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IELTS/TOEFL Essays

IELTS/TOEFL exams

• TOEFL—USA• IELTS—UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA

• 2 types of essays

• Discursive essay about a topic• A picture you must describe

IELTS Test Format

• Test Format• Writing Module lasts 60 minutes.• Two tasks:-

• Task 1 – 20 minutes, 150 words.

• Task 2 – 40 minutes, 250 words.

Task 1-IELTS Picture

• Task 1: (20 minutes, 150 words)• Interpret a diagram or table, and present

the information in your own words.Compare data Describe stages of a procedure or process Describe on object or event or series of events Explain how something works

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• Task Fulfillment – answering the question completely

• Coherence – e.g. Firstly, Secondly, Finally

Vocabulary – good range, appropriate

• Sentence Structure – concise

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1950, 1970 and 1990.

Academic Writing - Writing Task 1

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown. You should write at least 150 words.shown. You should write at least 150 words.

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1. Identify the main trends for each mode.

2. Identify any large increases or decreases.

3. Are there any clear and consistent directions?

4. Does anything seem surprising?

5. Are there any clear relationships between modes or percentages?

Academic Writing - Writing Task 1

Introduction

Answer:The graph shows the percentage of travellers in a European city who used bus, car, bike and foot to commute to and from work in the years 1950, 1970 and 1990.

Instructions:

The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1950, 1970 and 1990.

BusesAnswer:The amount of people using buses initially rose in 1970 to about 30%, but had dropped to about 17% by 1990.

Cars

Answer:The amount of people using cars grew considerably, rising from just over 5% in 1950 to 25% in 1970, and then climbing to almost 40% by 1990.

Bikes and WalkersAnswer:However, theamount of people using bikes decreased. Over 25% of commuters cycled in 1950, but this had fallen to less than 10% by 1990. Similarly, the amount of people who walked to work fell from more than a third in 1950 to about 10% in 1990.

ConclusionAnswer:The graph indicates the growing use of cars for commuting and the corresponding fall in the popularity of other modes of transport since 1950.

Full AnswerThe graph shows the percentage of travellers in a European city who used bus, car, bike and foot to commute to and from work in the years 1950, 1970 and 1990.

The amount of people using buses initially rose in 1970 to about 30%, but had dropped to about 17% by 1990.

The amount of people using cars grew considerably, rising from just over 5% in 1950 to 25% in 1970, and then climbing to almost 40% by 1990.

However, the amount of people using bikes decreased. Over 25% of commuters cycled in 1950, but this had fallen to less than 10% by 1990. Similarly, the amount of people who walked to work fell from more than a third in 1950 to about 10% in 1990.

The graph indicates the growing use of cars for commuting and the corresponding fall in the popularity of other modes of transport since 1950.

How to do it in 4 Steps

1. Analyze the picture2. Introduction3. Main points /Key features4. Conclusion

Line GraphIncidence of X disease in Someland

Line GraphIncidence of X disease in Someland

Step 1- Analyze the picture

What is it telling me?

Do I understand?

Line GraphIncidence of X disease in Someland

Step 1- Analyze the picture

•This is a line graph•It shows X disease in Someland•X Axis shows years•Y Axis shows number of cases

Line GraphIncidence of X disease in Someland

Step 2- Introduction

•Descriptive sentence(s)showing what you see•This line graph shows theNumber of cases…

Line GraphIncidence of X disease in Someland

Step 3 – Main points

•Most noticeable/most important facts•Look for trends-change over time•Look for high points and low points•Look for comparisons•Usually 3•You don’t need to mention everything

Line GraphIncidence of X disease in Someland

Step 3 – Main points

•Look for trends-line goes up and down•Look for high points and low points-low in 1960/1990

hi in 1976/1980•Look for comparisons

Line GraphIncidence of X disease in Someland

Step 4 – Conclusion

•Summarize the data•Final thought-In conclusion-In summary-Finally

General tips

1. Observe and describe2. Look for high low big or small3. Be concise4. Be simple, formal – take it easy on tropes and

schemes

Assignment

• Download “4 steps” from szued.com• Bring to class printed or on mobile phone