IELTS Writing Task 1 Quiz

What is the main purpose of Task 1 in the IELTS Academic Writing test?

• To give personal opinions on a topic

• To describe visual information objectively

• To argue for or against an issue

• To tell a story based on a chart

How many minutes are recommended for completing Task 1?

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

• 15 minutes

Which of the following is NOT a type of visual data in Task 1?

• Line graph

• Bar chart

• Pie chart

• Comic strip

Which of the following should be avoided in Task 1 writing?

• Using academic vocabulary

• Describing trends

• Giving personal opinions

• Comparing data

What is the minimum word count required for Task 1?

• 200 words

• 100 words

• 150 words

• 120 words

Which sentence best introduces a Task 1 report?

• I think the chart is very interesting.

• This chart shows the number of students in three countries in 2010.

• Let me tell you what I see in the chart.

• The table is funny.

What is a useful phrase to describe an upward trend?

• Fell steadily

• Remained the same

• Rose sharply

• Dropped significantly

Which structure is best for Task 1?

• Introduction - Opinion - Conclusion

• Introduction - Overview - Details

• Introduction - Body - Discussion

• Title - Story - Ending

Which of these is a good overview sentence?

• I like the pie chart the most.

• The graph shows something about mobile phones.

• Overall, sales of electronic devices increased significantly over the period.

• That's all I want to say.

Which of the following is not a type of writing in Task 1?

• Describing Graphs

• Describing Time events

• Describing Maps

• Describing Process