I nte r nati o nal e n g LI s h lan g uag e testi n g syste m

for the outsourcing of labour related jobs.

Keywords: international labour-related jobs, the developed and developing worlds

Qualifying words: creates opportunities, criticized by many

Action words: Write an essay response supporting the case for the outsourcing of 

labour-related jobs.

Thesis: It is argued that the outsourcing of jobs in western countries is a phenomenon 

that is positive in nature.

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IELTS Academic and General Task 2: How to write at a band 9 level

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Violence among young people has increased dramatically over the past 50 

years.  This rise moves in tandem with a growth in violent media.  Thus, the 

conclusion can be drawn that violent media is the main cause of violence 

among young people.  Refute this claim.

Keywords: violence over the past 50 years, violent media

Qualifying words: increased dramatically, moves in tandem, main cause

Action words: Refute this claim.

Thesis: It is not agreed that violent media is the main cause of violence among young 

people.