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

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

IELTS Reading - Task type 8 - Sentence Completion

The IELTS task for this reading is about sentence completion. Have a look at the video to help you understand more.

IELTS Writing Task 1 Graphs

Students still miss a lot of information in their writing. I have added notes here to think about when you do your next writing about graphs. Think about Introduction, Paragraphs, Conclusion, Dates, Figures, Transitions, Verbs (for movement), Adverbs (for degree of movement), Nouns, Adjectives...etc.

Start Reading

To help you start reading and answering questions, please have a look at these short texts and the questions below them. Follow the link.

http://www.grammarbank.com/reading-comprehension-worksheet-2.html

http://www.grammarbank.com/reading-comprehension-worksheet-3.html

Fact or Opinion

Have a look at this video as it mentions facts and opinions. Task 1 of the IELTS Writing is all about facts and information transfer while Task 2 asks you to form an opinion. Think about your writing for Task 2 practice while you watch this video.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic/fact-or-opinion

Labelling a map

Labelling a map is a another vital part of IELTS, so just to add to that, I have uploaded this video to show you one more example.

Organising your essay for IELTS Writing Task 1

Time after time, pieces of work are missing an introduction or conclusion while also missing in the body of their writing are dates, figures, and relevant information to name a few factors. Please take some to read through this webpage and make comments.

Source: http://ielts-academic.com/2012/08/17/ielts-writing-task-1-how-to-organise-your-answer/

IELTS Reading - Sentence Completion

In this task for the IELTS reading you have to complete sentences using a certain number of words. Here are some factors to remember when answering a sentence completion task:

- The questions will be in the same order as the text.

- The questions provide the clues where to find the answers in the text.

- You need to skim (Skimming is used to quickly identify the main ideas of a text.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvvQYimPUq0

- You need to scan (Scanning is used to search for key words or ideas.)         

- You should mark the passage or the answer that relates to the question.

- You need to look out for keywords or phrases before you start scanning/skimming the passage. This helps you know what you are looking for.


- Look at the sentence in the question and think about the part(s) of speech/ phrase that fits into the sentence within the limitation of the word count. 
http://www.writingcentre.uottawa.ca/hypergrammar/partsp.html