WRITING Content 1 The test format 2

WRITING

Content: 1. The test format 2. Writing Task 1 3. Writing Task 2

The Test Format There are modules, to the IELTS test: 1. Reading, 2. Writing, 3. Listening 4. Speaking. There are 2 formats: 1. the Academic Module 2. the General Training Module. Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Academic Writing Module Tips: üYou have only 1 hour for the writing test; üSpend 20 minutes completing Part 1 üSpend 40 minutes completing Part 2; üWrite minimum words required; üThe words counted do not include any words of the question title; üTask 1: 141 words ( to be safe at least 150); üTask 2: 241 ( to be safe at least 250)

Writing Task 1 is always a presentation of data on a specific topic. This is always presented in the form of a graph or a diagram.

Example The bar chart below shows the number of students in three different courses from 2001 -2004. Identify the main trends and summarize the data.

Band Score 8: • All the requirements of the task are achieved; • There are no spelling or grammatical errors; • The answer is over the minimum word count and the answer can be followed effortlessly; • A wide range of grammar and vocabulary is used.

Writing Task 2 You are presented with a discussion topic. You have to discus it and present your own opinion on it.

Example

Key points: points • Opinion 1: Important to invest in further education: • Opinion 2: Gain work experience after finishing university. • To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Writing 1 Example 2 The table below gives information about rail transport in four countries in 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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