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In the IELTS examination, there are two Writing questions: Task 1 and Task 2.
In the Writing area of TheEnglishLink.com, Tutorials show you how to improve your writing skills, and Sample Answers show you an example of what a complete essay looks like.
Tutorials and Sample Answers
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Academic IELTS writing tasks differ from General IELTS writing tasks. Both Academic and General test practice can be found on TheEnglishLink.com.
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Here is some information about the IELTS Writing tasks that you might find helpful:
The IELTS Writing section is comprised of one Task One and one Task Two essay. Both essays are grouped together into one Writing evaluation, which is scored in whole bands, 1 (lowest) to 9 (highest). Academic and General Writing tasks are different, as follows:
Task One On TheEnglishLink.com, the Task One questions are grouped by question type, so you can choose to take tests with pie chart questions if you want to practice improving your essays in this specific area, or process diagrams if you feel you need to improve the skills necessary to master this type of question.
Task Two
On TheEnglishLink.com, the Task Two question area is divided into topic areas like Competition versus Cooperation, Genetic Engineering and Global Warming, among many others. We have chosen topics used in past IELTS examinations to help you prepare for successful results.
General
Task One
The General Task One essay is a letter. You are given a scenario to write about, like a letter to a restaurant where you were dissatisfied with the service, or a letter to your landlord asking him for an extended lease. It is important to write using the correct tone; for example, is the letter formal, informal or semi-formal? You must also answer all points addressed in the test question.
You have 20 minutes to write a General Task One essay, and you must write at least 150 words.
Task Two
General Task Two Writing questions are similar to the academic questions, but require slightly less analysis.
You have 40 minutes to write a General Task Two essay, and you must write at least 250 words.
You will be given 60 minutes to complete both essays and it is up to you to manage your time appropriately to complete both essays. We recommend you write your Task Two essay first, since it carries more weight in the scoring of the test.
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