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Identify Identify
• CONSEQUENCES • SOLUTIONS

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Contain words/phrases Contain words/phrases
• result, impacts, effects, • solution, measures, approach,
consequences, etc. etc.
• lead to, affect, influence, result • solve, address, deal with, etc.
in, etc.

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• A significant portion of the population
experiences stress and burnout due to
demanding work schedules. What are the
consequences associated with this
phenomenon?

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• A sedentary lifestyle is one of the main
factor causing various health problems. How
can we motivate people to exercise
regularly?

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• Type 1: Discuss consequences of a problem

Topic State the problem

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Supporting First consequence (explanation; example)

sentences Second consequence (explanation; example)

Concluding Summarize the significance of the problem

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• Type 2: Discuss solutions to a problem

Topic State the potential solutions

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Supporting First solution (explanation; example)

sentences Second solution (explanation; example)

Concluding Summarize the potential solutions

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To decrease the rate of obesity, it is important to address
both unhealthy dietary habits and a sedentary lifestyle. One
effective solution is to promote healthy eating through
education and policies. Schools and communities can teach
children and adults about the benefits of a balanced diet,
emphasizing whole foods, fruits, vegetables, and lean
proteins. Government policies can also support healthy
eating by regulating the food industry and making healthier
foods more accessible and affordable. Another solution is to SOLUTION
encourage physical activity. Creating safe and pleasant
spaces for exercise, such as parks, bike paths, and
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community centers, can make it easier for people to exercise
daily, promoting active transportation, such as walking or
biking to work or school, can help increase physical activity
levels. By addressing both dietary habits and physical
activity, we can greatly reduce the number of obese people.
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Obesity is a growing health concern worldwide, with serious
consequences for both physical and mental well-being.
Individuals who are obese are at a significantly increased
risk of developing a range of chronic diseases, including
heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of
cancer. These conditions can lead to a reduced quality of
life, disability, and even premature death. Additionally,
obesity can contribute to mental health problems such as PROBLEM
depression and anxiety, as well as social stigma and PARAGRAPH
discrimination. Addressing the issue of obesity requires a
multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating
habits, increasing physical activity levels, and providing
access to affordable and nutritious food options.

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Topic sentence

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One major issue we are facing is…

A significant concern is…
An important problem that needs addressing is…
One of the challenges at hand is…

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To solve / address …, it’s important/crucial that we ….

The issue of … has brought about negative impacts and it can be
solved by several measures.
There are several/two/three possible solutions/measures for the
problem of …

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Supporting sentences

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Highlighting the Problem's Impact:
This problem has a profound impact on…
The consequences of this issue include…
It is causing considerable harm to…
This problem is adversely affecting…

Presenting Data or Evidence:

Recent data shows that…
Statistics indicate that…
Research has revealed that…
Surveys have consistently shown that…

Emphasizing Urgency:
This is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention.
The situation is becoming increasingly critical.
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Proposing solutions:
It is highly recommended/suggested that …
To tackle this problem, one potential solution is…
A viable approach to addressing this issue could be… / A further step (solution) is that
people should … / Another measure is that…..
We can consider implementing…

Mentioning Feasibility:
This solution is practical and feasible because…
We have the resources and expertise to implement this.
It's a realistic option given our circumstances.

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Explaining Benefits of the Solution:

This solution would lead to significant benefits, such as…
Implementing this approach could result in…
The advantages of this strategy include…
This would greatly improve the situation by…

Highlighting Long-term Impact:

This solution isn't just a short-term fix, it has the potential to bring about lasting change.
By adopting this approach, we can create a sustainable solution.
It addresses the root causes of the problem, ensuring a more stable future.

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Concluding sentence

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In conclusion, this problem can lead to / result in …

All in all, the solutions to this problem are …
To summarize,
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SAMPLE ANALYSIS

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MARKING CRITERIA
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Criteria Content
Task fulfillment Complete the requirements of the task:
➢ Number of words
➢ Development of ideas (explanation, examples)
➢ Appropriate tone and format (topic, supporting, concluding sentences, paragraph
format)
➢ Readability (readers can understand easily)
Organization ➢ Coherence: Ideas are developed properly and arranged in a logical order.
➢ Cohesion: Use of diverse and accurate cohesive devices (connector, subordinators,
reference)

Vocabulary ➢ Range
➢ Accuracy
Grammar ➢ Range
➢ Accuracy
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Employers can take some steps to help workers with stress and burnout.
First, they gave more breaks in the day, like a longer lunch or short rest times.
This help people relax and not think about work too much. Next, employers can give
work-from-home days or flexible hours. So, worker spending more time with their family
or do important things at home.
In contrast, team leaders should make sure that workers don't have too much
work to do. If too much work, people start to feel stress very much. Other thing is good
communication. Employers need to listen to workers when they say they are tired or
feel bad. Have company activities like group exercise or team-building events can also
help make the work feel less hard.
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Employers can take some steps to help workers with stress
Complete the requirements of the and burnout.
task:
First, they gave more breaks in the day, like a longer lunch or
➢ Number of words: 130 short rest times. This help people relax and not think about work too
➢ Answer the question much. Next, employers can give work-from-home days or flexible
➢ Informal tone in some places (too hours. So, worker spending more time with their family or do important
much, other thing), no concluding things at home.
sentence, not in a paragraph In contrast, team leaders should make sure that workers don't
format have too much work to do. If too much work, people start to feel stress
very much. Other thing is good communication. Employers need to
➢ Readability: easy to read
listen to workers when they say they are tired or feel bad. Have
SCORE: 6.0 company activities like group exercise or team-building events can
also help make the work feel less hard.
(130 words)

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➢ Coherence: Ideas divided into 2 Employers can take some steps to help workers with stress
main solutions, with some and burnout.
examples and explanation 1 First, they gave more breaks in the day, like a longer lunch or short
➢ Cohesion: Use some simple rest times. This help people relax and not think about work too
connectors (First, next), but some much. Next, employers can give work-from-home days or flexible
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is not used correctly (in contrast, hours. So, worker spending more time with their family or do
other thing); Use reference (this, important things at home.
their, they) In contrast, team leaders should make sure that workers don't
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SCORE: 7.0 have too much work to do. If too much work, people start to feel
stress very much. Other thing is good communication. Employers
need to listen to workers when they say they are tired or feel bad.
Have company activities like group exercise or team-building events
can also help make the work feel less hard.

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SAMPLE 1: Vocabulary
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➢ some topic related words, some Employers can take some steps to help workers with stress
repetition, lexical items are mostly and burnout.
A2+, low B1 level First, they gave (offer) more breaks in the day, like a longer lunch
➢ need to add more academic or short rest times. This help people relax and not think about work too
vocabulary (marked by red color, much (all the time). Next, employers can give work-from-home days or
replaced by green color) flexible hours. So, worker spending more time with their family or do
SCORE: 6.5 important things (important tasks) at home.
In contrast, team leaders should make sure that workers don't
have too much work to do. If too much work, people start to feel stress
very much. Other thing is good communication. Employers need to
listen to workers when they say they are tired or feel bad (feel
exhausted). Have company activities like group exercise or team-
building events can also help make the work feel less hard.

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SAMPLE 1: Grammar
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➢ Use a combination of simple and complex Employers can take some steps to help workers with stress
sentences ( .. that…; if … ) and burnout.
➢ Use several modals (should, can), -to First, they gave (should offer) more breaks in the day, like a longer
infinitives lunch or short rest times. This help people relax and not think about
➢ Many grammtical mistakes (noun-verb work too much. Next, employers can give work-from-home days or
agreement, present tense-past tense, flexible hours. So, worker spending (workers can spend) more time with
gerund) their family or do important things at home.
➢ Mistakes do not seriously impede In contrast, team leaders should make sure that workers don't
communication have too much work to do. If too much work (there is too much work),
SCORE: 6.0 people start to feel stress very much (very stressed). Other thing
(Another thing) is good communication. Employers need to listen to
workers when they say they are tired or feel bad. Have (Having)
company activities like group exercise or team-building events can also
help make the work feel less hard.

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Criteria Content
Task fulfillment Complete the requirements of the task:
➢ Number of words: 130
➢ Answer the question
➢ Informal tone in some places (too much, other thing), no concluding sentence, not in a paragraph format
➢ Readability: easy to read
SCORE: 6.0
Organization ➢ Coherence: Ideas divided into 2 main solutions, with some examples and explanation
➢ Cohesion: Use some simple connectors (First, next), but some is not used correctly (in contrast, other thing)
SCORE: 7.0
Vocabulary ➢ some topic related words (rest time, work-from-home, flexible hours), some repetition
➢ need to add more academic vocabulary: (give work-from-home days → offer work-from-home days, think
about work too much → think about work all the time, important things at home → impotant tasks at home)
SCORE: 6.5
Grammar ➢ Use a combination of simple and compound sentences ( .. so that…; if … )
➢ Many tense mistakes (noun-verb agreement, present tense-past tense)
➢ Mistakes do not seriously impede communication
SCORE: 6.0
FINAL SCORE 6.5 3939
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To reduce stress and burnout, employers should implement several effective
measures. First of all, offering flexible working hours or remote work can allow
employees to manage their time better, which helps them balance work and personal
life. Moreover, companies should encourage regular breaks and perhaps even provide
relaxation areas at the workplace. This can boost productivity and reduce mental
fatigue. In addition, managers should avoid giving employees too many tasks or
unrealistic deadlines, which often causes pressure. Providing access to mental health
support, such as counseling services, is also beneficial as it allows workers to talk
about their problems. Furthermore, promoting a positive work environment with team-
building activities or wellness programs can improve morale. While some businesses
may argue that such measures are costly, the long-term benefits of happier and more
productive employees make it worth investing in. (138 words)

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To reduce stress and burnout, employers should implement
Complete the requirements of the task: several effective measures. First of all, offering flexible working
➢ Number of words: 138 hours or remote work can allow employees to manage their time
better, which helps them balance work and personal life. Moreover,
➢ Satisfy the question companies should encourage regular breaks and perhaps even
➢ Appropriate tone and format provide relaxation areas at the workplace. This can boost productivity
➢ Readers can understand easily and reduce mental fatigue. In addition, managers should avoid giving
employees too many tasks or unrealistic deadlines, which often
SCORE: 10
causes pressure. Providing access to mental health support, such as
counseling services, is also beneficial as it allows workers to talk
about their problems. Furthermore, promoting a positive work
environment with team-building activities or wellness programs can
improve morale. While some businesses may argue that such
measures are costly, the long-term benefits of happier and more
productive employees make it worth investing in. (138 words)

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To reduce stress and burnout, employers should implement

➢ Coherence: Ideas are developed
several effective measures. First of all, offering flexible working
properly and arranged in a logical 1 hours or remote work can allow employees to manage their time
order. better, which helps them balance work and personal life. Moreover,
➢ Cohesion: Use of diverse and 2 companies should encourage regular breaks and perhaps even
accurate cohesive devices provide relaxation areas at the workplace. This can boost
productivity and reduce mental fatigue. In addition, managers
(connectors: first, moreover, in
3 should avoid giving employees too many tasks or unrealistic
addition, furthermore, while; use of deadlines, which often causes pressure. Providing access to mental
reference: this, such measures) health support, such as counseling services, is also beneficial as it
SCORE: 10 allows workers to talk about their problems. Furthermore, promoting
4 a positive work environment with team-building activities or
wellness programs can improve morale. While some businesses
may argue that such measures are costly, the long-term
benefits of happier and more productive employees make it
worth investing in.

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➢ Use a range of related vocabulary

To reduce stress and burnout, employers should implement
with diversity several effective measures. First of all, offering flexible working
SCORE: 10 hours or remote work can allow employees to manage their time
better, which helps them balance work and personal life. Moreover,
companies should encourage regular breaks and perhaps even
provide relaxation areas at the workplace. This can boost productivity
and reduce mental fatigue. In addition, managers should avoid giving
employees too many tasks or unrealistic deadlines, which often
causes pressure. Providing access to mental health support, such as
counseling services, is also beneficial as it allows workers to talk
about their problems. Furthermore, promoting a positive work
environment with team-building activities or wellness programs can
improve morale. While some businesses may argue that such
measures are costly, the long-term benefits of happier and more
productive employees make it worth investing in.

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➢ Correct use of many modals (can, To reduce stress and burnout, employers should implement
should, may, perhaps) and several effective measures. First of all, offering flexible working
structures of advice. hours or remote work can allow employees to manage their time
better, which helps them balance work and personal life. Moreover,
➢ Use of complex, compound companies should encourage regular breaks and perhaps even
sentences, relative clause, to- provide relaxation areas at the workplace. This can boost productivity
infinitive clause, gerund. and reduce mental fatigue. In addition, managers should avoid giving
SCORE: 10 employees too many tasks or unrealistic deadlines, which often
causes pressure. Providing access to mental health support, such as
counseling services, is also beneficial as it allows workers to talk
about their problems. Furthermore, promoting a positive work
environment with team-building activities or wellness programs can
improve morale. While some businesses may argue that such
measures are costly, the long-term benefits of happier and more
productive employees make it worth investing in.

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Criteria Content
Task fulfillment Complete the requirements of the task:
➢ Number of words: 138
➢ Satisfy the question
➢ Appropriate tone and format
➢ Readers can understand easily
SCORE: 10
Organization ➢ Coherence: Ideas are developed properly and arranged in a logical order.
➢ Cohesion: Use of diverse and accurate cohesive devices (connectors: first, moreover, in addition,
furthermore, while; use of reference: this, such measures)
SCORE: 10
Vocabulary ➢ Diverse vocabulary on topic and used accurately (flexible working hours, remote work, balance work
and personal life, productivity, unrealistic deadlines, mental health support, positive work
environment, wellness program, long-term benefits, mental fatigues)
SCORE: 10
Grammar ➢ Correct use of many modals (can, should, may, perhaps) and structures of advice.
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FINAL SCORE 10