Using a Checklist for Academic Task1

Preparing for the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 can be a daunting experience, especially if you&#8217;re unsure of what examiners are looking for. In a recent episode of the <a href="https://www.ieltspodcast.com/">IELTS Podcast</a>, hosts Ben Worthington and Daphne provided a comprehensive checklist to help you ace this task. This article summarises their key points, offering practical advice and examples to guide your preparation. <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Paraphrase the Rubric</h2> The first step in tackling Academic Task 1 is to paraphrase the rubric. Instead of copying the question word-for-word, demonstrate your language skills by rephrasing it. For example, if the question states, &#8220;The graph below shows the number of visits to two music sites on the web,&#8221; you could write, &#8220;The line graph illustrates how many times two music websites were visited over a 15-day period.&#8221; This shows the examiner that you can use a range of vocabular...