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Name: Eddy Suaib, an EssayForum Contributor & IELTS Teacher
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eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 28, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS: Money as a members of staff reward for their exceptional contribution to the company [4]

But does it look good in structure and idea ?

Simply write two body paragraphs as to answer the tasks;
Body 1:

How much is this style of management effective?

Body 2:

Are there any better ways of encouraging employees to work hard?

If you look at the two tasks more closely, then you will see these key words: style of management effective and ways to work hard should be taken in account.

If you answer these tasks fully, then you will earn a good score for you meet certain criteria: Task responses. However, have look at these:

1.

improve their quality of life.

What do you mean by "quality of life" here? That sounds too vague.
2.

makes that one feeling honor, but also set a motivation on the others and makes their relation closer.

Are you sure this point is designed to be in conjunction with the task? Please check it.

For example,

For instance,

I always suggest others to present specific examples. This can be started by asking journalistic questions: how many? who? when? what? results? By this, you will have a lot of relevant details that support each topic sentence. Interesting, huh?
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 27, 2014
Writing Feedback / Home is good place to learn a lot, however school is the best place to learn. [8]

I believe that it is better to study at school than at home. I can learn a lot if I study alone, but I can learn lot more if I study at school with other people. I can gain a lot of information from other students. I can learn a lot by interacting with them. I feel motivated to study more if I don't study alone. Therefore, school is the best place for me to study.

This is good if you combine those sentences into complex ones. Let's try for this question:

Home is good place to learn a lot, however school is the best place to learn.

Students need a good study place. Although some students have intense concentration to study effectively in school, some others prefer studying at home offering a greater privacy. Therefore, I believe that school is the best study place for individuals and groups.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 27, 2014
Writing Feedback / Some cultures value more the elderly people, while others paid more attention on young generation [5]

Did you finish it into 40 minutes?
Make sure that you include the task of this question. Some essays have "agree/disagree", "discuss both views", or "problems and solutions", etc... By this, it helps you readers easy to follow the logical order and share meaningful feedback.

for instance

for example,

I always suggest others to write specific examples. To have the detailed ones, they have to ask some journalistic questions: how many? who? when? what? results?. Also, presenting specific example(s) means that you are successful to support in-depth discussion as supporting sentences.

huge attention

value on

they are not colloquial phrases

Chine

do you mean Chinese / China?
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 27, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS - mobile phones: faster communication vs social problems [4]

Some people argue that the technology such as mobile phone (cell phone) destroys social interaction. Do you agree or disagree?

The increasing complexity of mobile phones affects social interaction. While some people say this is true, some others argue that mobile communications help them overcome the barriers of long-distance interactions. However, I believe that the use of mobile phones has become a natural part of many people's lives.

this many lead

or this may lead ...?

Mobile phones , such as smart phones, has

Smartphones have

i

upper-case letter
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 27, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS: I highly recommend authorities to raise the age to leave school to 18 [7]

contribute to producing high quality

contribute to high quality or contribute in producing high quality

for example,

I always suggest others to have a specific example, by asking journalistic questions: how many? who? what? when? results?

After you Log on to EF, Remember, you are asked to complete the full prompt with your essay.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 27, 2014
Writing Feedback / Imprisonment trend among five different countries - bar graph [5]

In conclusion, after a general looking this bar graph, we can see that United States , Great Britain and Australia was an increased the number of imprisonment, that mean the criminal in this countries tend to gain. In contract, others countries like Canada and New Zealand tend to significantly decrease.

you don't need to write a conclusion for task 1. What you need is to present an overview written after the introduction in a different paragraph.

the number of imprisonment

the/ a number of is followed by plural noun
the amount of is followed by uncountable noun

Australia and New Zealand fluctuate slightly between 1930 and 1980.

the figures of both Australia and New Zealand fluctuate slightly between 1930 and 1980
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 26, 2014
Student Talk / It's phobia? I know how to plan, discuss and analyze any topic, but can't write anything [7]

Google is the best friend. Everything you can find there.
If you think that you need some feedback, you post your writing as a preliminary draft here. Or, if you don't want to post it, use this site to look at other peoples' essays for ideas.

Read as many essays/writings as you can to improve your writing skills. This help you find some ideas and improve your vocabulary and grammar.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 26, 2014
Writing Feedback / Some people say that success is "10 percent talent and 90 percent hard work" [4]

This intro is too bulky. Let me give a try for this intro;

Some people say that success is "10 percent talent and 90 percent hard work"

Success is more likely to be linked with action. While some people say this is true, some others argue that talent seems to be the biggest indicator of success in any field. Therefore, I believe that the strongest factor for success is self-esteem.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 26, 2014
Writing Feedback / essay: following the host country's culture for visitors [5]

In recent year, travelling has become a popular trend throughout the world. Some adopt a view that following the culture and customs of destined country is necessary and compulsory for travellers. While opponents argue that in order to welcoming the guests, it is better for the host country to be more open to the new culture which visitors bring to. In this essay, the justifications of these opinions will be discussed.

even this essay opens for discussion/ both views, it is always nicer if you state your opinion in the end of the introduction.

every country has their own particular customs

every should be followed by it. every country has its own particular customs

it is also tremendously beneficial for the host country if they have open-mind toward the other cultures which visitors bring to

they is faulty reference pronoun. Please check it
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 26, 2014
Writing Feedback / ielts essay about water shortage [12]

Fresh water scarcity is problem at a staggering rate of growing population. Although water covers seventy percent of the Earth's surface, lack of clean drinking water impacts on billion people everyday.

simply paraphrase the question. Here you should submit the complete prompt as to know what to paraphrase. Then, simply introduce the topic.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 26, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS WRITING TASK - 2 Most high-level positions in companies are filled by men [5]

men and women are the part of a same coin.

this part contains vague language, which is not clear for me. Please check it

For instance,

I always suggest others to have journalistic questions when stating an example as to specify their idea. These questions consist of " how many? who? what? when? results?

every individual wantS

a subject and verb agreement.

They thought that women can better understand employee emotions and their obstacles, they can motivate them to be honest and enhance the work efficiency

there are two sentences running together. This shows bad grammar. Please check it
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 26, 2014
Writing Feedback / How the Vietnamese invasion of Cambodia affected the United States-feedback [5]

many military families and even the military itself was affected by the military draft. During the Vietnam War, there was a mandatory draft.
Is this you mean? During the Vietnam War, it was a mandatory draft which affected military families

One thing that people did to express their views on the war was to start anti-war protests. Many of these protests occurred at colleges.

Anti-war protests started from colleges through the war area where people express their views
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 26, 2014
Writing Feedback / some people believe that college student should consider only their own talents [4]

With consideration what I say above both group opinions is right, but I think in choosing field of study students should consider both parameters,

Given this evidence, both group opinions are right, which students should consider parameters when choosing field of study.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 26, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS Task 1. MARRIAGES AND DIVORCE IN THE USA & ADULT AMERICANS' MARITAL STATUS [6]

Both the percentage

problem with plural form

the number of marriage

problem with plural form

divorce rate experienced fluctuation.

write fluctuation with plural form or put an article

this number

or these numbers?

Started from 1990, it decreased onward

this may be edited for length and clarity

this report is good. However, one-two flaws interrupt the flow
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 26, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS; all towns and cities to have public spaces [5]

for instance ,

As I suggest to other students to pay attention to "example' they wrote, some students fail to present a clear example. Therefore, I offer them to have journalistic questions, by how many? who? what? when? results?
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / Ielts taks1: the diagram show how rainwater is reused [4]

Let me give a try for an overview:
Overall, the diagram shows how a drop of water flows from the source through the treatment process, which may be treated differently depending on the quality of the water which enters the plant.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / College graduates find hard to get good jobs [5]

This contains 452 words. Did you finish it into 30 minutes?

this intro carries bulky words. you don't need to go into detail about what you want to discuss.

good jobs

worthwhile jobs

entrepreneurial skillS

For instance,

it is always to good to ask journalistic questions when composing an example as to specify you idea. The questions: how many? who? what? when? results?
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS: What are the benefits and problems brought by international corporation? [8]

In the light of the facts outlined above, we should be aware of the pros and cons of multi-national corporations and provide a justified comment on this issue.

When writing a conclusion for task 2, I always start with the words "In conclusion". There's no reason why you should learn any alternatives.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS - Effect of movies and computer games containing violence [7]

even this essay opens for discussion or both views, it is always nicer if you state your opinion in the end of the introduction

For instance, the free-falls shown in Bond movies are pretty far from reality. Thus, it is seen why movies and computer games containing violent subject are even considered as harmless entertainment.

This example is too vague. Make your example more specific by asking journalistic questions: how many? when? what? who? results?
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / Ielts - fast food is good or bad? [10]

read sample essays as many as possible as you will learn how ielts essay should written.

Goverment and people equally responsible to fix the problem pertaining to fast food consumption by reducing number of fast food industries ,and encouraging traditional food preparation at home.

Government and individuals are equally responsible for the problem pertaining to fast food consumption by reducing number of fast food industries ,and encouraging traditional food preparation at home
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / TOEFL -advices from senior people are more valuable than from people at our age [5]

This contains 501 words. Is the essay written in 30 minutes?

Just like Isaac Newton saying "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants".

direct quote might be acceptable. However, it is nicer if you could paraphrase it.

avoid making

Write "prevent" making, instead of avoid making. Write it with academic tone.

The first thing the readers see is your layout, which shows whole of your essay. If the layout is difficult to read, which is let's say: no spaces between paragraphs, then they immediately know your writing needs more work to read. Hence, I suggest you to leave one space every time you open a new paragraph.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS - Talent is one of the awesome things in the world [6]

ome people suggest that talents is a gift from god. while others disagree and believe that looking deeply into each others and you can find different gifts, it need only develops

are you sure that this is the part of the question asked? Please check it.

it sometimes claimed that any child can be taught to become a good sports person or musician.

I didn't see you argue the prompt clearly.

Talent is one of the awesome things in the world and no doubt people who have talent are more better than others. Some people suggest that talents is a gift from god. while others disagree and believe that looking deeply into each others and you can find different gifts, it need only develops.

even this opens for discussion essay/ both views, it is always nicer if you end the introduction by stating your opinion.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS 2- insufficient respect is shown to older people [4]

degradation value.

good respect

the invasion from modern culture

no real action to reflate it

the level of trust to

inadequate respect comes up

These are not a good grasp of colloquial language. Possible solution: Get some lessons for academic vocabulary in use.

Ultimately,

For the real test, when writing a conclusion for task 2, I always start with the words "In conclusion". There's no reason why you should learn any alternatives.

Your writing is good. However, this lacks task response, flow of the sentences, and vocabularies.
Possible solution: instead of writing, you'd better draft essays as many as possible. By this, you can examine essays more closely: what language style you will use, what the tone is, what the purpose is..., expository or argumentative essays?
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / Ielts: Mobile phones facilitate our work and also simplify our lives [5]

Students studying abroad will be a good example for people who benefit from mobiles for contacting parents overseas.

What do you mean by contacting? Phoning, chatting or video calling? Phoning was ago. Nowadays, some students prefer using a skype or yahoo messenger, which is provided gratis

Well, if you have a question that you don't like at all, then you can write with a 5-paragraph essay. You write one introduction, three bodies, and one conclusion. In the bodies, you will argue more on one side than the other by writing two content paragraphs arguing positive and negative effects. This can help you write more words, but some students, that I see, put grandiose ideas, by writing too many words. Uppsss.., remember, 40 minutes to finish your essay are a must :D

Well, If I were you, I wrote a four-paragraph essay. One introductory paragraph, two bodies with examples per each and one concluding paragraph.h structure this is weak.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / Spending more money in public transportation should be improved early [4]

Therefore, governments should categorize issues by putting them in orders, and public transportation should be the first one on the list, due to two reasons which are enhancing people life and reducing pollution.

Therefore, I would argue that governments should categorize issues by putting them in orders, and public transportation should be the first one on the list, due to two reasons which are as to enhanceing people's life and reduceing pollution.

It is always good to state your opinion in the end of introduction.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / [TOEFL]People who cannot accept the criticism from others will not be successful [2]

the criticism enables you to be aware of others opinion.

the criticism enables youpeople to be aware of others' opinion | other opinions. I prefer using the world people instead of you. This is not Expository writing, but argumentative. Therefore, the world 'some people' or 'people' is common use standard.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS Task 2: permit of women to run career in army must be supported [5]

number army

plural form numbers of armies | number armies

The intensive training in navy school, for instance, has proved it.

this is too vague as an example. Always have journalistic questions when constructing an example as to specify your idea.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 25, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS Task 2. Where Talent Comes From [9]

many parents are successful to bring their kid win a particular badminton competition, although when they were in school, they never reached

have a look at the bold ones. I think you fail when using references. What they refer to? parents or kid?
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 24, 2014
Writing Feedback / I believe that society has been helped by the invention of the Internet [6]

For instance, my dad told me that when he was young, it took him an hour to get to the library.

I think this example is still general. Use journalistic questions to construct your specific example, by asking: how many? what? when? who? result?
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 24, 2014
Writing Feedback / Most people believe that adult should provide all child demands, because they not are independent [3]

While students study, they have to focus on their study.

I cannot catch this point. Can you make it clear?

they are free

What do you mean by free here?

provide his needs by working.

there are many needs. Make sure that you state it clear. Let's say: Results show that the need for job security becomes more important for adult workers
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 24, 2014
Writing Feedback / 4 types of landfill waste in Molovia, Bratistan, Atlantis, Senia and Vatania [7]

the smallest category

the ... est + noun followed by in/of/that, e.g the smallest category in this type.

There was around 22-25% of landfill was electronic waste

grammar problem. This contains two verbs.
Possible solution: there was around 22-25% of landfill with electronic waste

The graph compares the data of 4 types of landfill waste in Molovia, Bratistan, Atlantis, Senia and Vatania in 2010. Overall, the percentage of construction waste was higher than the other waste while agriculture waste was the smallest category, with the exception of Batista.

Write the intro and overview in different paragraphs.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 24, 2014
Writing Feedback / TOEFL: 'career preparation' - reasons why people attend to schools [6]

These universities plays

a subject and verb agreement.
Write: These universities play | The university plays

a libraries

write: a library | libraries

Inorder

In order

Further more

Furthermore

Many attention to basic grammar.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 24, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS academic task one .. bar chart - coffee and meat consumption [5]

Make sure you have a clear intro and an overview, by writing them in different paragraphs.

Compare and contrast between the red and blue bars. Let me give a try: The highest meat consumption is recorded by USA with 122 kg per person. However, overall numbers of Americans consuming coffee only show 4 kg in a year.
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 24, 2014
Writing Feedback / IELTS ESSAY; Some people believe that cell phones should be for personal use only [2]

This essay intends to analyse both the views in detail.

even this essay opens for discussion/ both views. It is nicer if you end this introduction by stating your clear statement.

To conclude, by analyzing both the views( I think this part adds no value. Therefore, I omit it) it is clear that in both personal and office limited use of mobile phone is necessary.

a person uses cell phone for office purpose like interacting with client and talkS
eddies  [Contributor]  
Jul 24, 2014
Writing Feedback / Oil discovery has been most beneficial for people in Iran [6]

not only

is followed by but also as pair conjunction

When a industry is born in a country, need lots of people to run it.

this needs subject and verb agreement

For example

make sure that each paragraphs contains one specific example. To have this one, you'd better focus on journalistic questions, by asking these: how many? what? who? when? result? By this, I am sure that you can write a specific example. Good luck

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