IELTS 8 0 Writting Test

C1 WRITING 60 minutes


In Task 2, test takers are presented with a
point of view or argument or problem. Test takers
are assessed on their ability to:
• present the solution to a problem
• present and justify an opinion
• compare and contrast evidence, opinions and
implications
. evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or an argument.

Topics are of general interest and
suitable for test takers entering
undergraduate or postgraduate studies
or seeking professional registration.
Test takers should support their ideas
with evidence based on their own
knowledge or experience.

In both tasks, test takers are
assessed on their ability to write a
response which is appropriate in
terms of content, the organisation of
ideas, and the accuracy and range of
vocabulary and grammar.
Each task is assessed independently.
Assessment

of

writing

performance is carried out by
examiners trained and certified by
British Council, IDP:
Australia or IELTS USA.

IELTS

Scores are reported as a whole band
or half band. Detailed assessment
criteria have been developed, which
describe written performance at the
nine IELTS bands.


This criterion assesses how appropriate, accurate
and relevant the response is, in fulfilling the
requirements set out in the task.
Task 1: Task Achievement
Academic Writing Task 1 has a defined
input and a largely predictable output. It is
an information- transfer lask thai related
narrowly to the factual content of the input
data or diagram and not to speculated
explanations that lie outside the provided
diagram or data. This task requires a
minimum of 150 words in length.
Task 2: Task response
In both Academic and General Training

Writing tests, Task 2 requires the test
takers to formulate and develop a
position in relation to a given prompt in
the form of a question or statement.
Ideas should be supported by evidence
and examples may be drawn from from
the test takers' own experience. Test
takers are penalized if they don’t cover
all of the points in the question.
Responses must be at least 250 words in
length.

This criterion is concerned with the overall clarity and fluency
of the message: how the response organises and links information,
ideas and language.
• Coherence refers to the linking of ideas through
logical sequencing.
• Cohesion refers to Ihe yaried and appropriate use of
cohesive devices (for example, logical connectors,
pronouns and conjunctions) to assist in making the
conceptual and referential relationships between and
within sentences clear.


This criterion refers to the range of vocabulary the
test taker has used and the accuracy and appropriacy of that
use in terms of the specific task.

This crileFi08 fefers to the range and accurate use of the test
taker's grammatical resource as manifested in the test taker's

writing at the sentence level.


WRITING PRACTICE 1
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The bar chart below shows a survey of a group of young professionals aged
20-30 who were asked to state which factors motivated them to succeed.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words

FACTORS MOTIVATING PEOPLE TO SUCCEED
Fear of failure
Envy/Jealousy

Rivalry
Personal satisfaction
Family pressure
Peer pressure
Ambition
Money
Pressure from society
Desire for material things
Feeling inadequate
0

10

20

5

30

40

50

60

70

80

90


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TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
More and more people use private motobikes or cars instead of
taking public transport. What are the reasons for this trend?
How can the government encourage people to take public
transport?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant
examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.

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WRITING PRACTICE 2
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below shows the estimated sales of jeans for two companies next
year in Turkey. The pie chart shows the projected market share of the two
companies in jeans at the end of next year.
Write a short report describing the information shown below.
Write at least 150 words

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TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Young people nowadays do not give enough time to parcipate in
community activities.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

Write at least 250 words.

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WRITING PRACTICE 3
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel
department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of
workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors
affecting their work performance.
Write a report describing the information shown below.
Write at least 150 words

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TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Recently some office workers have begun to work from home
instead of commuting to an office each day, and this idea is
growing in popularity.
In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of
this trend of working from home?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Write at least 250 words.

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WRITING PRACTICE 4
TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below gives information about Favorite Pastimes in different
countries.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

From 30 - 50 years old
TV Sport Reading Hobbies Music Beach Sleep
Canada 60 22
15
40
3
0
2
France /
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30
20
4
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England /
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30
21

4
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20
Australia 65 30
15
45
5
30
4
Korea 22 21
60
45
2
2
4
China 15 25
60
50
0
5
5
USA
60 23
15
42
23
30
2
Japan
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62
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TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Some people claim that paper books make an excellent and
effective way of reading. Others believe that the advantages
of ebooks are over paper books.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Write at least 250 words.

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