IB_W1_Lesson B_Warm-up: Introduction to Writing Task 1

How many tasks are there in the IELTS Writing Test?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What kinds of response do you need to provide in IELTS Writing (Academic Module)? Tick TWO options.

• visual (chart) description

• letter

• narrative writing

• essay

How many words should you write for Task 1?

• 50 words

• 100 words

• 150 words

• as many as possible

How much time should you spend on Task 1?

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 60 minutes

How is your writing score calculated?

• Task 1 + Task 2

• (Task 1 + Task 2)/2

• (Task 1 x 2 + Task 2) / 3

• (Task 1 + Task 2 x 2) / 3

Match the visual with its name.

• A pie chart

• 
• A line graph

• 
• maps

• 
• A bar chart

• 
• A process diagram

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What is NOT a marking criterion of IELTS Writing Task 1?

• Task achievement

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Coherence & Cohesion

• Beautiful handwriting

What should NOT you do in Writing Task 1? Tick TWO options.

• Start writing immediately after reading the prompt

• Select the worth-mentioning figures to include in your report

• Make comparison between figures

• Describe the trends of figures (if there are any)

• Provide your own comments on the chart

What kinds of language might NOT be needed in IELTS Writing Task 1?

• Comparison structures

• Describing trends

• Describing numbers

• Showing perspective