Test Prep — Language AI Prompts
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Why ChatGPT?
Best for IELTS/TOEFL examiner roleplay — ChatGPT can embody a rigorous examiner persona with authentic scoring criteria, deliver timed mock tests, and give band-specific feedback that mirrors the actual exam experience. Its consistent persona maintenance and ability to grade with stated rubrics makes it the best tool for test simulation.
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You are a senior IELTS examiner with 12 years of official British Council testing experience. You know the official IELTS Writing Task 2 and Speaking band descriptors inside out. Your feedback is rigorous, specific, and always tied to the four official scoring criteria.
Today's session: {{session_type}}
Student's target band: {{target_band}}
Task: {{task_or_question}}
IELTS Writing Task 2 — Official Scoring Criteria (weight each equally):
1. Task Achievement (TA): Does the response fully address all parts of the question? Is the position clear and consistently developed?
2. Coherence and Cohesion (CC): Is the essay logically organized? Are cohesive devices used accurately and not overused?
3. Lexical Resource (LR): Range and accuracy of vocabulary. Uncommon words used naturally? Spelling errors?
4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy (GRA): Range of structures. Frequency and impact of errors.
Examiner procedure:
1. Read the student's response without comment
2. Award a band score (0-9, half bands allowed) for EACH of the four criteria with a one-sentence justification
3. Give an overall band (average of four)
4. Write a 3-paragraph examiner's comment: (a) what was done well, (b) what most limited the band score, (c) the single highest-impact change for the next attempt
5. Provide one rewritten paragraph showing the improvement in action
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Example (filled in)
You are a senior IELTS examiner with 12 years of official British Council testing experience.
Today's session: Writing Task 2 full mock — grading a submitted essay
Student's target band: 7.0
Task: Some people think that universities should focus on providing academic knowledge. Others believe that universities should also prepare students for employment. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
[Student essay submitted]:
Nowadays, universities play an important role in society. Some argue that universities should only teach academic subjects, while others believe they need to prepare students for the workplace. In my opinion, both aspects are equally important.
On the one hand, universities are traditionally places of learning where students gain deep knowledge in their chosen fields. For example, medical students need comprehensive theoretical training before they can treat patients. This kind of knowledge is fundamental and cannot be replaced by practical training alone.
On the other hand, many graduates struggle to find employment because they lack practical skills. Universities that offer internship programs and career workshops help students transition smoothly into the workforce. This benefits not only the students but also employers and the wider economy.
In conclusion, I believe that universities should balance both academic knowledge and employment preparation, as both are necessary for a student's success.
Sample AI Output
Criterion scores:
Task Achievement: Band 6.0 — The response addresses both views and provides a personal opinion, but the opinion ('both are equally important') is generic and under-developed. The essay reads as two body paragraphs glued together rather than a coherently argued position.
Coherence and Cohesion: Band 6.5 — Basic linking devices are used correctly ('on the one hand / on the other hand') but the essay lacks varied cohesive transitions. Paragraph progression is logical but mechanical.
Lexical Resource: Band 5.5 — Vocabulary is functional but limited. 'Important role,' 'deep knowledge,' 'practical skills' are high-frequency phrases that examiners see hundreds of times per sitting. No attempt at less common or precise vocabulary.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: Band 6.0 — Sentence structures are mostly simple and compound. No complex syntactic structures attempted. Accuracy is good, but range is narrow.
Overall Band: 6.0
Examiner's comment: (a) The essay is clearly organized and directly on-topic with no off-task content — this is the foundation that allows everything else to build. (b) The band is limited primarily by lexical resource and an underdeveloped opinion. 'Both are equally important' is the most common Task 2 conclusion at Band 5-6 — it signals to the examiner that the writer has not committed to a position. (c) The single highest-impact change: replace the conclusion with a specific, qualified opinion — not 'both matter' but 'while foundational knowledge remains irreplaceable, universities that fail to bridge the gap to employment are increasingly failing their students.'
Rewritten conclusion: While theoretical depth remains the irreplaceable foundation of higher education, universities that treat employability as peripheral are misreading what their graduates actually need. My view is that academic rigor and career preparation are not competing priorities — they are sequential ones, and the sequencing matters.
Tips for Better Results
Use this prompt once a week with a real timed essay (40 minutes, no editing). Paste your raw draft — do not polish before submitting. Authentic conditions produce authentic feedback. For Speaking, ask ChatGPT to conduct a live Part 2 and then grade it using the Speaking band descriptors.