IE 3.0 WRITING 1ST SEMESTER

Exam information/Describing table For Task 1 of the Writing test, you need to describe some visual information.This visual information might be table.You need to identify and describe the key points in the table, using formal or semi-formal writing.You have 20 minutes to do this task, and you must write at least 150 words or more.

Exam tip I Identifying key points Make sure you understand the following in a table (a) the main heading/title of the table (b) the column headings/caterogies and exactly what these show Look for the most information in the table by comparing categories and groups.Notice any similarities and differences, and obviously changes and/or trends.These are what you need to write about in your answer. Exam tip I Writing an introduction Use the following structure for the introduction to a Task 1 answer:  One sentence to explain what the table shows(Use different words from the words used in the heading of the table wherever possible.)  One or two sentences summarising the information shown in the table. Do not include details inthe introduction. Saving details for the main part of your text after the introduction.

Exam tip I Using the right tense Always use the simple tense to describe a table, unless it contains information about a time in the past/future or if past/future dates,e.g years, are used as categories.









Exam information I Describing a bar chart For Task 1 of the Writing test, you may need to describe a bar chart.Bar chart are useful for comparing the quantities of different categories (shown in the form of bars).Bar chart usually show numbers or percentages on the left -hand vertical axis and different categories that are being measured along the horizontal or bottom axis. Both axes are labeled to show what they refer to . Sometimes, each categories along the horizontal axis can be divided into two further subgroups,e.g.boys and girls, so that these different subgroups can be compared. Exam tip I Understanding a bar chart When you first see a bar chart, ask yourself the questions in Exercise 1, and the answer will give you the essential information for understanding it. Make sure you know which units are being used to measure quantities.

Exam tip I Beginning a paragraph Begin a main text paragraph with a sentence summarising the information in general ( e.g. Similar numbers of girls gained pass grades in all the subjects.), and follow it with sentences giving specific details.









Exam information I A Task 2 essay Task 2 of the IELTS ask a question about a social topic such as the environment,education,or the media. You must answer the question by giving your opinion, along with reasons and examplkes, in an essay. You must write at least 250 words, amd you should spend about 40 minutes writing the essay. Exam tip I Understanding the question A Task 2 title is often a sentence followed by one of the following questions: How far do you agree or disagree with this statement? Or To what extent do you agree with this statement? These questions mean: How much do you agree with the sentence?

Exam tip I Answering the question Make sure that you want to answer the question about the essay topic. Don't just write the essay topic in general. Exam tip I Thinking about ideas In the IELTS test , spend two or three minutes thinking about your ideas before you start writing. Write your ideas on the test paper to help you remember them.













Exam information I Paragraphs An essay should be made up of separate paragraphs, and the points within each paragraph should follow alogical orders: firstly a main idea, followed by supporting ideas which explain and add to the main idea. Exam information I Structuring an essay Structuring an essay is an important part of writing IELTS .For a Task 2 essay, use a standard essay structure consisting of separate paragraphs: firstly an introduction(one paragraph),followed by the main body of the essay( two or three paragraohs), then a conclusion (one paragraph)











Exam information I Describing line graphs A line graph shows how the value of something changes over time.The vertical axis shows quantities,e.g. numbers, percentages, or money. The horizontal axis shows different points in time, usually months or years. Different quantities measured at different points in time can be joined using a continuous line to show a trend or how these quantities change,e.g. increase, decrease, or stay the same. More lines(in different colours or styles) can be used for different categories.The key explains which categories are being measured. Exam tip I Tense Check the horizontal axis to find the periods of the graph refers to: past, present, future, or all three. Use the present simple to describe the graph: The graph shows....We can see... If the graph refers to the past periods of time, use the past simple to describe these. If the graph includes future times, use: It is predicted that...will...