Nowadays the importance of teachers is diminishing due to increased availability of alternative sources to students. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

40 minutes, 250 words at least.

Answer:

The following essay is a good attempt in developing adequate TR, GR. CC and LR. Though it lacks in the use of the most appropriate words, it scores well in the other three domains. Note that the student has used a variety of structures to promote cohesion. These include: not only but also, and, which, if-then. Also, the student has used a variety of collocations such as sufficient material, interactive media, widely accepted, various multinational companies, enough information.