Writing Strategies
Step 1: Read the prompt carefully. Make sure you understand what you are required to write about.
Step 2: Brainstorm and note down your ideas. Do this on your question paper because no one will look at it after the test.
– Your notes do not need to follow any logical order.
– Write down anything that you think is relevant to the task.
Step 3: Plan your essay. Select, prioritize and group your ideas according to the task.
Step 4: Write your essay. Do this in pencil, so it is easier to make changes later.
Step 5: Review and improve your essay. Check for grammar and spelling mistakes.
You may not be able to correct all the mistakes you have made, so focus on locating and correcting your typical mistakes.
Suggested Timing
Steps 1 to 3: no more than 2 minutes for Task I and 5 minutes for Task 2
Step 4: no more than 15 minutes in Task 1 and 30 minutes in Task 2, provided you have done a productive job in the first 3 steps
Step 5: no more than 3 minutes for Task 1 and 5 minutes for Task 2
Improve Your Score
When writing an IELTS Task I answer, it is very important to remember the following:
– Always support your statements with information from the graphs.
– Never give your opinion or speculate on the reasons for the information.
Describing A Pie Chart
Getting Ready To Write
The chart shows the number of visitors too local cinema last year according to age.
Look at the chart and answer the following questions:
A. What sort of chart is it?
B. What information is it showing?
C. Does it show a change in information over time?
D. What unit of measurement does it use?
E. Why is this information displayed in this way?
F. Do the same number of people visit the cinema in 2000 and 2015?
Try It Out
The chart shows the number of visitors too local cinema last year according to age.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
