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Writing Task 1
Writing task 1 is about data description. In this task, you will be presented with a graph, table, chart or diagram, and asked to describe, summarize or explain the given information. Have a look on the following bar chart below:
So, how to answer this type of question? Here are the steps.
Analyze The Graph
First, you gotta take a good look at the graph or chart you're dealing with. Try to see what's going on overall, like do you find any big changes or patterns? afterward you can figure out how to talk about it.
We Can Note Some Trends
We can see some things happening in the bar chart, like:
- Cars were the most popular way to get around in most countries, except Germany.
- In places like Great Britain and the USA, there are pretty big differences in how many people pick different kinds of transportation.
- In Germany, about the same number of people choose cars and bicycles.
- In France, almost the same number of people pick motorcycles and bicycles.
- Motorcycles were the least favourite choice in most countries, except the USA.
- Overall, cars are the top choice, followed by bicycles, and motorcycles are picked the last
Write Answer with the Following Structure
So, once you've figured out what's going on in the graph, you can start writing your answer.
Then, finish your task.
How about writing task 2?
Writing Task 2
IELTS writing task 2, typically requires test takers to write an essay in response to a prompt or question. This task enables students to demonstrate their understanding and ability to write an opinion or agument. The task usually involves a statement or issue, and candidates are asked to provide arguments, opinions, or solutions related to that statement, formulating a cause-effect relationship. This essay should be at least 250 words and cover all aspects of the prompt.
In this teaching material, you can find the structure of IELTS essay for immigration topic. Based on the types of questions, the following practise is reasons and consequences. Here is the question card:
Remember, you don't need to find some complicated ideas because you won't be judged upon the quality of your thoughts, you will be judged upon the quality of your writing. So, even simple, but well-written arguments can often give you a high score.
In the essay, you are asked to find what are the reasons why people immigrated and what are the results of immigration. The question wanted to know what the effects are of doing this. So, there are some of the possible arguments:
Reasons for Immigration
- Better jobs: People move to find work that pays more money and gives them a better life.
- Safety: Some people move to escape dangerous situations like violence or wars in their home countries, so they can live somewhere safer.
- School: Families may move so their kids can go to better schools or universities.
- Family: People move to be with family members who already live in another country, so they can be together.
- Politics: Some people leave because they don't have rights or freedom in their home country, and they hope to find it somewhere else.
- Environment: Sometimes, people have to move because of natural disasters or changes in the environment like floods or droughts
Effects of Immigration
- Different cultures: Immigration brings new foods, languages, and traditions to a place, making it more diverse and interesting.
- Money and jobs:
- Immigration can help a country's economy grow because immigrants work and spend money. But it can also make it harder for some people to find jobs.
- Not getting along: Sometimes, people who are already in a country don't like immigrants and treat them badly because they're different.
- Politics: Immigration can make people argue about what the government should do about it, and it can change how people vote or think about their country.
- Jobs: Immigration can affect how many jobs there are and how much people get paid, especially in certain types of work.
- Refugees: Sometimes, a lot of people have to leave their homes because of a big problem like a war or disaster. This can put pressure on other countries to help them and make sure they have a place to live.
How to Structure Your Answer
Of course, there are lots of ways to organize this essay, but here’s one way:
Introduction: Just restate the topic and say what this essay is about. Like,
- In this modern era, many people …
- The activity of immigration has been …
Continue your paragraph by providing expressions like:
- Imagine if lots of people immigrate, there are some effects like …
- Suppose that people have different reasons to do immigration, and what are going to be happens are …
Body paragraph I: explain the main reasons for immigration, at least three reasons, such as better jobs, safety, school, or family.
Body paragraph II: explain the effects of immigration based on the above three reasons, including money and jobs, different or shock cultures, not getting along to the other family member, and different types of jobs.
Don’t forget to give an example.
Conclusion: sum up the ideas from body paragraphs and briefly close your essay