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IELTS Writing

This is a mind map about IELTS writing. IELTS writing question types include short essays and large essays. Below we have sorted out the problem-solving techniques for these three types of questions and given your own opinions; given the problems and solutions, and discussed the pros and cons. If you find it helpful, please like and save it!

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IELTS Writing

Big composition

Subject classification

1. Educational category

Do you need to learn financial management?

Students in some countries leave school without good understanding of how to manage their money. What do you think are the reasons? What are the solutions to this problem?

The impact of an aging society

A recent survey shows that in many countries across the world people are generally living longer. But an increased life expectancy has many implications for the aging individuals and for the society as a whole. What are the possible effects of a longer life expectancy on individuals and the society?

Is listening, reading and writing equally important?

When you learn a foreign language, all four skills (listening, reading, speaking, writing) are equally important. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Should you spend more time exercising?

Parents should encourage their children to spend less time on study and more time on doing physical activities. Do you agree or disagree?

The relationship between education and success

Some people believe that educational qualifications will always bring success in life. Other people say that educational qualifications do not necessarily bring success. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

2.Social category

International travel pros and cons

Nowadays, it is more convenient and easier for people to travel to other countries. Is this a positive or negative development?

Delay in childbearing age

In some countries around the world men and women are having children later in life. What are the reasons for this development? What are the effects on society and family life?

Music is the common language of mankind

Music has always been and continues to be the universal language of mankind. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Will police carrying guns lead to more social violence?

Some people think that if a police force carries guns, this will encourage a higher level of violence in society. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Modern people have no time to walk

Health experts claim that walking is the best exercise. However, people are walking less on a daily basis. What has made it happen and how to deal with this?

Reasons why bicycle travel is no longer mainstream

Many people believe that bicycle is a healthy and environmentally friendly mode of transport. However, it is no longer the main form of transport. What are the reasons? What could be done to encourage the use of bicycles among the wider population?

What is the reason for the decline in outdoor sports among young people?

More young people spend less time on their weekends and holidays to do activities outdoors in a natural environment. What are the reasons? What might encourage young people to do outdoor activities?

Reasons why traditional foods are being replaced

In some countries, traditional foods are replacing by international fast food. This has a negative effect on both families and societies. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

3. Environmental protection

Plastic pollution attracts attention

More and more plastic waste is polluting the world’s city, countryside and ocean. What problems will it cause? What measures should be taken to solve these problems?

How to save water

Fresh water is a limited resource in some parts of the world. But now increasing demand has made it a global problem. What are the causes of the increasing demand? What measures can government and individuals take to solve the problem?

Should animal protection be human-centered?

Many animals are endangered. Some people argue that we should only protect animals that are useful to human. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

4.Media category

Is it good or bad to get information from the Internet?

More and more people no longer read newspapers or watch TV programs to get news. They get news about the world through the Internet. Is this a positive or negative development.

Question type classification

Agree or Disagree?

Discuss Both Views and Give Your Own Opinion

Advantages and Disadvantages

Problems and Solutions

short essay

Pie Graph

best value

The largest figure can be found in…., while the smallest one lies in…

A rank the top with the number of….

A outnumbers the rest by a large margin at….

A accounts for the largest share () in contrast with B which takes up the smallest percentage at….

The most of…. comes from…. and the least is contributed by….

difference

Oppositely,…

A is far more than B...

A great difference can be seen between A and B..

A exceeds B by a remarkable margin...

A outnumbers B considerably...

resemblance

Similarly...

The other figures are more similar ranging between... and ...

More similarities can be found in numbers of...which are from...to...

The rest are more or less the same fluctuating around…

percentage

The percentage/proportion/share of water used for industry in North America is 48 percent.

There is 48 percent of water used for Industry in North America.

Forty eight percent of water is used for Industry in North America.

For North America, the water consumption for industrial purpose accounts for/takes up/occupies/constitutes 48 percent.

Development trend

Totally/completely/entirely agree

I agree with this statement to a large extent;

I reckon this statement is true in general

I agree that…., but it is not true to say….

Line Graph

Lift

increase/rise/climb/go up/ Rapid rise skyrocket/soar/surge /pick up/grow/jump/ascend rebound rebound/bounce back There is/experience/ the past two decades witnessed/see/an upward trend/an increase Reach the peak/the highest point at/peak at

drop

decrease/fall/drop/dip/decline/reduce/go down/ descend plunge/plummet There is/experience/witness/see/ a downward trend reach the bottom/the lowest point at

constant

Remain steady/unchanged /stagnant/plateaued Run parallel to

description range

Slowly: mildly/stably/steadily/slightly/constantly/continually/slowly/ Gradually/moderately Fast: rapidly/quickly/steeply/dramatically/sharply//significantly /considerably/remarkably/substantially (substantially)

Describe the change range

Increased from 38 percent to 60 percent by 22 percent. Increase by different margins/rates Range is between 30 and 50.

fluctuation

fluctuate/go through ups and downs/there are waves/ Twists and turns

Program

The whole process consists of/is made up of/includes...steps/stages/phase

at the beginning

The process begins when /In the first step, /At the beginning / Start of the procedure/In the first place, firstly, the process starts with, initially,

later

Then/In the following step/Following that/Afterwards/After that/subsequently, Meanwhile/at the same time/simultaneously/right after/as a result...

at last

Finally, /In the final stage/The last step is/Consequently/the whole process ends when.../the procedure finishes by

Map

Position of the word

North /northern /South /Southern /East /Eastern /West /Western In the north /from north to south /A lies l00 km to the east of B" Left /right /upper /lower /northern /southern/eastern/western side /part /half /corner middle /center /top /bottom /crossing /end /intersection halfway /in the middle between A and B across the street close to / next to / in the vicinity of/ near/ beside/ nearby/ adjacent to lie /be located / be situated /be positioned / be installed in become/ turn/ get bigger/ larger/ smaller/ shorter/ longer expand/extend/enlarge—shrink/be reduced in size/scale newly built/ established/ constructed, sth is added to disappear/ no longer there/be gone disappear/be removed/be eliminated replace / remove/ give way to/substitute A takes the place of B

first paragraph

1. The pie chart/bar chart/line graph/table/diagram/map (in question/given/below) 2. Shows /illustrates /compares /provides the information /details /data about /depict /gives the breakdown about 3. Changes or how…changed/the difference between /the number of or how many… /the amounts of or how much… /the percentage of A number of/an amount of/numbers of/amounts of, the number of/the amount of 4. Borrow words from the description (synonym replacement) 5. Time, place, name, age group remain the same

special description

Import and export quota

Export value/trade value/the volume of export/export revenue/income of export Exports/goods or commodities exported Sales (have dropped)/the sales of goods/the value of commodities sold The sale of product/the selling of product

Describe the age group

For those who are less than 25 years old/the youngest age group/people aging below 25-year-old/young adults, teenagers and children/for the age group (younger than 25 years old) For adults’ group between 25 and 45 years old/slightly elder group (25-45)/young middle age who are between 25 and 45-year-old/for those with the age from 25 to 45 for older adults (45 to 65)/older middle age group within 45 and 65 senior citizens older than 65/the oldest age group over 65 years old/for those above 65-year-old