IELTS Writing Overview

How long do you have to complete the writing section of the IELTS exam?

• 20 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 1 hour

• 1 hour and 20 minutes

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For the writing section you will

• be given a task 1 writing only.

• be given a task 2 writing only.

• be given a task 1 and a task 2 writing.

• be given a choice between a task 1 and task 2 writing.

How many words should you aim to write for IELTS writing task 1?

• 100
• 150
• 200
• 250

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CCSS.L.1.5A

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How many words should you aim to write for IELTS writing task 2?

• 100
• 200
• 250
• 150

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many paragraphs should you write for IELTS writing task 1?

• 2

• 4-5

• 3

• 1

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How many paragraphs should you write for IELTS writing task 2?

• 1

• 2-3

• 4-5

• More than 5

Should you give your opinion and your own ideas when writing IELTS task 1?

• Yes
• No

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

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After carefully reading the writing task question you should

• start writing your essay

• copy the question to begin your essay

• take a short nap

• make a plan

Which of the following is NOT a Writing Task Type 1?

• Describe two views and give your opinion.

• Describe a chart / graph.

• Describe a process.

• Compare two maps.

• Describe a table.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

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Which is a good example of how to begin writing an introduction for IELTS task 1?

• I think.....
• Today I will talk about....
• My name is Mohammed and I will.....
• This line graph shows.....

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7