Microsoft Word Test writing 1sept09-final

data. 
·  Think about the time period represented and the tense(s) you 
should be using. 
· Think about varying your vocabulary and avoiding repetition by 
using synonyms. If, for example, the graph refers to job types – 
interchange ‘jobs’, ‘occupations’, ‘types of employment/work’ etc. 
· Make sure you organize your information clearly. You will need an 
introductory statement, body and conclusion. 
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Your introduction should introduce the graph(s) by stating what 
it represents and give an overview to describe what the overall 
trend is. 
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Your body will need to describe the graph(s) in detail. 
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Your conclusion should include a brief summary your report. 
·  Don’t copy phrases from the question as this will not be assessed.
Use your own words. 
·  Don’t include information that is not on the graph or in the chart.
This may be considered irrelevant and cause you to get a lower mark. 
·  Don’t take more than 20 minutes over this task. 
· Try to write neatly and cross out errors with one line only. 
· Leave a couple of minutes to read through what you have written. 
Remember 
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that you will receive a higher mark if your use a range of structures 
and vocabulary. 
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you are NOT being asked for your opinion on the information, just 
to report it. An opinion would be considered ‘irrelevant’ for this 
task.

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How to prepare for IELTS – Writing 
7 
Task 1 - Processes or flow charts
Look at the example below. 
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 
The following flowchart shows the process students at an English language 
school go through. 
 
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and 
make comparisons where relevant. 
You should write at least 150 words. 

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