How to Score Highly in Cohesion and Coherence for IELTS Writing Task 1

The video tutorial focuses on scoring highly in cohesion and coherence for IELTS writing task one. It emphasizes the importance of organizing information clearly and using linking words effectively. The instructor provides strategies for organizing data into paragraphs and highlights the need for simplicity in writing. The video also covers the use of formal linking words to enhance the flow of writing.

What is the primary focus of cohesion in writing?

• Using a wide range of vocabulary

• Organizing information clearly

• Making the writing interesting

• Ensuring the writing is grammatically correct

In the IELTS Writing Task 1, how many paragraphs are typically recommended?

• Two to three paragraphs

• Five paragraphs

• One paragraph

• Four paragraphs

What is the suggested approach for organizing numbers in a bar graph?

• Use a complex grouping method

• List numbers randomly

• Divide numbers into two simple groups

• Group all numbers in one paragraph

Why is it important to use linking words in academic writing?

• To make the writing longer

• To connect ideas and improve flow

• To impress the examiner with vocabulary

• To fill space in the essay

Which of the following is NOT a formal linking word?

• Moreover

• Furthermore

• However

• Like