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WorksheetsIELTS Writing - Lesson 1 - Getting to know IELTS Writing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the total duration allowed for the IELTS Writing module?
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
How many separate tasks must you complete during the IELTS Writing test?
1
2
3
4
What is the recommended amount of time you should spend on Writing Task 1?
10 minutes
20 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes
What is the recommended amount of time you should spend on Writing Task 2?
20 minutes
30 minutes
40 minutes
50 minutes
What is the minimum word count required for IELTS Writing Task 1?
100 words
150 words
200 words
250 words
What is the minimum word count required for IELTS Writing Task 2?
150 words
200 words
250 words
300 words
How does the scoring weight compare between Task 1 and Task 2?
They are equal.
Task 1 is worth double Task 2.
Task 2 is worth double Task 1.
Task 2 is worth triple Task 1.
In the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, what are you primarily asked to do?
Write an essay to discuss a topic.
Summarize and describe visual information.
Write a letter to a friend.
Summarize information from some texts.
What is the primary requirement for IELTS Writing Task 2?
Describe a process.
Write a discursive essay.
Summarize a reading passage.
Write a creative short story.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four assessment criteria for IELTS Writing?
Task Achievement / Response
Coherence and Cohesion
Lexical Resource
Fluency and Complexity
Which of the following is true regarding the use of vocabulary (Lexical Resource)?
You must use extremely rare and archaic words to get a Band 7+.
Using 'big words' is more important than using words accurately.
You should use a wide range of vocabulary naturally and accurately.
Repeating the same words from the question prompt is a good strategy.
Regarding 'Task Achievement' for Academic Task 1, which of the following should be avoided?
Not giving an overview of the data.
Not giving a personal opinion on the data.
Describing the data with specific numbers.
Writing more than 150 words.
In Task 2 (Task Response), does the examiner judge your opinion based on whether they agree with it?
Yes, you must have the 'correct' opinion to get a high score.
No, you are judged on how clearly you present and support your position.
Yes, but only for controversial topics.
No, you shouldn't express an opinion at all.
Which of the following is a negative indicator of 'Coherence and Cohesion'?
Using linking words like 'However' or 'Furthermore'.
Repeating some key words or phrases.
Using a lot of linking words and they become distracting.
Referencing back to previous ideas using pronouns.
How does using a memorized 'template' essay introduction affect the score?
It guarantees a Band 7 because the grammar of a 'template essay' is perfect.
It saves time and has no negative impact on the IELTS Writing band score.
It can lower the score if the memorized language is only loosely related to the task.
It is required to follow a specific template structure when writing an academic essay.
