Ielts writing Task 1-(Simon ielts) Introduction

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IELTS Writing Task 1-(Simon IELTS)
1.
Introduction: write one sentence to introduce what the graph shows. Just 
paraphrase the question statement (i.e. change a few words). 
2.
Summary: describe 2 main things e.g. the overall trend for all 3 countries, and 
the biggest change that you can see. 
3.
Details: compare all 3 countries in 1940, then in 1990. 
4.
Details: describe the dramatic increase predicted for Japan, and compare all 3 
countries in 2040. 
Explanations:
1.
Structure - 4 paragraphs: introduction, overview, 2 specific details 
2.
Paraphrasing - proportion of the population = percentage of people 
(find more examples) 
3.
Overview - overall trend, then biggest change 
4.
Selecting key information - first year (1940), middle years (1990, 
early 2000s), end of period (2030 to 2040) 
5.
Comparing - in each country, most dramatic, and, compared to, by 
contrast, while, slightly lower, respectively (analyse my sentences to 
learn how to use these words correctly) 
6.
Verbs - compares, increases, is expected to see, were, rose, remained... 
(look carefully at the use of tenses) 
It's possible to read model essays quickly and learn a little. It's also possible to 
spend a long time studying them carefully and learn a lot!
IELTS Writing Task 1: comparisons
You can use "compared to", "compared with" and "in comparison with" in the 
same way. For example:
•
Prices in the UK are high compared to / with / in comparison with (prices in) 
Canada and Australia. 
•
Compared to / with / in comparison with (prices in) Canada and Australia, 
prices in the UK are high. 
When writing about numbers or changes, I find it easier to use "while" or 
"whereas":
•
There are 5 million smokers in the UK, while / whereas only 2 million 
Canadians and 1 million Australians smoke. 
•
Between 1990 and 2000, the number of smokers in the UK decreased 
dramatically, while / whereas the figures for Canada and Australia remained 
the same.