IELTS Writing Task 1

IELTS Writing Task 1: process diagramA 'process diagram' is any diagram that shows steps or stages in a process. Many students worry about this type of question, but they are really quite easy if you know what to do.Look at the following example from Cambridge IELTS 1, page 51:The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up-to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts. SONG E-HOUSE IELTS-TOEIC IELTS SIMON Line graph Tips for Line graph Line graphs always show changes over time Here's some advice about how to describe them:  Try to write paragraphs - introduction, summary of main points, detail paragraphs  For your summary paragraph, look at the "big picture" - what changes happened to all of the lines from the beginning to the end of the period shown (i.e from the first year to the last) Is there a trend that all of the lines follow (e.g an overall increase)?  You don't need to give numbers in your summary paragraph Numbers are specific details Just mention general things like 'overall change', 'highest' and 'lowest', without giving specific figures  Never describe each line separately The examiner wants to see comparisons  If the graph shows years, you won't have time to mention all of them The key years to describe are the first year and the last year You should also mention any 'special' years (e.g a peak or a significant rise/fall)  Start describing details (paragraph 3) with a comparison of the lines for the first year shown on the graph (e.g in 1990, the number of )  Use the past simple (increased, fell) for past years, and 'will' or 'is expected/predicted to' for future years  Don't use the passive (e.g the number was increased), continuous (e.g the number was increasing), or perfect tenses (e.g the number has increased) Compiled by Minh Phạm SONG E-HOUSE IELTS-TOEIC Internet Users as percentage of population The line graph compares the percentage of people in three countries who used the Internet between 1999 and 2009 It is clear that the proportion of the population who used the Internet increased in each country over the period shown Overall, a much larger percentage of Canadians and Americans had access to the Internet in comparison with Mexicans, and Canada experienced the fastest growth in Internet usage In 1999, the proportion of people using the Internet in the USA was about 20% The figures for Canada and Mexico were lower, at about 10% and 5% respectively In 2005, Internet usage in both the USA and Canada rose to around 70% of the population, while the figure for Mexico reached just over 25% By 2009, the percentage of Internet users was highest in Canada Almost 100% of Canadians used the Internet, compared to about 80% of Americans and only 40% of Mexicans Compiled by Minh Phạm SONG E-HOUSE IELTS-TOEIC International migration in UK The chart gives information about UK immigration, emigration and net migration between 1999 and 2008 Both immigration and emigration rates rose over the period shown, but the figures for immigration were significantly higher Net migration peaked in 2004 and 2007 In 1999, over 450,000 people came to live in the UK, while the number of people who emigrated stood at just under 300,000 The figure for net migration was around 160,000, and it remained at a similar level until 2003 From 1999 to 2004, the immigration rate rose by nearly 150,000 people, but there was a much smaller rise in emigration Net migration peaked at almost 250,000 people in 2004 After 2004, the rate of immigration remained high, but the number of people emigrating fluctuated Emigration fell suddenly in 2007, before peaking at about 420,000 people in 2008 As a result, the net migration figure rose to around 240,000 in 2007, but fell back to around 160,000 in 2008 Compiled by Minh Phạm SONG E-HOUSE IELTS-TOEIC The graph below shows UK acid rain emissions, measured in millions of tones, from four different sectors between 1990 and 2007 I've made the following essay into a gap-fill exercise The line graph compares four sectors in terms of the amount of acid rain emissions that they produced over a period of 17 years in the UK It is clear that the total amount of acid rain emissions in the UK dropped considerably between 1990 and 2007 The most dramatic decrease was seen in the electricity, gas and water supply sector In 1990, around 3.3 million tons of acid rain emissions came from the electricity, gas and water sector The transport and communication sector was responsible for about 0.7 million tons of emissions, while the domestic sector produced around 0.6 million tones Just over million tons of acid rain gases came from other industries Emissions from electricity, gas and water supply fell dramatically to only 0.5 million tons in 2007, a fall of almost million tones While acid rain gases from the domestic sector and other industries fell gradually, the transport sector saw a small increase in emissions, reaching a peak of million tons in 2005 Compiled by Minh Phạm SONG E-HOUSE IELTS-TOEIC The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries The charts compare the amount of water used for agriculture, industry and homes around the world, and water use in Brazil and the Democratic Republic of Congo It is clear that global water needs rose significantly between 1900 and 2000, and that 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IELTS WRITING (TASK 2) IELTS WRITING (TASK 2)IELTS WRITING (TASK 2)IELTS WRITING (TASK 2)IELTS WRITING (TASK 2) (A(A(A(A----Z = 124 samples)Z = 124 samples)Z = 124 samples)Z = 124 samples) 1. 21st Century The 21st century has begun. What changes do you think this new century will bring? Use examples and details in your answer. Man, through the ages, has undergone many changes from the time when he depicted a herd of mammoths on the walls of his cave to these days when he can create beautiful pictures and even make coffee by use of computer technologies without leaving his favorite chair. The 20th century made huge steps in developing computer technologies and reached many goals that made our life much easier. What should we expect in the 21st century? First of all, I think that the pace of our life will speed up: we will move faster from one place to another, from one continent to another using high speed jet airplanes. Second of all, I believe that we will be able to do many things that take much time now without leaving our house. Computers will be everywhere including out clothes. Many people will have chips and mini computers inserted in their heads to hold huge amount of information and have a quick access to it. But what will be the most amazing thing in the 21st century is the flights to the outer space and Mars that will be available to all people. Scientists say that Mars has many things similar to the Earth's. Moreover, they say that with the help of modern technology people can artificially create conditions that will allow people to live there on the constant basis. To sum up, I am sure that many amazing changes will be brought by the 21st century. Furthermore, I think that with the help of the contemporary technologies people can do many things that were even difficult to imagine a century ago. So, nowadays it is rather difficult and even impossible to imagine all changes that will happen in the next decades. 2. Advertising Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. I think that everyone can divide all advertising products and services into useless ones and useful ones. It is like looking through an information desk when you pay attention to those messages that interest you. Take me for example. I do not like jewelry. It does not mean I do not have it at all, I have a couple of inexpensive rings as gifts from my parents. I just think, people pay too much attention to this stuff. I believe it is the result of mass advertising. Every day when I am watching TV, listening to the radio or reading the paper I notice many ads about getting an expensive ring, chain, necklace or ear-rings. From my point of view these kinds of advertising contaminate people's minds. In this case you are encouraged to buy things you do not really need. They make you believe you need such products in order to succeed or be happy. From the other side, I think that advertisements of the new detergents with up-to-date formulas to help you maintain your cloth in perfect conditions, the new cars with some extra futures that make your traveling more comfortable and sports goods that make your life healthier may help you to improve your life. Recently my husband and I saw an ad on the Internet about a very interesting and inexpensive vocation to Japan for a week. Is not it awesome? We like traveling. So now we are planning to find out more about it and, may be, make reservations. I belief that without advertisements we would be unaware about plenty of oppotunities that may make your life happier, easier and less stressful. My point is that every person has his own scale of values. So if TOPIC: Some people think that it is better for schoolchildren to study a large number of subjects and develop a range of knowledge. Others argue that they should study a smaller number of subjects and focus in details. Discuss both views and give ur opinion. In recent years, the number of subjects at school has become an issue of widespread public concern. There are conflicting views toward this growing trend of whether it is necessary to offer a wide range of subjects for children. However, others argue that children should study a smaller number of subjects to specialize in intensive fields. Advocates for both sides are reasonable to some certain extent as now will be explained before a final conclusion is reached. On the one hand, those against this practice may argue that there are enormous benefits for older schoolchildren with studying a variety of subjects at school. This is especially true when it comes to eastern societies, where it has long been perceived that students are encouraged to study a large number of subjects such as math, history, geography and physics in order to have comprehensive developments rather than just study some courses and focus in details. Because of this, children can handle complicated problems in their life with extensive knowledge and essential skills from accessing different fields. It is understandable why the variety of chosen subjects at school is of significant importance to ensure the wholesome development as well as heighten their employability and success in later lives. On the other hand, there are no less convincing arguments to say that studying a limited number of subjects has considerable advantages. Firstly, learning smaller range of subjects help children to study more effective. It is true that focusing on fewer subjects lessens the pressure of studying for many exams and also reduces the distraction since their brain does not have to handle multi-questions of different fields. Secondly, children can choose a set of subjects that they like or they are good at. In fact, once they are able to learn what they want, their higher motivation will surely enhance their academic results. With this support since children are young, they are likely to develop fully in their own fields, which leads to higher probability of success in the future. From what has been discussed, one can reach a conclusion that it is hard to choose a suitable number of subjects for children at school because the ability of individuality is different. However, I believe that it is better for children to study a limited number of subjects at school. Task 1 writing ielts General information • Time: 20 minutes + 2 -3 minutes: understand the question + details + 15 minutes: write quickly Answer all parts of questions Paraphrase information General – detail/ specific + 2 minutes: check-up: punctuation, content, coherence, spelling • Word limit: 150 words (170 words preferred) H0W TO ORGANIZE TASK 1 • Introduction: paraphrase from the question • Body: general trend – specific trend • Conclusion: no need - No comment + own idea Unit 1 describing trends • Nouns and verbs A rise Rose to An increase increased to Growth went up to An upward trend climbed to A boom boomed (a dramatic rise) ------------------- ------------------------------------ A decrease fell to A decline declined to A fall decreased to A drop dropped to/ dipped to A slump went down to A dramatic fall fell dramatically A reduction reduced to • Noun and verbs A levelling out levelled out (at) No change did not change remained stable at remained steady at stayed constant at maintained the same level Unit 1 (cont) • Degree of change Dramatic dramatically Sharp sharply Huge Enormous enormously Steep steeply Substantial substantially Considerable considerably Significant significantly Marked markedly Moderate moderately Slight slightly Small Minimal minimally The speed of change Rapid rapidly Quick quickly Swift swiftly Sudden suddenly Steady steadily Gradual gradually Slow slowly Unit 2 (use comparison) • More males than females choose the TV. • Fewer males than females choose mobile phone. • The TV was more popular among males than females. • The most popular form of communication was the internet • As many females as males rank TV as the least important invention. • Nearly as many females as males rank TV as the least important invention. • Not as many females as males rank cars as the most important invention. • Slightly/ considerably/ substantially/ more women than men voted for the bicycles Unit 2 (cont) • Red is the most popular car colour. • Professional is the second most prevalent employment category. • Spain is the least common holiday destination. • Twice as many women are employed in ABC company as … • Far more women are employed in ABC company than… Helpful expressions • The diagram reveals that… • To some extent: trong 1 chung muc nao do • To a lesser extent: trong pham vi/ qui mo nho hon • A glance at … reflects : nhin qua… cho thay rang • A similar situation was seen…mot truong hop tuong tu duoc nhin thay la ... years of schooling in 19 80 to nearly 11 years in 19 90 From 19 80 to 19 90, the number of scientists and technicians in industrialised countries almost doubled to about 70 per 10 00 people Spending... from 19 80 to 19 96, and the winning number of hot dogs and buns consumed rose from only to around 21 during that time 19 83 and 19 84 were notable exceptions to the trend for American winners In 19 83... age and gender, 2 011 Number of bedrooms in one-person households (England, 2 011 ) The two charts give information about single-occupant households in England in the year 2 011 The bar chart compares