ACADEMIC GUIDE

IELTS TRAINING WRITING TASK 1

SUBJECT: ENGLISH LITERATURE GRADE: FG G T 1 2 3 4 DATE:

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

STUDENT: TEACHER: ANDRÉS CORTES – LORENA GONZALEZ

Academic Cycle 20 Evidence of learning (please use the same name you use in

Term I II Phidias)

COMPETENCE CRITERIA LOW BASIC HIGH SUPERIOR

WRITING & USAGE CONTENT Fails to address key parts of Addresses the task but may Addresses all parts of the task Fully addresses the task, with a

the task; lacks an overview and lack a clear overview or with a clear overview and clear overview and accurate,

sufficient detail. sufficient detail in relevant comparisons. detailed comparisons.

comparisons.

ORGANIZATION Poorly organized, with unclear Paragraph structure is Good paragraph structure, Well-organized paragraphs with

or absent paragraph structure. present but may be unclear though some minor issues with logical flow and clear connections.

or poorly linked. flow or transitions may be

present.

LANGUAGE Very limited range of Limited range of vocabulary Good range of vocabulary and Uses a wide range of vocabulary

vocabulary and structures, with and structures, with frequent grammatical structures, with and structures accurately, with

frequent, significant errors. errors. occasional errors. minimal errors.

COHESION Minimal or ineffective use of Some use of cohesive Appropriate use of cohesive Effective use of cohesive devices to

cohesive devices; ideas may devices, but ideas may not devices, with occasional lapses. link ideas smoothly.

be disjointed. be well-connected.

Part 1: Introduction to IELTS Writing Task 1

Task Description: In Task 1 of the IELTS Writing test, you are presented with a visual representation of data, such as a graph, chart, table, or diagram. Your task is to write a re-
port summarizing the main features and making comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

Key Points to Remember:

 Identify the main trends, differences, or stages in the diagram.

 Avoid giving your opinion.

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  Stick to the facts presented in the visual.
 Organize your writing clearly, using paragraphs.

Part 2: Analyzing Visual Data

Instructions: Below are three types of visuals often used in Task 1. For each, write a brief summary of the key features you observe.

1. Line Graph:

A line graph shows the average number of students participating in extracurricular activities from 2010 to 2020.

Key Features:

 Identify trends over time.

 Highlight significant increases or decreases.
 Note any periods of stability.

Your Summary (2-3 sentences):

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2. Bar Chart:

A bar chart compares the favorite leisure activities among teenagers (boys and girls) in Canada.

Key Features:

 Compare the leisure categories among girls and boys.

 Point out the highest and lowest values.
 Mention any noticeable similarities or differences.

Your Summary (2-3 sentences):

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Part 3: Vocabulary and Language

Instructions: Match the following phrases to the appropriate context in a Task 1 response.

1. "Remained stable"
2. "Experienced a sharp increase"

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 3. "The most significant change"
4. "In contrast"
5. "Accounted for the largest proportion"

Contexts:

A. When comparing differences between two categories.

B. To describe a period with no changes.
C. Highlighting the biggest change in the data.
D. Describing a major increase in the data.
E. When describing the largest section of a pie chart.

Answers:

Part 4: Writing Practice

Instructions: Select one of the visuals from Part 2 and write a full Task 1 response. Your response should be organized into paragraphs and include an introduction, overview, and
detailed comparisons.

Write your response below:

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