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\nLearn the words that will prevent you from getting high Writing Task 2 scores.It’s difficult to memorize high-scoring words for Writing Task 2, because you have no idea what the topic will be.However, there are certain words that...\nLearn the words that will prevent you from getting high Writing Task 2 scores.



It’s difficult to memorize high-scoring words for Writing Task 2, because you have no idea what the topic will be.
However, there are certain words that students use all the time, no matter the topic, in their Task 2 essays.

So, you should learn higher-scoring, more interesting ways to paraphrase these common, band score 5-6, phrases.

Basically, don’t use words in your essay that are too easy or too general.

Don’t use “some”. Instead, be more specific.
Don’t just say, “Some laws will make people healthier.”
Instead, say, “There should be a law that requires all adults to walk 2 miles a day.”

Don’t use “people”. Be more specific.
Say exactly who you are referring to, for example, “individuals, citizens, youth, mature adults, employers.”

Don’t say “good”. Instead, use:
Stunning, stellar

Don’t say “bad”. Say:
Loathsome, horrific

Never, ever say “a lot”. Use:
A great deal, a plethora, a shocking quantity

All of these phrases are perfect to use in IELTS Speaking Part 3 as well!

Add to this list of paraphrases, and keep this list in front of you while you practice writing and speaking.\n
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