Leaving out a conclusion or running out of time mid-sentence caps Task Achievement at Band 5, as the response lacks a clear ending. Conversely, spending ten minutes writing a rambling final paragraph often introduces unvetted errors. A conclusion requires no new information; it serves only to synthesize your core claims and cement your position.

The 2-Sentence Conclusion Blueprint

Sentence 1: Synthesized Restatement (Paraphrase the thesis and summarize the core arguments)
Sentence 2: Final Outlook or Recommendation (A broad forward-looking judgment, NOT a new idea)

   ┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
   │                  WHAT NEVER TO DO IN A CONCLUSION        │
   ├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
   │ ✖ NEVER introduce a brand new argument or statistic.     │
   │ ✖ NEVER use clichéd informal idioms ("In a nutshell").   │
   │ ✖ NEVER contradict the stance stated in the introduction.│
   └──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Sentence Starters That Work

“In conclusion, while [Counterpoint summary], I remain convinced that [Main claim summary]…”
“To conclude, although [Acknowledge side A], the [core benefit/hazard of side B] makes [stance] necessary.”

Side-by-Side Example

Prompt: Should governments fund space exploration or prioritize domestic poverty alleviation?

❌ Flawed Conclusion (Band 5.5–6.0):
- In conclusion, both sides are good. Space gives us satellites, but poverty is sad. Also, we must think about education in schools and building hospitals for children.(Fails because it brings up new topics: schools and hospitals, which were never discussed in the body).
✅ High-Scoring Conclusion (Band 8.0+):
- [Synthesized Stance] In conclusion, while space initiatives drive technological innovation, addressing immediate socioeconomic deprivation must take precedence in public spending.
- [Final Outlook] Directing state capital toward poverty reduction ensures equitable societal stability, without which long-term scientific ambition cannot be sustained.

The 3-Minute High-Yield Proofreading Audit

In the final 3–4 minutes, do not attempt to rewrite whole paragraphs. Focus exclusively on systematic micro-corrections that protect your score from slipping from Band 7 to Band 6.

Error Category	What to Scan For	High-Frequency Mistake	Instant Fix
Articles & Plurals	Generic references without an article or plural form.	Nowadays, student prefers online course.	Nowadays, students prefer online courses.
Uncountable Nouns	Adding “-s” to non-count academic nouns.	informations, equipments, advices, literatures	information, equipment, advice, research
Subject-Verb Agreement	Complex noun phrases separating subject from verb.	The implementation of stricter laws have* failed.*	The implementation [singular] of stricter laws has* failed.*
Preposition Traps	Confused dependent prepositions.	increase of pollution, depends from the economy	increase in pollution, depends on the economy
Punctuation Splices	Comma separating two full independent clauses.	Air travel is affordable, it encourages tourism.	Air travel is affordable; consequently,* it encourages tourism.*

Complete 40-Minute Task 2 Time-Budget Allocation

[00:00 - 05:00]  Analyze Prompt & Draft PEEL Brainstorming Skeleton
[05:00 - 10:00]  Write 2-Sentence Introduction
[10:00 - 22:00]  Draft Body Paragraph 1 (PEEL sequence)
[22:00 - 34:00]  Draft Body Paragraph 2 (PEEL sequence)
[34:00 - 37:00]  Write 2-Sentence Conclusion
[37:00 - 40:00]  Systematic 3-Minute Proofreading Sweep