IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
Title: IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
This article will introduce you to IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 and give you a checklist of everything you need to score a Band 7+ on your Task 1 report. If you’re taking the General Training IELTS exam also, click on the link.
In the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 exam, you will be required to write a report about at least one of the following:
- A process
- A map
- A bar chart
- A pie chart
- A line graph
- A table
- Multiple graphs
This report needs to be at least 150 words and is worth 1/3 of your overall score for IELTS Writing.
That means that this short report could potentially make the difference between a Band 6 and a Band 7 in the writing exam.
Many of our IELTS students used to spend around 80% of their writing preparation on Task 2 before they joined our VIP Course. When asked for the reason why, most replied that it was because “Task 2 is worth more marks”.
Although this is true, I don’t think anyone that registers for the IELTS exam should feel unprepared when they go into the test centre. Choosing to perfect your ability to write a Task 1 report will both boost your confidence and increase your chances of getting the score you need.
In my opinion, the key to scoring well in Task 1 is knowing exactly how your report will be marked. You can then use this information to give the examiner what they need to award you a Band 7 or above.
The slideshow below has arranged each part of the Task 1 marking criteria into a checklist. By following this checklist, you will give the examiner everything you need to score a Band 7+ in your report.
If you don’t have an IELTS tutor, this is a great alternative to getting your reports corrected.
Feel free to print it out and tick ✓ it off as you assess your essays.
