【雅思小作文：注意一些平常的错误】

IELTS哥 · 发表于 2012-2-11 09:06:44

雅思小作文中有一些小错误往往是丢分的关键，来看看你有没有中招呢？再教会你一些独门秘籍。

Here's some advice to help you avoid common mistakes in IELTS writing task 1:

Don't copy the question for your introduction. You shouldparaphrase the question (i.e. rewrite it using some different words).
Don't forget to separate your paragraphs clearly.
Don't forget to write a good summary/overview of the information. A quick one-sentence conclusion is not good enough. I prefer to put the overview straight after the introduction, and I try to write 2 sentences describing the information in general. You won't get a high score if you don't write a good overview.
Don't describe items separately (e.g. 2 lines on a graph). You should always try to compare things if it is possible to do so. Instead of describing 2 lines separately, compare the 2 lines at key points.
Don't try to describe every number on a chart or graph (unless there are only a few numbers). A key skill in task 1 is being able to choosethe key information and describe or compare it well. I usually mention around 6 or 7 numbers in my main paragraphs.
Don't spend longer than 20 minutes on task 1. Practise spending 5 minutes on each of your 4 paragraphs. Stop yourself after 20 minutes; remember that task 2 is worth more marks.