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Writing part one

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Two parts of ielts writingPart two is a discursive essay

Part one is:-Graph, chart, diagram

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Total time for both parts one hourNo set time for two partsBut part one 33%of marks

Part two 66%Logical to use time in the same way

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What are the marking criteria?Grammar

Range and accuracy

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Vocabulary

Range and accuracyMore scope here than for grammar

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Coherence and cohesionDivision into paragraphs

Cohesive devicessequences

First, then, next, finally etc

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Task achievementAnswer the questionCover all the areas.

These are the easy marks.

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Answer the question is as important as grammar!

Writing in paragraphs is as important as vocabulary!

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How to maximise your markMake sure you answer the question

Key words

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Make sure you marks for coherence and cohesion

Plan the structure of your essay

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What vocabulary do you need?Depends on the question

Language of graphs is very useful

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How to improve your grammar?I will give you a check list.

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Let’s look at some example questions

IELTS WritingThe graph below shows the quantities of

goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of

transport.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main information and

making comparisons where relevant

IELTS WritingThe graph below shows the quantities of

goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of

transport.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main information and

making comparisons where relevant

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Paragraph one introductionWhat is the information?Graph, chartWhat are the axes?Try to use synonyms

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Paragraph twoThe main features.What is the first thing you see?The biggest and the smallest

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Paragraph threeComparisons

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Your opinion and experiences?Best form of transport?

NO OPINIONSJUST THE CHART

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No conclusion needed. Perhaps just a brief summary.