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Writing Coherently - Task 1

The document provides information on writing task 1 assessments for IELTS. It discusses the different types of charts that can be used in writing task 1, including line charts, bar charts, flow charts, pie charts, maps and tables. It also outlines the assessment criteria of task achievement, coherence, lexical resources, and grammatical range and accuracy. Additionally, it offers guidance on writing coherently using cohesive devices such as pronouns, apposition, conjunctions, relative pronouns and sentence linkers. An example of describing changes in a line chart is also provided.

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Writing Coherently - Task 1

The document provides information on writing task 1 assessments for IELTS. It discusses the different types of charts that can be used in writing task 1, including line charts, bar charts, flow charts, pie charts, maps and tables. It also outlines the assessment criteria of task achievement, coherence, lexical resources, and grammatical range and accuracy. Additionally, it offers guidance on writing coherently using cohesive devices such as pronouns, apposition, conjunctions, relative pronouns and sentence linkers. An example of describing changes in a line chart is also provided.

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Today’s Program

Lecture on writing task 1


Types of Writing Task 1

 Line chart
 Bar chart
 Flow chart
 Pie chart
 Map
 Table
 Process
Different kinds of charts
Assessment Criteria

 Writing:
 Task Achievement/Response
 Coherence and cohesion
 Lexical Resources
 Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Writing Coherently

 Coherence refers to the smoothness of your writing from the beginning to


the end; in other words, all ideas are linked logically.
Cohesive Devices

• In order for you to write coherently, pay attention to the following:


– Pronouns
– Apposition
– This/These + summary word
– Coordinating conjunction
– Subordinating conjunction
– Relative pronouns
– Sentence linkers
Pronouns

• Example:

–Many people enjoy retirement.


They find they have the time for
activities they like.
Apposition

• Example:
– Over the last two decades, population ageing has acelerated in the UK.
– Population ageing is a common trend throughout the developed world.

• Over the last two decades the population


ageing, a common trend throughout the
developed world has accelerated in the UK.
This/ These + summary word

 Example:
 The population in urban areas has grown particlarly quickly.
 The population growth in urban areas has put pressure on local services.

The population in urban areas has grown


particlarly quickly. This trend has put
pressure on local services.
Coordinating Conjunctions

• Example:
– There are more job opportunities in cities.
– People migrate to cities from rural areas.

• There are more job opportunities in cities, so


people migrate to them from rural areas.

Note: other conjunctions are: and, but, or, so,


yet, not (parallels are: both...and...., not only...,
but also....
Subordinating Conjunction

 Example:
 Couples are under pressure to work.
 Couples often delay starting a family.

Because couples are under pressure to


work, they often delay starting a family.
Relative Pronouns

• Example:
– Lower mortality is due to increased longevity.
– Increased longevity results from improved health care.

• Lower mortality is due to increased longevity,


which results from improved health care.
Sentence Linkers

• Example:
– People want to enjoy retirement.
– People do not always save enough for a comfortable retirement.

• People want to enjoy retirement; however,


they do not always save enough for a
comfortable retirement.
• Others are: In addition, As well (as), Also, Too
Furthermore, Moreover, Apart from, In
addition to, Besides, in contrast
Sentence Linkers to show contrast

 yet
 but
 however
 though
 on the contrary
 in contrast
 on the other hand
 at the same time
Writing Task 1

 Line Charts
 Paragraph 1:

One sentence of paraphrase of the


question topic or
a) Paraphrase the questions rubric
b) An overview of the general trend only
.

 Paragraph 2 and 3:

Divide the information into


broad/general/categories or trends
Describe the main or most
striking/significance/noticeable/outstanding/re
markable
features/characteristics/differences/trends/
changes.
.

The last paragraph:

Write the summary/overview of the whole


information presented in the charts.
Describing changes

1. NOUN + VERB + ADVERB


Example: The consumption of fruit has risen
steadily.

2. THERE + BE + ADJECTIVE + NOUN + IN + NOUN


Example: There has been a steady rise in the consumption
of fruit.
“The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type
of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to
2000. “
Introduction

The line graph illustrates the amount of


fast food consumed by teenagers in
Australia between 1975 and 2000, a
period of 25 years.
An overview

Overall, the consumption of fish and


chips declined over the period, whereas
the amount of pizza and hamburgers
that were eaten increased.
Body-1

 In 1975, the most popular fast food with Australian


teenagers was fish and chips, being eaten 100 times a
year. This was far higher than pizza and hamburgers,
which were consumed approximately 5 times a year.
However, apart from a brief rise again from 1980 to
1985, the consumption of fish and chips gradually
declined over the 25 year timescale to finish at just
under 40 times per year.
Body-2

In sharp contrast to this, teenagers ate the other


two fast foods at much higher levels. Pizza
consumption increased gradually until it overtook
the consumption of fish and chips in 1990. It then
leveled off from 1995 to 2000. The biggest rise was
seen in hamburgers, increasing sharply
throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s, exceeding fish
and chips consumption in 1985. It finished at the
same level that fish and chips began, with
consumption at 100 times a year.
Full answer
The line graph illustrates the amount of fast foods consumed by teenagers in Australia
between 1975 and 2000, a period of 25 years. Overall, the consumption of fish and chips
declined over the period, whereas the amount of pizza and hamburgers that were eaten
increased.
In 1975, the most popular fast food with Australian teenagers was fish and chips, being eaten
100 times a year. This was far higher than Pizza and hamburgers, which were consumed
approximately 5 times a year. However, apart from a brief rise again from 1980 to 1985, the
consumption of fish and chips gradually declined over the 25 year timescale to finish at just
under 40 times per year.
In sharp contrast to this, teenagers ate the other two fast foods at much higher levels.
Pizza consumption increased gradually until it overtook the consumption of fish and chips in
1990. It then leveled off from 1995 to 2000. The biggest rise was seen in hamburgers,
increasing sharply throughout the 1970’s and 1980’s, exceeding fish and chips consumption in
1985. It finished at the same level that fish and chips began, with consumption at 100 times a
year.
 (191 words)
Topic: “The graph below shows the rates at which
cars were stolen in four countries between 1990 and
1999.”
The line graph gives information on cinema
attendance in the UK.

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