You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response. Your response will be judged on the basis of the quality of your writing and on how well your response presents the points in the lecture and their relationship to the reading passage. Typically, an effective response will be 150 to 225 words.

There are some arguments about dinosaurs being an
endotherm
. It is believed that they are reptiles and were not
endotherms
.
However
, there are shreds of
evidence
that consider them to be
endotherms
. The first
evidence
is that a dinosaur fossil had been found in the polar region, where only
endotherm
animals
can survive.
Nevertheless
, the lecture tells us that the polar region was warm enough for ectothermy
animals
and when the polar region became cold,
animals
that were not
endotherms
migrated to warmer climates. The second piece of
evidence
is
Endotherms
allow
animals
to do physical activity
such
as running, and it is possible for the species who have a leg structure positioned underneath their
body
. Dinosaurs proved that their legs position are underneath their
body
. It is different from other reptiles, which their legs are positioned beside their
body
.
However
, the lecture says that even though they had their leg position underneath their
body
, doesn’t mean it is built for running. Other than that their leg position is to support their weight not for physical activity. The
last
piece of
evidence
is one of the traits of
endotherm
species is they have a haversian canal that rapid the growth of
animals
, which was found in a dinosaur
body
. Even so, the lecture stated that they have
growth
Correct article usage
a growth
show examples
ring that controls their
growths
Fix the agreement mistake
growth
show examples
.
This
growth ring is
evidence
that they did not grow rapidly even though they had
Haversian
Correct article usage
a Haversian
show examples
canal. So
to conclude
, it is not
endotherm
.
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introduction conclusion
Your essay presents a clear understanding of the topic, but the introduction and conclusion could be more structured to frame your arguments better. Consider adding a brief introduction that sets the context and a conclusion that summarizes the key points.
task achievement
You have effectively compared the points from the lecture and the reading passage, addressing the main arguments about whether dinosaurs were endotherms. This is a key strength in achieving a complete response to the task.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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