Writing Task 1
Word requirement - Time suggested - Score weight of Task 1
At least 150 words - Should take no more than 20 mins - 1/3 of your general band.
Word requirement - Time suggested - Score weight of Task 2
At least 250 words - Should take no more than 40 mins - 2/3 of your general band.
An adjective to describe an area/region with many farms and farm-related facilities.
AGRICULTURAL
Which of the following words do not have a close meaning with 'DISADVANTAGES'?
a. shortcoming
b. drawback
c. perk
d. downside
c. perk (which means a good thing)
The phenomenon where 'fake medicine' takes real effect because the recipient believes it is real medicine.
PLACEBO
Name the 6 types of picture (visual) seen in the IELTS Task 1.
Table - Map - Pie chart - Bar chart - Line graph - Diagram
How many supporting ideas should you include in one paragraph for the IELTS essay?
How many ways can you writing supporting sentences?
2 - 3 supporting ideas
State the supporting idea
Explain or expand on that supporting idea
Give an example
Another way to express percentages at ~33% is .......
A THIRD or ONE-THIRD
Rewrite this sentence using a noun form of the underlined word.
The line graph shows how many CDs and DVDs were sold in North America and worldwide from 2001 to 2010.
The line graph shows CDs and DVDs sales in North America and worldwide from 2001 to 2010.
If someone is good with new technology, we call them tech-.....
TECH-SAVVY
Complete the missing words in the Task 1 instructions:
'................ the information by ............... and reporting the main features and make ................. where relevant.'
'SUMMARIZE the information by SELECTING and reporting the main features and make COMPARISONS where relevant.'
Thesis statement and topic sentence.
a. What are they?
b. Where are they in the essay?
c. Why are they important?
a. Thesis: the short but complete answer to the essay questions.
Topic sentence: the sentence containing a paragraph's main idea.
b. Thesis: At the end of the Intro
Topic sentence: At the beginning of each (body) paragraph.
c. Thesis: summary to your essay - shows your understanding of the question
Topic sentence: focuses the reader on the main idea -> easier to read and understand.
If something is at the bottom right corner of a map, it is in the ................
SOUTHEAST
Rewrite this sentence using a noun phrase to replace the underlined phrase.
'Fox populations on all four islands considerably decreased in the next decade.'
Fox populations on all four islands suffered a considerable decrease in the next decade.
There was a considerable decrease in fox populations on all four islands in the next decade.
This phrasal verb means 'to disregard or consider something as unimportant' and starts with 'B...........'
BRUSH OFF
What are signpost words?
In the Task 1, what signpost words can you use for:
a. the overview?
b. the body paragraphs?
Signpost words tell the reader immediately what the purpose/focus of your paragraph is.
a. Overview signpost: In general, Overall, etc.
b. Body signpost: In terms of ..., Regarding ..., Turning towards ..., etc.
What is an irrelevant sentence? How can one avoid these sentences in their writing?
Irrelevant sentences do not add support to the main idea. It repeats a previous idea or talks about something outside of the main idea.
Prepare an outline before writing + Always check the main idea.
A is 30%, B is 40%, and C is 50%.
We can say 'A,B,C are 30,40, and 50% ...............'
RESPECTIVELY
A trend verb to describe a situation when something increases to a point and then stabilizes (stops increasing)
HIT A PLATEAU or PLATEAU
This adjective is to describe 'something that has been abandoned, no longer used' and starts with 'D.......'
DISUSED
What is the OVERVIEW in the Task 1?
How do you choose what information to put in the overview?
a. For data charts
b. For process diagrams
c. For maps
The paragraph that gives a big picture summary of the picture.
a. For data charts: 1. Choose the OUTSTANDING feature (biggest, biggest change) / If trend (line graphs), describe the general shape of the lines. 2. Choose the COMMON feature that is true for most or all categories in the chart.
b. For process diagrams: Group steps into main phases >>> Describe beginning and ending steps >>> Count steps.
c. For maps: Use adjectives or verbs to describe the changes that took place in the location (industrial, residential, etc.)
Name the FOUR types of prompt commonly seen in the Task 2 IELTS essay.
Example: 1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this?
1. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this? (OPINION)
2. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? (AD-DISAD)
3. Discuss both views and give your opinion. (2SIDE DISCUSSION)
4. What are the reasons for this and what solutions can you suggest? (PROBLEM-SOLUTION)
This adverb means 'At the same time ...' and starts with 'S.........'
SIMULTANEOUSLY
This adverb means 'It is true that ...' and starts with 'AD........'
ADMITTEDLY
This word means 'a target number or ratio that an organization is expected to meet' and starts with 'Q.......'
QUOTA