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IELTS Writing Task 1: Everything You Need to Know

Ielts writing task 1 in 6 simple steps.

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Academic Writing Task 1 Strategy

  • Understand how the test is marked. Knowing the marking criteria will allow you to give the examiner exactly what they need.
  • Paraphrase the question. It is best to paraphrase the question in the first paragraph. You can do this by using synonyms.
  • Write the overview. To write your overview , pick 3 or 4 of the main features and write about them generally without referencing any data.
  • Support the main features. In a new paragraph, support the key features with the data in the information given to you.
  • Check your work. Check your report for spelling and grammar mistakes. Make sure that the data you mentioned is also accurate!

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Essential Writing Task 1 Skills

  • How to Write an Overview Paragraph 
  • How to Paraphrase 
  • How to Write a Complex Sentence
  • How Many Words? 
  • Task 1 Charts Checklist
  • Task 1 Tips
  • The Danger of Synonyms
  • 6 Common Mistakes
  • Paragraphing and Editing

Writing Task 1 Full Lessons

  • Writing Academic Task 1 in 5 Easy Steps 
  • Charts Lesson
  • Maps Lesson
  • Multiple Charts/Graphs 
  • Process Lesson

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Academic Task 1 Sample Answers

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  • Bar Chart Sample Essay (Cars in Asia) 
  • Process- Cement and Concrete Production
  • Pie Chart (Italy and Yemen Populations) 
  • Process Question
  • Bar Chart Question (UK Telephone Usage) 
  • Line Graph (US Consumption of Energy)
  • Bar Chart Sample Answer (International Students)

General Training Writing Task 1

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General Training Writing Task 1 in 5 Simple Steps

  • Understand how the test is marked. Knowing the marking criteria is the best way of giving the examiner exactly what they need and nothing else.
  • Decide whether the letter is formal or informal. This part is easy. If the question asks you to write to a ‘friend’, it should be an informal letter. If the question asks you to write to anyone else, it should be a formal letter. It is that simple!
  • Discuss each bullet point from the question. Make sure to take a new paragraph for each bullet point. This will make your letter easy to read and understand.
  • Sign off your letter. Don’t overcomplicate this part. Include a sign-off suitable to your letter’s tone and write your name beneath.
  • Check your work. Make sure your letter doesn’t contain any grammar or vocabulary mistakes.
  • Letter Writing Tips
  • How to Write an Informal Letter
  • How to Write a Formal Letter

General Training Essential Writing Task 1 Skills

  • Task 1 General Training Writing Strategy
  • Task 1 General Training Writing Guide

Sample Answers

  • Formal and informal sample letters.

Writing Task 1 Essential Information

  • People doing the Academic test will write a report on a data set, map, or process. People doing General Training will write a letter.
  • You must write 150 words or more.
  • You should spend around 20 minutes on this part of the test.
  • Task 1 is worth 1/3 of your total mark on the Writing test.
  • You will be assessed in four areas: Task Achievement (25%) Coherence and Cohesion (25%) Lexical Resource (25%) Grammatical Range and Accuracy (25%)
  • The most important thing is that you can demonstrate that you can clearly communicate in English.
  • The key to doing well is to know exactly what the examiners want and give it to them.
  • Grammar and Vocabulary Guide

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  • Top 10 Grammar Mistakes

IELTS Writing Task 1 FAQs

How can i improve my writing.

You will find all the resources you need on our Writing Task 1 page. Click the link below:

Writing Task 1

If you need serious help or personalised feedback, you should check out our online course. There is a waiting list, but you can add your name here:

How can I get a Band 7, 8 or 9?

The answer to this question is different for every individual IELTS student, as it depends on a number of factors, including your work ethic, English skills and exam strategy. You'll find a guide to answering this question in this article

If you need serious help with improving your IELTS scores, you should check out our online writing course. There is a waiting list, but you can add your name by clicking the link below:

Can you correct my writing?

Please click the link below and it will give you all the information you need about our writing correction service:

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Do you have any sample answers?

Yes, you will find them at the link below:

Task 1 Sample Answers

Will using 'high level' or 'academic' words help me improve my score?

Probably not.

Read my recent article about IELTS vocabulary here:

5 Things You Need to Know about IELTS Vocabulary

How many paragraphs should I write?

Introduction

You can put the overview at the end if you'd like.

Can I use idioms?

No, you should typically avoid using idioms in Writing Task 1.

The only time this is acceptable is if you are taking the General Training test and must write an informal letter.

Should I write a conclusion for Task 1 Academic?

No. A conclusion is a summary of YOUR ideas and your opinion. Task 1 is simply reporting what you see, so there shouldn't be any of your ideas or your opinion.

Instead of a conclusion, you should write an overview.

The reason lots of people get confused about this is that some teachers, books and even one British Council website call the overview a 'conclusion'. It's not a conclusion, it's an overview.

Finally, it does not matter where you put the overview paragraph. We teach our students to put it after the introduction, but it is also fine to have it as your final paragraph.

How many words should I write?

You must write at least 150 words in Writing Task 1 (yes, the examiners will count them!)

I would suggest that you aim to write around 160-170 words for Task 1. Aiming for 20-30 words more than the required amount makes you more likely to reach the word limit without setting an unrealistic goal.

Will I lose marks if I don't write enough words?

Yes. If you don't write the required number of words, you will lose marks in 'Task Achievement' for not answering the question fully. Read more here .

Can I use contractions?

No, should not use contractions when you are writing an academic essay or formal letter. However, it is fine to use contractions in an informal letter.

When should I write formally?

There are a few signposts that indicate when you should write formally or informally. Watch our video lesson to find out what they are:

IELTS Writing Task 1 General Training: Formal or Informal Letters?

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Ielts sample charts (ielts writing task 1).

The Writing Task 1 of the IELTS Academic test requires you to write a summary of at least 150 words in response to a particular graph (bar, line or pie graph), table, chart, or process (how something works, how something is done). This task tests your ability to select and report the main features, to describe and compare data, identify significance and trends in factual information, or describe a process.

Exam Preparation

Ielts preparation, ielts sample letters (ielts writing task 1).

The purpose of this section is to help you with the Writing Task 1 of the IELTS General test. In Task 1, candidates are asked to respond to a given problem with a letter requesting information or explaining a situation. It is suggested that about 20 minutes is spent on Task 1, which requires candidates to write at least 150 words. Depending on the task suggested, candidates are assessed on their ability to:

- engage in personal correspondence - elicit and provide general factual information - express needs, wants, likes and dislikes - express opinions (views, complaints etc.)

IELTS Writing Task 2 (IELTS Sample essays)

IELTS Writing Task 2 requires you to write at least 250 words. You will be presented with a topic and will be tested on your ability to respond by giving and justifying an opinion, discussing the topic, summarizing details, outlining problems, identifying possible solutions and supporting what you write with reasons, arguments and relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. The assessment of Task 2 carries more weight in marking than Task 1. Writing scripts are marked by trained and certificated IELTS examiners, who all hold relevant teaching qualifications and are recruited as examiners by the test centres and approved by British Council or IDP: IELTS Australia.

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Samples

Here you will find IELTS Writing Task 1 Samples for a variety of common tasks that appear in the writing exam.

The model answers all have tips and strategies for how you may approach the question and comments on the sample answer.

It's a great way to help you to prepare for the test. 

IELTS PIe Chart

The amount of money that a children's charity located in the USA spent and received in one year, 2016.

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IELTS Table

The Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009.

The city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, S1 and S2 have been proposed.

IELTS Process

Process Diagram

The process that is used to manufacture bricks for the building industry.

IELTS Bar Chart

The components of GDP in the UK from 1992 to 2000.

IELTS Bar Chart

The scores of teams A, B and C over four different seasons.

IELTS PIe Chart

The electricity generated in Germany and France from all sources and renewables in the year 2009.

IELTS Bar Chart

British Emigration to selected destinations between 2004 and 2007.

IELTS Line and IELTS Bar Chart

Line and Bar Chart

Visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999, and the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999.

IELTS Line Graph

Thefts per thousand vehicles in four countries between 1990 and 1999.

IELTS PIe Chart and Bar Chart

Pie and Bar Chart

The percentage of persons arrested in the five years ending 1994 and the most recent reasons for arrest.

IELTS Bar Chart

The different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.

IELTS Table

The proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment.

IELTS Process

How chocolate is produced.

IELTS Bar Chart

The monthly spending in dollars of a family in the USA on three items in 2010.

IELTS Process

How tea leaves are processed into five tea types.

IELTS PIe Chart

Pie and  Bar Chart

The percentage of women in poverty and the poverty rates by sex and age in the United States in 2008.

IELTS Line Graph

Line and Pie Chart

The number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries, and the pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were borrowed over this time.

IELTS Line Graph

Four countries of residence of overseas students in Australia

IELTS Map

Development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present.

IELTS PIe Chart

Public Sector Employment in 2015 and 2020.

IELTS Table

Cultural Activities of Differing Age Groups

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Construction of Tourist Facilities on an island.

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Average House Price Comparison.

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Average carbon dioxide (Co2) emissions per person

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Leisure Activities amongst Australian children.

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Structure used to generate electricity from wave power.

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Men and women attending various evening courses

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Changes to Grange Park.

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Populations in Yemen and Italy.

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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Topics

By anna hasper, 08 february 2024 - 12:52.

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Lots of people who take IELTS Academic think that, of the two writing tasks in the test, Task 1 is the most challenging. Perhaps this is because it involves a visual image and often numbers, too. 

While it’s impossible to predict which topic you’ll be assigned, you can prepare for this task with some concrete steps that will help you develop a good strategy and get the score you need. So, let’s look at what you can expect in IELTS Writing Task 1, and provide you with a structure for completing this task successfully. 

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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 topics and answers

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 is an information transfer task. The test paper shows you an image (a graph, table, chart or diagram) with certain information, and you will need to present this information in at least 150 words.

So, how can you get a good score in this task? Let’s take a step-by-step approach to Writing Task 1 preparation: 

1. Learn the requirements of Writing Task 1

Before taking the test, it is important to fully understand what the task expects you to do: 

“Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.”

Let’s break it down: 

  • Summarise. So, avoid writing about every detail. You are writing a summary report. 
  • Select the main features of the image. Choose three to five aspects of the image and write about these with some detail. 
  • Report, i.e. write about what is visible in the image. Do not give your opinion - stick to the facts! 
  • Make comparisons where relevant: look for similarities and differences in the image if appropriate. 

2. Read about common topics 

In this task, you might see images that present information about current topics such as education, the environment, technology use, health, tourism, infrastructure, economic developments - there are lots of potential topics.

So, it’s a good idea to keep up to date with current affairs and read quality newspapers in English to help expand your vocabulary around these topics. That way, you’ll be prepared for IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic topics. 

3. Research the language you’ll need in your answer

Common images you might see in the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 are:

  • Line graphs
  • Bar charts/ graphs
  • Or a combination of the above

 It's important to research the language you’ll need to talk about these types of images. Check if the images show information about the past, present or future.  

For pie charts, line graphs, bar charts or graphs, and tables, you’ll probably use language of comparisons and superlatives. For example: The amount of renewable energy accounted for quite similar proportions for both countries. However, in New Zealand most renewables consisted of wind energy.

For processes, it might be appropriate to use the passive, and the language of sequencing. For example: Once the coffee beans have been dried, they are roasted in industrial roasters. Finally, after they’ve been roasted, they are ground into a fine powder.  

For maps and plans, you’ll need to use language of location and directionality, for example:  A new school building, which will be double the size of the current one, will be built to the north of the student parking area.  

Learning the language you need will help to prepare you to write detailed answers about the IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic topics. 

How to answer IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 

Your examiner will be looking for three key elements in your report:

  • An introduction
  • An overview
  • One or two body paragraphs with details about the image 

Let’s look more closely at what you should include in each section of your answer to IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic topics. 

1. The Introduction

The introduction answers one or more of the following three questions: 

Keeping these questions in mind, write a brief introduction on the subject of the images. Now, there might not always be a where or a when, but there always is a what! 

2. The overview

Here it is useful to group the common images mentioned above into two main categories:

  • Images that are data-related , such as pie charts, line graphs, bar charts/ graphs and tables. In other words: images with numbers.
  • Images that show processes of change : such as processes, maps and plans.

You’ll need to adopt a different approach, depending which category your image belongs to. Let’s take a look: 

Data-related:   The overview presents the big picture; what are the most significant trends or developments? You do not need to present data, such as exact numbers or percentages here. It’s fine to keep it general. 

Processes of change:

  • Processes: highlight how many steps you can see in the image and try to categorise related steps into three or four main stages. Doing this shows that you can see the relationships between the different steps. 
  • Maps and plans: highlight the main changes or developments. Around three to five aspects should be enough.

If you are presented with more than one visual, for example two line graphs, your overview needs to highlight the main trends or changes for both, and make general comparisons.

You can write the overview at the end, as a separate paragraph or connect it to the introduction. Ideally, write the overview directly after the introduction to make sure it is included.

3. Paragraph(s) with details about the image 

Write one or two paragraphs in which you present the noticeable features in more detail. Here you need to use the data, e.g. the numbers,  to support your description and use comparisons where relevant. 

For data-related tasks write details such as the highest, the lowest, the biggest difference, similarities and significant exceptions. 

For processes of change provide details about the three to five stages (process) or main changes or developments (maps and plans) you mentioned in your overview. 

“Read” the visual(s) and use the changes in location, direction, size etc. as data. Don’t forget to compare and contrast where relevant!

How is Writing Task 1 marked? 

Writing task 1 in IELTS Academic is worth around 33% of your total writing score. To give you an appropriate score, the examiner will look at the following four areas according to the descriptors:

1. Task achievement

The examiner looks at your ability to answer the question properly. You need to write in prose, include an introduction and a general overview, as well as talk about the main features using the data from the task. 

2. Coherence 

The examiner assesses your ability to logically group and organise the information. You need to use a range of cohesive devices to make the connection between your sentences and paragraphs clear.

3. Lexical resource

The examiner assesses your ability to use a variety of vocabulary items with precision. You need to show you can use collocations and synonyms appropriately. Correct spelling is also important.

4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy

The examiner looks at your ability to use a variety of sentence structures and different grammar items accurately and appropriately. You need to use appropriate punctuation.

To read more about the updated IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 descriptors check here .

Preparation is key for success

When it comes to Writing Task 1 in IELTS, preparation is the key to success! Prepare yourself thoroughly for IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic topics, and you won’t be taken by surprise in the test. If you approach the task in a systematic way, you’ll get the best score you can. For more insights and IELTS test strategy, sign up for our free weekly IELTS preparation webinars . 

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What Tense to Use in IELTS Writing Task 1

It is essential to use the right tense in IELTS writing task 1, both academic and GT. This page will explain which tenses to use. The academic test will be explained first and lower down the page you will find grammar tips for GT letters.

Also find writing task 1 tips further down the page.

Academic Writing Task 1 Tenses to Use

For IELTS writing task 1, you may be given a map, a diagram, a bar chart, a line graph, a table or a pie chart in the academic test. The IELTS examiner will mark you on the following (each worth 25% of task 1)

  • Task Achievement : information, overview, accurate of data
  • Coherence & Cohesion : Paragraphing, Linking Words
  • Vocabulary: Collocations, Spelling and Accuracy
  • Grammar : Sentence structure, tenses , punctuation, grammar range and accuracy

So, you can see that using the right tense is important in IELTS writing task 1 because it falls into the marking criterion of Grammar.

Dates and Tenses

On your IELTS graph, chart, map, diagram or table, you might find dates. These will tell you what tense to use. See the list below:

  • No Dates = present tense
  • Dates in the Past = Past Tense
  • Dates in the Future = Future Forms
  • Dates spanning both Past and Future = both Past Tense and Future Forms

Using Passive Voice in IELTS Writing Task 1

There are students who seem to think they will get a high score if they use passive voice. This is not true. You can only use passive voice when it is appropriate and correct to do so. Most writing task 1 will not give you this opportunity. However, if you get a diagram, they are usually a combination of passive and active voice.

Mixing both Past Tense and Future Forms

Here is a sample sentence using both tenses:

In 2010, the number of sales stood at 2 million and is forecast to rise to a peak of 10 million by 2050.

You can see past simple “stood” and future forms of prediction “is forecast to”

IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 Tenses

The examiner will mark you using the same criteria as the AC test, but with one difference in Task Achievement. The IELTS examiner will mark you on the following (each worth 25% of task 1). See below:

  • Task Achievement : Purpose, tone and expanding points

For students taking the General Training test. You will use a range of tenses in your letter depending on the aims and purpose. Below are some sample sentences:

  • I am writing to …. (present continuous)
  • I visited your store … (past simple)
  • …the poor service I have received (present perfect)
  • I hope the problem will be resolved … (future form and future passive)
  • I had hoped that … (past perfect)

Tips for IELTS Writing Task 1

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Dear Liz, Regarding the tense for Task 1 Academic, it is stated that we can use simple present if there is no time specified. But if there is a verb in the question which shows a past incident, then can we use past tense in the overview and body paragraphs? For example the question is “The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course”

When you see the past tense used in rubric given by IELTS, it means the information in the chart/graph is in the past and this means you will use a past tense.

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Hello Liz, since the introduction in task 1 is almost always too small to make a paragraph and one might need to add the overview to it, how then does a writer achieve 4 paragraphs?

Why do you need four paragraphs? There are no set rules about the number of paragraphs for writing task 1.

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Great to know you can still benefit from my lessons. Lots of luck in your next test 🙂

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I’m very pleased you find my website useful 🙂

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Hey Liz, I follow your website regularly and found it very useful comparative to any other sites available these days, and even heard from one of a British Council Examiner as he suggested to follow your website for factual information, that amused me.

By the way, please post some more information for GT – Writing task 1 in a video form as I see most of the information is covered for Academic Students only.

Hope you consider my request.

Kindly do the needful. Nishanth

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Nice to know BC examiners are recommending my site 🙂 You can find some GT tips and useful links to model letters on this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-letter-writing-essential-tips/ . I stopped making videos due to health problems, but if I’m a bit stronger next year I might make a few short clips. I’ll put GT letters on my list 🙂

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Hello Liz, Are we supposed to use indented paragraphs in our writing section? And for internet base IELT general training; will i write my texts/answers on anwers sheet or i type my answers on the computer. Thank you

It makes no difference if you indent or leave an empty line instead. As long as paragraphs are very easy to see, it is fine.

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Dear Liz, Is writing task 1 is only for academic test, cannot able to find fins much question & answers for the general test. kindly elaborate for the general test which one I have to write, little confused.

See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-gt-academic-writing-differences/

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Hi liz Thanks! I find ur lessons realy helpful. Can u please explain which questions in writing task 1 do not need an overview? Will wait for ur reply.

If you are taking the academic IELTS test, all writing task 1 require an overview. See this page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/

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Hi Liz, I took the test just this saturday. I’m worried i might have made a major mistake in task 1. The task description said ‘The plans show a coal mine before and after redevelopment into a visitor attraction’ and showed 2 pictures pre and post renovation of the coal mine. I only focused on the changes made (on the after picture) and used the future tense all throughout the overview and body paragraphs (i used the present tense for the intro) as i was misled by the word ‘plans’ and i assumed that the redevelopment wasn’t done yet (e.g ‘will undergo’ instead of ‘undertook’, ‘will be demolished’ instead of ‘was demolished’, ‘will be converted instead of ‘was converted’, etc.). I finished both tasks with 10 mins to spare and used that time to check for errors in grammar, spelling, vocab & sentence structures (i’m sure i at least have error-free sentences and good grammar). Can i still get at least a 7 for task 1 despite the wrong tense used?

Your score is based on Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Vocabulary and Grammar. Grammar counts for 25% of your marks and tenses are only one part of that.

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DEAR LIZ .;,, Can we write piechart and bargraph in past tense if the date isnot mentiond in the question, One of my ielts teacher told me that would be fine,,but i want to hear from u Please help me

When no date is given, you should use present tense. However, if you choose past tense and stick to that tense throughout your whole report, it will be fine. The problem is when you mix them up and get confused which tense you are using.

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Hi mam We can’t write all task 1 in passive voice? And Any disadvantage of use passive voice in task 1?

You must use the correct tense for the dates given and also for the information presented. If you have problems about using the passive voice and don’t understand when to use it or when not to use it, I suggest you find an English language teacher to help you or buy a grammar book.

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Hi, Liz! Should I write in future if there is the word estimated in the writing task one, like estimated sales, and no dates given? Thaks in advance.

“Estimated sales” indicates future.

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Hey Liz, I wanna ask something. How about the word ‘before and after’ I mean in cambridge ielts 11 theres a question in test 4 about total number of visitors to a museum BEFORE and AFTER its refurbished. There is no dates, just those before and after. I’m kinda confused whether to use present or past tense? Thanks in advance.

Before – use past. After – use present.

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Hi I can’t. Write. Task 1

https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/

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I have never ever tried to write any first task essays which would be with mixed time of past and future tenses, but as I recently took my exam, I was faced with the mixed tenses and could not deal with that and thus got a low score. So that, could you please explain me or give me a link to a page where I could learn the main structure of the type of task one question? I would be really thankful for your help me if you do not mind please, give me some more example essays with band 9

The first time you need to get clear is that task 1 is NOT an essay. Writing task 1 is a report based on data or any visual representation of information given. If the datas are from past to present, there is no specific structure. The report is structure as usual depending on key features. The grammar will reflect both time period: “The number of sales rose from 5,000 in 2000 and is estimated to reach a peak of 30,000 in 2050.” (both past and future forms)

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I would like to ask you whether it is bad to start an introduction for task 1 with something like this or not:

‘The given visual matirial provides us with the information about …”

I just wondered if this word ‘us’ is too informal for this kind of report?

This is not appropriate to use for writing task 1. If it is a table, then you introduce a table, not “given visual material”.

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Hi Liz, First and foremost, Thank you very much for the great work that you are doing, You are simply awesome! I am going to appear for IELTS – GT this month end, and I have few queries to you:

1. While answering to Listening or Reading section, for sentence completion kind of questions, do we need to use Initial caps even if it is not a noun? I have this confusion. Do we lose mark for this?

2. What does it mean, if the part of the answer is mentioned in the brackets? Eg. (a) Pilot study, though there instructed as ‘No more than 3 words’

3. In some of the practice test answer keys, they have mentioned the answer both in singular and plural as ‘Instructor/Instructors’ – Is it correct or safe to mention like this? I am losing marks mostly in plural during my practice sessions

4.In a scenario, the instruction clearly states as ‘One word only’ but the answer for a question is 2 years. Without specifying the word ‘years’ the sentence would not deliver a correct meaning in the listening test. What do I need to do on this scenario? Will bracketing work on this occasion?

5.I am appearing through BC and my friend appeared through IDP in the early on this month. I happened to get his practice work book and it seems very tough when compared to BC workbook. I had a confidence while worked out with my BC practice tests whereas the same is lacking with IDP. Why there is a difference? B’coz I heard that the exam will be same irrespective of the centers, but this leaves a doubt in me.

It would be of an immense help if you could kindly advise on the above questions. Thanks Liz.

And one more request Liz, I would like my writing on task 1 to get evaluated by you, if your time permits, so that I could do some fine tuning on the same. If you are ok, kindly let me know your email to send the pic of my writings, since i have written in a paper.

Thanks again LIZ 🙂

Hi, sounds like there is still a lot you are unsure about in IELTS. Always check my information page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-help-faq/ . Here are some answers to your questions: 1. Capital letters are not considered in listening or reading. That means you can use them, not use them, use them incorrectly, mix them up – nothing matters. Just ignore them. If you want to write all answers in capitals, do so. 2. In answer keys there are can sometimes be more than one possible answer. For example, “a pilot” or “pilot”. When this is the case, the answer key is written as “(a) pilot” which shows the “a” is optional. You can’t write like this in your test. You must choose one answer and write it. 3. You must write only one answer – singular or plural. This is a test, and it’s testing your understanding of plurals. 4. IELTS never write “one word only”. Are you using real IELTS tests which are published by IELTS. If you are downloading for free from other websites, you are not using real tests. Be aware of fakes. Use the IELTS Cambridge test books from 1 to 11. 5. BC do not write their tests. IDP do not write their test. The IELTS tests are written by a third party. Any difference between tests is random and not based on centers. Sorry I don’t offer marking at present. See my main writing task 1 page: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/ Good luck!

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There is this book for writing task 1 that i’ve purchased and it has a sentence “The sewer line close to my home overflew resulting into streaming of sewer water on the road” I wanted to know if i can use “overflowed” instead of “overflew” Because the word “overflew” sounds wrong to me somehow.

Please help

This sentence is grammatically incorrect with more than one mistake. I recommend you stop using that book.

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Is it still true that the writing Task-1 for GT would have letter writing and not any graphs which we need to explain?

Thanks, Balu

The Oficial IELTS Websites still make it clear that GT writing task 1 is a letter.

Thanks for the clarification, Liz.

I have one more question on GT Reading. I am appearing for IELTS GT and have been going through Cambridge practice tests for IELTS. I find that the GT reading samples given in these books are easier and have moderate vocabulary in the reading passages when compared to the IDP sample tests, that I received on booking my test. The IDP reading samples are tough to interpret in the given time and have complex sentence structures. Would it be same in the actual test as well?

Thanks, Balaji

The tests are not written by IDP or BC. So, the test doesn’t vary – of course individual tests may slightly but that’s all.

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thank you very much. 7/10 it is useful .

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Hello Liz I’m an English teacher in Greece and I would like some information on how to help students with the IELTS exams. Any books to study, apart from your great tips?

On the whole, I learned my tips by doing test after test myself. I also spent a lot of time helping students and understanding how best to help them.

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Hello , I have a question could you please tell me how important it is to paraphrase the writing task 2 in our introduction ( the first 2 lines of the essay) as i have seen on many blogs people just start will the topic such as , It is seen, It is true , or just the answer of what is asked and not paraphrase the question given .

You can’t copy the question, you need to paraphrase it which means write it again in your own words.

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just a quick question, in listening section if the answer is “internet users” will the Users of internet” be considered correct or not.

It would be wrong. You must write down what you hear.

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Hi Liz, i used your website for preparing for my test today. Please I have an issue. My task one had no dates but they gave a general statement in past tense (a study was done on global warming and the tables shows the suggestion of respondents). Since there was no date, I used present tense to answer, but someone told me that I should have used past tense because of the statement.

If the information given to you shows it is past tense, you should use past tense. You can’t ignore that you have been told it is all in the past.

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Hi there Liz, I would just like to verify if it is possible to use past tense in writing task 1 even if there is no specific time indicated in the question? Thank you vry much

It is recommended to use the present tense when there are no dates given. However, if you decide to use the past in this case and you use it all the way through your task 1 report, then it wouldn’t be considered a big mistake and you could still do quite well.

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This is good tips I read. This is my first time to join to IELTS course as I am preparing for exams but it needs a time to prepare all vocabulary.

Yes, take time to prepare ideas for topics in speaking and writing as well as vocabulary.

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Dear great teacher liz Thank you for your valuable information “I had hoped that you would come in time” such a new sentence for me

may you long live

Better to write: I had hoped you would have arrived in time.

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Thanks for all your free tips and lessons pertaining to IELTS. I really found them valuable when I took the test on the fourth of March 2017.

I hope your test went well 🙂

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hello mam…if there is verb given in past tense in question ……then in which tense i shoud write?

If the dates are in the past, you use past tense, usually past simple.

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Thnks Liz All the information is very useful for me.

You’re welcome 🙂

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I cannot find your lessons for Letter writing task on YouTube.

I don’t have any videos for that yet. Just my pages of tips and model letters: https://ieltsliz.com/ielts-letter-writing-essential-tips/

Thank for your reply. I will study it.

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Finding and learning all the IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary you need can be exhausting.

But IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 vocabulary is actually the most valuable, as graphs appear in over 75% of Task 1 questions.

In this lesson, I’ll teach you all the words you need to describe any Task 1 graph accurately.

The essential list of IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary in this lesson will without a doubt push up your Lexical Resource score.

You’ll learn;

  • basic vocabulary for graphs
  • vocabulary to be more descriptive
  • vocabulary for estimates
  • vocabulary for predictions
  • how examiners assess your vocabulary

Basic IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary

As the British Council explains here , you mustn’t repeat the same words too often if you want a high Lexical Resource score.

This is why you’ll find so many IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary synonyms to describe the images below.

Increasing Categories

Having the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 vocabulary to describe increases is a must.

  • The number of people watching TV and movies increased from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people watching TV and movies grew from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people watching TV and movies rose from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people watching TV and movies climbed from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people watching TV and movies went up from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was an increase in the number of people watching TV and movies.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a growth in the number of people watching TV and movies.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a rise in the number of people watching TV and movies.

Decreasing Categories

You'll need a variety of vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 1 to describe decreases.

  • The number of people playing video games decreased from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people playing video games declined from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people playing video games dropped from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people playing video games fell from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people playing video games went down from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a decrease in the number of people playing video games.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a decline in the number of people playing video games.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a drop in the number of people playing video games.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a fall in the number of people playing video games.

Stable Categories

Having the IELTS vocabulary for Writing Task 1 when there are stable lines is necessary although you won't find any question with a completely stable line from start to finish like this one.

  • The number of people playing music stayed at the same level from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people playing music was constant from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people playing music remained stable from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people playing music remained unchanged from 1980 to 2020.

Fluctuating Categories

You'll definitely need to learn the Writing Task 1 IELTS vocabulary for categories that fluctuate.

  • The number of people studying fluctuated from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there were fluctuations in the number of people studying.

As the British Council explains, you must learn all of this vocabulary before your test if you need a high score.

Descriptive IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary

Now that you know the basics, you need to learn adverbs and adjectives that that will allow you to be more descriptive.

But first, we must understand the difference between rate and amount .

Rate vs Amount

To help you understand, let’s look at these two images.

IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary needs to be divided into adjectives and adverbs of rate and of amount.

Even though both hills are 1 km high, we can see that they climb upwards at different rates .

The rate is how steep the hills are, and the amount is the 1 km climb.

You can see how this applies to a Task 1 question in the image below.

If you can't tell the difference between rate and amount, you could easily use your vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 1 incorrectly.

Don’t worry!

You don’t need to know the exact angle (∠) to describe the rate.

You’ll just describe the rate in a general way, using the adverbs and adjectives below.

Adverbs of Rate

Adjectives of Rate

Adverbs of amount

  • dramatically
  • substantially
  • significantly
  • considerably

Adjectives of amount

  • substantial
  • significant
  • considerable

So why do we need to separate rate from amount ?

Because adverbs and adjectives of rate can only be used with some graphs.

We can only use them when we see the angle (∠) of the increase or decrease.

For example, the way the information is presented in the bar graph and line graph below allows us to see the angle (∠) of increase or decrease for each category.

However, the pie charts and table only show numbers, so no angles are visible.

Therefore, we can only use the adverbs and adjectives of rate with the bar graph and the line graph.

These charts can use IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 vocabulary that describe rate or amount.

On the other hand, we can see the amount of change in all four questions above.

That means we can use adverbs and adjectives of amount with all chart types.

A side note that you might find interesting is that all four graphs above represent the same information.

Examples of Descriptive IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary

Even though there are several suitable adverbs and adjectives in each of the descriptions below, we never use more than one.

Now you have the IELTS vocabulary for Writing Task 1 to be more descriptive when discussing increases.

  • The number of people watching TV and movies increased steeply/rapidly/dramatically/substantially/significantly/considerably from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a steep/rapid/dramatic/substantial/significant/considerable increase in the number of people watching TV and movies .
  • The number of people reading books increased modestly/moderately from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a modest/moderate increase in the number of people reading books .
  • The number of people working out increased gradually/slowly/slightly/marginally from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a gradual/slow/slight/marginal increase in the number of people working out .

With this IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary, your essays will be more descriptive.

  • The number of people baking decreased gradually/slowly/slightly/marginally from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a gradual/slow/slight/marginal decrease in the number of people baking .
  • The number of people gardening decreased modestly/moderately from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a modest/moderate decrease in the number of people gardening .
  • The number of people playing video games decreased steeply/rapidly/dramatically/substantially/significantly/considerably from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there was a steep/rapid/dramatic/substantial/significant/considerable decrease in the number of people playing video games .

Big or No Rate Changes in Categories

In the next set, we will look at adverbs and adjectives you can use when there’s a big change in the rate (suddenly/sharply/sudden/sharp) and adverbs and adjectives for when there is no change in the rate (steadily/consistently/steady/consistent).

You know have the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 vocabulary to describe a change or a lack of change in rate.

  • The number of people doing woodwork increased by about 10 from 1980 to 1990 and suddenly/sharply increased to 200 people in 2000. After that, it steadily/consistently decreased until 2020.
  • From 1980 to 1990, there was an increase of about 10 in the number of people doing woodwork, and there was a sudden/sharp increase to 200 people in 2000. After that, there was a steady/consistent decrease.

Stable Trends & Fluctuations

And now, adverbs and adjectives to describe stable trends and fluctuations.

Without this vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 1, it would be difficult to clearly communicate the type of fluctuations you see in the question.

  • The number of people playing music remained completely stable from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people studying remained relatively stable from 1980 to 2020.
  • The number of people studying fluctuated slightly from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there were slight fluctuations in the number of people studying .
  • The number of people playing board games fluctuated wildly/considerably/substantially from 1980 to 2020.
  • From 1980 to 2020, there were wild/considerable/substantial fluctuations in the number of people playing board games .

IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary for Estimates

Sometimes, the questions will show you exact numbers, like in the table below.

For questions like this, just copy the number into your essay.

There's no need for any special Writing Task 1 IELTS vocabulary when the question clearly states the figures for each category.

However, some questions don’t show the numbers like this, and you need to use the y-axis to estimate, such as in the line graph below.

Because the exact figures aren't written on the graph, you'll need IELTS vocabulary for Writing Task 1 that allows you to estimate the number.

For graphs like this, you can never be 100% sure what the number is.

To make sure we are correct, we use approximations.

You will find examples of these below.

IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary for approximations are absolutely essential for this type of graph.

  • The number of people painting in 1980 was approximately/roughly/about/around 100.
  • The number of people painting in 2000 was approximately/roughly/about/around/just above/just over 100.
  • The number of people painting in 2020 was approximately/roughly/about/around/almost/just below/just under/nearly 100.

You can see that some of these words were only used when ‘ painting ‘ was definitely above 100, some when ‘ painting ‘ was definitely below 100, and others can be used in all situations.

  • Definitely above : just above, just over.
  • Definitely below : almost, just below, just under, nearly .
  • Above or below : approximately, roughly, about, around.

IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary for Predictions

So far in this lesson, all of the data we looked at was in the past.

However, there are times when the question will contain future predictions, like in the chart below.

Be careful to use this IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 vocabulary when talking about predictions rather than using 'will' or 'going to'.

As there’s no guarantee that these predictions will come true, we cannot use grammar structures like ‘will’ or ‘going to’ to describe them.

Instead, we must use phrases like these;

  • is expected to
  • is forecast to
  • is predicted to
  • is projected to
  • is shown to

Here’s an example;

  • The number of people doing woodwork increased by about 10 from 1980 to 1990 and suddenly increased to 200 people in 2000. After that, it has steadily decreased, and this trend is predicted to continue until 2040.

How Examiners Assess Your IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary

The examiner will assess your vocabulary based on the Lexical Resource band descriptor, which you can find here .

Here are the main things you need to know.

Clear Communication

Communicating clearly is the most essential aspect of your Lexical Resource band score.

To communicate clearly, every word in your answer needs to be used accurately.

But, you can only use a word accurately if you fully understand it.

Without learning to accurately use the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 vocabulary in this lesson, it won't help your score as much as we'd like.

This is why there are images and complete sentences to explain all the IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary in this lesson.

To help you improve your accuracy further, you will need to read texts that contain this type of language.

Good sources are the business sections of newspapers. Here are some examples;

  • The Guardian
  • Yahoo Finance

Accurate Spelling

If you make lots of spelling mistakes, you won’t get a high Lexical Resource score.

Some people are naturally good at spelling, and others need to work hard to remember.

If you often misspell words, please make sure to learn the correct spelling of all the IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary in this lesson or else it won’t improve your score.

Even if you've learned all the vocabulary for IELTS Writing Task 1 in this lesson, you won't get the same boost to your score if you misspell the words.

Accurate collocations

Collocations are words that are often used together.

For example, common collocations for the word ‘ increase’ are;

  • increase to
  • increase from
  • increase by
  • increase until

When learning the IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary make sure that you learn collocations rather than individual words.

This is why it’s crucial to learn phrases or whole sentences instead of learning individual words.

For example, if you only learn the word ‘ increase ‘, you won’t know the correct collocation for your IELTS test.

But if you learn the words ‘ it increased from ‘, you will use the correct collocation.

A range of topic-specific vocabulary

The great thing about Academic IELTS Task 1 is that there will probably be a chart in your question.

That means that all the IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary from this lesson will give you the topic-specific vocabulary you need.

Just be aware that it’s okay to use the same word two or three times in your essay.

So if the word ‘ increase ‘ is in your essay two or three times, that won’t bring down your score.

But you can’t use the word ‘ increase ‘ every single time, and that’s why you need to learn all the different ways to describe this type of trend.

Another thing you should be aware of is that the examiner will count the noun and the verb forms of a word as two different words.

For example, in the sentence below, the word ‘ increase’ is used as a noun and as a verb, so the examiner will recognize that these are different words.

There was an increase (noun) of about 10 people doing woodwork between 1980 and 1990, and it suddenly increased (verb) to roughly 200 people in 2000.

However, the IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary in this lesson is not the only vocabulary you’ll need for your answer.

You will also need vocabulary based on the categories in the question.

For example, one of the categories in today’s lesson was ‘ video games ‘, so you needed to know that ‘ playing video games ‘ was the appropriate term to use in the answer.

Make sure to continue improving your range of vocabulary with the strategy to improve Lexical Resource .

With all of the vocabulary you’ve learned in this lesson, your life will be much easier on test day. Make sure that you also learn the vocabulary you need for Task 1 map and Task 1 process questions.

If you need to revise any of the vocabulary, this video lesson will be helpful for you.

Next, make sure you understand the other IELTS band scores as well, so complete the Task Achievement lesson , the Coherence and Cohesion lesson and the grammar lesson for Academic IELTS Task 1.

The biggest hurdle for most IELTS candidates in Task 1 is writing effective overviews so you’ll need to complete my overview lesson as well and then follow my 5-Step Plan for writing your essay.

I also wanted to share two activities to help you practice IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary on the British Council and Cambridge websites.

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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 – Sample Answers

Here are a number of writing task 1 sample essays for you to look at. Take a look through the questions and sample answers and compare them to your own work. Are they similar? Do you find them easy to understand? Do they answer the question? Can you see how the information has been structured?

It is important for you to look at sample essays when you are studying to see if your work is on the way to becoming a band score 7 or higher.

Read through the essay feedback and see why the essays have achieved a band score 9 . The band 9 criteria are also at the end of this post. 

Sample Essay 1 – Pie Charts

The pie charts show the ratio of goods shipped from Great Britain from 2010 to 2015. The products are measured by percentage.

Overall, over the five-year period, the most exported goods were machinery and vehicles. These two types of goods were predominantly wanted out of all of the categories. The least amounts of goods exported were plastics and organic chemicals. Minimal changes occurred over the selected time period. 

On the one hand, machinery exports have a small increase as the amounts moved are 29% and 30% respectively. The percentage of vehicles shipped only rose slightly by 1% from 2010 (28%) to 2015 (29%). The machinery and vehicles export pattern remained steady throughout the five years.

On the other hand, the diagrams illustrate an increasing rise in the production of plastics at over 4% since 2010. Furthermore, the most relevant feature is the increase in the export of organic chemicals from 2010 (7%) to 2015 (10%). There is a huge difference in the production of pharmaceuticals, due to the fact that it experienced a decrease from 2010 (27%) to 2015 (18%). 

(Word Count = 180 / Band Score 9)

Feedback

  • Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information.  The information selected is relevant.  
  • Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs.      
  • Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words.
  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures. 

TIP >> Remember to identify two or three main features and write about those. You don’t need to write about everything you see in order to gain a high band score. 

Sample Essay 2 – Line Graph Showing Future Trends

The line graph presented depicts the loan status of the Royal Bank of Scotland between the years 2012 to 2022. It is measured in millions of pounds sterling.

Overall, it can be seen that while student loans and mortgages are predicted to increase simultaneously over the period, auto loans and personal loans have highs and lows, therefore remaining much lower in comparison.

Firstly, it is clear that student loans and mortgages are following a very similar pattern over the years. Student loans stood at just under 1.500 million in 2012, noticeably, being the highest of the four groups. Though they remained constant up to 2013, they are expected to climb steadily to approximately 2.5 billion in 2022. Like the student loans, mortgages are predicted to follow a similar pattern and increase.

Secondly, auto loans are expected to show abnormalities of both highs and lows during the years. Although having initially grown, they will drop to 700 million in 2016, before reaching the peak of about 1500 million in 2020. Auto loans will end close to the amount where they began.

Finally, personal loans were staged at the lowest level of the four groups, at under 500 million in 2012. Despite climbing up and overtaking auto loans briefly in 2016 to about 800 million, this level will continue decreasing until 2022 to 400 million.

(Word Count = 223  / Band Score 9)

  • Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information. The final sentence has a future prediction.  
  • Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs. The overview explains the trends generally then the specific information is written about in the main body paragraphs.      
  • Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words. Specific vocabulary used to describe change over time has been used.
  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences have a variety of structures. 

TIP >> Remember to end the essay with a prediction for the future , after looking at the present.  

Sample Essay 3 – Process

The illustration shows the whole process of how a hydroelectric dam manufactures electricity from water.

Overall the main element of the procedure is the flow of water, making a reservoir of water, this is the first step until the last step where the power is produced and distributed. There are 5 main steps in this process. 

To begin, a body of water is stored in a large water reservoir holding the water until it goes into the intake. The dam will then control the flow of water to the intake. After that, water will flow to a cylindrical passage called a penstock, making it flow with a strong pressure until it reaches the turbine. Next, the current of the flowing water from the river passing through the penstock will maintain the turbine’s rotation.

Subsequently, the rotation of the turbine would produce energy that will pass through a generator until electricity is produced. The generator is inside of the powerhouse, where long distance power lines are connected. Finally, from the generator, electricity is then transmitted to long distance power lines.

(Word Count = 178 / Band Score 9)

  • Task Achievement – The answer provides relevant information, describing the process through every stage. The overview gives clear information, leading into the main body paragraphs. 
  • Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs, with clear cohesion between them with the addition of time connectors (after that, next, subsequently, finally). 
  • Lexical Resource – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words. 
  • Grammatical Range and Accuracy – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures. There are no spelling mistakes and punctuation is correct.

TIP >> Write a good overview , with how many stages the process has, starting with….. and ending with……then go into the main detail of describing the process into the main body paragraphs.

TIP >> Describe the process and lead the reader through it by using time connectors. 

Sample Essay 4 – Line Graph

The line graph illustrates the climate conditions in Athens, Barcelona, and Sydney over the period of one year.

Overall, it can be seen that generally, the cities of Athens and Barcelona have a similar temperature movement in comparison with Sydney. Both Athens and Barcelona’s temperatures peak during the summer months of June, July and August, while Sydney has lower temperatures during those three months. In contrast, Sydney’s highest temperatures are when Athens and Barcelona have their lowest. 

To begin with, Athens has approximately 8 degrees of temperature in January with a gradual increase to 25 degrees in June. However, this trend slowly declined each month reaching close to 8 degrees by December. Similarly, Barcelona had a similar trend but started with just a little below 7 degrees in January. Nonetheless, after the succeeding months, there had been a steep incline to the temperature that peaked at around 28 degrees in August. But, a sudden drop to nearly 5 degrees per month was experienced for the remaining months until December with exact 6 degrees.

In contrast to Athens and Barcelona, Sydney’s temperature was just a little over 27 degrees in January but slowly decreased in the following months, reaching the lowest point at 14 degrees in July. Finally, this average monthly temperature incrementally increased each month, ending with the same temperature of 25 degrees in December.

(Word Count = 225 / Band Score 9)

  • Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information. 
  • Coherence and Cohesion – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs. The overview explains the trends generally, then the specific information is written about in the main body paragraphs.      

TIP >> Remember to compare and contrast information, using cohesive devices , such as overall, to begin with, similarly and finally. 

Sample Essay 5 – Table

The table illustrates the percentage of people who decided to shop in a humane way from 2012 to 2014.

Overall, it is evident that the free range/organic and fairtrade experienced declines in numbers of shoppers, whereas the pre-loved clothes became the most wanted items during the same period.

To begin, the proportion of people buying ethical clothing fell from just over half to only 20% or one fifth from 2012 to 2014. Similarly, the relative number of people buying Fairtrade items — just under one quarter — dropped by half in the same period. As for the free range and organic products, the relatively small percentage of people buying this type of product in 2012 (12%) also fell, although not significantly.

However, while the other three types of ethical shopping declined in importance, the opposite was true in the case of pre-loved clothes. In fact, while only a small minority of 12% were interested in purchasing these in 2012, this figure increased to well over half of all shoppers during the following two years reaching 58% in 2014.

  • Task Achievement – The answer provides a paraphrased question, to begin with, followed by an overview that gives the reader key information that is supported by data from the table. 

TIP >> Remember to highlight any trends that stand out , for example in this table, the number of people buying pre-loved clothes in 2014.

Writing Task 1 Band Score 9 Criteria >>

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Writing task 1 of the IELTS General Writing test is always letter writing. In Task 1, you will be given a situation, and based on the situation, you will be asked to write a formal, semi-formal, or informal letter. It is advisable to spend 20 minutes on Writing task 1, which requires you to write at least 150 words. 

Sample letters for each type of letter asked in the exam is given below for reference. 

Semi-Formal Letter Sample:

Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars, and it is causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager and include the following:

– Describe the problems it has caused.

– Explain what benefits a parking area would bring to the company.

– Suggest a solution.

Sample Answer:

Dear Mr. Johny,

I’m writing this letter to express my concern about the parking space for cars in our office. You are aware that we have recently relocated and do not have parking facilities in this building. 

Let me explain the issue in detail. As we have relocated our organization to a new location, we are facing some problems with parking. Due to an increase in workforce, the number of vehicles has also increased. As a result, we are facing problems with parking. The vehicle owners have to park their vehicles on roadsides and whatever vacant space available near the office building. 

Therefore, I believe that management should address the aforementioned issue to avoid chaos in front of the building and unauthorized parking issues. Having our own parking space will smoothen the parking process and save the time of employees.

I suggest that we rent a nearby vacant space for parking and appoint a guard to assist vehicle owners and stop any confusion. Request you to take the necessary actions at the earliest.

Yours truly,

A semi-formal letter is written to someone whom you only know professionally

Points covered in the sample answer:

  • Started with a semi-formal opening salutation (Dear Mr. Johny)
  • The content of the letter is divided into 3 to 4 paragraphs, with the proper structure.
  • The purpose of the letter is addressed at the beginning of the letter.
  • Elaborated on the issue and provided a solution to the problem. 
  • The letter is closed with the right  salutation (Yours truly)
  • Taken care of word limit (169 words)

Formal Letter Sample:

You made a reservation at a hotel for you and your colleagues to stay during a business trip, but you need to make some changes to your booking. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter

– Give details of your booking

– Explain what changes you need to make

– Ask for some special arrangements to be made for your business meetings.

Dear Sir/Ma’am

I am Kanika Gupta, and I booked four deluxe rooms in your hotel for six days in August. I am writing this letter to request that you change our booking dates and the number of rooms for the period. 

 I was supposed to stay in the hotel along with three colleagues, from 6th August till 11th August 2021. However, due to the change in meeting dates, we would not be able to check in on the given dates. Hence, I am requesting you to kindly change our arrival dates to 23rd August and departure dates to 28th August. Now that the meeting is postponed, more colleagues will possibly be joining us for the meeting. Therefore, I also request you to increase the number of rooms from three to five. 

Also, now that the meeting is postponed, we would require a new meeting venue. I would like to request arrangements for our business meeting for two days for 15 employees. That would be 24th and 25th August respectively. 

I regret the inconvenience caused to you due to the above changes.

I look forward to a positive response from your end.

Yours sincerely,

Kanika Gupta

A formal letter is for an official purpose and written to someone whom you do not know personally. 

  • Started with a formal opening salutation (Dear Sir/Ma’am)
  • The content of the letter is divided into 3 to 4 paragraphs, with proper structure.
  • The letter is closed with the right salutation (Yours sincerely)
  • Taken care of word limit (196 words)

Informal Letter Sample:

Write a letter to your friend who lives in a different country about your plan to work overseas. In your letter say

– What jobs do you plan to do?

– Why do you want to work overseas?

– Ask for some information related to jobs, such as salary, working hours and so on.

Sample answer:

How are you? I hope you are enjoying your life in Canada. I have some great news for you. I have recently appeared for a language test, and I am on cloud nine as I passed with flying colors, and now I am planning to fly.

Actually, it’s my long-held aspiration to get a well-paid job in a country like Canada. Since I am a marketer, I can handle any work in the office and hope to get a decent marketing manager position. As you know, I have experience in multiple fields like sales, counseling, and production. So I hope I will not struggle to seek employment overseas. 

My family encouraged me to migrate to Canada and expand my career there. I have to take this as a challenge because I have never lived away from home. 

Out of all my friends and family, only you work in Canada. I guess you might be able to help discover job opportunities there. Please share some options which are applicable for my qualification and skills. Do tell me about the pay scale and details about the working conditions and working time in Canada. 

Hope to meet soon and have a great time together. 

Warm Regards

An informal letter is for personal purpose and written to someone whom you only know personally

  • Started with an informal opening salutation (Dear Payal)
  • Elaborated on the issue and provided a solution to the issue. 
  • The letter is closed with the right salutation (Warm Regards)
  • Taken care of word limit (207 words)

IELTS General Writing task 1 tips to improve your letter writing skills

  • Take 20 minutes to complete the letter-writing task. Spend 2-3 minutes preparing the format and content of the letter.
  • Leave 2-3 minutes, in the end, to double-check the letter for spelling and grammar errors. 
  • Try to only spend 20 minutes on the IELTS Writing task, as Writing task 2 consists of more weightage, and you need to write at least 250 words.
  • In Writing task 1, you must write at least 150 words but aim to write 160 to 180 words.
  • It is not necessary to have an address on the letter. 
  • Pay careful attention to who you’re writing to and the nature of your relationship with them. This will determine the writing tone and style.
  • It is critically important to organise your letter around the three points mentioned in the question. If you fail to include any of the three points, your band score will be affected. 
  • Always take care of the opening and closing salutations. 

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In this lesson we’ll learn how to structure an IELTS Writing Task 1 essay.

Here is the basic structure of an IELTS Writing Task 1 essay:

  • Introduction: Paraphrase the information in your question.
  • Overview: Give a general overview (What are the main points? Don’t include any specific details)
  • Body paragraph 1 : Describe and compare specific data and details.
  • Body paragraph 2: Describe and compare specific data and details.

How to write an Introduction

One of the easiest and most effective ways to write the introduction is to paraphrase the information in your question.

Use these synonyms to help you paraphrase the question:

  • The graph below shows … -> The line graph/ bar chart/ pie chart/ … compares/gives information about …
  • from 2000 to 2002 -> between 2000 and 2002
  • in the UK, Japan and China -> in three different countries
  • the number/amount of something -> how many/much …

Let’s look at an example here:

The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018 .

You can rewite the question using your own words:

The bar chart compares the proportion of spending per week on eight different categories by the average family in an unnamed country in two different years .

NOTE: You don’t need to paraphrase every single word. It’s ok to reuse some of the words in the question.

How to write an Overview

In order to write a good overview paragraph, you need to look at the big picture. Ask yourself:

  • What are the main trends?
  • The start/turning/end points?
  • What are the most important/obvious things in the chart?
  • What are the highest/lowest points? Peaks? Lows?
  • How many main stages are there?
  • Identical figures?
  • Exceptions?

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After selecting the main features, it’s important cho choose which main features you should include in your overview. You should only choose 2 to 3 key features. You can start your overview with:

  • Overall, …
  • It is clear that …

Overall, the total amount of the police budget increased slightly during this time frame and the majority of it was spent on salaries.

You can write your introduction and overview in one paragraph or split them into two, it’s completely up to you.

How to write detail paragraphs

It’s important to choose which data to discuss in your body paragraphs.

Body paragraph is where you bring in specific data related to the main features. It’s crucial to be selective; trying to describe every data point is impractical and unnecessary.

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How many detail paragraphs should there be? Usually two paragraphs are enough.

What strategies can I use to enhance my writing skills for IELTS?

The two most important things you can do are read widely and write often. The natural structure of language, especially the skillful weaving of words, phrases, and paragraphs, may be better understood by extensive reading. While it’s helpful to know grammar rules, reading widely can help you comprehend how words organically mix (collocations). In addition, a professional IELTS teacher may help you identify certain places in your writing that need development by providing constructive critique.

What is the ideal number of paragraphs for IELTS Task 1?

You have the flexibility to write either three or four paragraphs. If you opt for four, consider making the first two sentences into standalone paragraphs. The first sentence can form the introductory paragraph, while the second sentence could serve as an overview or summary paragraph.

Is a concluding paragraph necessary in Task 1 Academic?

In contrast to Writing Task 2, Task 1 Academic does not typically require a concluding paragraph. It’s not a mandatory component of your response.

What should be the word count for my response in Task 1?

At the very least, your response should be 150 words long. Some students often feel the need to write more. In such cases, aiming for about 200 words is a good target. However, it’s crucial to balance the length of your response. An excessively long answer could mean spending too much time on Task 1, thereby reducing the time available for Task 2. Remember, the total allotted time for both tasks is 60 minutes. Efficiently dividing this time is key: if you spend 20 minutes on Task 1, you’ll have 40 minutes left for Task 2. Conversely, if Task 1 takes you 30 minutes, you’re left with only 30 minutes for Task 2, which might be insufficient. It’s important to manage your time wisely to allocate adequate time to both tasks.

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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Samples

Prepare for the IELTS Academic Test by using this collection of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 practice samples. This collection is a great way to gain insight and practice for the exam.

The bar chart below shows the number of employed persons by job type and sex for Australia last year Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011, and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

the chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011, and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

1.The bar chart provides information about how families in a country spent weekly income in both 1968 and in 2018.

1.The bar chart provides information about how families in a country spent weekly income in both 1968 and in 2018.

The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country.

The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country.

The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The diagram below shows two different processes for manufacturing black tea. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature. and make the comparison where relevant.

The diagram below shows two different processes for manufacturing black tea. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature. and make the comparison where relevant.

The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050.

The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050.

The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel to and from school using different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Brisk Café, by season.

The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Brisk Café, by season.

The chart shows the results of surveys in one African country asking teenagers the main reasons for using their phones between 2016 and 2019.

The chart shows the results of surveys in one African country asking teenagers the main reasons for using their phones between 2016 and 2019.

the graph below shows the spending of UK residents on visits abroad between 1993 and 2013. summarize the information by selection and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

the graph below shows the spending of UK residents on visits abroad between 1993 and 2013. summarize the information by selection and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The charts show information concerning speed-camera use, together with statistics on road accidents, for the city of Melbourne. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words

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The graph below shows the number of tourists of visiting a particular Carribean Island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Describe the information shown below in your own words.

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The table provides information about the projected costings for sustainable forestry in West Africa, Central America and South-east Asia within the next 5 years, while pie chart indicates spendings of the projects for the first year.

The table provides information about the projected costings for sustainable forestry in West Africa, Central America and South-east Asia within the next 5 years, while pie chart indicates spendings of the projects for the first year.

The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego, California and the rest of the world.

The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego, California and the rest of the world.

The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graphs below show the enrolments of overseas students and local students in Australian universities over a ten year period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words

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The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the total value of exports and the value of fuel, food and manufactured goods exported by one country from 2000 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying fulltime or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart shows the percentages of the Canadian workforce in five major industries in 1850 and 2020.

The bar chart shows the percentages of the Canadian workforce in five major industries in 1850 and 2020.

The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040

The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040

The chart and graph below give information about participants who have entered the Olympics since it began. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.

The chart and graph below give information about participants who have entered the Olympics since it began. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.

The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.

The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.

The diagrams below show the water supply system in Australia present and in future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below shows the percentage od Australian men an women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019

The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019

The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK

The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK

The map describes the development of a college campus in 2005 and 2015.

The map describes the development of a college campus in 2005 and 2015.

The graph below shows that the persentage of Australian export to four countries from 1990 to 2012

The graph below shows that the persentage of Australian export to four countries  from 1990 to 2012

The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port city center from 2003 to 2012.

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The table below shows the changes in exports in HK billions between 2009 and 2010.

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The chart below shows the sales of handmade olive oil soaps to tourists in Turkey in 2015.

The chart below shows the sales of handmade olive oil soaps to tourists in Turkey in 2015.

The line graph shows the growth in the population of UK from 1971 to 2006 and projections until 2031. The pie chart shows the population of different nationalities in the UK in the year 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The diagram below show the process for recycling plastic battles.

The diagram below show the process for recycling plastic battles.

The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

The chart bellow shows the percentage of car trips by purpose and genders in 2015.

The chart bellow shows the percentage of car trips by purpose and genders in 2015.

The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives infromation on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts show information about percentage of men and women aged 60-90 who were employed in four countries in 1970-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The charts show information about percentage of men and women aged 60-90 who were employed in four countries in 1970-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The map below shows the development of the village of Reymouth between 1995 and present.

The map below shows the development of the village of Reymouth between 1995 and present.

The charts below show reasons for travel and the main issues for the travelling public in the US in 2009.

The charts below show reasons for travel and the main issues for the travelling public in the US in 2009.

Chart illustrates the proportion of the UK population to eat fruit and vegetables five times per day from 2001 to 2008.

Chart illustrates the proportion of the UK population to eat fruit and vegetables five times per day from 2001 to 2008.

The table above shows the percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features. Write a report of at least 150 words, summarizing the information and making comparisons where relevant.

The table above shows the percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features. Write a report of at least 150 words, summarizing the information and making comparisons where relevant.

The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school.

The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school.

The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The below graph shows different types of transportation chosen to go to work and return from work in one European city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The below graph shows different types of transportation chosen to go to work and return from work in one European city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The chart below shows numbers of adults participating in different major sports in one area, in 1997 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph gives the percentage of tourist`s visits for England art galleries,pavilions,piers and festivals in Brighton.

The line graph gives the percentage of tourist`s visits for England art galleries,pavilions,piers and festivals in Brighton.

The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevent.

The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevent.

The graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweeden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

The graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweeden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

The chart below show the levels of participation in education and science in developing industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990.

The chart below show the levels of participation in education and science in developing industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990.

The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zealand between 1901 and 2101. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where revelant.

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60.The table and graph below show information about cinema visits in Auckland between 1995 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

60.The table and graph below show information about cinema visits in Auckland between 1995 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

The table gives information about railway system of 6 cities

The table gives information about railway system of 6 cities

The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full time or part time Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart below shows the percentage of Austraian men and women in different age group who did regular physical activity in 2009.

The bar chart below shows the percentage of Austraian men and women in different age group who did regular physical activity in 2009.

The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The three pie charts show the proportion of four kinds of vehicles used in the UK in 1996, 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the man features and make comparisons where relevant.

The three pie charts show the proportion of four kinds of vehicles used in the UK in 1996, 1985 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the man features and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph below shows the amount of foods transported in the UK from 1974 to 2002.

The graph below shows the amount of foods transported in the UK from 1974 to 2002.

The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.

The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.

The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecing and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows four countries of residence of overseas students in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below describes some changes about the percentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops opening in a country from 2011 to 2018.

The chart shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops opening in a country from 2011 to 2018.

The table below shows local catches and imports of fresh fish into Perth, Australia for the years 2004 - 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows what Anthroplogy graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below show degrees granted in different fields at the National University in the years 1990, 2000, and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words. Degrees Granted at the National University.

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The diagram presents how pulp and paper are made. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

The diagram presents how pulp and paper are made. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

The table below gives information about the daily cost of water per person in five different countries. (Figures are based on the minimum daily requirement per person of 11.5 litres.

The table below gives information about the daily cost of water per person in five different countries. (Figures are based on the minimum daily requirement per person of 11.5 litres.

the maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition, and planned future development of the site summerise the infotmation by selecting and reporsting the main features and make comparision when relevant

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The line graph and pie chart below show information on crime in the UK for the last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The line graph and pie chart below show information on crime in the UK for the last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.  You should write at least 150 words.

The given bar chart shows the difference of the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian cities between 2001 and 2006.‏

The given bar chart shows the difference of the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian cities between 2001 and 2006.‏

The diagram shows the process of making instant coffee. Write a report of at least 150 words showing the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

The diagram shows the process of making instant coffee. Write a report of at least 150 words showing the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

The graphs below show the number of men and women in full and part-time employment in Australia between 1973 and 1993.

The graphs below show the number of men and women in full and part-time employment in Australia between 1973 and 1993.

The line graph shows the birth rate, population growth rate and death rate from 1940 until 2020 in Scotland. The three different veriables are measured in percentages

The line graph shows the birth rate, population growth rate and death rate from 1940 until 2020 in Scotland. The three different veriables are measured in percentages

The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffe and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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IELTS Academic Writing Practice Test 1, Task 1

Ielts academic writing task 1 :.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Percentage of households with electrical appliances (1920-2019)

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This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 5.0 score.

This charts shows about percentage of households with electrical appliances and Number of hour at housework per week, per household between 1920 and 2019.

In the first chart washing machine. Refrigerator. Vacuum cleaner all rise from 1920 to 2019.

Refrigerator and Vacuum cleaner increase faster than washing machine. In 1920, Refrigerator just zero percentage of households and Refrigerator is 30 percentage of households, but in 2019 they all increase 100 percentage of household. Washing machine is to percantage of households in 1920. however in 2019 is just increase about 15 percantage at households, and washing mashine is overed by Petrigerator and Vacuum cleaner in 1940 and 1960. Vacuum cleaner is overed by Pefrigerator in 1942.

In the second chart Houses per week is 50 Number of hours per week, but it decline to 10 Number of hours per week in 2019.

Over than, percentang of households with electical appliance increase however Number of hours per week decline from 1920 to 2019.

Here is the examiner’s comment:

This is an attempt to present the information from both graphs. However, there is inaccurate data, e.g. washing machine use increased by 15%. It actually increased from 40% in 1920 to just over 70% in 2019. The response focuses on the detail of when the lines on the graph intersect but there is a lack of clarity in these details. The description of the second chart lacks detail. This limits the task achievement. There is an attempt to present the information in order, and the last line attempts an overview. However, there is a lack of coherence caused by missing or inaccurate cohesive features [Over than] and there is repetition [percentage of household | number of hours per week] caused by the lack of cohesion.

Vocabulary is minimally adequate for the task but there are errors in word choice [overed by / overtaken by] which mean the response is difficult to understand. The frequency of errors in spelling is also high (percantage I percentang / percentage | mashine / machine | Pefrigerator I refrigerator | electical / electrical]. The range of grammatical structures is limited. There are some correct examples (all rise from 1920 to 2019 | they all increase (to) 100 percentage]; however, the errors in grammar and punctuation mean the response is not clear.

IELTS Academic Writing Practice Test 1, Task 2

Ielts academic writing task 2 :.

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic :

In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in.

What are the reasons for this?

How can people research this?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Write at least 250 words.

This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 6.0 score.

In our rather futuristic society for a number of reasons people are getting more interested in the past of their hometowns. With the help of rapidly ameliorating technology their desire to learn about the history can be easily put into life. But what are the roots of such an eagerness?

First of all, the hectic lifestyle that we all experience nowadays does not leave any space for calmness and peace in our souls, so most of the people – especially adolescence – are struggling with finding their feet, whilst having a broad spectrum of knowledge about the world around really gives a feeling of confidence in the impermanence of life. In addition to this, it is said that being aware of the past you can change the future. Consequently, if people want to live a better life in more comfortable environment, they have to explore the history of their homes in order not to repeat past mistakes.

For this aims we are lucky to have multiple tools to carry out research into the subject. Despite libraries being considered as an old-fashioned and not necessarily convinient approach of learning, there are actually quite a few books and magazines which are not available online but which are extremely helpful when it comes to the local interests. News, photos, articles and interviews with different people published in old magazines indeed provide with a clear image of past events. Brousing the internet forums is also a great idea to find new information and make friend with mutual objectives.

Putting everything into a nutshell, learning about the history of your place not only builds a sense of confidence but also might have a big impact on our future way of life.

This response provides a range of ideas on the value of knowing about history, but not specifically about the history of houses or buildings people live in. The main points are addressed but the ideas that relate directly to the question are limited.

The response is organised into four paragraphs, with an introduction and conclusion. Each main paragraph covers one of the points in the question, but the lack of focus means that there is a lack of overall progression. Cohesive devices are used well [First of all | Consequently] but there are some errors [For this aims].

Vocabulary is the strongest part of this response, with some examples of higher-level collocation hectic lifestyle | peace in our souls | finding their feet | broad spectrum of knowledge | impermanence of life | mutual objectives]. There are a variety of sentence structures but errors remain.

To improve this response, the candidate should refer more closely to the ‘house or building’ rather than the hometown.

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