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IELTS 一 take 過滿分 9 分

HKDSE 7 科 5**狀元

IELTS Writing Task 1 Notes

(2019)

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Content
⚫ Introduction, General Structure and Skills
⚫ Line Graph
⚫ Bar Chart
⚫ Table
⚫ Pie Chart
⚫ Diagram
⚫ Map
⚫ How to tackle “Mixed Type” Questions

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 Sample
Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

Writing Task 1
Table

The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in

England between 1985 and 2000.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main

features and make comparisons where relevant

Sample Essay (Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK)
in IELTS at her FIRST attempt):

The given diagram demonstrates the data about changes in traveling modes
in the United Kingdom from 1985 to 2000, where the figures are measured in
terms of the average distance travelled by each mode of travel.

Generally, it is noticeable that car was the most popular mode of transport
throughout the years. It is also patently obvious that there was an increasing
trend in almost all types of transport so the average distance travelled by
each person in England increased.

The figure for car was the highest among all modes of travel in both years,
increasing from 3199 miles in 1985 to 4806 miles in 2000, which was around
13 times of the distance travelled by train, 366 miles, in 2000. While the
distance travelled by walking also slightly decreased from 255 miles in 1985
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Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

to 237 miles in 2000, a more significant drop was seen in local bus, falling
from 429 miles to 274 miles.

Another traveling mode with a downward trend was bicycle, with its figure
dropping from 51 miles in 1985 to 41 miles in 2000. By contrast, although the
figures for taxi and long distance bus were low in both years, they both saw a
drastic increase. While the distance travelled by taxi tripled from 13 miles to
42 miles, that of long distance bus increased more than twofold from 54 miles
to 124 miles.

(229 words; written in 13 minutes)

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Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

Paragraph 1: paraphrase the question

* More examples will be included in the full version notes, available at
www.hkdsetopscorer.com

The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in

England between 1985 and 2000.

The given diagram demonstrates the data about changes in traveling modes
in the United Kingdom from 1985 to 2000, where the figures are measured in
terms of the average distance travelled by each mode of travel.

Common Interchangeable Words

- Graph = Line graph
- Chart = Bar chart
- Diagram/ Table = Figure
- Shows = Illustrates/ Demonstrates/ Compares
- Proportion = Percentage
- Information = Data
- The number of = the figure for
- People in Australia = Australians; People in the USA = Americans;
People in France = French
- From 1999 to 2009 = Between 1999 and 2009 = Over a period of 10
years
- In three countries = in the UK, France and Spain (Name the
countries.)
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Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

Paragraph 2: Overview
* More examples will be included in the full version notes, available at
www.hkdsetopscorer.com

Generally, it is noticeable that [highest figure] car was the most popular mode
of transport throughout the years. It is also patently obvious that [general
trend] there was an increasing trend in almost all types of transport so the
average distance travelled by each person in England increased.

- 2 main points:
- General Trend (Increase/ Decrease?)
- Most obvious changes
- Highest/ Lowest figures

- DO NOT include any actual number

- An overview can show that your writing is highly organized

- NO CONCLUSION is needed in IELTS Task 1 Essays

- This task only requires you to describe what you are given. Conclusion
usually appears in argumentative essays where you are required to
give your own stance.
- You won’t be penalized for writing a conclusion, but this is a waste of
time.
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Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

Paragraph 3 & 4: Details and Comparisons

1. Try to divide your details into two groups

* More skills about writing body paragraphs will be included in the full
version notes, available at www.hkdsetopscorer.com

- Red = Bigger numbers (paragraph 3)

The total average distance travelled by all modes of transport increased by
around 150%, from 4740 miles to 6475 miles. The figure for car was the
highest among all modes of travel in both years, increasing from 3199 miles
in 1985 to 4806 miles in 2000, which was around 13 times of the distance
travelled by train, 366 miles, in 2000. While the distance travelled by people
who walk on foot also slightly decreased from 255 miles in 1985 to 237 miles
in 2000, a more significant drop was seen in local bus, falling from 429 miles
to 274 miles.

- Green = Smaller numbers (paragraph 4)

Another traveling mode with a downward trend was bicycle, with its figure
dropping from 51 miles in 1985 to 41 miles in 2000. By contrast, although the
figures for taxi and long distance bus were low in both years, they both saw a
drastic increase. While the distance travelled by taxi tripled from 13 miles to
42 miles, that of long distance bus increased more than twofold from 54 miles
to 124 miles. Other modes of travel also saw an increase of 135 miles.

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Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

2. Remember to make COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS!

3. Do NOT forget to mention about the overall/ other categories
* More skills about writing body paragraphs will be included in the full
version notes, available at www.hkdsetopscorer.com

The total average distance travelled by all modes of transport increased by

around 150%, from 4740 miles to 6475 miles. The figure for car was the
highest among all modes of travel in both years, increasing from 3199 miles
in 1985 to 4806 miles in 2000, which was around 13 times of the distance
travelled by train, 366 miles, in 2000. While the distance travelled by people
who walk on foot also slightly decreased from 255 miles in 1985 to 237 miles
in 2000, a more significant drop was seen in local bus, falling from 429
miles to 274 miles.

Another traveling mode with a downward trend was bicycle, with its figure
dropping from 51 miles in 1985 to 41 miles in 2000. By contrast, although
the figures for taxi and long distance bus were low in both years, they both
saw a drastic increase. While the distance travelled by taxi tripled from 13
miles to 42 miles, that of long distance bus increased more than twofold
from 54 miles to 124 miles. Other modes of travel also saw an increase of
135 miles.

Common Words:
- By contrast
- While
- Both
- Highest/ Lowest/ Most ___(adjective)___
- ___ times of ___
- Double/ Triple/ Twofold/ Threefold

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Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

Writing Task 1
Bar Chart

The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of
telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main

features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* Grey=Local Fixed Line; White=National and International Fixed Line;

Black=Mobile

Sample Essay (Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK)
in IELTS at her FIRST attempt):

The bar chart illustrates the total amount of time of phone calls by local fixed
line, national and international fixed line and mobiles in England over a period
of 8 years.
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Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

Generally, there was an increasing trend in the number of minutes of

telephone calls in the United Kingdom. Although phone calls made by local
fixed line was the highest throughout the years, its figure remained the same
in the initial year and the final year.

In 1995, English people made 70 billion minutes of phone calls by local fixed
line. By contrast, the figure of national and international fixed line was only
slightly above half of this figure, which was just under 40 billion minutes. Only
little people used mobiles to make phone calls, where the total number of
minutes was about about 3 billion.

From 1995 to 1999, the data for local fixed line increased slightly by 20 billion
minutes, while that for national and international fixed line and mobiles
increased even more slightly by 5 billion minutes respectively. However, in
2002, the figure of local fixed line fell steadily to its original level, at around 70
billion minutes. On a contrary, the total number of minutes of mobile phone
calls rose more than threefold from 12 billion minutes to 45 billion minutes,
while more people also made national and international fixed line calls, with
the number reaching 60 billion minutes in 2002.

(235 words; written in 12 minutes)


 Sample
Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

Paragraph 1: paraphrase the question

* More examples will be included in the full version notes, available at
www.hkdsetopscorer.com

The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone
calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002.

The bar chart illustrates the total amount of time of phone calls by local fixed
line, national and international fixed line and mobiles in England over a period
of 8 years.

Common Interchangeable Words

- Graph = Line graph
- Chart = Bar chart
- Diagram/ Table = Figure
- Shows = Illustrates/ Demonstrates/ Compares
- Proportion = Percentage
- Information = Data
- The number of = the figure for
- People in Australia = Australians; People in the USA = Americans;
People in France = French
- From 1999 to 2009 = Between 1999 and 2009 = Over a period of 10
years
- In three countries = in the UK, France and Spain (Name the
countries.)
 Sample
Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

Paragraph 2: Overview
* More examples will be included in the full version notes, available at
www.hkdsetopscorer.com

Generally, [general trend] there was an increasing trend in the number of

minutes of telephone calls in the United Kingdom. Although phone calls
made by local fixed line was the [highest figure] highest throughout the years,
its figure remained the same in the initial year and the final year.

- 2 main points:
- General Trend (Increase/ Decrease?)
- Most obvious changes
- Highest/ Lowest figures

- DO NOT include any actual number

- An overview can show that your writing is highly organized

- NO CONCLUSION is needed in IELTS Task 1 Essays

- This task only requires you to describe what you are given. Conclusion
usually appears in argumentative essays where you are required to
give your own stance.
- You won’t be penalized for writing a conclusion, but this is a waste of
time.
 Sample
Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

Paragraph 3 & 4: Details and Comparisons

1. DO NOT describe each bar separately

2. Choose 3 time points to make comparisons: the initial, middle and
final years
* More skills about writing body paragraphs will be included in the full
version notes, available at www.hkdsetopscorer.com

In 1995, English people made 70 billion minutes of phone calls by local fixed
line. By contrast, the figure of national and international fixed line was only
slightly above half of this figure, which was just under 40 billion minutes. Only
little people used mobiles to make phone calls, where the total number of
minutes was about about 3 billion.

From 1995 to 1999, the data for local fixed line increased slightly by 20 billion
minutes, while that for national and international fixed line and mobiles
increased even more slightly by 5 billion minutes respectively. However, in
2002, the figure of local fixed line fell steadily to its original level, at around 70
billion minutes. On a contrary, the total number of minutes of mobile phone
calls rose more than threefold from 12 billion minutes to 45 billion minutes,
 Sample
Written by Melody Tam — Who got Band 9 (FULL MARK) in IELTS at her FIRST attempt

while more people also made national and international fixed line calls, with
the number reaching 60 billion minutes in 2002.

3. Remember to make COMPARISONS and CONTRASTS!

* More skills about writing body paragraphs will be included in the full
version notes, available at www.hkdsetopscorer.com

In 1995, English people made 70 billion minutes of phone calls by local fixed
line. By contrast, the figure of national and international fixed line was only
slightly above half of this figure, which was just under 40 billion minutes.
Only little people used mobiles to make phone calls, where the total number
of minutes was about about 3 billion.

From 1995 to 1999, the data for local fixed line increased slightly by 20 billion
minutes, while that for national and international fixed line and mobiles
increased even more slightly by 5 billion minutes respectively. However, in
2002, the figure of local fixed line fell steadily to its original level, at around 70
billion minutes. On a contrary, the total number of minutes of mobile phone
calls rose more than threefold from 12 billion minutes to 45 billion minutes,
while more people also made national and international fixed line calls, with
the number reaching 60 billion minutes in 2002.

Common Words:
- By contrast
- While
- Both
- Highest/ Lowest/ Most ___(adjective)___
- ___ times of ___
- Double/ Triple/ Twofold/ Threefold