So you want to score a band 8 on IELTS Writing? #part2
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Write about what you know
You are being tested on the quality of your English, not on the quality of your ideas. So you shouldn’t worry about finding the “right answer”. You need a simple idea that you can clearly describe and justify.
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Follow the standard structure
To get maximum points, you should follow the standard structure. IELTS Writing task 1 should be written as follows:
Introduction: briefly describe what your graph shows.
Overview: state main trends.
Specific details: describe specific changes, providing data.
Learn more about structuring Academic Writing task 1.
IELTS Writing task 2 answer should have such backbone:
Introduction: rephrase the topic + give your opinion.
Body paragraphs: each should have its central idea, which is generally stated in the first sentence.
Conclusion: just rephrase your opinion from the introduction.
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Don’t write too many words
It’s a bad idea to write more than 300 words in task 2 and more than 200 words in task 1. Firstly, it’s difficult for the examiner to read long essays and he/she will check your writing less carefully. Secondly, you are likely to make more mistakes and have less time to check what you wrote.
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Choose your writing style
Never use informal language in academic writing or in essay. Only in general module task 1 you may be asked to write an informal letter.
8️⃣. Don't learn model answers by heart
Do not memorize model answers - you will receive less points for such essay. The chance of getting exactly the same essay as you've learnt is very small. And going off topic will result in achieving a low score. So instead, spend some time learning to adopt advanced vocabulary to make it fit into your answer. This way you'll be able to use various words phrases in different writings and show your broad range of vocabulary.
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Don't branch off!
Write only according to the theme. Do not include irrelevant information. If you wander from the subject, you'll get a much lower score even for a well-styled answer.
🔟. Write clearly and coherently
Do not repeat yourself with different words, avoid being redundant. Also, make sure that each paragraph in Writing task 2 has a central idea. It's very important for IELTS Writing that every paragraph in you essay is clearly separated and has its main thought. This simple thing makes your essay neat and coherent.
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