Writing Task 1
Differences between academic and general modules
As mentioned above, one of the main differences between the “Academic”
and the “General module” of the IELTS test falls on writing, especially task
1. In the “Academic module,” candidates require to write a short report on a
line graph, a bar chart, a table, a pie chart, a diagram, a flowchart, or a map
for task 1, while in the “General module,” candidates write a letter, which
can be formal,
semi-formal, or informal.
The academic module
In the academic module, candidates need to develop a minimum 150-word
report
on graphs, charts, diagrams, or maps,
and there is no upper word
limit. I have categorized them under three different groups based on their
similarities in organizing the given information
and the range of required
language and focal grammar. This categorization makes them easy to
comprehend. Following the defined structures based on the IELTS writing
band descriptors, which will be explained shortly, gives birth to the ultimate
organization
and coherence, leading to clarity in transitioning numbers,
figures, and trends into written language.
This task will assess candidates’ ability to describe the main features of a
chart, a graph, or a diagram in a comparative and or descriptive style using
specific vocabulary. Task 1 comprises around 35%
of the overall writing
score, and as it is a short writing, it takes up approximately 20 minutes of
the total 1-hour writing time.
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