IELTS Writing Revision

IELTS Writing Revision

by John Sikorski

​Part 1 Writing

​Let's work our way through each type of writing and the challenges they pose

​Task 1 Graph

​The graph to the right shows how people choose to listen to music.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is closest to the meaning of "music consumption by method"?

• The different ways to listen to music

• The different types of music

• The different ways to eat music

• The amount of interest in different types of music

• The popularity of music genres

Multiple Choice

"Streams, Downloads, and Videos" are all what?

• Various ways to listen to music

• Types of music

• Kinds of music

• Popular websites

Multiple Choice

What tense will you be using for this task?

• Passive Voice

• Past Tense

• Present Tense

• Future Tense

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is True about this graph?

• The trend in downloads was to steadily rise.

• The trend for streams was to remain constant over the period.

• The trend for videos was a rapid rise ove rthe period.

• The trend for downloads was a slow fall over the period.

• The trend for videos was a dramatic increase followed by a falling off.

Open Ended

Paraphrase the following

The graph to the left shows how people choose to listen to music.

Open Ended

Write a 1 sentence overview of the graph

Open Ended

Write 1 sentence comparing Videos to streams over 2018-2019

​Task 1 Bar Chart

The graph to the right shows how people use their video game consoles in the United States.

Multiple Choice

Xbox One and PS4 are both, what?

• Video Game Consoles

• Types of usage

• Companies

• Game Makers

Multiple Choice

Online Gaming, Offline Gaming, Streaming media, Downloaded Media, Other, and DVDs are all different...

• Activities

• Types of games

• Video Game Consoles

• Choices

• C

Multiple Choice

Is the following sentence correct?

"The Xbox One was used for other about 15%"

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

What tense will you be using for this task?

• Passive Voice

• Past Tense

• Present Tense

• Future Tense

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the chart?

• The highest usage of video game consoles was for online gaming and other uses.

• Video game consoles were used for watching DVDs the least.

• The majority of people prefer to use their consoles for online gaming rather than offline gaming.

• Both the Xbox One and PS4 are used equally for streaming media.

• In all categories the Xbox One was used more often.

Open Ended

Paraphrase the following

The graph to the left shows how people use their video game consoles in the United States.

Open Ended

Write a 1 sentence overview of the chart

Open Ended

Write 1 sentence Comparing usage of each console for streaming media

​Task 1 Double Charts

​The visuals give information about the number of spacecraft launched by various national governments between 1957 and 2007 and the purpose of each mission.

Multiple Choice

What tense will you be using for this task?

• Passive Voice

• Past Tense

• Present Tense

• Future Tense

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the charts?

• Russia sent a higher proportion of spacecraft for the purpose of communications than other countries.

• Canada and India only represent a fraction of the total number of spacecraft launched over the period.

• The USA sent the fewest spacecraft into space.

• The purpose of research represented about 20% of the launched spacecraft.

Open Ended

Paraphrase the following

The visuals give information about the number of spacecraft launched by various national governments between 1957 and 2007 and the purpose of each mission.

Open Ended

Write 2 sentences overviewing the charts

Open Ended

Write one sentence comparing the purpose of communications with planetary exploration.

​Task 1 Maps

The plans to the right show the layout of a university's sports center now, and how it will look after redevelopment.

Multiple Select

What tenses will you be using for this task?

• Passive Voice

• Past Tense

• Present Tense

• Future Tense

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the maps?

• The outdoor courts are located to the North and South of the main building.

• The sports center will have a few minor changes made.

• In the future, the sports center will have two additional changing rooms added to the southwest and southeast corners.

• The gym located in the north will be expanded towards the west.

Open Ended

Paraphrase the following

The plans to the left show the layout of a university's sports center now, and how it will look after redevelopment.

Open Ended

Write a 1 sentence overview of the maps.

Open Ended

Write 1 sentence describing the location of the reception and compare it to the second map

​Task 1 Process

​The diagram to the right explains how to change a tire.

Multiple Choice

What tense will you be using for this task?

• Passive Voice

• Past Tense

• Present Tense

• Future Tense

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the process?

• An L-shaped tool called a wrench is needed for the changing of the tire.

• The final step is to remove the tire from the wheel.

• The process should be conducted in a mechanic shop.

• The car should be lowered to 15cm.

Open Ended

Paraphrase the following

The diagram to the right explains how to change a tire.

Open Ended

Write a 1 sentence overview of the process.

Open Ended

Write 1 sentence describing the first step in the process.

​Part 2 Writing

​Let's work our way through each type of writing and the challenges they pose

​Task 2 Agree/Disagree

​It is much easier to learn in a small class than in a larger one. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Poll

It is much easier to learn in a small class than in a larger one.

• 100% Understand

• 70-80% Understand

• 40-60% Understand

• 20-30% Understand

Open Ended

Paraphrase the following as an introductory sentence to the essay

It is much easier to learn in a small class than in a larger one.

Open Ended

Write one sentence about why this is an important issue.

It is much easier to learn in a small class than in a larger one.

Open Ended

Write one sentence giving your opinion on this statement.

It is much easier to learn in a small class than in a larger one.

Open Ended

Write one sentence giving a main point for agreeing with this statement

It is much easier to learn in a small class than in a larger one.

Open Ended

Create an example supporting the following main point

A smaller class enables a teacher to be able to provide more support per student than if the class was large.

​Task 2 Agree/Disagree

​It is far superior to educate males and females in separate institutions. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Poll

It is far superior to educate males and females in separate institutions.

• 100% Understand

• 70-80% Understand

• 40-60% Understand

• 20-30% Understand

Open Ended

Paraphrase the following as an introductory sentence to the essay

It is far superior to educate males and females in separate institutions.

Open Ended

Write 1 sentence giving some history or an example of this happening

It is far superior to educate males and females in separate institutions.

Open Ended

Write 1 sentence giving your opinion on this

It is far superior to educate males and females in separate institutions.

Open Ended

Write 1 sentence giving a main point for disagreeing with this

It is far superior to educate males and females in separate institutions.

Open Ended

Create an example supporting the following

The benefit of boys and girls learning together is that it helps develop their social skills for the future.

​Task 2 Problem/Solution

​In spite of the advances in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry.

​Why is this the case?

​What can be done about this problem?

Poll

In spite of the advances in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry.

• 100% Understand

• 70-80% Understand

• 40-60% Understand

• 20-30% Understand

Open Ended

Paraphrase the following as an introductory sentence to the essay

In spite of the advances in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry.

Open Ended

Write one example of this problem happening

In spite of the advances in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry.

Open Ended

Write one sentence giving a cause of this problem

In spite of the advances in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry.

Open Ended

Create an example of the following cause

The main reason many people still go hungry in this current age is due to being unable to afford the cost of food.

Open Ended

Write one sentence giving a solution to this problem

In spite of the advances in agriculture, many people around the world still go hungry.

Open Ended

Create an example of the following solution

Today, many charities provide free food for the poor.

​Task 2 Problem/Solution

​In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.

​Why is this the case?

​What can be done about this problem?

Poll

In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.

• 100% Understand

• 70-80% Understand

• 40-60% Understand

• 20-30% Understand

Open Ended

Paraphrase the following as an introductory sentence to the essay

In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.

Open Ended

Write one example of this problem

In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.

Open Ended

Write one sentence giving a cause of this problem

In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.

Open Ended

Create an example of the following cause

One of the main causes of people gaining weight and being less active is the ease of access to entertainment at home.

Open Ended

Write one sentence giving a solution to this problem

In some countries, the average weight of people is increasing and their levels of health and fitness are decreasing.

Open Ended

Create an example of the following solution

Many cities are opening new parks to encourage people to do activities outside.