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This sample essay has answered both questions; cohesive devices,
advanced vocabulary, collocations, and expressions are effectively
put in various sentence structures. The logical development of four
paragraphs gives this writing a high band score.
(Linking words
and other cohesive devices are underlined in this sample essay.)
Essential to note:
All the provided sample writings in this section share some features
qualifying them for high band scores:
1. Irrespective of the essay type, almost all samples follow a clear 4-
paragraph organization for coherence.
2. All the questions raised in the topics are thoroughly addressed, which
means a high score for task response.
3. The writer’s view is always clearly stated throughout if asked in the
question.
4. The essay type is determined, and relevant ideas are extended in
thesis statements.
5. Topic sentences hold the main ideas of body paragraphs in simple
sentence structures.
6. There is a logical development in body paragraphs through
explanations and relevant examples.
7. Examples are all of a general nature to enhance the quality of the
essays.
8. There is a flexible and accurate use of topic-related vocabulary,
collocations, various word forms, and advanced expressions in all
essays.
9. Various sentence forms focusing on complex, compound-complex
sentences, and relative clauses have created advanced structures
overall.
10. Cohesive devices and referencing words are well-practiced to boost
cohesion and avoid repetition.
Document Outline - The IELTS Test
- Writing Task 1
- Differences between academic and general modules
- As mentioned above, one of the main differences between the “Academic” and the “General module” of the IELTS test falls on writing, especially task 1. In the “Academic module,” candidates require to write a short report on a line graph, a bar chart, a table, a pie chart, a diagram, a flowchart, or a map for task 1, while in the “General module,” candidates write a letter, which can be formal, semi-formal, or informal.
- The academic module
- Task 1 categorization
- Line graphs, bar charts, pie charts, and tables
- Understanding trends
- Upward trends
- Nouns to describe upward trends:
- Verbs and phrases to describe upward trends:
- Downward trends
- Nouns to describe downward trends:
- Verbs and phrases to describe downward trends:
- Peak/the highest point
- Nouns, verbs, and phrases to describe a peak:
- Period of stability
- Nouns, verbs, and phrases to describe a period of stability:
- Trough/the lowest point
- Nouns, verbs, and phrases to describe a trough:
- Fluctuation
- Nouns, verbs, and phrases to describe a fluctuation:
- Plateau
- Nouns, verbs, and phrases to describe a plateau:
- Adjectives and adverbs in describing trends
- Noun and Verb Phrases
- Noun phrases
- Common noun phrases:
- Verb phrases
- Common verb phrases:
- Number and Amount
- Percent, percentage, proportion, and rate
- Approximation
- Prepositions in describing trends
- Comparative structures
- Making comparisons
- Expressing contrast
- Tenses in task 1
- Task 1 requirements
- Organization and structure for graphs and charts
- Line graphs
- Topic #1
- Sample writing
- The line graph compares the percentage of using two different means of transportation in Vancouver between 1990 and 2015.
- Bar charts
- Topic #2
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Pie charts
- Topic #3
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Tables
- Topic #4
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- The table indicates data related to the number of people diagnosed with three types of ailments in the US, England, Germany, and Spain in 1990.
- Combinations
- Combination #1
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Combination #2
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Essential to note:
- Diagrams and flowcharts
- Organization and structure for diagrams
- Requirements for diagrams and flowcharts
- Linear diagrams
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Circular diagrams
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Flowcharts
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Essential to note:
- Maps
- Organization and structure for maps
- Describing general changes
- Describing specific changes
- Describing locations using directions and prepositions
- One-map structures
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Two-maps structures
- Sample writing
- Essential to note:
- Writing task 2
- Differences between academic and general modules
- The academic module
- Task 2 requirements
- 1) Task response
- 2) Coherence and cohesion
- Cohesive devices
- 3) Lexical resources
- 4) Grammatical range and accuracy
- Essay organization
- Body paragraph organization
- Essay types
- Argument Essays
- Topic #1
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Topic #2
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Discussion Essays
- Topic #3
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Causes-effects essays
- Topic #4
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Causes-solutions essays
- Topic #5
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Advantages-disadvantages essays
- Topic #6
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Topic #7
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Topic #8
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Topic #9
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Double-question essays
- Topic #10
- Explanatory sample writing
- Sample writing
- Excessive use of fossil fuels has resulted in a drastic decline in this primary type of energy. In addition, our reliance on fossil fuels has negatively affected the environment in different aspects; however, switching to alternative sources, such as solar energy and wind power, could reverse these adverse environmental impacts.
- Essential to note:
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