IELTS / International English Language Testing / Writing

Writing module (1 hour)

The Academic Writing test lasts for an hour, and consists of two parts. The first part is shorter than the second, and carries only one third of the marks, so you should spend about 20 minutes on this part and 40 minutes on the second part
For each part you should allow enough time to plan what you are going to say before you begin writing, and to check what you have written afterwards.

IELTS Writing / Task 1

In the first part, you have to write a minimum of 150 words altogether. You are presented with a visual which you have to describe in words, providing a general overview with supporting details. The visual might be a line graph, a bar chart, a pie chart, a diagram or a plan, and the subject of the visuals are varied. Subjects might include social trends, economics, natural or industrial processes, or health, but you do not need any specialist knowledge to do the task.
You are expected to write in a neutral or formal style.

IELTS Writing / Task 2

In the second part, you have to write an essay with a minimum of 250 words. This involves commenting on an issue or problem which is presented in the task. You are expected to discuss various points of view and arrive at a conclusion. Topics are varied, and might include health, lifestyles, environment, or education, but you do not have to have any special knowledge to be able to do the task.
You are expected to write in a neutral or formal style.

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagram below show how leather goods are produced.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons 
where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Tip strip

• Start with an introductory sentence summarising what the visual shows. Don't just copy the task rubric - aim to modify/add to it slightly, to make the focus clearer.
• You are required to explain every stage of the process, but avoid repeating the same structures over and over again. Aim to use a variety of different verb forms - this will make the essay more interesting and readable.
• In process tasks particularly, it is important to use clear sequence markers, e.g. 'Firstly',
'After that...' and phrases which indicate sequence such as 'Having been cleaned../, 'On arrival they../.
• Process tasks require you to use the passive voice for many parts of the report (e.g. 'The leather is then transported 'They are submerged ...') because the action is more important than knowing who performed it.

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

As children become adults, their social behaviour changes in some ways.
What are the main differences between young children’s social behaviour and that of adults? 
To what extent are the changes that take place good?

Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Tip strip

-    In this task, you must:
    a) explain the main differences between children's and adults' social behaviour and
    b) state how far you regard these changes as positive. Note: do not waste time discussing whether social behaviour changes. You must accept this.

-    You can list all the differences in the first paragraph and then, in the second paragraph, discuss the extent to which these are positive.
    Or, you can explain the first difference and discuss whether it is good or bad, then explain the second difference and discuss whether it is positive, and so on.

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