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IELTS WEEK 4 | CLASS 2

WRITING: TASK 1 – Tables

SENTENCES: Complex Sentences 2
LISTENING: Summary Completion

WRITING TASK 1: TABLE CHARTS

Tables are commonly seen task 1 charts in IELTS. They are quite simple and that is why it is easy to write a report for
them. However, while writing reports for Tables, we are supposed to be selective and stick to the structure.

STRUCTURE:
1. INTRODUCTION: Paraphrase the introductory sentence given by IELTS by including all essential info.
2. OVERALL: Select key points and describe them in an orderly manner.
3. MAIN PARAGRAPH 1: Details.
4. MAIN PARAGRAPH 2: Details.
5. MAIN PARAGRAPH 3 (optional): Details.

DETAILED STRUCTURE for TASK 1 TABLE CHARTS

INTRODUCTION Paraphrase the introductory sentence given by IELTS. In doing so, include all the essential
information: what, where and when happens.
Example: The table shows the amount of energy generated by different energy means
from 1995 to 2015.
Paraphrased version: The chart illustrates how much energy was manufactured through
numerous energy origins in a 20-year period (1995-2015)
Except for Maps and Process charts, all task 1 reports follow the same overall structure, as
OVERALL/ we need to describe the same overall features in one body.
OVERVIEW
OVERALL RULES:
 Never show precise figures (statistics) – it is because they are for main bodies.
 Never explain the points – explanation is for task 2.
To start this paragraph, we use: Overall / Overall, it is clear that / it is clearly seen that /
it is obvious that……

OVERALL POINTS we look for to include in one body:

1. Particular overall changes if time periods are present; while/whereas
2. Exception point if there is one; with the exception of / except for
3. Highest points and if possible lowest points as well; but / however / although
4. Sharp and slight changes; but / although / even though
Note: More important key features include the first, second and third ones.

These paragraphs are considered the principal ones, which means describing most of the
MAIN BODIES figures is a must in here. There are at least two bodies that got to be written. However,
many aspects are taken into account to decide how many bodies we write. It is
recommended to write at least 2 but up to 3 bodies.
Mainly used paragraphing methods are as follows:
1. According to the link or correlation. For example: consumption of fruits decreases as
the prices increase;
2. High, medium and low figures can be grouped together;
3. Overall changing patterns;
4. Sharp or slight changes;
5. Time periods;
Try to write comparison sentences and show only important figures from both graphs.

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SAMPLE REPORT
The chart below shows the cost of different foodstuffs in the USA in three periods.

Sample:
The table illustrates how much bread, oil, cookies, water, juice and chocolate cost in the USA from 2002 to 2010. Units
are given in US dollars.
Obviously, the price of foods of secondary importance rose, while that of basic products fell, with water and juice
showing the most significant price changes. Although water cost the most in 2002, juice had become more expensive than
any other foodstuff by the end of the period.

MAIN BODIES
The price of water went down significantly from 2.14 to 0.62 from 2002 to 2010. On the contrary, that of juice
experienced a sharp rise, increasing from 0.65 in at the onset of the period to 2.10 at the end, thus becoming the costliest
product.
As for the products that saw a moderate change, bread’s cost, which accounted for 0.82 in 2002, gradually dropped to
0.65 in 2006, before going further down to 0.50 at the very end. Despite this decreasing trend, cookies underwent a steady
growth in the price, rising from 0.51 – the lowest price at the start, to 0.82 in the final year.
When it comes to slightest developments, oil recorded only a 0.07-dollar reduction from 1.08 in 2002 to 1.01 in 2010.
Similarly, but with a different change, chocolate observed the smallest change, which grew from 1.88 in 2002 to 1.92 in
2010 – as a result, it reached the second highest price rank.

PRACTICE
Exercise 1: write both Introduction and Overall paragraphs for the table below.
The table below shows the results of surveys about one university in 2000, 2005 and 2010.

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MAIN PARAGRAPHS in detail

MAIN BODY WORDS

There are certain verbs, adjectives, adverbs and nouns that used to describe the changes on the charts. Let’s get familiar
with them.

VERBS NOUNS
 Increase  An increase
 Go up
 Grow  A growth
 Climb
 Rise  A rise
 Soar
 Surge  A surge
 Skyrocket
 Decrease  A decrease
 Drop  A drop
 Decline  A decline
 Go down
 Reduce  A reduction
 Diminish
 Plummet
 Plunge  A plunge

 Remain stable  Stability

 Stay stable
 Remain unchanged
 Remain more or less the same
 Stay the same
 Fluctuate  A fluctuation
 To be erratic

MAIN BODY PARAGRAPHING METHODS

 The type of change;
 Sharp or slight changes;
 High and low figures;
 Time periods;
 Other details: continents, economic development level, same language used and so on.

HOW TO START MAIN BODIES?

MP1: Bread, oil and water became less and less costly over the years.
Bread, oil and water cost less as time passed by.

MP2: Other foods, however, were less and less affordable throughout the period.
As for the other foods, they were more costly over the years.

You can use the following phrases to start the second main paragraph:
 As for + noun/noun phrases,……
 As regards with……,………
 Regarding to……….,………
 In terms of……..,…….

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RECOMMENDED MAIN BODY SENTENCES

CHANG
E CHART SENTENCES:
1. The proportion of those satisfied of technical quality at the university amounted to 65% in 2000, but decreased by 2%
in 2005, before rising to 69% in 2010.
2. The proportion of those satisfied of technical quality at the university, which amounted to 65% in 2000, decreased by
2% in 2005, but it had risen to 69% by 2010.
3. The proportion of those satisfied of technical quality at the university underwent a slight rise, increasing from 65% in
2000 to 69% in 2010, despite a tiny drop to 63% in 2005.
4. The proportion of those satisfied of technical quality at the university decreased from 65% in 2000 to 63% in 2005,
but had risen to 69% by 2010.
5. Although the proportion of those satisfied of technical quality at the university decreased from 65% in 2000 to 63% in
2005, it rose to 69% in 2010.

* Positive feedback on electronic resources ....

** The rate of satisfaction with print resources ....
*** The percentage of learners who evaluated ..........

SENTENCES: COMPLEX SENTENCES 2

Today we will analyse the following sentence structures which are considered good for your Grammar and
Coherence Cohesion:

Namely / such as: used to show certain examples or clarify the nouns.
 This program contains three sub-goals, namely training, staffing and motivation.
 Two advantages are important, namely resilience and vulnerability.
 Transformation activities such as refining can emit hazardous pollutants.
 They often target specific groups, such as unemployed or illiterate women.

In the sense that/meaning that = which means that: is used in several expressions to indicate how true your statement is
 This homework essay is terrible in the sense that it does not make a valid argument.
 Living in a large city is disturbing in the sense that there is usually a huge volume of traffic and much noise.
 Donald Trump is not really acting as an actual President in the sense that all the evidence so far demonstrates that he
is acting more like an oligarch or an emperor.
 It is a closed society, which means that people have not been exposed to many other cultures and nations.
 Travelling by train can be quite exciting, meaning that one is able to admire the spectacular sceneries outside and
enjoy the train atmosphere.

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Those who: used to avoid generalization
 Teamwork is beneficial for those who do not speak much.
 Those who want to achieve a high score from IELTS need to practice more.
 Those who violate road rules will be fined heavily
 The government intend to punish those who pollute the environment

Not only, but also: used to show two different views

 Riding a bike not only strengthens leg muscles, but it also enhances overall health.
 Reading activities not only improve comprehension skills but also increase the reading speed.
 Advertising not only affects people’s spending habits, but it also has an impact on the types of products we desire.

Be it ... or…..: used to show examples.

 Children should not be strictly punished at school independent of their actions, be it incomplete homework or
misbehavior.
 The environmental protection should be done by someone, be it the government, private companies or individuals.
 A private vehicle will be given to each employee regardless of the work position, be it managers or assistants.

Thereby/thus/therefore + gerund: as a result– to show a possible result.

 More and more airlines launch flights to new destinations, thereby contributing to an increasing air pollution level.
 Many parents these days work for extra hours to make ends meet, thus allocating little time to their children.

LISTENING: SUMMARY COMPLETION QUESTIONS

TEST 1: Questions 26-30

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Fees and Funding

The fees are (26) _______ per year to do the course part-time. The university has a (27) _________ it can
use to fund the most suitable students. You must have a (28) _________ in place before you can get any
funding. The details on funding can be found on the (29) _______. That will also have information on
eligibility, help available, and (30) ________.

TEST 2: Listening S3 Q2

QUESTIONS 26–30
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer

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ANSWERS

Writing Practice 1 – sample answer:

Information on what results were obtained from the survey carried out among the students of a particular university in a
10-year period (2000-2010) is demonstrated on the table.
Clearly, the proportion of students satisfied of technical quality, print resources and electronic resources rose over the
whole period, but the respective figure for range of modules decreased and building facilities remained stable. Print
resources had the highest ratings in all periods, with range of modules offered remaining as the lowest rated aspect in the
university.

Sample MAIN PARAGRAPH Sentences:

 The proportion of those satisfied of electronic resources at the university amounted to 45 in 2000, underwent
a constant increase and peaked at 88 in 2010.
 The feedbacks on print resources, which accounted for 87 in 2000, increased to 89% in 2005, before
dropping to 88% in 2010.
 Students' attitude towards the range of offered modules followed the same tendency. which are reflected in
the figures - 32, 30 and 27 in 2000, 2005 and 2010 accordingly.
 Building / teaching amenities left the same high impression on the students in the decade - 77% in 2000,
2005 and 2010.

LISTENING:

26. £2400 / 2400 pounds

27. (certain) budget

28. firm offer

29. university website

30. how to apply

Listening test 2

26. RAINCOAT
27. COMPASS
28. FLASH FLOOD
29. EXPERIENCE
30. STUDENT DRIVERS