,.... Introduction:
IEL TS Writ ing Answer Key (MAXIMISER) is a must-read source designed to meet the needs of candidates
preparing to take the IELTS test. It offers a full range of classified writing samples found in the actual exam.
Key features of the book:
provides 360 classified and standard writing samples (AC) & (GT) with model answers; helping candidates to
target the IELTS writing tasks effectively
contains 90 supplementary exercises (AC) & (GT) for further practice
provides useful language for the writing test
designed to be suitable for all IELTS candidates
is ideal for ind ependent study or class use
Writing Task 1 (Academic)
20 minutes/ 150 words (One-third of the marks for the paper)
Writi ng types: A descriptive report based on graphic or pictorial input
Task types: Information transfer exercise
Target writing skills:
present, describe, interpret, compare given data
describe a process or how something works.
use appropriate and accurate language
Writing Task 1 (General Training)
20 minutes/ 150 words (One-third of the marks for the paper)
Writing types: A short letter (Formal, Semiformal, Informal)
Ta sk types: Task poses a problem or outlines a situation which requires a written response in letter format
Target writing skills:
respond to task
show familiarity with letter writing style
use appropriate and accurate language
Writing Task 2
40 minutes/ 250 words (Two-thirds of the marks for the paper)
Writing types: An extended piece of writing or discursive essay
Task types: Candidates are presented with a given point of view or problem on which to ba se their writing
Target writing ski lls:
• argue, defend or attack a point of view backed by evidence
present the solution to a problem.
compare & contrast opinions drawing on personal experience
Assessment Criteria:
Task Respon se (TR}
Coherence and Cohesion: (CC}
Lexical Resource: (LR}
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: (GRA}
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, ~ Contents:
"" Writing Task 1 (Academic) Pages
Diagrams- Report structure 2-3
Report language 4-10
120 IELTS writing -samples 11-70
Exercises ( 1-30) 71-80
"" Writing Task 1 (General)
Letter writing steps & formats & structure 81-83
Letter language 84-92
120 IELTS writing samples 93-152
Exercises (1 -30) 153-158
"" Writing Task 2 ( AC & GT)
Essay writing steps & structure & Formats 159-165
Linking words & Essay language 166-182
120 IELTS writing samples 183-242
Exercises ( 1-30) 243-245
Critical thinking -Workshop 246
Spelling & Punctuation 247
References 248
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