IELTS Writing Task 1: Types of Questions
The writing module is divided into two class types, one of which i.e. task 2 is common for the academic and general training test takers. While the other (task 1) is different for the two. Task 1 involves graph/diagram/table writing for academic test takers and letter writing for general training test takers. In both cases, the students write the assignment in their own hands, and the time allowed to 20 minutes in each case. This blog post will discuss task 1 in the academic test.
Academic Task 1:
It is generally a single graph or a combination of graphs (bar, line, or pie), table, chart, or a process (how something or some machine works) or a picture, or a diagram of an object, or a map. A student is required to write a summary of at least 150 words. This task checks the ability of the candidate to select and report the main features, explain and compare the given information, and show trends in factual information.
What is expected of you in task 1:
1.) Pie chart: Pie charts are used to illustrate the proportion or ratio of something as part of a whole or group. Proportions are generally presented in percentage, fractions, units, or sometimes in degrees
Describing a pie chart:
• Note the changes, similarities, and differences and write them.
• Provide an overview by counting the number of items and pointing out those which change.
• Use language for writing pie charts rather than using just repeating numbers. (Eg: 50% = a half)
2.) Bar graph: A bar graph is a type of visual data that makes information easier to understand by showing how two or more sets of data are related.
Describing bar graphs:
•Write about the changes and similarities.
• Write clear-cut exceptions.
• Write the trends
• Provide an overview.
3.) Line graph: Graph is a type of visual data that shows changes in the value. Trends are the changes in facts and figures over some time.
Describing line graphs:
• write information provided on each axis (units/bar labels).
• Write about changes and similarities
• Write the trends and provide an overview.
4.) Diagram: Diagrams are pictured that either explain a process or structure of a thing. Your report must include every stage shown in the diagram.
5.) Table: A table is divided into many columns and rows. Don't worry that you have two lives out some information. Nobody can describe all this and you should not do that. Write only main features (not all).
6.) Maps: Usually there are two types of maps: Map showing comparison and a map showing development over some time.
Describing maps:
• Look at all directions (North/South/East/West/NorthEast/North West/South East/Southwest),
• Look for the important features such as roads rail tracks rivers pass residential areas shopping complexes etc.
• If it is a comparison type map, find out the salient features of the given locations and compare the differences.
•If it is a development type map, consider the periods of development and describe the major changes in chronological order.
8.) Processes: These are in sequence and you should use the passive voice and simple present tense to describe the processes. Here, you have to :
9.) Flowchart: Flow charts are used to represent various steps/stages/phases involved in a process that will ultimately reach the target. 
Describing flowcharts:
•Look at the flowchart and try to understand the important stages, the order in which they occur, and why the order is important.
•Your report must include every stage shown in the flowchart.
• Use sequencing language to describe all the steps, for example, at the first/second/following/final stage of the process/next/after that/then/finally, etc.
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