Writing 1

Introduction to Task 1 and Task 2

Paraphrasing
Table of contents

01 About IELTS Writing 04 Marking Criteria

02 Writing Task 1 05 Samples

03 Writing Task 2 06 Paraphrasing

About
IELTS is the high-stakes English test for study,
migration or work.

There are two types of the IELTS test:

• Academic
• General Training
 TEST FORMAT

Listening Reading
40 questions 40 questions
Approx. 30 mins + 60 mins (no transfer
10 mins transfer time time)

Writing Speaking
Task 1 (150 words) Part 1, 2, and 3
Task 2 (250 words) 11–14 mins
60 mins
Paper-Based IELTS
Computer-Delivered IELTS
IELTS Writing
Academic Task 1 Describe a visual information

Task 2 Write an essay

General Task 1 Write a letter

Training
Task 2 Write an essay
Task 1
You have to write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes.

In this task, you must describe a visual information, such as:

• Pie chart
• Bar chart
• Line graph
• Table
• Process
• Map
• Mixed-type
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below give information on ages of the
populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and
projections for 2050.
Summarise the information by selecting and
reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words
 Task 2
You have to write at least 250 words.
You should spend about 40 minutes.

In this task, you must write an essay in response to a topic.

Task types:
• Agree/disagree
• Advantages/disadvantages
• Discuss both views
• Problems/solutions
• Causes/solutions
• Direct questions
Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing
the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little
effect on public health and that other measures are required.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Art is considered an important part of a society as well as an expression of its

culture. Do you think it is important for children to be taught art? Do you think
children should be encouraged to focus on art rather than other subjects?
 Task Criteria How responses are assessed
1 Task Did you answer the question fully and
achievement write 150 words?

Marking Criteria
2 Task response • Did you address all the points in
the question?
• Did you provide a balanced
argument and support your ideas
with evidence and examples?
You can download the IELTS writing band • Were all of your ideas relevant to
descriptors by scanning these QR code the question?
• Did you write 250 words?
below.
Both Coherence and • Is your writing easy to understand?
task cohesion • Are your ideas well organised and
Task 1 Task 2 clearly linked?

Lexical Did you use a wide range of

resource vocabulary accurately and effectively?
Grammatical Did you use a wide range of
range and grammatical structures accurately and
accuracy effectively?
 General Tips
1. Task
3. Lexical Resources
achievement/Task
Use synonyms rather than
response repeating words or paraphrase if
you can’t think of a synonym.
Read the question thoroughly,
answer all parts of the question,
and plan your time.

2. Coherence & Cohesion 4. Grammatical Range and

Plan your structure before start
writing and start each paragraph Accuracy
with a topic sentence. Allow time at the end to check your
answer for careless mistakes.
Samples
 TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below give information on ages of the
populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and
projections for 2050.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting

the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words

Sample Answer
INTRODUCTION The pie charts compare the proportions of Italian and
Paraphrase the question Yemeni citizens in three age groups in 2000 and
projections for 2050.
OVERVIEW It is clear that Yemen had the younger population in the
Describe the main trends, year 2000, and the same is predicted for the year 2050.
differences, or stages The populations of both countries are predicted to get
older over the 50-year period.
In 2000, just over half the Yemeni population were under
DETAIL
14, compared to just over 14% of Italians in the same age
Explain important group. Only a very small percentage of people in Yemen
features with data were over 60 at 3.6%, in contrast to nearly a quarter of the
Italian population. The largest group for Italy was the 15-
59-year-olds with just over 60% while Yemen had 46.3% of
its population in this category.
Yemen’s average age is set to increase with the
proportion of over 60s increasing by just over 2% and the
middle group rising by 11%, leaving the youngest group
with a decrease of nearly 13%. It is envisaged that by 2050
the number of people in Italy over 60 will jump to 42.3%,
the percentage of those in the youngest bracket will drop
to 11.5% and the share in the middle category will
decrease to 46.2%.
 TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Some people believe that unpaid community service should be a compulsory part
of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the
neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children).
To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Sample Answer
INTRODUCTION
It is argued that voluntary services like charity, cleaning the neighbourhood, imparting knowledge to the
Paraphrase the question
Thesis statement underprivileged, etc. should be made mandatory in the high school curriculum. I strongly agree to this as it not
Outline sentence only helps in students becoming socially responsible adults, but also in shaping their character.

MAIN BODY PARAGRAPH 1 Firstly, community service inculcates a sense of responsibility towards the society, something that is needed to
Topic sentence shape a good society. For instance, the introduction of Swatch Bharath scheme in my school, The Hyderabad
Explanation
Example
Public School, ten years ago taught me not only to keep the surroundings of the school clean, but also to never
litter wherever I go. Hence, now I feel responsible to maintain cleanliness everywhere. Such services are needed
to develop a better society in the future.

MAIN BODY PARAGRAPH 2 Secondly, voluntary services cater to the overall character development of an individual. It inculcates a feeling of
Topic sentence empathy in children which is needed to build a better character. For example, an alumnus of Montessori High
Explanation
Example School, who indulged in petty law-breaking activities during school confessed that it was the charity service that
he did in high school; which engraved deep ideas and thoughts in his mind; helped him in becoming a better
person for his family and refrained him from committing socially irresponsible acts. Thus, such voluntary activities
teach us to value what we have and in turn contributes to our personality development.

CONCLUSION In conclusion, I believe that voluntary activities is highly important for high school students as it is useful in
Summary shaping them into socially responsible citizens and also in their overall personality development. Therefore,
Opinion pupils should be encouraged to involve themselves in such activities.
 Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing is writing the same information
using different vocabulary, phrases, and
structures.
 Paraphrasing Techniques

Use synonyms Change word order Change word form

Active to passive Combine sentences

01
Use Synonyms
Some people think that parents should teach their children how to be a good
member of society.
Some individuals believe that parents should teach their children how to be a
positive part of their community.

list of synonyms:
people = individuals
think = believe
a good member of society = a positive part of their community
01
Use Synonyms
consumed = used (?)

The amount of fish consumed in the world has increased dramatically.

Incorrect: The amount of fish used in the world has increased dramatically.

The amount of fuel consumed when driving largely depends on the vehicle.
Correct: The amount of fuel used when driving largely depends on the vehicle.
02
Change Word Order
The percentage of stressed children in western society has increased by 15% in
the last ten years.
In the last ten years, the percentage of stressed children in western society has
increased by 15%.

Successful sports professionals earn more money than people in other

important professions.
Incorrect: People in other important professions earn more money than
successful sports professionals.
Correct: People in other important professions earn less money than successful
sports professionals.
03
Change Word Form
The level of crime has increased noticeably in different ways.
Correct: The increase in the level of crime has been noticeable in different
ways.
04
Active to Passive
A passive construction occurs when you make the object of an action into the
subject of a sentence.

Active: Technological advances have replaced people in the workforce.

Passive: People in the workforce have been replaced by technological
advances.

Active: Children today play very violent video games.

Incorrect: Children today are played by very violent video games.
Correct: Very violent video games are played by children today.
05
Combine Sentences
Some people believe that animals should have the same rights as humans. Other people
believe that animals should be used for various needs such as food and research.
Some people believe that animals should have the same rights as humans, while others
believe they should be used for various needs such as food and research.

Some people believe that logging is a serious problem. They believe that it may lead to the
extinction of animal life.
Incorrect: Some people believe that logging is a serious problem, while others believe that it
may lead to the extinction of animal life.
Correct: Some people believe that logging is a serious problem and it may lead to the
extinction of animal life.

Tip: Use Conjunction (e.g. and," "but," "or," "for," or "yet") or Transitional Adverb
(moreover, therefore, etc)
Practice
Task 1
The table shows the number of students enrolled in a Melbourne-based kindergarten
between 2000 and 2005

Task 2
The internet allows us to stay connected with each other no matter where
we are. On the other hand, it also isolates us and encourages people not to
socialise.
Thanks!
Does anyone have any questions?

Niken Kusuma Hapsari

+62 812 4959 7417
[email protected]

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