Wednesday 31 December 2014

IELTS Task 2 Writing

Please read some of these sample essays for IELTS Task 2 writing. Of course, look at the question and statement first, so you know how the writer has answered. Read some of them and decide whether you agreed or disagreed with their views.

Source: http://www.ielts-exam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=7&id=15

Friday 26 December 2014

Synonyms and Similar Phrases

Finding synonyms and similar phrases is an important part of any IELTS task.

Introduction

The graph.. shows / illustrates / refers to / gives / highlights

Paragraphs (cohesive devices)
According to ... the graph
As stated in ... the graph
Looking at ...the graph
Indicated in ...the graph
Referring to ...the graph

However / In contrast

Movement/change words

Increase (verb), an increase (noun), rise, upward, upturn,

Fall, downward, decrease, slope

Conclusion

To sum up / In conclusion / To conclude