IELTS

General structure for task 1

1. Introduction (paraphrase ALL parts of “The line graph shows the number of…”)

2. Overview (main features)

• Biggest changes 

• COMPARISONS

• Group stuff together (similar trends) 

• Overall

3. 2 Body paragraphs (data)

Words to use for line graph

• Upward trajectory

• Steady upward trend 

• Fell dramatically, significantly, plummets, substantially 

• Stability

• Notably, the Netherlands diverged from the predominant trend

• Remained at the lower end of the spectrum

• Stood out as an exception with a declining trend

Words to use for maps

• Create: build, construct, install 

• Destroy: tea down, demolish, clear

• Change: Renovate, reconstruct, relocate

Give intro and descriptions for this map

• Overall, the whole town and surrounding area has dramatically changed with all of the fields making way for a new train line, train station and cinema. The area previously had much more natural space, which has now become residential and commercial.

• The fields in the southwest have been cleared and a cinema and railway station have been constructed 

• Just above Lenton housing estate, Lord Westley's house has been torn converted into The Red Lion Pub and Lenton Hotel

• The residential area has expanded and now also includes businesses and shops

Give structure for process task 1

• How many stages? Cyclical or linear? Where does the process occur?

General structure 

1. 1 process 

• Overview: Number of stages + first + last 

• Body 1: 1st stages 

• Body 2: Final stages

Give structure, intro and conclusion for 2 process

• Overview: main differences 

• Body 1: Compare stages (evaporation / transpiration) 

• Body 2: Compare stages (infiltration / erosion / runoff) 

• The two diagrams illustrate the difference in the effects of rainfall on areas of forest and on cities.

• Overall, it can be seen that less water returns to the atmosphere and the water table in urban areas compared to those in natural spaces, while more water ends up as polluted runoff or causes the land to erode before the process restarts.

Give general structure for essay

1. Intro 

• The question of whether__is widely debated. 

• While I acknowledge that__, I disagree that migration is the only solution.

• Instead, I believe that__

2. Examples 

• No example in intro 

• 2–3 well-developed examples MAX

Give (Dis)advantages and both sides essay structure

1. Intro

• Introduce the topic 

• Paraphrase the question

• Summary of both arguments 

2. Body paragraphs 

• Idea -> explanation -> example (x2) 

3. Conclusion 

• Summary of topic -> main arguments 

• Give opinion

Give (Dis)advantages and both sides conclusion eg.

In conclusion, more and more people are being allowed to work from their houses and not have to go into work. The flexibility that this allows is clearly a big advantage as people no longer need to waste time travelling to work and can set their own hours. However, on the downside, it can be difficult to separate work and home life. It is my view that although this work-life separation is tricky to achieve, if a person can make it work then the benefits that go with home working are

Give essay structure for:

Some people believe that in the future, environmental problems will mean that we are unable to live on this planet. In order to survive, the human species will need to find another planet that can support life. To what extent do you agree?

• Intro 

• Some may argue that colonizing another planet is necessary… -> why space is possible 

• However, relying on space migration as a solution is impractical… 

• A more pragmatic approach would be to invest in environmental restoration… (1-2 lines)

• Conclusion

Give intro example for Opinion and direct essays

Health is perhaps the most important priority for all humans. A large number of people claim that every person has the right to free medical care and that it is a government's duty to supply this to their citizens. While it could be argued that citizens should be responsible for paying for their own medical costs, it is my opinion that universal healthcare brings significant benefits to society and should be a requisite of every

Give intro for Problem and solution essay

• Paraphrase -> causes -> solution -> what essay will show 

• Eg. Throughout the last 100 years, more and more species have become at risk or wiped out completely. The causes of this are largely related to human activity. Therefore, the solutions rely on us taking action and changing our behaviour. This essay will look at the main reasons for the loss of wildlife and propose some possible ways of resolving them.

Give conclusion for problem and solution essay

In conclusion, more and more wildlife is being threatened by human activity and it is up to humans to solve the problem. The destruction of animals' habitats and the pollution of the oceans are the main factors in this problem. To solve it, we will need to place restrictions on harmful activities like deforestation and invest more money in conservation projects. It is my view that with global cooperation, many of these species can be saved.