IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic
Out of the two questions given in the IELTS writing exam, the first (Task 1) one expects you to be less creative, and answer it like it has a formula. It is advisable you undertake this aspect with a precise methodology to reduce chances of stress and anxiety while improving your score. In approaching the first task, your answers should contain:
First part: General
- Introducing the visual data
- Summarizing the key information of the visual data
Second part: Specific
This has to do with two main possible styles group by similarity or data set.
- Vividly provide each visual data set individually before comparing and contrasting
- Group data into categories that show distinctions with other data groups having different features
Tip: You do not have to make a conclusion since you aren’t giving an opinion or making an argument/point.
PARADIGM
Phase 1: Introducing visual data
If the data source exists singly or in multiples, you should use an opening sentence such as;
The (data type)
shows (description)
in (geographical area)
(preposition + time frame) – Single
The (data type) shows (description)
while the (data type)
in (geographical area)
(preposition + time frame) – Multiple
In cases wherein you may not be able to group, apply a generic description such as:
The three sets of data present information on the various aspects of technology use in Western Europe over the last twenty years.