IELTS LEVEL 2 Writing.  60 minutes - two tasks  Task 1 - 20 minutes - write at least 150 words.  Task 2 - 40 minutes - write at least 250 words. 

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IELTS LEVEL 2 Writing

 60 minutes - two tasks  Task minutes - write at least 150 words.  Task minutes - write at least 250 words.  Answers on the answer sheet in full  Notes or bullet points not acceptable  under min word limit - penalized

 General writing   Task 1 respond to problem with letter requesting information or explaining situation  Task 2 Essay - Candidates presented with point of view, arguments or problem.

GT Writing Task 1 You rent a house through an agency. The heating system has stopped working. You phoned the agency a week ago but it has still not been repaired. You rent a house through an agency. The heating system has stopped working. You phoned the agency a week ago but it has still not been repaired. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter Write a letter to the agency. In your letter introduce yourself introduce yourself explain the situation explain the situation say what action you would like the agency to take say what action you would like the agency to take You do not need to write your own address. You do not need to write your own address.

GT Writing Task 2 Write about the following topic: Write about the following topic: Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. Some businesses now say that no one can smoke cigarettes in any of their offices. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. This is a good idea but it takes away some of our freedom. Do you agree or disagree? Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your experience.

 Academic writing  Task 1  describe and present information in your own words.  Graph/table/chart/diagram - describe and present information in your own words.   Process - Describe and explain stages, how an object works or event happens  Task 2 - Essay  Introduce the topic and state your opinion

AC Writing Task 1 Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below. The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.

AC Writing Task 2 Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the following topic. It is inevitable that as technology develops so traditional cultures must be lost. Technology and tradition are incompatible - you cannot have both together. It is inevitable that as technology develops so traditional cultures must be lost. Technology and tradition are incompatible - you cannot have both together. To what extent do you agree or disagree? To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence. You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with examples and relevant evidence.

Planning 2-3 mins for task1; 4-5 mins for task2 2-3 mins for task1; 4-5 mins for task2 Plan the main body, not the intro and conclusion Plan the main body, not the intro and conclusion Structure? For and against or just list of main points Structure? For and against or just list of main points Use keywords, abbreviations, symbols Use keywords, abbreviations, symbols

Intro Essay: Essay: 1. general statement about topic 2. what you’re going to cover in main body 3. Asking a question can be good way to focus the reader on your topic Learn useful expressions to begin each text type Learn useful expressions to begin each text type –E.g. letter: Dear Sir / Madam

Writing tips  Remember:  Coherence - Clarity of expression  Cohesion – use link words to aid argument  Check at end - accuracy of language

Do the sample writing test then compare with the sample answers. Do the sample writing test then compare with the sample answers.  Find good expressions especially for introduction / conclusion.  Use examples to support  Summarise and give personal opinion  Read more books and newspapers  Get some ideas from friends  Look useful links Writing tips 2