Ielts sample essays collection

IELTS SAMPLE ESSAYS COLLECTION 
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transport (18%) and housing (12%) related expenditure. In contrast, merely 6% of 
the total spending was on clothing. 
With regards to worldwide population, Asians (57%) accounted for the majority. 
There was approximately four times 
fewer
Europeans (14%), Americans (14%) as 
well as Africans (10%), while others (5%) made up the minority of the inhabitants 
globally. 
Looking at resource utilization, USA & Europe have consumed four fifths (60%) of the 
world supplies, whereas other countries used 40%.
 
(154 words)
 
Score: 6.5 
 
Detail comments 
(TA) Task Achievement
Candidate addresses the requirements of the task and presents an overview with 
information appropriately selected. There may be inconsistencies in tone. Candidate 
presents and adequately highlights key features/bullet points but details may be 
slightly irrelevant, inappropriate or inaccurate. 
(CC) Coherence and Cohesion
Logically organises information and ideas. There is clear progression throughout.
Uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there may be some under 
use. Presents a clear central topic to each paragraph. 
(LR) Lexical Resource
 
Uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision. Uses 
less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation. May 
produce some errors in word choice, spelling and word formation. 
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IELTS SAMPLE ESSAYS COLLECTION 
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