Remember that this takes about 20 minutes. You
write a report about a graph, table, bar chart or diagram, using a minimum of
150 words. You are marked on task completion and use of range of vocabulary and
grammar, organization and development.
Do Task 1 first. There is a reason why it is
Task 1. From the psychological point of view, it gives you a sense of
accomplishment when you have finished it. A common feature of the writing
process is the concept of getting oneself going. With the shorter task you can
get yourself into your stride in writing. By the time you start Task 2, you’ll
then be much more alert and perform Task 2 much more efficiently.
Spend 20 minutes on this task. A common mistake
which candidates made is to spend longer on Task 2 and leave themselves 15 minutes or less to
complete Task 1.
Take Task 1 seriously, even though Task 2
carries double the marks.
Skim the instructions and study the diagram. Use
the general statement about the data to help you interpret the graph. Spend the
recommended 20 minutes as follows:
- 2-3 minutes analyzing and planning,
- 14-15 minutes writing,
- 2-3 minutes checking.
Check the values and numbers on the vertical and
horizontal axes. Work out how many lines 150 words are in your handwriting,
e.g. if you write about 10 words per line, then you’ll need to produce at least
15 lines. Aim to write no more than 170 or 180 words.
Check that you have written at least 150 words.
If you write less, it will affect your score. Compare general trends,
differences, and support this with information from the diagram. Avoid to
focusing too closely on the details. If you have more than one graph or chart
or mixture, link the information.
Make sure you write in paragraphs: an
introduction, one or two paragraphs for the body of the text. Then write a
brief conclusion
Good luck IELTS Test Taker!
Reference: Tip for IELTS by Sam
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