Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents’ generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
Sample Response
Man, through the ages, has undergone many changes from the time he depicted a herd of mammoths on the walls of his cave to these days when he can use personal computers to create a new pattern for his carpet, send e-mail to his friend and even make him a cup of coffee without leaving his chair. There is no doubt that every generation is different in many ways from previous generationsdifferent in many ways from the old ones. In the following paragraphs, I will list some differences thatwhich I believe exist between my generation and my parents' generation.
First of all, I think that my generation is more familiar with modern technologythe modern technology than my parents' generation. For example, my mother learned about the Internet from melearned from me about the Internet. I was the first person to explain to my parents what the Internet is and how to use it.
SecondlySecond of all, people of my generation have different interests and opinionsdifferent interests and different opinions about many things. For example, my parents and I have different views on government decisionsdifferent views about the decision made by the government. My mother thinks that more money should be spent on books and libraries for childrenlibraries for the children, and I think that more money should be spent on computer technologies.
Finally, I think that people of my generation tend to forget many traditions and customs of the country they were born in. We often forget about the meaning of the holidays our parents celebrate. I cannot say that it is wrong I just think it is normal when recent historical events are celebrated with more enthusiasm. However, I believe that all people should remember their history and pass it down to the next generation because this knowledge is irreplaceable and priceless for every person.
To sum up, there is no doubt that the next generationthat next generation is always better prepared for the future than the old one, and this means that our children will also be more experienced than we aredo now. And I think it is for the best.
Why this response received Band 7.0
The response is easy to follow and offers three relevant generational differences, supported by personal examples and a consistent comparative focus. Its main limitation is that some ideas, especially the difference in opinions and the final claim that each new generation is better prepared, are only loosely developed. Prioritise deeper explanation of why each difference matters and ensure the conclusion precisely reflects the preceding comparisons.
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Task Response
The response addresses the task with several relevant differences and examples, although some supporting ideas remain general or insufficiently explained.
Develop each comparison by explaining its significance and avoid adding a broad concluding claim that has not been established in the body.
Coherence and Cohesion
The essay has clear paragraphing and logical progression, though the enumerative transitions make the organisation somewhat mechanical.
Use meaning-based links between ideas and make the final paragraph synthesize the three comparisons more directly.
Lexical Resource
The vocabulary shows sufficient range for the topic, including some effective historical and technological language, despite occasional awkward collocations and repetition.
Improve precision by replacing vague phrases such as "different opinions about many things" with specific, naturally collocated expressions.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
The response uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but recurring article, comparison, and sentence-boundary errors reduce control.
Focus on articles and complete comparative structures, and separate run-on clauses such as "it is wrong I just think" correctly.
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IELTS Writing Task 2
Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents’ generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
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