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IELTS Tasks - TASK 1
The Tasks

Task 1

This task tests your ability to perform one or more of the following
functions in English:

describe and interpret graphic data
describe the stages of a process or procedure
describe an object or event or sequence of events
explain how something works

The question
You are given graphic or pictorial information and you have to write
a description of this information.
Bar charts, line graphs, pie charts and tables are most frequently
given for this task. However, you could also be given an object or
series of pictures or diagrams or a flow chart to describe.
If graphs are used there may be just one – usually a line graph or a bar
chart. However, there could also be more than one of the same type of
graph or a combination of graphs and charts. For example, you could
get a bar chart and a pie chart together or
a line graph and a table.

How to prepare for IELTS - Writing

Length & Timing

You have to write at least 150 words.
You are advised to spend 20 minutes on this task.

Marking
Your performance in Task 1 will be assessed on the criteria below:

Task Achievement

Being able to follow the instructions properly.
Being able to write a clear, accurate and relevant description of the
information.
Being able to focus on the important trends presented as graphic
information.

Coherence and Cohesion

Being able to organize your writing using a suitable structure.
Using connective words to link sentences and paragraphs logically.

Lexical Resources

Being able to use a wide range of vocabulary naturally.
Being able to spell accurately and using the appropriate word formation.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

Using the appropriate grammatical structures accurately
Using a variety of sentence structures.



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