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by Mike Wattie (Author)
This book is published in 2014 and it also comes with an offer for a free correction and feedback of a task 1 report. The three key dimensions of task one of the IELTS Academic Writing Test are explained, which are the type of task, the time periods involved, and the type of data or visual information that is supplied. This book clearly explains the different types of questions that are asked for Task One of the IELTS Academic Writing Test including tables, pie charts, bar charts, line graphs, process diagrams, flow charts, maps and floor plans, . Step-by-step instructions are given about how to write each type of report and common pitfalls are identified. As well as this, there are model answers for each of the types of questions. This book also includes a section on the grading criteria and ways to increase your score for common tasks that are asked in the test. This section includes common errors with vocabulary and grammar, and also includes some useful vocabulary for a range of common topics. Improve your report writing by learning how to: 1.analyze different tasks and question types 2.select data carefully 3.write the overall summary 4.structure different types of reports 5.use sophisticated vocabulary 6.use the correct sentence structure 7.avoid the common mistakes
Author Biography
Mike Wattie runs a website www.IELTSanswers.com which helps students prepare for their IELTS exams. In particular he helps student prepare for the writing exam by assessing students writing tasks and giving valuable feedback. This book is based on his experience as an IELTS tutor. He has been a key member of the staff at Cambridge Taipei for many years and he has worked in Australia, in language centers and universities. He holds a Master degree in Management and A Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
