How to Score Highly in Task Achievement for IELTS Writing Task 1

The video tutorial provides guidance on scoring highly in the task achievement category for IELTS writing task one. It emphasizes the importance of selecting key numbers for line graphs, explaining their significance, and including them effectively in essays. Additionally, it highlights the need to write an overall trend in the introduction without using numbers. The tutorial references the 3 Keys IELTS online course for further detailed instructions.

What are the key numbers to identify in a line graph for IELTS Writing Task 1?

• The numbers in the middle of the graph

• Random numbers throughout the graph

• Only the highest point

• The beginning, end, highest, and lowest points

Why is it important to include the context of numbers in your essay?

• To fill up space in the essay

• To make the essay look more complex

• To confuse the examiner

• To clearly convey the significance of the numbers

What should you do if you don't know why a number is important in your essay?

• Include it anyway

• Guess its importance

• Exclude it from the essay

• Ask the examiner

What should an overall trend statement in your introduction include?

• A list of all numbers

• Detailed analysis of each number

• A general description of changes

• Specific numbers

In describing overall trends, what should be avoided?

• Describing changes over time

• Using specific numbers

• Using general terms

• Summarizing the graph