IELTS LEVEL 2 Writing Ø 60 minutes

IELTS LEVEL 2 Writing

Ø 60 minutes - two tasks ØTask 1 - 20 minutes - write at least 150 words. ØTask 2 - 40 minutes - write at least 250 words. ØAnswers on the answer sheet in full ØNotes or bullet points not acceptable Øunder min word limit - penalized

ØGeneral writing Ø ØTask 1 respond to problem with letter requesting information or explaining situation ØTask 2 Essay - Candidates presented with point of view, arguments or problem.

GT Writing Task 1 • You rent a house through an agency. The • • • heating system has stopped working. You phoned the agency a week ago but it has still not been repaired. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter introduce yourself explain the situation say what action you would like the agency to take You do not need to write your own address.

GT Writing Task 2 • Write about the following topic: • Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. • Do you agree or disagree? • Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.

Ø Ø Academic writing Task 1 Graph/table/chart/diagram - describe and present information in your own words. Process - Describe and explain stages, how an object works or event happens Ø Task 2 - Essay Ø Introduce the topic and state your opinion

AC Writing Task 1 Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.

AC Writing Task 2 • Present a written argument or case to an • • • educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. It is inevitable that as technology develops so traditional cultures must be lost. Technology and tradition are incompatible you cannot have both together. To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Planning • 2 -3 mins for task 1; 4 -5 mins for task 2 • Plan the main body, not the intro and conclusion • Structure? For and against or just list of main points • Use keywords, abbreviations, symbols

Intro • 1. 2. 3. • Essay: general statement about topic what you’re going to cover in main body Asking a question can be good way to focus the reader on your topic Learn useful expressions to begin each text type – E. g. letter: Dear Sir / Madam

Writing tips ØRemember: ØCoherence - Clarity of expression ØCohesion – use link words to aid argument ØCheck at end - accuracy of language

Writing tips 2 • Do the sample writing test then compare with the sample answers. ØFind good expressions especially for introduction / conclusion. ØUse examples to support ØSummarise and give personal opinion ØRead more books and newspapers ØGet some ideas from friends ØLook useful links - www. ielts-exam. net