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Writing task one : processes

Writing task one: processes

Writing task one: processes

You will be given a diagram of a process. Your task is to describe the information given in the diagram by writing a 150 word report. You are not asked to give your opinion.

What is being tested
• Task one questions asking you to describe a process rarely appear on the IELTS test. They are different from table, graph and chart description because they test your ability to:
• describe each important stage in the process and expand where necessary
• link your descriptions of each stage
• use the present simple passive

As process tasks can vary widely, it is essential that you look at a lot of examples in IELTS preparation books. You should spend around 20 minutes on the task.

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How To Solve True/False/Not Given

True/false and not given are one of the most common questions that come in IELTS exam and are often the most confusing.
But, you can actually answer these questions without even reading the passage.
Given below are some of the tips to make sure that you get the answers correct with minimum effort.

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Remember, before attempting the question make sure you read the instructions properly. Find out if they are true/false/not given or yes/no/not given kind of questions. Also make sure in how many words you need to answer the questions.

SURETY DOESN’T WORK
The questions in IELTS usually contain uncertain words such as: may, might, seems to, can, could etc.
So, if the questions contain strong words such as “should, resolve, must, pledge, swear etc” the answer is not given.
TRICKY NUMBERS
If the article gives the range of numbers and in the question a specific number is asked which is in that range, the answer is not given.
For example-:
The war started from 1942 to 1947, and Pakistan finally got freedom in 1947.
If in question it says-:
The war started in 1942 and Pakistan finally got independence in 1947.
The answer must be marked as to not given.
If the number in the question given, is beyond the range given in the article the answer is false.
For example-:
Article-: The war began in 1942 to 1947 and India finally got freedom in 1947.
Question-: the war began in 1942 to 1947, and India finally got freedom in 1948.
If the number in the article is over the range given in the question, the answer is false.
For example-:
Article-: In a recent book on Gandhi, an entire chapter is devoted to the quit India movement.
In question-: A recent book on Gandhi is devoted on “the quit India movement”.
The answer is false. Because in the article it is talking about just a chapter and in the question the question is about the entire book.

NOTE-: If only a single number is mentioned in the article and the question, first locate the information and then find the number from the article.

If the numbers and the information are same in the question as well as article the answer is true.
IDIOTIC QUESTIONS
If the information never appeared in the article, the answer is not given.
CONDITIONAL QUESTIONS
If there are two sets of information in the article i.e A and B, but if the question mentions A or B, the answer is false.
If in the article a fact A occurs with some restrictions, but in the question the A occurs without the restriction, the answer is false.
For example-:
Article-: poverty can be eradicated if education is improved.
Question-: poverty can be eradicated.
The answer is false, because the condition is not present.
TRICKY TRICKY
If the article uses possibility words such as “odd, opportunity, chance, many believe, possible, likely, probable, seems, appear to,etc”.
But question changes to certain words, “ convinced, fact, definitely, invariably, absolutely, universally, accepted, well-documented, unanimously, perceived, etc”
The answer is FALSE.
If all the circumstances given in the article appear in the question, but the extent, emotion and scope are different, the answer must be NOT GIVEN.
If the article provides more possibilities to a particular situation, but only one possibility is given in the question, the answer is NOT GIVEN.
FOR EXAMPLE=:
Article-:A, B, C lead to the information age.
Question-: the information age is led by A.
If in the article subjunctive are used, but the questions change it to reality or fact( i.e would/may happen in article to happened in question), the answer is NOT GIVEN.
EXAMPLE-:
Article-: the downfall of Greece may be possible in the next few years.
Question-: the downfall of Greece has happened.

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Writing Task : Consider these questions

Writing Task : Consider these questions

Writing Task : Consider these questions

IELTS Writing Task 1 requires candidates to look at graphs, charts and tables and write about the information they contain. Ideally, someone reading your Task 1 essay would be able to draw the graph or chart you writing about, or produce a table containing the same information as the table you are writing about. However, it might not always be able to cover all the information available, in which case you should simply cover the main details provided.

Consider these questions :

Do I need to write an introduction?

Yes.

How many body paragraphs should I write?

It doesn’t matter, but if you only write one, it is difficult for the examiner to follow the organisation; so it is better to write two because the answer will be better organised.

Just split the information into two.

Do I need to write a conclusion?

No. you are not discussing anything, so you cannot draw any conclusions. If you write a conclusion, it will not be marked because it is irrelevant to the task.

Overall organisation plan for Task 1:

– INTRODUCTION

– BODY PARAGRAPH 1

– BODY PARAGRAPH 2

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IELTS Sample Answer # Graph wheat exports

The graph below shows the wheat exports in three countries during the year 1985-1990 in millions of tonnes.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

wheat exports in 1985-1990

wheat exports in 1985-1990

Sample Answer

The graph shows the variation in the amount of wheat exported in three countries over a period of five years i.e. 1985-1990.

Initially, in the year 1985, there wasn’t a major difference in the exports among the three countries, with Australia having 15 million tonnes wheat exported, while Canada and European Community exported approximately 18 and 20 million tonnes respectively.

For the next four years i.e 1986 to 1989, Canada experienced its highest wheat export in the year 1988 at 25 million tonnes and lowest peak of overseas sales when it dropped down to 15 million tonnes in 1989. During this period, Australia witnessed a gradual decrease from 15 million tonnes to 10 million tonnes. However, in contrast, European Community after hitting its lowest point in 1986 saw an increase in the amount of wheat brought to Europe in 1987 which remained constant until 1988.

Finally, in the year 1990, Canada and European Community exported 12 million tonnes of grain marking a gradual increase in their wheat trade. On the other hand, figures remained constant for Australia.

Overall, Australia observed a decline in its wheat export while the European Community witnessed an opposite trend. In contrast, there were major fluctuations in the wheat export in Canada.

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