Introduction to the IELTS Test
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Skill Check

Complete these skill-check exercises then upload your answers for checking and feedback.

[ *Choose TASK 1 Academic or Task 1 General Training ]

SC3(i):Ac

WRITING - Task Achievement (Ac)

T1 Academic

- Answer the following comprehension questions -


    1. What are the three descriptors used to rate Task Achievement for your Task 1 Academic report?
    2. What are the task requirements for the Task 1 Academic report?

Questions 3 - 6 refer to the figure below.

IELTS Task 1 writing TA
    3. Write an overview for this figure. Begin your answer, 'The bar graph shows...'
    4. State one key feature of this figure.
    5. Make one relevant comparison between Sydney and Brisbane. (Use figures in your answer.)
    6. Summarise the information shown in the graph. Begin your answer, 'In summary, of the five cities surveyed, the highest proportion of residents...'


SC3(i):GT

WRITING - Task Achievement (GT)

T1 General Training

- Answer the following comprehension questions -


    1. What are the three descriptors used to rate Task Achievement for your Task 1 General Training letter?

Questions 2 - 6 refer to the task below.

IELTS Task 1 writing TA
    2. What are the task requirements for this Task 1 General Training letter?
    3. Is the tone of this letter going to be formal, semi-formal or informal?
    4. State your purpose for this letter. Begin the sentence, 'Regrettably, I am writing to inform you...'
    5. What is your job and how is the evening course negatively affecting your job performance?
    6. Write the last sentence of this letter. Begin the sentence, 'I hope that...'

SC3(i):T2

WRITING - Task Response

TASK 2

- Answer the following comprehension questions -


    1. What are the three descriptors used to rate Task Response for your Task 2 essay?

Questions 2 - 5 refer to the task below.

IELTS Task 2 writing TR
    2. What are the task requirements for this Task 2 essay question?

    3. What position will you take in this essay? (Do you agree, disagree or partially agree?)

    4. How many body paragraphs will you have in this essay, and what will each discuss?

    5. Write the introduction paragraph for this essay. (max.100 words)


End of Skill Check 03(i)

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