Simon’s ielts writing task 2

Note:
This would be a 'band 9' paragraph. Does that surprise you? Can you explain why it deserves 
such a high score? 
Posted by 
Simon
 in 
IELTS Writing Task 2
 | 
Permalink
 | 
Comments (35)
 
 
Wednesday, April 22, 2015 
IELTS Writing Task 2: 'moreover' isn't a difficult word 
I've written before about students' 
overuse
of the word 'Moreover' and why I would
ban
it. But for some 
reason, many people still believe that 'Moreover' will help them to get a high score. 
Here's a trick that I sometimes use to demonstrate to my students that 'Moreover' isn't the key to a 
high score: Teach me the word for 'Moreover' in your language. If a beginner like me can learn it, it 
can't be such a difficult word! 
Posted by 
Simon
 in 
IELTS Writing Task 2
 | 
Permalink
 | 
Comments (12)
 
 

---

Compiled by Diyorbek Hayitmurodov ielts-simon.com Page 117 
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 
IELTS Writing Task 2: 'while' conclusion 
You might already know that I like using the word 
while
in my introductions. It's also possible to write 
a 'while sentence' for the conclusion. 
Take this question for example: 
Some people think that strict punishments for driving offences are the key to reducing traffic 
accidents. Others, however, believe that other measures would be more effective in improving 
road safety. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
(Official IELTS Practice Materials 2)
Here's an example of a 'while' conclusion: 
In conclusion, while punishments can help to prevent bad driving, I believe that other road safety 
measures should also be introduced.