WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Others argue that it is better to try and improve such situations.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Here is the examiner’s comment:
The candidate has addressed all parts of the task and shows a clear position throughout the response. Ideas are presented, extended and supported. The response is logically organised and there is a clear progression throughout, with a range of cohesive devices [Based on | For example | However | Hence |Besides that | Regarding that matter | This solution | This means that | In my honest opinion], with only occasional awkwardness or error [act in both situations according to situations | In a conclusion]. Each paragraph contains a clear, central topic.
The range of vocabulary includes some less common items [fate|paranoid] and shows examples of style and collocation [go with the flow | figured out a solution problems are solved | my honest opinion]. Occasional errors do not prevent the message from coming through. There is a range of grammatical structures and these are usually accurate, although there are a few errors [some people chooses | might not know what are the consequences | Not all bad situations needs to be ignored]. The meaning is still clear, however.