Check whether the task demand is covered
If the prompt asks for two sides, a position, or reasons, the essay must complete those moves. Missing one move affects Task Response even when language is good.
Many Task 2 essays have opinions, paragraphs, and examples, but answer only part of the prompt or leave the body paragraphs underdeveloped. The essay looks competent but remains insufficient.
Check answer coverage before expression quality.
The ideas are relevant, but coverage is incomplete; paragraphs have topic sentences, but explanation is thin.
The answer direction is clearer and main ideas are developed consistently.
If the prompt asks for two sides, a position, or reasons, the essay must complete those moves. Missing one move affects Task Response even when language is good.
Around Band 6, a paragraph often stops at I think this because it is better. A stronger response explains why, how, and result.
These pages explain the Banfen Writing diagnostic and blocker-repair method, Task 1 overview, Task 2 development, and common score blockers.
Submit one Task 2 essay and check the real Task Response gap.