Content text demo Task_1_IELTS_Writing_Academic_ADAM (2).pdf
2 Contents About the Writing Test 4 How to use your 20 minutes 4 Points to Apply in Task 1, Report Writing 5 What does a good report look like? 6 Using the right tense is important 6 Different types of visuals 7 Describing trends, Language of change 8 Connecting trends 10 Using the right prepositions 12 Describing numbers, percentages & fractions 16 Describing Quantities 17 Varying your language 18 Using Simple Comparisons 19 The language for comparing 20 Other Important Language for Comparisons 21 Adding an explanation 22 Writing an introduction 23 Writing the General Overview Paragraph 26 Selecting Main Points 27 Writing an 'overview' not a conclusion 29 Writing Body Paragraphs 30 Writing just six sentences to include the details 31 Selecting details and grouping them 33 Including approximation 35
3 Having a Task 1 checklist is important 36 Avoid common mistakes 36 Describing more than one chart 37 Describing Processes 39 Describing a map 42 Effective ways to prepare for Task 1 46 Good Sample Answers Worth Reading 47 Keep in touch! 104
4 Academic Training Writing About the Writing Test The IELTS Academic Training Writing Test takes 60 minutes. You have to complete two writing tasks. Task 1 x You have about 20 minutes x You must write a report of at least 150 words x You are given a visual presentation which can be in form of a graph, diagram, bar chart, table, map or a process. You must write a report explaining the main features of the figure and make comparisons where relevant. You must not include any personal opinion while you are explaining the figure. You just need to describe and report what you are given. How to use your 20 minutes You have 20 minutes for task 1, so try spending 5 minutes on each paragraph. This might help you to organise your time better. First 5 minutes Read the question, make sure you understand the chart, write your introduction by paraphrasing the question. Second 5 minutes Look at the chart and try to find 2 general points. Don't look at specific details; look for "the big picture". Write 2 sentences summarising the information. Final 10 minutes Describe specific details. Try to break this part into 2 paragraphs because it looks better. You could spend 5 minutes on each paragraph.