On 3 ... I don't know you or your friend. But I can say this. 15000 CAD is hell lot of money. So not sure why would you say only 15000CAD. If money is not an issue for you, take that route if it is legal ... so confirm with some immigration consultant. Also, if 15000 CAS is kind of your life savings I would suggest not to take such a big risk and try and improve score.Hello brothers and sister, I'm new.
I have just known this forum today, but I also read main topics.
Dear FaithandHope and other friends who are struggling with writing. There are a bunch of people who stuck in writing 6.5 after many times sitting the exam. Some even studied in Australia, Europe, meaning their English is nearly as good as native. So, I believe Ielts is a global scam. No need to say about this, only people have experienced feel.
My English is not good because my nation and my family are poor. I got 7.0 overall in July and intend to study until reaching clb9 all skills. But, it seems unlikely. You guys are better than me, huge gaps. So, I have some quesions, hopefully you, generous friends, help me see my road.
1. FaithandHope, from 01/2018, have you spent all your time on Ielts, or you have to work while revising. It's been 9 months you have stuck in 6.5. Fuck Ielts.
2. The same question for other friends. Could you kindly share your timeline stuck in Ielts?
3. I have a friend who can sponsor me to settle in Manitoba, because he owns a restaurant in a remote area. He agrees to help me. I have to pay lawyer fee, only 15000 cad. I firstly intend to follow FSW program, but due to this scandal about Ielts, I'm considering my friend's help. He is as older as my mother. my far relative is his friend. That's it. My question is: should I follow my friend' sponsor, giving up FSW because of Ielts? My birthday is May 13, I'm afraid that I can not reach writing 7 before May, and my score for age will lose five. If I get clb 9 all skills before May, my CRS will be 453. Who know I may stuck till 2020!!
I appreciate all your answers. Wish we will settle in Canada soon.
I don't know if you have even read my reviews of your 2 tasks 1s. So I will review this essay but not the next one. There are a lot of essays to review and don't want to spend time reviewing if you are not going to read those reviews. And even if you are reading reviews it will be better that you follow the reviews and write the essays by following some basic suggestions. For example, at least have a space between two sentences. It is easy to fix and much better to read for me. Thanks!Hi @cansha Please review this task 2. Thank you.
Q. Some people say Olympic games are not relevant in 21st century.Do you agree or disagree.
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I didn't understand what you wanted to say in the last line of the introduction. Also, similar error as in Task 1 where you are using wrong verb forms.Olympic games are popular since ancient times.In some debates it is often considered that olympic O is always capital in Olympic games are not much important in this century.However, such events has have unique place in peoples mind and countries too.These games cannot replace value with latest innovation and technical enhancement by physically,financially and socially.
Ok the good thing is that the passage structure is good. You start with argument, support it and then give example. So that's good. However, the English, Phrasing, Grammar is not up to the mark.Most important reason of disagreement is that Olympic games identify people's capabilities of talent and entertainment activity rather than materialistic item. I kind of understand what you want to say here but the phrasing is not really good.
Some countries specially known by their sport persons and their abilities.
For example Though Portugal is small country but its football team is best in world.Same as USA swimming champions are well known among all nations.Secondly, the Olympic events would widen the horizons not only for the players but also for viewers from various nations.These attributes cannot get thought 21st century's development.
I'm very sorry. I don't want to be harsh or discourage you. But, please read a bit more and spend time reading your own work.Likewise, Olympic games enhance the financial status of country and olympians.Such events flourish the economy by tourisum, players,viewers,delgates and habitants of host country.For example, When last to last event hosted in India, the effects of this event clearly identified by country people.The internet was speed improved.The roads were rebuild. The tourisum news was improved policies to attract people.Air fairs revized with discounted prices.The Indians who living outside country booked advanced tickets specially for these games.And also demanded for live broadcast on more TV channels.
To recapitulate, although these are controversy related to Olympic games, the satisfaction which people cannot get by latest technological improvements, they can get it by numerous sport events. So one should not avoid such games.
Dear Cansha,On 3 ... I don't know you or your friend. But I can say this. 15000 CAD is hell lot of money. So not sure why would you say only 15000CAD. If money is not an issue for you, take that route if it is legal ... so confirm with some immigration consultant. Also, if 15000 CAS is kind of your life savings I would suggest not to take such a big risk and try and improve score.
Write about the following topic:
Nowadays plastic money replacements such as credit and debit cards are extremely popular, even more than banknotes and coins.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
I like the intro. In the last line replace the word famous by advantages. Just to make sure your task response is clear. Famous, anyways is little odd in that context.Plastic money has taken over today’s retail industry by a storm. Nowadays, missing comma it is quite unlikely that you do not find a debit or credit card in the wallet of any person. Banks have even launched supplementary cards for kids ! While plastic money is famous wrong word choice for its convenience and safety, their impact on our monthly budgets cannot be ignored.
I like the idea and flow is good.Replacement of paper currency and metal coins by debit or credit cards has brought about convenience and safety in our lives.
At one place, odd phrase we do not have to rush to the bank again and again to withdraw cash for our daily expenditure and on the other hand, added safety features in electronic cards does do not allow anyone else to transact on our behalf. For example, debit/credit card has given us a 24 hours access to a large pool of funds which was not possible earlier with banknotes. Now you do not have to keep a large amount of cash with you everywhere and everything has shrinked into a piece of plastic. Similarly, added features like pin code or puck code deter any malicious or unauthorized transactions into your account.
See your conclusion in IELTS is expected to revisit main points of your essay. In this case that is not happening.By and large, everything has some advantages and disadvantages. This line is a complete waste. That's the whole topic isn't it?
it is up to the user, how he exploits it. It can add into utility or create havoc in your finances. It is better to keep a close eye on one’s debit or credit card spending.
Do you think the location of even is fine in this line ? (have even launched)I like the intro. In the last line replace the word famous by advantages. Just to make sure your task response is clear. Famous, anyways is little odd in that context.
I like the idea and flow is good.
See your conclusion in IELTS is expected to revisit main points of your essay. In this case that is not happening.
Yes that sentence is correct. Band is tricky to say my friend. But as I have said before if you write to your best of the abilities you will get more than 7. You have all that is needed. When is your test?Do you think the location of even is fine in this line ? (have even launched)
what band I am getting ?
It is a tough topic!@cansha I have tried to add relevant examples here to achieve task achievement. pls let me know if you find this one better
Also, the word count of essays I write at home nearly touches 330. Is that ok ?
In recent years children have been given more freedom than in the past.
Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
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See this topic is tough. But when you have topics like these ask yourself what is the topic asking you. There is no direct paraphrasing needed here as in case of many essays and what we traditionally do in an introduction. Instead in topics like these define what does "more freedom" mean. And by that you can steer your conversation of essay. For example, where do children have more freedom ... in choosing their clothes, choosing their friends, food, career, sports. WHAT exactly is more freedom. You can steer the conversation however you like but then you really need to build your essay.Nowadays, there has been an evolution in the children’s behavior and mindset. Earlier, they used to have less freedom than they have now.
In my honest opinion, this progress has more negatives than positives due to its impact on their lives and society. Give some preview of your arguments
So what is your point. Children have more freedom in surfing the Internet? Or they have more freedom to do part time jobs?To begin with, undoubtedly the technological advancements have made the youth more informed than before. As a result, they now have access to all kinds of information online. For instance, they do not have to rely on their parents to help them with their homework. They can search online and complete their homework and school projects without any parental guidance. Also, with time, parents have become more open-minded and they now allow their children to take important decisions. For example, teenagers nowadays take up part-time jobs and earn their own pocket money to spend on their needs, instead of depending on their parents.
Hmmm ... you are on a very different path here.However, the demerits of this development cannot be debunked. Not really a good word to use. Debunked is generally used with debunking a myth or belief. In this case it is neither. Some words have their association with something. So not really appropriate here.
Firstly, although children depend on the information online, many a time contradicting information is available, when acquired from different sources. As a result, this can confuse children and can make them take the wrong decision. Additionally, elders earlier had a track of their children’s activities and hence were able to guide them better. The youth nowadays do not consult their elders for any advice and instead, rely on the internet for relationship advice or other serious life decisions. For instance, cases of adolescents trying medical abortion by themselves have spiked. Instead of confiding in their elders, they resort to the quick fixes offered online and fail miserably. Therefore, the independence which today's children enjoy can have a negative impact on the present generation.
In conclusion, unlike the past, the youth today is self-sufficient and enjoys a sense of emancipation. This is an unavoidable change but certainly has a negative impact on their lives and society since consequently, parents do not have control over their lives which makes the youth of today make the wrong choices.
Hi Cansha,
Please evaluate this essay and suggest improvements. Thank you.
Topic- the tendency of human beings to copy one another is shown in popularity of fashion clothes and consumer goods. To what extent you agree or disagree.
Since ages people have emulated their contemporaries to upgrade or maintain their social status. I completely agree with the statement that this inclination to follow others can be gauged from the popularity of fashionable clothes and consumer products because of rise in sales of branded products as compared to others. I get the idea in the last line but somehow it is very oddly phrased. It is tough to read in the first read. May be can be reworded a bit.
The idea is very simple. The vocab is EXCELLENT. Brilliant word choices. But honestly, it is just about touching the task response. It's not bad but could have more "punch"Over the years, footfalls in branded showrooms and malls have increased tremendously. People, in order to copy their style icons, visit these showrooms to dress up themselves in a similar manner to their idols. For instance, this propensity (excellent word choice) to follow others can be witnessed at auspicious occasions such as festivals and marriages where people wear attires which are in vogue (super) and are endorsed by celebrities. However, mass following of a particular designer wear is ephemeral superb and is replaced by a new fashion trend after some time.
Not sure the example is really on point with the topic. It's related but for me it is weak. Not sure about the examiner. But overall, the second paragraph doesn't offer anything new per se. It is the same argument but you replaced clothes with phones. Is it enough for task response? I'm a little iffy on that. What do you think?Similarly, this pattern to follow the footstep of others can be seen in the buying trends of the utility products. Often, people make the decision for their purchase based on the feedback of other individuals and the proportion of sales of that product as compared to its competitor. To illustrate, sales of Xiomi brand in mobile phones overtook that of Samsung in the year 2017 by more than 50% indicating people follow a particular trend by copying each other.
My suggestion would be do not write one line conclusions. I know some online classes may suggest this. But, I think write at least two sentences else it looks a little light and conclusion has a good weightage in score.In conclusion, I firmly believe, mass following in terms of purchase of branded apparels and consumer articles is a good indicator of human habit to copy others in the society
It's a secretYes that sentence is correct. Band is tricky to say my friend. But as I have said before if you write to your best of the abilities you will get more than 7. You have all that is needed. When is your test?
Thanks cansha for the analysis. I am great full for your time and energy you spend on each task. Regarding this essay, to be very true I fell short of ideas, though, I tried to be different in both bp's. In the former I tried to emphasize that people copy style icons and sales of fashion clothes endorsed by them shows inclination of copying. In second paragraph, I illustrated that while buying articles people try to follow a trend which most people are following by reading their feedback and change in sales of mobile phones over an year exemplifies this aspect. This was my thought process to be on topic and not include irrelevant things. If you can suggest some point pertaining to the topic , it would be great. Lastly, I will have my result on 26th and hopefully I will score the desired bands.The idea is very simple. The vocab is EXCELLENT. Brilliant word choices. But honestly, it is just about touching the task response. It's not bad but could have more "punch"
Not sure the example is really on point with the topic. It's related but for me it is weak. Not sure about the examiner. But overall, the second paragraph doesn't offer anything new per se. It is the same argument but you replaced clothes with phones. Is it enough for task response? I'm a little iffy on that. What do you think?
My suggestion would be do not write one line conclusions. I know some online classes may suggest this. But, I think write at least two sentences else it looks a little light and conclusion has a good weightage in score.
In my honest opinion, your English and Grammar never had major issues. Your vocab is really good. And you know how to use rare words. you're not just throwing them around. But many a times I get the feeling you have written the essay just to tick the box of practice. After second para the essay just becomes weak. I may be wrong and ignore if I'm wrong. But take a break from writing full essay and spend more time just idea generation and arranging the essay.
And lastly, I think you may not need all this at all. If i remember correctly, your IELTS score is due on Oct 26. I hope you don't have to give IELTS on 27th. All the best!