Lecture Writing

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IELTS - Section 3 Writing

Task 1: Total Writing Test Duration: 1 Hour

1.Report Writing for Academic Candidates (150

Words-20 minutes)2. Letter Writing for General Training Candidates

(150 Words-20 minutes)

Task 2: Essay Writing for Academic and General

Training (250 Words-40 minutes)


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What is a report?What is a report?

The presentation of information aboutThe presentation of information about

a given topic, typically in printeda given topic, typically in printedform. Reports prepared withform. Reports prepared with

computers and appropriate softwarecomputers and appropriate software

can include text, graphics, and charts.can include text, graphics, and charts.


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Task 1Task 1

Candidates are presented with a graph,Candidates are presented with a graph,table, chart or diagram and are asked totable, chart or diagram and are asked to

describe, summarize or explain thedescribe, summarize or explain theinformation in their own words. They mayinformation in their own words. They maybe asked to describe and explain data,be asked to describe and explain data,describe the stages of a process, howdescribe the stages of a process, how

something works or describe an object orsomething works or describe an object oreventevent


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STEPS TO MASTER ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1STEPS TO MASTER ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1

Recognize and Identify different graphics i.e.Recognize and Identify different graphics i.e.line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, etc.line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, etc.

Look out for key information, comparisonsLook out for key information, comparisonsand trends.and trends.

Practice the specific vocabulary to describePractice the specific vocabulary to describethose trends.those trends.

Learn how to start, complete and finish yourLearn how to start, complete and finish your

answer.answer. Finish Writing in 15 minutes and proof readFinish Writing in 15 minutes and proof read

in 5 minutes.in 5 minutes.


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Step 1

Recognize and Identify different graphic forms

1. Line graphs2. Bar charts

3. Pie charts

4. Flow Charts

5. Statistical Tables

6. Process Diagram


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Bar Chart

Abar chart consists of rectangular bars arranged horizontally or vertically

from the x or y axis. (Bar charts are used to compare data on interval scale)

Look for the following Information

Which is the tallest bar?

Which is the shortest bar?

Have the bars changed over time? How?

How do the bars compare to each other?


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Pie Chart

A pie charts is a circular chart divided into sectors or pie slices. It presents

information in segments of a circle or pie, which together add up to 100%.Look for the following Information

Which is the largest segment?

Which is the smallest segment?

How do the segments compare with each other?


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Line Graph

A line graph plots the changes in data over time:

Look for the following InformationWhat is the highest level / point?

What is the lowest level / point?

Is there a point till when the trend was increasing or decreasing?

When did the trend change?

When did the trend change?


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Table

A table presents information in different categories, making it easy to

compare.

Look out for the following

What is the highest figure?

What is the lowest figure?

What is second highest, etc.?

Comparisons and Contrasts


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Process diagram


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Process diagram

The process diagram represents the wholeprocess that how something is done.

Look out for the following

1. How does the process start?2. What are the key features?

3. How the sub-processes linked to the

main process?4. How does the cycle of the process

accomplish?


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Steps 2

Look out for key information,comparisons and trends.


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Step 3 Vocabulary of Trends


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Nouns a rise, an increase, a surge, a growth, a peak, afluctuation, a variation, a period of stability, a plateau, a fall, adecrease, a decline, a dip

Verbs to rise, to increase, to surge, to grow, to peak, toskyrocket, to fluctuate, to vary, to fall, to decrease, to decline,to dip, to dive, to plunge

Phrases to show an upward trend, to show a downward trend,to hit the highest point, to hit the lowest point, to reach a peak,to show some fluctuation, to fluctuate wildly, to remain stable,to remain static, to remain unchanged, to stay constant, toreach a plateau, to level off, to flatten out, the highest, thelowest the second highest, the third highest compared to,compared with, relative to

Adverbs Sharply, suddenly, rapidly, abruptly, dramatically,significantly, steadily, considerably, markedly, slightly, gently,gradually, wildly

Adjectives Sharp, sudden, rapid, abrupt, dramatic, steep,

significant, steady, considerable marked, slight, gentle, gradual


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Step 4

Write your answer according to a plan


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Paragraph 1

Write one sentence to introduce the subject andgraphic.

Write one or two sentences to show the relationship

between the data or to comment on the main trend. Specimen Phrases to start your report according to the

type of graphic:

The table compares/identifies...

The line graph showsThe pie chart represents

The bar chart describes

The diagram illustrates


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Paragraph 2

Write an in-depth description of the

information given. Include detailsfrom the most important to the leastimportant, depending on time. Give

comparisons and contrasts but do notdefine all the statistics as mentionedin the graphic.


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Paragraph 3

1. Write few sentences to conclude your answer.

2. Specimen Phrases to conclude your report:

3. To sum up

4. Overall

5. In the final analysis

6. In summary

7. In conclusion

8. It can be clearly seen that


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WRITING TASKS CRITERIA

Task Achievement - how thoroughly youdo what is asked

Coherence (Connection) and Cohesion

(Organized) - how connected andorganized your written expression is.

Lexical Resource - the range of

vocabulary you use Grammatical Range and Accuracy - how

correct your grammar is


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Step 5 Donts of Academic

Writing Dont describe only the data.

Dont give your interpretation.

Dont give your opinion.

Dont write anything which is not evenmentioned.

Avoid informal language. Don't repeat ideas, words or phrases

in a different way.


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