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the opener that shows nothing of yours
Repeating the prompt shows the examiner nothing new. Reword it, and answer it.
Towns are replacing libraries with online book lending.the prompt again This essay will discuss whetherno position that is a positive change.
Borrowed words, and no view yet.
the public band descriptors, plain English
| Band | Criterion | It says |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Response | Position hard to find |
| 6 | Response | Conclusions drawn may be unclear |
| 7 | Response | A clear, developed position |
| 4 | Vocabulary | Copied task wording may be misused |
Paraphrased from IELTS's public descriptors. They set no intro or conclusion shape: that part is our advice.
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