[Writing][Exercise] Bar Graph (cont)

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

* You should write at least 150 words.

* You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

 

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[Writing][Lesson]Task 1 - BAR GRAPH (cont) 17/7/12

BAR GRAPH (cont.)

Expressions of time

1. Point of time: at, since, when, in, before, after, whereas = while, till, until, by, in the early 20th century (1900s), Early teens (11 -12 tuổi), Late teens (18,19 tuoi) = early twenties
2. Duration: for, during the period of, from...to..., in(over) the period of, in the interval of..., between...and...,

• 1900s = nineteen hundreds (British - IELTS)
• 1900 pounds = nineteen hundred pounds
• hundreds of N = many N

Useful expression

• in comparison with, compared with
• in contrast, on the contrary, contrarily
• On the other hand
• In other words
• peak at, reach the peak of(đạt tới đỉnh)
• similarly, likewise, also
• approximately, nearly, merely, almost  >< over/beyond
• under/below
• just

Synonyms (used for the exercise below)

people = individual,citizen, resident, person, human beings, humans
consume = use, utilise, burn, absorb= physically take in a liquid
drive car, run


****Be careful: “colour”, “behaviour”, “honour”...must be utilised in place of “color”, “behavior”, “honor”...
Subway (AmE) = Underground (BrE)
Baggage (AmE) = luggage (BrE)

[Writing][Lesson] Task 1 - BAR GRAPH (13/7/12)

BAR GRAPH

1. Introduction

This bar graph shows/represents/ demonstrates/illustrates/ indicates/depicts/displays/ points out/clarifies...

Overall...

2. Body

Data comparison phrases

• Comparative: (more)...than, twice/three times...as much/many as, fewer/less...than
• As...as, so...as
• Superlative: the most

Words illustrating tendencies

• propensity/trend/tendency/
• growth/development/
• increase/develop/jump/go up/grow/raise/rise/lift up /rocket /double /triple /advance /augment /amplify /soar /boost /level up/climb

• expand/extend/enlarge/widen/broaden/stretch/spread
• decline/decrease/go down/slump/sink/plunge/fall/drop/reduce/cut down/lessen/diminish/ level down/plummet
• equal/keep on/level off/stay the same/remain (steady, stable)/plateau
• dramatically/considerably/increasingly//significantly/greatly/extensively/substantially/ strongly/ firmly/suddenly
• gradually/moderately/fairly/steadily/constantly
• slightly/somewhat/marginally
• difference/discrepancy/gap/disparity

Useful expressions

• To be specific/ Specifically/ To be more detailed/Particularly/in particular(cụ thể là) Firstly/
• Transitional words: moreover, furthermore, in addition, additionally, thus, hence, therefore, accordingly, consequently, after that, besides, more notably,finally, eventually, however, nevertheless, nonetheless.
• To sum up, briefly, in conclusion, in a nutshell, in brief, in sum, all in all, all things considered...

Avoid

• Using FANBOYS = For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So at the beginning of the sentence.
• Using either slang or ambiguous words
• Expressing your own opinion on the numbers
• Listing all of the information given (if not necessary)

Successful keys

• Short and simple
• Clear format
• Integrate information but not mess up ideas
• Select features and words carefully

3. Conclusion

1 short sentence summarising what has been described. If it repeats the introduction, remember to paraphrase it by using synonyms or other syntaxes.

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Further information on marking criteria:

IELTS task 1 writing requires candidates to fulfill these 4 big standards:

• Task achievement: how well you have understood the diagram.
• Coherence and Cohesion: how clear your summary is and how flexible you are in using linking as well as reference words.
• Lexical resource: Vocabulary used and their spelling.
• Grammatical range and Accuracy: whether a wide range of sentence types are used.

Hence, after the deadline, please observe at least 2 other pieces and post comments on such things following:

• Task achievement: Good/Ok/Fair/Unsatisfied
• Coherence and cohesion: Good/Ok/Fair/Unsatisfied
• Lexical resource: Good/Ok/Fair/Unsatisfied
• Grammatical range and Accuracy: Good/Ok/Fair/Unsatisfied

Now, tips for assessing other writings:

• Skim all the sentences and then note the ones that you do not understand. => this will help us write understandable sentences.
• Count synonyms, antonyms and structures used (if possible) => it enhances our ability in making an interesting posts without any repetition.
• Most notably, after reading, are you really able to draw the diagram described? => if the answer is yes, that piece succeeds in the content.