IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 – Score Band 7

IELTS consists of two types of tests, the IELTS Academic and the IELTS General Training Test. IELTS Writing Task 1 comes under the Academic test. In this section, the candidates are required to write a general summary of the given information which may be in the chart, table, and graphs, in a minimum of 150 words. The main goal of the test is to gauge a candidate’s ability to summarize details from given data, which helps in analyzing the skills of the candidate.

How to get a band 7 in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 

Writing the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 isn’t a big deal but achieving band 7 and above is important. While summarizing, the Academic Test 1 should be categorized into below 3 parts: – 

1. Introduction

2. Overview

3. Presenting and highlighting the key features

Let’s delve deeper into the structure. The introduction should paraphrase the point you wish to convey in the topic, and it should be completed in a sentence or two. The question can be paraphrased in the introduction in their own words. The overview should consist of a summary of the visual data given. A clear overview can bring you a band 7 or higher score. The keywords should be presented as they are accurate so that the candidate can score a band 7 or higher. Avoiding necessary keywords can lead to getting band 5 or lower than that.

There are several do’s and don’ts while writing IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic. Following these instructions can be useful and candidates can score band 7 and above.

Do’s

1. Give prompt and apt information.

2. Paraphrase the sentences properly.

3. Include all the charts, graphs, tables, etc.

4. Use proper keywords such as time, place, gender, date, etc.

5. Highlighting changes in the trend.

6. Be efficient with the usage of words.

7. Using linking words such as overall, to outline, etc.

8. Present the outline from the given data precisely.

9. Use correct number format such as percentage, number, etc.

10. Supporting figures such as maximum and minimum data.

11. Present it neatly with necessary data.

12. Figures which increase and decrease regarding the comparison between data.

13. Steps that may be involved in the process of development.

14. Use less common vocabulary. 

Don’ts

1. Use irreverent information.

2. Use irreverent synonyms.

3. Copy the question while paraphrasing the question.

4. Include every detail as this is a summary and nothing else.

5. Misread the keywords such as gender, place, etc.

6. Make spelling mistakes.

7. Ignore keywords.

8. Mention information that is neither accurate nor precise.

9. Use data that isn’t mentioned.

10. Present data in a mechanical manner.

11. Repeat the data which has already been mentioned.

12. Make grammar errors.

13. Include your own opinion.

14. Finish it by concluding the summary.

Conclusion 

Candidates who are going to attend IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 should practice old question papers. Analyze the given data before concluding. While analyzing the given data, don’t miss out or ignore anything though the given data might be insignificant. No data is insignificant in this test. Prepare well for the exam before attending it. For more guidance on scoring a band 7 or higher, you can connect with the IELTS experts of upGrad Abroad.