budgets to the education sector. I strongly agree with this view, as education forms the foundation of both economic growth and social development.”<\/p>\n

      The PEEL Method for Body Paragraphs<\/h2>\n
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      • P \u2014 Point<\/strong>: State your main idea in a topic sentence<\/li>\n
      • E \u2014 Explain<\/strong>: Elaborate on why this point matters<\/li>\n
      • E \u2014 Example<\/strong>: Provide a specific, real-world example<\/li>\n
      • L \u2014 Link<\/strong>: Connect back to the question or your thesis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Academic Vocabulary Upgrades<\/h2>\n

        In the International English Language Testing System, replace simple words with academic alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Simple<\/th>\nAcademic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
        important<\/td>\ncrucial, significant, paramount<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        think<\/td>\nbelieve, consider, maintain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        more and more<\/td>\nincreasingly, a growing number of<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        good<\/td>\nbeneficial, advantageous<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        bad<\/td>\ndetrimental, adverse, unfavourable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        get<\/td>\nobtain, acquire, gain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

        Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n
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        1. Writing fewer than 250 words (automatic penalty)<\/li>\n
        2. Copying the question word-for-word (must paraphrase)<\/li>\n
        3. Failing to address all parts of the question<\/li>\n
        4. Using informal language (slang, contractions)<\/li>\n
        5. Missing examples or evidence<\/li>\n
        6. Grammar errors in basic structures (subject-verb agreement, articles)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Conclusion<\/h2>\n

          Scoring Band 7+ in International English Language Testing System Writing Task 2 is achievable with the right structure, academic vocabulary, and consistent practice. Write one essay per day and get professional feedback to improve quickly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          How to Ace IELTS Writing Task 2 Writing Task 2 is worth two-thirds of your total Writing score in the International English Language Testing System. You have 40 minutes to write a 250-word essay. This guide shows you exactly how to score Band 7 or above. The Four Scoring Criteria Every essay in the International […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-chua-phan-loai"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=244"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/244\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ieltsmate.vn\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}