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The IELTS writing section consists of two tasks: Task 1 involves describing a diagram such as a pie chart, table, or graph in 150 words over 20 minutes. Task 2 is an essay response. Academic writing Task 1 focuses on paraphrasing the topic in the introduction and giving an overview and comparisons using data from the diagram over four paragraphs. General writing includes Task 1 on letter writing and Task 2 on essay writing. Performance is evaluated based on task achievement, coherence, vocabulary, and grammar.

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IELTS+ +Writing+Section

The IELTS writing section consists of two tasks: Task 1 involves describing a diagram such as a pie chart, table, or graph in 150 words over 20 minutes. Task 2 is an essay response. Academic writing Task 1 focuses on paraphrasing the topic in the introduction and giving an overview and comparisons using data from the diagram over four paragraphs. General writing includes Task 1 on letter writing and Task 2 on essay writing. Performance is evaluated based on task achievement, coherence, vocabulary, and grammar.

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IELTS – Writing Section

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Writing Section – Test Format

Academic Writing Task 1 – Describe a Diagram Task 2 – Essay Writing


General Writing Task 1 – Letter Writing Task 2 – Essay Writing

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Writing Section – Test Parameters
● Task achievement/response
● Coherence and cohesion
● Lexical resources
● Grammatical range and accuracy

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Academic Writing – Task 1
Test format
● Total duration – 20 minutes
● Minimum word limit – 150 words

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Academic Writing – Task 1
Types of questions
● Pie chart
● Table
● Map
● Process diagram
● Bar graph
● Line graph

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Academic Writing – Task 1
Structure
● Paragraph 1 – Introduction – Paraphrase the topic
● Paragraph 2 – Overview – Give an overview of the diagram
● Paragraph 3 – Include data and make comparisons
● Paragraph 4 – Include data and make comparisons

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