Why advanced-word swaps can reduce clarity
If a replacement word belongs to a different context, the sentence becomes awkward or even changes the prompt meaning.
Lexical gap
From Lexical Resource 6 to 7, first reduce inaccurate words.
Around Band 6, vocabulary problems are usually about unstable meaning, collocation, and topic fit, more than simple words.
Accuracy affects meaning before impressive vocabulary does.
Band 6 risk
There is some topic vocabulary, but usage is unstable and sometimes distorts the point.
Band 7 signal
Word choice fits the topic better, collocation is more natural, and fewer errors affect clarity.
What to revise after checking
Pick five key topic words first and check their collocation, word form, and context stability.
- Whether the word was changed only to sound advanced
- Whether the collocation is natural
- Whether meaning keeps the original point
Guides
Keep going with these guides.
These pages explain the Banfen Writing diagnostic and blocker-repair method, Task 1 overview, Task 2 development, and common score blockers.
Home
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Lexical Resource
IELTS Lexical Resource 看的是用词准确，难词多少是其次。更重要的是词义准确、搭配自然、话题贴合，同义替换也要守住题目原意。
Vocabulary control
IELTS Writing 的 Lexical Resource 看词义、搭配、语域和准确性。高级词数量只是其中一小部分；用错的难词，比简单准确的词更伤分。
Task 2 paraphrasing
IELTS Task 2 paraphrasing 的风险在于机械同义替换改变题目范围、立场对象或核心冲突，词高级与否是其次。准确改写比花哨改写更重要。
Band 6 to 7
IELTS Writing 从 Band 6/6.5 到 7，先用一篇真实作文诊断立场、展开、衔接或语法清晰度的主卡分点，再重写一段。带着原文完成检查，再用重写验证是否真的改善。
Start practising
Check whether vocabulary really serves the point.
Submit one essay and find the vocabulary accuracy issue to fix first.
References