In my IELTS test, should I focus on Task 2 and not worry so much about Task 1?

ScottsEnglishScottsEnglish Administrator Posts: 1,296 admin ✭✭✭✭✭✭✭
edited May 2017 in IELTS Test

You need to do well in both Tasks to score high (7.0 and above).


You need to be a 'master' at both Tasks with minimal errors in both to achieve 7.0 and above.

Focus on both Task 1 & Task 2.  If you are worried about Task 1, spend enormous amounts of time reviewing sample answers from native English teachers.

Remember this point: Task 1 is the first Task the examiner will mark.  If the examiner encounters a poorly constructed, grammatically-weak answer, it can influence him/her negatively when it comes to marking Task 2!

It is a mistake to focus all your energy on Task 2 to the neglect of Task 1.  You must have all the elements of a good answer: an introduction, suitable comparisons, a summary/overview statement.

Make sure you read a variety of model answers and aim to copy the style, organisation, vocabulary and grammar of what you read.  You improve your writing by reading lots of perfect models!



Sign In or Register to comment.