WorksheetsWriting Task
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
How many words should you write?
a minimum of 350
at least 180 words
as much as you like
a minimum of 250
is it possible to write too much?
No, write a lot
Yes, if your answer is too long it shows you can not structure or concentrate you ideas
How long do you get to complete Task 2 in IELTS?
30 minutes
40 minutes
45 minutes
50 minutes
How many marks is it worth in your IELTS exam?
one third of your total writing score
two thirds of your total writing score
100% of your total writing score
How many paragraphs should you write?
3
4 or 5
as many as you like
How many sentences should you write in your introduction?
2 for 11A and 3 in IELTS
2
3
4
In IELTS, what should your first statement be?
a thesis statement
paraphrase
topic sentence/general statement
What should you do in the second sentence?
topic sentence
thesis statement
paraphrase
Why do we paraphrase?
to show off your vocabulary
to show the examiner you understand the question
to show off your grammar
all of the above
What if your paraphrase doesn’t make sense?
you will feel confused
it indicates that you don't understand the question/the vocabulary/grammar
no problem
your examiner will be sad/grumpy and you will lose points
Is it a good idea to skip paraphrasing?
Yes, it will help you save time
No
No, because you will lose points
Yes
What should the third sentence in your introduction be?
a conclusion
a general statement
a thesis statement
What should your thesis statement do?
introduce the topic
answer the essay question
Should you always clearly state your opinion using signposting?
Yes, always
No, never
Only if the essay question asks for your opinion
Only if the essay question doesn't ask for your opinion
How should your body paragraphs be structured?
first point, example, topic sentence, summary
topic sentence, followed by two or three supporting statements (eg. examples/reasons/consequences)
What defines a good topic sentence?
it introduces a new topic
identifies the main idea of the paragraph and the main point the writer wants to make about that subject
How many sentences should there be in your conclusion?
1
2
3
4
Must your conclusion agree with your introduction?
yes
no
it doesn't really matter
Should you introduce any new points in your conclusion?
Definitely not, you should summarise the points covered and rephrase your thesis statement
Yes, absolutely
No, you should repeat exactly what you have already said using exactly the same words
What happens to your band score if you only use simple sentences?
you can't score higher than band 4.5
it will be high
When it’s an exam should you forget everything you’ve practised and just write as fast as you can?
definitely, it will relieve your stress
no, it is a waste
yes, why not?
Which parts of your essay should be quite short?
the body paragraphs
the introduction
the conclusion
the introduction and conclusion
