IELTS Simon Writing Task 1: bar chart

IELTS - WRITING TASK 1BAND 9 - WRITTEN BY SIMON(From:)Collected by Hugo Tran (Updated 21 Oct 2016)Note:I just want to share with you what the author (Simon) has written on the website:), so please use the writings of this author at your own risk.

CONTENTSAvoid common mistakes..........................................................................................................3How to use your 20 minutes....................................................................................................4Why shouldn't you write a conclusion?...................................................................................5Common mistakes....................................................................................................................6SAMPLE 1 - separate line graphs answer...............................................................................7SAMPLE 2:IELTS Writing Task 1: pie charts report...........................................................8SAMPLE 3: - IELTS Writing Task 1: pie charts answer........................................................9SAMPLE 4: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'phone calls' bar chart...............................................10SAMPLE 5: IELTS Writing Task 1: stacked bar chart.........................................................11SAMPLE 6: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'living alone' charts...................................................12SAMPLE 7: - IELTS Writing Task 1: table..........................................................................14SAMPLE 8: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'age distribution' answer...........................................16SAMPLE 9: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'school buildings' answer..........................................17SAMPLE 10: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'flood diagram' answer............................................18SAMPLE 11: - IELTS Writing Task 1: pie charts essay.......................................................19SAMPLE 12 - IELTS Writing Task 1: table essay................................................................20SAMPLE 13- IELTS Writing Task 1: bar chart....................................................................21SAMPLE 14: - IELTS Writing Task 1: map essay................................................................22SAMPLE 15: - pie charts essay.............................................................................................23SAMPLE 16: - IELTS Writing Task 1: statistics in the news...............................................25SAMPLE 17: - IELTS Writing Task 1: flow chart essay......................................................26SAMPLE 18: - IELTS Writing Task 1: process diagram essay............................................27SAMPLE 19: - IELTS Writing Task 1: stacked bar chart essay...........................................28SAMPLE 20: - IELTS Writing Task 1: mobile phones essay...............................................29SAMPLE 21: - IELTS Writing Part I – Maps.......................................................................30SAMPLE 22: - IELTS Writing Task 1: full essay (Lines)....................................................32SAMPLE 23: - IELTS Writing Task 1: line graph essay......................................................33SAMPLE 24: IELTS Writing Task 1: life cycle essay..........................................................34SAMPLE 25: IELTS Writing Task 1: climate essay.............................................................35SAMPLE 26: - IELTS Writing Task 1: full essay about 2 bar charts...................................36SAMPLE 27: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'chart without years' essay......................................37SAMPLE 28 - IELTS Writing Task 1: line graph.................................................................38SAMPLE 29: - IELTS Writing Task 1: graph and table essay..............................................39SAMPLE 30: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'house prices' chart..................................................40SAMPLE 31: IELTS Writing Task 1: full essay...................................................................41SAMPLE 32: IELTS Writing Task 1: full essay (describe a map)........................................42SAMPLE 33: - IELTS Writing Task 1: bar chart essay........................................................43SAMPLE 34: - IELTS Writing Task 1: house design essay..................................................44SAMPLE 35: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'water cycle' essay...................................................45SAMPLE 36: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'building plans' essay..............................................46SAMPLE 37: - IELTS Writing Task 1: 'table' essay.............................................................47SAMPLE 38: - IELTS Writing Task 1: sample essay (migration)........................................48SAMPLE 39: - IELTS Writing Task 1: bar charts essay.......................................................49SAMPLE 40: - IELTS Writing Task 1: line graph................................................................50

Avoid common mistakesHere's some advice to help you avoid common mistakes in IELTSwriting task 1:1.Don't copy the question for your introduction. You shouldparaphrasethe question (i.e. rewrite it using some different words).2.Don't forget to separate your paragraphs clearly.3.Don't forget to write a good summary/overview of the information. Aquick one-sentence conclusion is not good enough. I prefer to put theoverview straight after the introduction, and I try to write 2 sentencesdescribing the information in general. You won't get a high score ifyou don't write a good overview.

How can I get 9 in ielts writing task 1?

Tips for IELTS Tables.
Put all your key features in the overview. ... .
Divide your body into paragraphs..
You don't have to give all details. ... .
Be selective. ... .
Make sure you write over 150 words but aim for less than 200..
Use a range of linking devices eg compared to / as opposed to / in terms of / while etc..

How many types of graphs are there in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1?

The IELTS academic exam writing task 1 consists of 6 types of charts such as process diagrams, maps, bar charts, pie charts, tables or line graphs. You will need to write a report about one of these, but remember it is very different to writing task 2, it is not an 'essay' it is a factual report.

How can I get 7 in ielts writing task 1?

You need to present a clear overview to reach a band 7 and higher. Let's take a closer look at the task achievement band descriptors to see how important a clear overview is in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1. Include data or figures in your overview. Only include a summary of the main trends or features.

What should I avoid in ielts writing task 1?

5 Common IELTS Writing Task 1 Mistakes That Stop You From Getting Over a Band 6.
Not Writing a Clear Overview. ... .
Trying to Write About Everything. ... .
Over-complicating the Question. ... .
Not Organising Ideas Logically. ... .
Describing Data Incorrectly. ... .
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