ielts general training writing
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IELTSGENERAL TRAINING WRITING
Cristian Ramirez - Jeisson Lezama - Stephany Ruiz - Ximena Unibio – Xiomara Cetina
Task 1
Requiriment
-Description of information
Letter
Types of requiriments
-Compare or use sets of data-Describe stages of a process-Explain an object-Explain how something works-How something is used. -Writing at least 150 words.
ExampleYou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.Write a letter to your friend. In your letter• Give contact details for when you are away• Give instructions about how to care for your pet• Describe other household dutiesWrite at least 150 words.You do NOT need to write any addresses.Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ______________
tips to develop task 1Time is your enemy do not let it take control over you!
Be careful with:
-Writing what you are required to write, and with at least the minimum number of words-Writing directly on the given topic-Writing for the intended reader-Colloquial or slangs words and expressions-Write what is expected -Write all that is requested on the task
Task 2Text typeEssay
Answer formatGive reasons for your answer and examples from your own knowledge or experiences must be included.Quantity of words250 words
example
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
Some people believe that teaching children at home is best for a child’s development while others think that it is important for children to go to school. Discuss the advantages of both methods and give your own opinion.
TipsYou will be represented with a topic and you will be tested on your ability to:
-žRespond by giving and justyfing an opinion-Discussing the topic-Summarizing details-Outlining problems-Identifying possible solutions-Supporting what you write, arguments and relevant examples
CRITERIA
The four criteria you will be marked on are:-Task achievement-Coherence and Cohesion-Lexical Resource-Grammatical Range and Accuracy