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Types of writing test
Group 4
Members: 1. Thaomy
2. Bic Lien


Content
1. IELTS acedemic writing test


1. IELTS academic writing test
Task 1: You will be asked to describe some visual information
(graph/table/chart/diagram), and to present the description in
your own words. You may be asked to describe and explain data,
describe the stages of a process, how something works, or write
about an object or event. You need to write 150 words in about
20 minutes.
Task 2: You will be presented with a point of view, argument or
problem. You need to write 250 words in about 40 minutes.


1.1 Type of IELTS academicwriting task 1
1. Graph and table – line chart, bar chart,
proportional bar graph, and table
2. Multiple chart and graph
3. Map and floor plan
4. Process diagram
5. Pie chart


1.1.1 Bar chart

Task 1
The graphs above give information about computer ownership as a percentage of the population
between 2002 and 2010, and by level of education for the years 2002 and 2010.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.
Write at least 150 words.


1.1.2 Line graph

Task 1
The graph below shows the consumption of three spreads from 1981 to 2007
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.


1.1.3 Proportional bar chart

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.


1.1.4 Table
Task 1
The table below gives information about consumer spending on different items in five different
countries in 2002
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make

comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.


1.2. Multiple chart and graph


1.3. Map and floor plan


1.4. Process diagram
The diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the cement-making
process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purpose.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.


1.5 Pie charts
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy
production of France in two years.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.


2. IELTS writing academic task 2
Sample question
A person’s worth nowadays seems to be judged according to
social status and material possessions. Old-fashioned values,
such as honor, kindness and trust, no longer seem important. To

what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples
from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.


3. IELTS general writing test
Format:
Task 1: write a letters in a personal, semi-formal or
formal style (150 words)
Task 2: Write an essay by giving reasons for your
answer and including examples from your own
knowledge or experience (250 words)


3.1 IELTS general writing task 1
3.1.1. Informal letters
Sample question
You are looking for a full-time job. Write a letter to an employment agency.
In your letter:
introduce yourself
explain what sort of job you would like
say what experience and skills you have
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir/Madam
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on
this task.


3.1.2. Formal letters
Sample question

You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a
conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope
with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to
your friend. In the letter:
thank your friend for the stay
describe where you left the envelope
ask him/her to return it to you by post
Begin your letter as follows: Dear _________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20
minutes on this task.


3.1.3. Semi-formal letters
Sample question

You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want
to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the
tourist information office. In your letter:
explain what you need
say when you plan to be there
ask for information about prices
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr./Ms. __________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20
minutes on this task.


3.2 IELTS general writing task 2
Task 2:
Disruptive school students have a negative influence on others.

Students who are noisy and disobedient should be grouped
together and taught separately.
Do you agree or disagree with this view? Give reasons for your
answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.
You should write at least 250 words.


4. FCE writing test
The writing test has 2 part
• Give your opinion about a statement.
• Choose one of three questions to write
• ( It may be a review, an article or a
report )




• KET writing test is integrated with reading test,
so there are 3 parts:
 Part 1: guess the word according to the
suggestion.
 Part 2: Fill in the blank of a letter.
 Part 3 : Write a letter (25-30 words) to answer
the questions.


Part 1


Part 2

Part 3