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Ebrahim TahasoniCert. TESOL, Academic IELTS 9.0
www.tahasoni.com
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60 minutes
Two tasks
Task 1: a report
Describe a visual or a set of data ~20 minutes
150 words minimum (no maximum limit)
Task 2: an essay
Write about a given topic
~40 minutes
250 words minimum (no maximum limit)
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60 minutes
Two tasks
Task 1: a letter
Write a letter using the prompts given ~20 minutes
150 words minimum (no maximum limit)
Task 2: an essay
Write about a given topic
~40 minutes
250 words minimum (no maximum limit)
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Summarise the information
Select the main features
Report the main features
Make comparisons where relevantWrite at least 150 words
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Graphs
Single-variable line graph
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Graphs
Multiple-variable line graph
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Charts
Single-variable bar chart
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Charts
Multiple-variable bar chart
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Charts
Comparison bar chart
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Charts
Pie Chart
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Table
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Process Diagram
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Map
Comparison maps
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Map
Development map
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Mixed or Combined Tasks
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Tone/register
Formal
Informal
Given information Setting
Recipient(s)
Salutation type
Bullet points: tasks
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Introduce yourself
Offer information/opinion/explanation
Request information
Request action
Make suggestions
Express gratitude
Apologise
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Opinion-Led Essay Give your own opinion on a given subject and support it
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Argument-led Essay Discuss the two sides of an argument and then give your own opinion
on the subject
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Mixed-Opinion Essay Answer two questions requesting your opinions on two aspects of a
subject
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Problem or Issue Essay Answer two questions requesting your opinions on two aspects of a
subject
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Four criteria: equally weighted
Task Achievement
Coherence and Cohesion
Lexical Resource
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
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Covering the requirements of the task:
Appropriately
Accurately
RelevantlyObserving the minimum word count
Avoiding plagiarised responses
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This is an information transfer task
Observing the requirements of the task:
Summarise by selecting and reporting the main
features
Make comparisons where relevant
presenting a clear overview
main trends
Differences stages
Using factual information
Avoiding speculation
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This task has a defined response
Observe the requirements of the task:
The context
The purpose The functions
Observe letter writing conventions
Format
Register
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Coherence
Organisation
Sequencing and progressionParagraphing (bands 8 and 9)
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Cohesions
Varied and appropriate use of
cohesive devicesLogical connectors
Pronouns
Conjunction
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RangeLevelFlexibility
Appropriacy and precisionStyleCollocationErrorsWord choiceSpellingWord formation
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Range
Variety
ComplexityErrors
Grammar as well as punctuation
Types: systematic or slipsFrequency
Effect on intelligibility
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Four criteria: equally weighted
Task Response
Coherence and Cohesion
Lexical Resource
Grammatical Range & Accuracy
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Covering the requirements of the task
Answer the question(s)
Give reasons
Give examples From your knowledge
From your experience
Position
Relevance
Clarity
Focus
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Main ideas
Focused
Developed
Present Extend
Support
Avoiding over-generalisation
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CoherenceOrganisation
Sequencing and progression
ParagraphingCohesionsVaried and appropriate use of
cohesive devicesLogical connectors
Pronouns
Conjunction
