Writing



IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1 TOPICS

IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 1 - SAMPLE MATERIAL

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IELTS GENERAL WRITING TASK 2 - SAMPLE MATERIAL

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 SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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IELTS Academic Writing consists of two writing tasks of 150 and 250 words each.

  • Task 1 requires you to describe some data or a diagram.
  • Task 2 requires you to write a short discursive essay, presenting your opinion on a particular issue.


Both writing tasks must be completed within 60 minutes and it is up to you to decide on how much time you spend on each task. It is highly recommended that you must write in pencil on paper


IELTS Writing Task 1: Describe a diagram

  • Time: 20 mins (recommended).
  • Words: 150 minimum


You will be provided a diagram or set of data and and will be asked to write a short report identifying the main features and making comparisons where relevant.



IELTS Writing Task 2: Discursive essay

  • Time: 40 mins (recommended). 
  • Words: 250 minimum


In this task, you will be asked to write your opinion on a particular issue, or about both sides of an argument. Which approach you should take will depend on the question that you get.



How IELTS Writing answers are scored

It is important to understand the IELTS Writing scoring criteria for both Task 1 and Task 2. The examiner awards a score of 0 to 9 based on four criteria:
 

  • Task Achievement or Response: 
  1. Do you answer the question fully
  2. Do you write enough words
  3. Cover the main points, and have a clear position?

 

  • Coherence and Cohesion: 
  1. Do you organize your ideas into paragraphs and connect them with linking words?

 

  • Lexical Resource: 
  1. Do you make good use of vocabulary: is it relevant to the topic and appropriate to academic writing?

 

  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy: 
  1. Do you make good use of grammar and punctuation: 
  2. Do you attempt complex sentences and avoid too many mistakes?


Each of the above four criteria is worth 25% of your IELTS Writing score.



IMPORTANT LINKS 

Task 1 

  • Write a minimum of 150 words
  • Time: 20 minute

You are required to write a letter requesting information or explaining the situation in relation to a specific provided issue or inquiry.

The letter must be in one of the following styles as it fits the situation:
   

  •     Formal – to someone you don’t know.
  •     Informal – to a friend or close family member.


There are 7 common Task 1 letter topics:

  •     An Apology
  •     Letter of Complaint
  •     A Request
  •     Letter of Explanation
  •     Letters of Application & Resignation
  •     Letters to Make an Arrangement
  •     An Invitation

 

Your letter will assess your ability to engage in personal correspondence and be assessed in relation to one or more of these skills:

  •     Elicit and provide general factual information
  •     Express needs, wants, likes and dislikes
  •     Express opinions (e.g. views, complaints)


Task 2

  • Write a minimum of 250 words
  • Time: 40 minute

    

Total Time – 60 minutes   

Task 2 contributes twice as many marks to your overall score as Task 1.

You will be asked to write an essay on a topic of general interest. Your essay will be a response to a specific point of view, problem or argument that will be stated in the question.

You may use a more personal style than would be required in the Academic Writing Task 2 essay.

There are 5 types of Task 2 essay:

  •     Opinion Essays
  •     Discussion Essays
  •     Problem Solution Essays
  •     Advantages & Disadvantages Essays
  •     Double Question Essays

 

Your essay will be assessed in relation to one or more of the following:

  •     Outline a problem and present a solution
  •     Present and justify an opinion
  •     Evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or an argument


The IELTS General Writing test is marked according to four marking criteria.

These are:

  •   Task Achievement – appropriate response to the task
  •   Coherence & Cohesion  – the ability to present a well-structured essay
  •   Lexical Resource  – the ability to use appropriate vocabulary and to use it correctly
  •   Grammatical Range & Accuracy  – the ability to use grammar correctly


Each carries 25% of the marks.



GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR EXAMS!




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