IELTS Writing Task 1 Strategies

This video tutorial by Alex provides a comprehensive guide on writing effective introductions for IELTS Writing Task 1. It covers the general technique applicable to various question types, such as line graphs, bar charts, and pie charts. The tutorial includes examples, paraphrasing techniques, and vocabulary to help achieve a band 9 score. It emphasizes the importance of a concise introduction and offers practical tips for paraphrasing and structuring the introduction.

What is the primary focus of the IELTS Writing Task 1 introduction?

• To provide a detailed analysis of the data

• To summarize the entire essay

• To give a first impression of writing skills

• To list all the data points

Which of the following is NOT a type of graph you might describe in IELTS Writing Task 1?

• Bar chart

• Scatter plot

• Pie chart

• Line graph

What is the first step in the general technique for writing a great introduction?

• List the countries involved

• Provide a conclusion

• Write what your graph shows

• Indicate the time period

How many sentences should an ideal introduction for IELTS Writing Task 1 be?

• Three to four sentences

• One or two sentences

• Five to six sentences

• Seven to eight sentences

In the bar chart example, what additional information is included in the introduction?

• The names of the countries

• The level of education

• The age groups

• The types of products

What is a key benefit of using paraphrasing in your introduction?

• It changes the meaning of the data

• It makes the introduction longer

• It adds more data points

• It avoids repetition of the question card

Which word can replace 'number of' in paraphrasing?

• Total of

• Amount of

• Quantity of

• Volume of

What is the correct paraphrase for 'in 2010 and 2020'?

• In the years 2010 and 2020

• Between 2010 and 2020

• From 2010 to 2020

• During 2010 and 2020

In the pie chart example, what is compared in the introduction?

• The total sales

• The percentages of online shopping sales

• The number of products

• The growth rate

What should you do with the names of retail sectors in a pie chart introduction?

• Ignore them

• List them in parentheses

• Exclude them

• Summarize them