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How to get high mark in IELTS writing task 1

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Overview

6 types of graph and mixed types

Tips for getting high mark in IELTS writing task 1 Crossword

Overview

1.Line graph 2.Bar graph 3.Pie chart 4.Table 5.Diagram 6.Maps

Mixed types

Report structure
3 main parts: introduction, body and conclusion Introduction: 2 sentences Sentence 1: date, location, what is being described Sentence 2: sum up the overall trend Body: describes the graph in detail Choose striking features Decide the most clear and logical order Make comparison where relevant Use suitable language to describe each type Conclusion: one or two sentences to summarize your report

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The percentage appearance of each types Line graph: 18.5% Bar graph: 18.5% Pie chart: 15.5% Table: 30% Diagram: 12.5% Maps: 5%
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6 types of graph
1. Line graph Function: describe the trend or change overtime Task: Try to describe the trend by using practical language Key: describe at the important points or periods Put attention to the cross points Make comparison where relevant

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2. Bar graph Function: show the results of one or more data series and the comparison between them Task: summarize the main features Key: Decide what order to describe Group 1, 2 or 3 bar which have similar values Describe the most significant Make comparison where relevant

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Pie chart Function: compares parts to a whole Task: describe each segment Key: With segment has small proportion, ignore it Make comparison where relevant

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4. Table Function: summarize date and present them in a form that are easily to understand Task: summarize the main features Key Decide the values and sections that are the most significant Classify into different groups to describe Make comparison where relevant

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Diagram Function: provide information about a process Task: describe the information given in the diagram Key: Understand the diagram Include and follow up every stage shown in the diagram Distinguish concurrently (A is performed at the same time as B) and alternatives (either A or B is performed) Use some transition signals Use present simple tense and the passive to describe

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Transition signals To begin with First, First of all Secondly, thirdly, etc Then, next, after that Finally

Alternatively Otherwise In addition At the same time Concurrently

Example: Active: The examiner marks the test paper Passive: The test paper is marked

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6. Maps Function: give information about location or area Task: describe the information on the map Key: Learn how to describe direction Introduction: just paraphrase the question Summary the main point Make comparison if possible Can give opinion, but just the things which are obvious and evident

Tips for getting high mark - DO

Training with time limit from 15 to 18 minutes Always try to catch the word limit Make comparison where relevant Complex and compound sentences will be rated highly If you are weak at English grammar, try to use short sentences Try to use transitional words/phrases Create a range of expressions Change a slight increase to increase slightly Learn a few different ways to say the same thing Learn as many synonyms as you can Think about the tenses of your verbs past tenses for describing graphs present simple for describing a process If you have finished the exam, check what you have done

Tips for getting high mark DONT

Avoid informality Dont write too long or complicated sentences Don't describe items separately Dont use narrative style. Dont miss the conclusion, no ending no 6 point Dont put speculation, personal pronounces in your report Dont forget to add data to support your information Dont use the sentences which provide information that is so obvious or try to describe every number on a chart or graph (unless there are only a few numbers) Dont forget spelling and punctuation count towards accuracy Dont waste too much time trying to make your handwriting perfect Don't forget to write a good summary/overview of the information

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We have 8 words for you to guess You can choose any number you like Each word in each horizontal has a letter in red 8 red letters will give you key word in vertical Each person who can guess a word in horizontal will receive a prize The lucky person who can guess the word in vertical will receive double prize

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Question 1.(10 letters) this work will be rated highly by examiner when you describe charts

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Question 2.(10 letters) mistake of writing more than necessary

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Question 3.(13 letters) The aim of conclusion

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Question 4.(11 letters) the thing we should not put into report

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Question 5.(12 letter) a kind of word we should use to link sentences together

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Question 6.(8 letters) kind of features we should choose to describe

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Question 7.(7 letters) we should use this kind of sentence to make our report more academic

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Question 8.(10 letters) a mistake we have to avoid when write introduction

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