ZIM | 5.5 Writing Task 1 | Lesson 1

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to learn about different types of charts and graphs in IELTS Writing Task 1?

• It helps you write more accurate descriptions and comparisons.

• It is only useful for math-related questions.

• It is not important for the IELTS exam.

• It only helps with speaking tasks.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four criteria used to assess IELTS Writing Task 1 at band 5.5?

• Task Achievement

• Coherence & Cohesion

• Pronunciation

• Lexical Resource

Open Ended

Work with 2 other friends.

Giải thích (bằng 1 câu) vì sao thí sinh không nên trình bày ý kiến cá nhân hay quan điểm vào bài viết Writing Task 1. Thay vào đó, thí sinh nên tập trung vào điều gì?

Multiple Choice

According to the guidelines, what is the maximum amount of time you should spend on Writing Task 1?

• 5-10 minutes

• 10-15 minutes

• 20-25 minutes

• 30-35 minutes

Multiple Choice

Khi viết bài Writing Task 1 dạng chỉ có yếu tố so sánh, thí sinh có thể sử dụng kiểu ngôn ngữ sau:

• so sánh

• miêu tả xu hướng

• so sánh và miêu tả xu hướng

• so sánh hơn

Multiple Choice

Chọn cụm từ so sánh dữ liệu đúng ngữ pháp:

• significantly higher

• higher significantly

• significant higher

• highly significant

Multiple Choice

Pair work!

Which of the following sentences has the CORRECT structure?

• Ukraine produced much less oil than Iran.

• Ukraine produced many less oil than Iran.

• Ukraine produced much fewer oil than Iran.

• Ukraine produced much less oil Iran.

Fill in the Blanks

Pair work!

Complete the missing word: The word 'lowest' is used to describe something that has the l

t value.

Multiple Choice

Pair work!

Which of the following sentences has the CORRECT structure?

• In 2019, the amount of money a doctor earned was the highest.

• In 2019, the amount of money a doctor earned was the most high.

• In 2019, the amount of money a doctor earned was the least high.

• In 2019, the amount of money a doctor earned was the higher.

Multiple Choice

Pair work!

Which of the following sentences has the CORRECT structure?

• A retired single person spent the most money on housing, with 184 dollars.

• A retired single person spent the much money on housing, with 184 dollars.

• A retired single person spent the highest money on housing, with 184 dollars.

• A retired single person spent the more money on housing, with 184 dollars.

Open Ended

Pair work!

Write 2 complete sentences with the given words.

1. group 1 - finish - test - fast - within 1 hour and 28 minutes

2. with only 5.6 dollars per hour - undergraduates who worked as a shop assistant - earn - most - substantial

Multiple Select

Pair work!

Which verb tenses should we use for comparison charts?

• present simple

• past simple

• present perfect

• future simple

• present continuous

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The

of males aged 18-20 who participated in basketball was over 30%.

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Pair work!

Rearrange the sentence.

15,000 dollars more / A doctor / is / every year / a software engineer's income. / earns / , / which / 110,000 dollars / than

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Pair work!

Rearrange the sentence.

with 95,000 dollars / is / of a doctor / higher / the annual income / With 110,000 dollars / , (x2) / that of / slightly / than / their counterpart

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Pair work!

Rearrange the sentence.

of their counterparts. / is 800 / the number of / than / male students / that / With 100, / lower

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Pair work!

Rearrange the sentence.

While / is / is / male students / female students / 900 / , / 100 / the number of / that of / only

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Pair work!

Rearrange the sentence.

computers / is 500 / which (x2) / , (x3) / The / is 250. / is twice / that / in store 2 / in store 1 / as high as / of / number

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Pair work!

Rearrange the sentence.

There / which / , / the / figure / 800 / in store 3 / largest / are / computers / is

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should you check when analyzing a chart for a comparison essay?

• Type of chart and time reference

• Main subject of the chart

• Units and data accuracy

• All of the above

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Pair work!

Rewrite the phrase 'the number of volunteers and paid workers in 4 different roles'.

Fill in the Blanks

Pair work!

Overall, while housing is the ___ expenditure for single retirees, retired couples need more money for ___ activities. In addition, the average budget of a retired single person is much ___ than that of a couple.

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Pair work!

Overall, it is clear that on average, ___ consumed the most amount of leisure time for both age groups. In addition, except for ___, there was a stark difference between the amount of time these two groups spent on each activity.