The document provides an overview of the IELTS academic writing test format. It discusses the two writing tasks: task 1 involves writing a 150-word summary in response to a graph, table, chart or diagram, while task 2 requires a 250-word essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. It also covers the assessment criteria of task achievement, coherence/cohesion, lexical resource, and grammatical range. Sample questions are presented for single-view and two-view essay types.
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an essay in response to a point
of view, argument or problem
250 WORDS (40 minutes) 70% of the overall score
IELTS WRITING TASK 2
TASK TYPE
TIME AND WORD
COUNT SCORE
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Task Achievement
? 250 words
? A clear position in
relation to a given
prompt
? Idea development
Coherence and
Cohesion
? clarity and fluency
of the message
? linking of ideas
through logical
sequencing
? the appropriate use
of cohesive devices
(connectors and
pronoun)
Lexical Resource
?the range of
vocabulary used and
its accuracy and
appropriacy in terms
of the specific task.
Grammatical Range
?the range and
accurate use of
grammar
What does ‘assessment criteria’ mean?
13. TYPES OF TASK 2
Characteristics 1 VIEW 2 VIEWS
Type of questions
1. Yes/No Question
E.g. Do you agree or
disagree? To what extent
do you agree (can be two
views)
2. Choice
E.g. Is it effective?
1. WH Questions
E.g. what can be done?
What are the solutions?
2. ‘Discuss both views’
3. Do the advantages
outweigh the
disadvantages?
14. TYPES OF TASK 2
Characteristics 1 VIEW 2 VIEWS
Type of questions 1. Yes/No Question
E.g. Do you agree or disagree?
To what extent do you agree
(can be two views)
2. Choice
E.g. Is it effective or ineffective?
1. WH Questions
E.g. what can be done? What are
the solutions?
2. ‘Discuss both views’
3. Do the advantages outweigh
the disadvantages?
General Expectation
Present one point of view
(supported by strong reasons)
Present two points of view
(equally)
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1 VIEW 2 VIEWS
A large number of deaths are caused by road accidents.
Why do so many road accidents occur? Make
recommendation that would reduce the numbers
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1 VIEW 2 VIEWS
The best way to reduce the number of traffic accidents to
make all young drivers complete a safe-driving education
course before being licensed to drive. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
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1 VIEW 2 VIEWS
Work is taking a more important role in people’s lives. Why
are people working so much? Do you think this trend is good
or bad?
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A large number of deaths are caused by road accidents. [PROMPT]
Why do so many accidents occur? Make some recommendations [QUESTION]
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SCOPE: Education (Higher education) – Employment
(Economy)
KEY WORD: becoming devalued, is now required, will
take number, undesirable situation
ESSAY TYPE: 1 view (Argumentative)
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SCOPE: Living in urban areas (city life)
KEY WORD: are living…, more and more people
ESSAY TYPE: two views (discussion)
Around the world more and more people
today are living in urban areas.
Why is this?
What problem does this cause?
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SCOPE: Education
KEY WORD: give greater important, ignore subjects
ESSAY TYPE: 2 views
Many educational institutions give greater
importance to subjects related to science
and ignore subjects such as drama and
literature.
Why is this?
Is this a positive or negative development?
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FACTS VS OPINION
1. There are many problems on earth need attention
2. Crime rates are growing in many major cities
3. Capital punishment is necessary
4. There should be fewer missions into space
5. Fossil fuels are running out
6. The economy of a country should take priority
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FACTS VS OPINION
1. There are many problems on earth need attention
2. Crime rates are growing in many major cities
3. Capital punishment is necessary
4. There should be fewer missions into space
5. Fossil fuels are running out
6. The economy of a country should take priority
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FACTS VS OPINION
1. There are many problems on earth need attention [judgement]
2. Crime rates are growing in many major cities [Quantity – No judgment]
3. Capital punishment is necessary [Judgement ‘necessary’]
4. There should be fewer missions into space [Judgement ‘should be fewer’
(Suggestion)]
5. Fossil fuels are running out [Quantity – No judgement]
6. The economy of a country should take priority [Judgement ‘should take
priority (Suggestion)]
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