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“In IELTS writing task 1, you will write a 150-word essay on the graph / chart / diagram in IELTS Academic.
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IELTS writing task 1 is the first part of the IELTS Writing module. It calculates to only Other Resources
33% of the writing marks. Task 1 is different for the Academic and General modules.
The difference between the modules are given below: IELTS Band Score

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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
IELTS Practice Tests
In the IELTS Academic writing task 1, you will be provided with a graph/chart/diagram
for which you would have to write a 150-word description. IELTS Books

IELTS Preperation Tips

IELTS General Writing Task 1
IELTS Vocabulary
In the IELTS General writing task 1, you will have to write a letter for 150 words.
IELTS Grammar
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WHAT ALL IS ASKED IN IELTS WRITING TASK 1

BOTH IN ACADEMICS & GENERAL TRAINING ?

ACADEMIC WRITING GENERAL TRAINING

.150 Word Essay

WRITING

.Report .150 Word Essay

on a Graph /
Chart / Diagram /
Table, etc.
.Informal / Formal /
Semi-formal Letters.

Do not go beyond 20 minutes on it as you would need around 40 minutes to complete

Writing Task 2. IELTS Writing Task 1 marks are evaluated based on task achievement,
coherence, cohesion, vocabulary, and grammar.

Before you begin your IELTS writing task 1, you should be conscious of the following:

Read the question and instructions carefully before you begin the task.
Look at the chart/diagram/graph carefully and process the information.
Start planning on the structure and details for the task.
Recall what you know about the structure of writing task 1 (which is given further down
this page) and be mindful of the information that has to go into each paragraph.
Pay attention to spellings, grammar, sentence types, lexical resources, coherence and
cohesion, fillers, etc
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IMP TIP : If you cover your diagram/graph/chart, you should be able to replicate the key
points or major changes of the diagram/graph/chart with the description that
you've written.

IELTS WRITING TASK 1 SCORES

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IELTS WRITING COMMON MISTAKES

Some advice to help you avoid common mistakes in IELTS writing task 1:
1. Don't copy the question for your introduction. You should paraphrase the question (i.e. rewrite it using some different words).
2. Don't forget to separate your paragraphs clearly.
3. Don't forget to write a good summary/overview of the information. A quick one-sentence conclusion is not good enough. I prefer to
put the overview straight after the introduction, and I try to write 2 sentences describing the information in general.
You won't get a high score if you don't write a good overview.
4. Don't describe items separately (e.g. 2 lines on a graph). You should always try to compare things if it is possible to do so. Instead of
describing 2 lines separately, compare the 2 lines at key points.
5. Don't try to describe every number on a chart or graph (unless there are only a few numbers). A key skill in task1 is being able to
select the key information and describe or compare it well. I usually mention around 6 or 7 numbers in my main paragraphs.
6. Don't spend longer than 20 minutes on task 1. Practice spending5 minutes on each of your 4 paragraphs. Stop yourself after 20
minutes; remember that task 2 is worth more marks.

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Incorrect Analysis Reporting Every Detail Not Enough Comparisons

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60 Mistake : The number of widgets Mistake : 100 thousand men went to
40 grew from 0 in 2000 to 10 in 2001. university in 2002. 200 thousand
20 Then it increased to 20 in 2002. women went to university in 2002.
0 After that it fell to 15 in 2003.
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Correction: The number peaked Correction : A total of 200 thousand
Mistake : The blue line fluctuated in 2002 at 20 and then fell to 15 in women went to university, surpassing
from 2000 to 2005 the number of men attending in the
2003.
Correction : The blue line grew same year.
from 2000 to 2005

The overview / summary is a very important part of your task 1 report. Many people have no trouble describing specific details, but they
find it difficult to describe the general features of a graph, chart or diagram. So here are my tips on how to write a good overview:

1. Always try to write two sentences. This forces you to describe two main or general features of the graph, chart .
2. Don't put any numbers in your overview. Save specific numbers for the 'details' paragraphs.
3. If the graph or chart shows a time period (e.g. years), look for the overall change from the beginning to the end of the period
(e.g.the first year to the last year).
4. Look for overall trends, and ignore individual figures that don't fit the trend.
For example, if a graph shows a rising trend overall,you can ignore a specific year when the figures decreased -save that year for your
'details' paragraphs.
5. If no time period is shown, you can't look for trends. Instead, look for differences and similarities between items.
6. Don't look for individual 'highest' or 'lowest' figures such as a ‘peak' on a line graph. Instead, describe the highest and lowest items
overall (e.g. which line on the graph was the highest for the whole or most of the period?).
7. Start your overview with a simple phrase that clearly shows the examiner that this is your summary paragraph e.g. It is clear that... ,
It is noticeable that... , Overall we can see that...
8. If there are two different charts, write one overview sentence about each chart.
9. If there are more than two charts, they must be connected in some way, so look for two main features overall.
10. If the task is to describe a diagram or map that compares things, you can mention the main differences and maybe the number of
differences and / or similarities between the two diagrams.
11. If the task is to describe a process diagram, you can mention the total number of stages in the process and say where or how the
process begins and ends.

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WRITE AN WRITE AN
INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW

Around 30 words (one or Main features ( around 40

words). One complex sentence
two sentences). Paraphrase or two simple sentences.
the question. Look for the main features
that you can see.

PARAGRAPH 3 PARAGRAPH 4 CHECK YOUR WORK

Go into detail about the first Go nto detail about the Check your work before you
main feature - around second main feature - finish too look for errors.
45 words / 4 sentences. around 45 words / Make sure your nformation
4 sentences. is correct.

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Types of Graphs in IELTS Writing Task 1

The graphs in IELTS Writing Task may be different, they are given as follows.

Graphs Overtime
The first thing you've got to do with graphs is to check if they have a time frame. Plan your answer/report according to the time frame.
When a time frame is involved, make sure you use vocabulary related to change or comparing and contrasting.

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OVERTIME GRAPHS
The chart below shows the amount of time that 10 to 15-year-olds
Example of an spend chatting on the Internet and playing on games consoles on
Overview paragraph an average school day in the UK.
Overall, we can see that playing computer
games is marginally more popular than
4 HRS PLUS TO 3 HOURS LESS THAN AN HOUR
chatting on the Internet. However, PERCENTAGES
completely different trends can be seen
if we look at the specific figures for boys 90
and girls.
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provide information explaining the
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features that are identified. If there are
more than 1 graph, you can add the 50
paragraphs accordingly. 40

Points to remember when you write a 30

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The number of paragraphs depends on 10

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Use appropriate vocabulary to compare BOYS GIRLS ALL BOYS GIRLS ALL
and describe the data.
Check if the graphs follow a pattern CHATTING ON THE INTERNET PLAYING ON GAMES CONSOLE
(mostly line graphs/bar charts) and
make sure you mention the pattern.

IELTS Pie Chart

An IELTS pie chart is a type of graph in which a circle is divided into sectors that each represent a proportion of the whole. You will
also be provided with a key below the chart with the names of the categories or the categories would be written in the actual pie chart.
In this chart, you need to compare the categories together across the chart, writing about the similarities and the differences together.
Remember to use your vocabulary accordingly, use words that convey proportions, amounts or change in numbers. It would make more
sense if you begin with the more important category to the less important category. `

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PIE - CHARTS
Example of an Online sales for retail sector in Canada
Overview paragraph

2005 2010
Overall, the proportion of online sales
for each of the four sectors changed
significantly from 2005 to 2010. While
the figures for food and beverages and
also video games increased, the figures
for the other two sectors fell.
18% 23%
Paragraph : The body paragraph has to
provide information explaining the
35% 30%
features that are identified. If there are
more than 1 graph, you can add the
paragraphs accordingly. 25% 15%
Points to remember when you write a
paragraph: 22% 32%
The number of paragraphs depends on
the information/data given.
VIDEO GAMES
Use appropriate vocabulary to compare
and describe the data. ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES
Check if the graphs follow a pattern FOOD & BEVERAGE
(mostly line graphs/bar charts) and
make sure you mention the pattern. HOME FURNISHINGS

IELTS Process diagram

The IELTS process diagram is an uncommon question in the IELTS Writing Task 1. There isn't a different structure to follow while
you're writing about a process. It's the same as the others:

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PROCESS
DIAGRAM This is an example of the process of making bricks.
Example of a
Process Model Answer
The diagram explains the way in which
bricks are made for the building industry.
Overall, there are seven stages in the process,
beginning with the digging up of clay and
culminating in delivery.

To begin, the clay used to make the bricks

is dug up from the ground by a large digger.
This clay is then placed onto a metal grid,
which is used to break up the clay into
smaller pieces. A roller assists in this process.

Following this, sand and water are added

to the clay, and this mixture is turned into
bricks by either placing it into a mould or
using a wire cutter. Next, these bricks are
placed in an oven to dry for 24 – 48 hours.

In the subsequent stage, the bricks go through

a heating and cooling process. They are heated
in a kiln at a moderate and then a high
temperature (ranging from 200c to 1300c),
followed by a cooling process in a chamber
for 2 – 3 days. Finally, the bricks are packed
and delivered to their destinations.

Two Graphs Together

One of the common Task 1 questions would be getting two graphs together. In this question, you would have to focus on both the
graphs - mention the information on both the graphs, locate and state the key features of both the graphs. However, unlike the other
graphs, you do not have to describe everything that you see in the graphs. Pick out the important information and summarize it properly.

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Multiple Graphs
& Charts This is an example of the Multiple graphs.
Example of a Two
Graphs Model Answer
Newly graduated students in the UK
The line graph shows the number of newly graduated
students in the UK, while the bar chart compares 200,000
their proportions in five different jobs occupied by
them in 1992, 1997, and 2002.
150,000
In general, the number of fresh graduates in the
UK underwent a sharp rise to a peak, followed
by a less dramatic fall with an overall increasing 100,000
trend. While jobs requiring professional skills
were the top preference of fresh graduates,
working in a sales department was least opted. 50,000

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This number then increased dramatically and hit a 0
peak of 195,000 in 1997 before falling back to 1992 1997 2002
180,000 in the next five years.
Jobs Occupied Jobs occupied by graduates in 1992, 1997 and 2002.
It can be seen from the breakdown that although
the highest percentage of about 58% of fresh 60
graduates in 1992 became professional workers, 1992 1997 2002
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and this kind of job gradually lost its popularity
with only 43% people choosing this profession 40
in 2002. Experiencing an insignificant downward
30
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as managers and administrators declined from 20
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IELTS Tables
The table chart is just another way of showing information. The comparison and the language of change will be the same as the graphs.
You do not have to learn a new way or language to describe the table chart. In this, you need to find out the significant data and main
features and not describe everything the way you see it.

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Multiple Graphs
& Charts
Example of Table
Model Answer
The table illustrates the proportion of
national expenditure in Ireland, Italy, The proportion of income adults and children spent on
Spain, Sweden and Turkey on three types
of consumer items in 2002.
4 common items in UK in 1998
Overall, the category of consumer goods
that all countries spent most on was food,
drinks and tobacco, which was three times
higher than on the other types of goods. Food / Drinks/ Clothing / Leisure /
The lowest spending could be seen in the Country Footwear Education
category of leisure and education in all Tobacco
five countries. The outlay of Turkey was
generally higher than the other four
countries.
Ireland 25% 5% 5%
In terms of food, drinks and tobacco,
Turkey spent the most at 32.14%. The Italy 14% 10% 5%
expenditure of Ireland was also high
(28.91%) compared to Sweden which
spent the least (15.77%). Spain and Italy Spain 39% 1% 5%
spent 18.80% and 16.36% respectively. On
the other hand, the lowest expenditure
was on leisure and education which Sweden 10% 23% 39%
accounted for under 5% in all countries.
Turkey spent most on these items at just
4.35% of their national expenditure which
Turkey 9% 18% 38%
is around double that of Spain (1.98%).

Clothing and footwear was the third

category of consumer goods and outlays
for those items were between 9% in Italy
and 5.40% in Sweden. The national
spending in this area for the remaining
countries averaged around 6.5%.

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - Writing Topics

Below is the list of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 topics with Sample Answers:

IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 01 IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 08

IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 02 IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 09

IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 03 IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 10

IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 04 IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 11

IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 05 IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 12

IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 06 IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 13

IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 07 IELTS ACADEMIC Writing Exercise Test 14

IELTS GENERAL TRAINNG Writing Task 1 - Writing Topics

Below is the list of IELTS General Test Writing Task 1 topics with Sample Answers:

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 01 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 08

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 02 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 09

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 03 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 10

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 04 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 11

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 05 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 12

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 06 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 13

IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 07 IELTS GENERAL TRAINING Writing Exercise Test 14

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