Introduction
You have one hour for the IELTS Writing test. You need to produce two pieces of writing.
Task 1 is a short report using data or information given on the question paper. This information is in graphical form and could be any of the following: graphs , pie charts, tables or process diagrams. 2 different sources may also be given. You should spend around 20 minutes on task 1.
Task 2 is an essay on a given topic. There is no choice of topic, but it generally involves discussing two points of view and giving your own opinion. You should spend around 40 minutes on task 2, which has more influence on your final band score than task 1. Both tasks are discussed in detail below, but here are a few general tips:
Before the test:
Scientists and statisticians usually prefer task 1; humanities students task 2. It is very important to practise BOTH types of task until you are confident; however, during the test, you could start with the type you are most familiar with. That way, if you finish it with time to spare, you have more time to spend on your least favourite. Conversely, maybe its better to do the most difficult first, on the grounds that you can produce the other more easily!
When reading English, notice useful vocabulary and phrases and pay attention to the grammatical structure of sentences and the way in which sentences are linked in longer paragraphs. Use good reading text as a model for your own writing.
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