11/5 Paul Writing

IELTS is a test that requires very good English.

🧭 1. Understand the Structure

The writing test has two tasks:

Task 1 (Academic): describe data, charts, processes, or maps.
Task 1 (General Training): write a letter (formal / semi-formal / informal).
Task 2: essay — discuss an argument, problem, or opinion.

👉 Task 2 is worth twice as many points as Task 1.
So time management is critical — about 20 minutes for Task 1, 40 minutes for Task 2.

🕑 2. Plan Before You Write

Spend 3–5 minutes planning:

Read the question carefully.
Underline keywords (topic, instruction, point of view).
Decide your main ideas and examples.
Organize into 4 paragraphs (Intro, 2 Body, Conclusion).

💡 A clear plan = fewer mistakes later.

✍️ 3. Follow the Question’s Instruction

Many students lose marks because they:

Don’t answer all parts (Task Achievement ↓).
Misunderstand the question type (e.g., “advantages/disadvantages” vs. “agree/disagree”).

➡️ Always check what the task asks you to do (e.g., “Give your opinion,” “Discuss both views,” etc.)

🧩 4. Use Clear Structure

Essay format (Task 2):

Introduction (paraphrase + thesis)
Body 1 (main idea + example)
Body 2 (another idea + example)
Conclusion (summarize opinion)

Task 1 format (Academic):

Overview (overall trend)
Details 1
Details 2

💬 5. Use Academic Language

Avoid informal words: ❌ “a lot of” → ✅ “a large number of”
Link ideas smoothly:
“In addition,” “However,” “As a result,” “Overall,” etc.

💡 The examiner looks for Cohesion & Coherence (25%).

⚖️ 6. Check Grammar & Vocabulary

In the last 3–5 minutes:

Check subject–verb agreement.
Check spelling and punctuation.
Use variety: simple + complex sentences.

🎯 7. Understand the Scoring Criteria

Each task is graded on 4 equal parts:

Task Achievement / Task Response
Coherence & Cohesion
Lexical Resource (Vocabulary)
Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Aim for balance across all 4.

🚦 Quick Checklist Before You Start Writing:

✅ Read the question carefully
✅ Plan your structure
✅ Use linking words
✅ Keep to word count (150+ / 250+)
✅ Leave time to check

IELTS Writing 快速上手指南｜Bilingual Cheat-Sheet

1) Test structure & timing｜考試結構與時間

Two tasks; Task 2 = 2×分數 → spend ~40 min on Task 2, ~20 min on Task 1.
兩個題目；Task 2 分數是 Task 1 的兩倍 → Task 2 約 40 分鐘，Task 1 約 20 分鐘。
Consider starting with Task 2 first.
建議先寫 Task 2（權重較高）。

2) Plan before you write (3–6 min)｜下筆前先規劃

Read & underline topic + instruction.
畫重點：主題 + 指令詞（如「同意/不同意」「優缺點」「原因解決」等）。
Note 2–3 key ideas + 1 example each.
寫下 2–3 個重點，每點配 一個例子。
Map paragraphs.
規劃段落結構。

3) Task 2 (Essay) structure｜Task 2（論說文）結構

Intro: paraphrase + clear thesis.
導言：換句話說題目 + 立場清楚。
Body 1/2: 1 idea → explain → example.
主體一/二：一點→解釋→例子。
Conclusion: restate stance + key reason.
結論：重申立場 + 關鍵理由。

Useful thesis lines｜常用論點句

I agree that … because …; however, …
我同意……因為……；然而……
Although both views have merits, I contend that …
儘管兩方皆有道理，但我主張……
This essay examines the causes and proposes feasible solutions.
本文將說明成因並提出可行解方。

Common question types｜常見題型

Agree/Disagree｜同意/不同意
Discuss both views + your opinion｜討論兩方並表態
Advantages/Disadvantages｜優缺點
Problem–Cause–Solution｜問題–原因–解決
To what extent do you agree?｜你在多大程度同意？

4) Task 1 (Academic) quick method｜Task 1（學術類圖表）速寫法

Intro: paraphrase the task.
導言：改寫題目。
Overview (no numbers): main trend/highest/lowest/major change.
總覽（不放數字）：總趨勢/最高最低/重大變化。
Details 1/2: select & compare key data (2–3 comparisons).
細節段：選 2–3 組關鍵數據做比較。

Overview starters｜總覽開頭

Overall, X increased while Y declined, with Z showing the most dramatic change.
整體而言，X 上升而 Y 下降，Z 的變化最明顯。
Overall, the process has N stages, beginning with … and culminating in …（流程圖）
整體來看，此流程有 N 個步驟，自……開始，最終……。

Don’ts｜避免

Don’t list every number; don’t explain why (no opinions).
別把所有數字都列出；不評論原因（避免主觀）。

5) Task 1 (General Training letter)｜GT 書信

Tone: formal / semi-formal / informal → match the prompt.
語氣：正式/半正式/非正式，依題目設定。
Structure: greeting → purpose → details (3 bullets) → request/closing.
結構：稱呼 → 目的 → 三點細節 → 請求/結尾。

Openers｜開場

I am writing to inquire about…（formal）
I’m reaching out because…（semi-formal）
Just a quick note to…（informal）

Closers｜結尾

I would appreciate your prompt response.（formal）
Thanks in advance for your help.（semi/inf）

6) Linking words (by function)｜連接詞（功能分類）

Adding 補充: moreover; in addition; furthermore
Contrasting 對比: however; nevertheless; whereas; while
Cause–Effect 因果: therefore; thus; as a result
Example 例證: for instance; such as; to illustrate
Emphasis 強調: notably; in particular; indeed

7) Vocabulary upgrades｜字彙升級

a lot of → a large number of / numerous
very important → crucial / pivotal
big increase → a substantial rise
go up/down → increase/decrease; surge/plunge
show → illustrate / demonstrate
get → obtain / receive

8) Grammar focus｜文法檢查點

Subject–verb agreement｜主動詞一致
Articles (a/an/the)｜冠詞
Countable/uncountable nouns｜可不可數
Punctuation & capitalization｜標點與大小寫
Mix simple + complex sentences｜簡複句並用

9) Band descriptors—what Band 7 looks like｜評分重點（Band 7 特徵）

Task Response: addresses all parts, clear position, well-developed ideas.
任務回應：完整回答、立場清楚、論點充分。
Coherence & Cohesion: logical flow, effective paragraphing, appropriate linking.
連貫：邏輯清晰、段落分明、連接詞恰當。
Lexical Resource: varied vocabulary, some less-common items, accurate usage.
字彙：多樣且有較高頻階字，使用準確。
Grammar: a range of structures with generally high accuracy.
文法：句型多樣、錯誤不影響理解。

10) 60-minute game plan｜60 分鐘時間配置

Task 2: Plan 5–6 → Write 30 → Check 4
Task 2：規劃 5–6 → 寫作 30 → 檢查 4
Task 1: Plan 3 → Write 14 → Check 3
Task 1：規劃 3 → 寫作 14 → 檢查 3

11) Final start-writing checklist｜動筆前檢查表

✅ Underlined the instruction & topic?
已畫重點：指令與主題？
✅ Clear thesis / overview sentence ready?
立場/總覽句已確立？
✅ 2–3 ideas with examples?
2–3 個要點＋例子？
✅ Paragraph map done?
段落規劃完成？
✅ Leave 3–5 minutes to check?
保留 3–5 分鐘檢查？

如果你要，我可以把這份 A4 一頁式中英對照小抄做成可列印版（含 Task 2 模板、Task 1 圖表用字表）。

先 task1

太好—先攻克 Task 1！我做了一份精簡但實用的 中英對照小抄（含 Academic & GT），直接照著寫就能穩住 Band 7 範圍 👇

IELTS Writing Task 1｜中英對照速寫指南

0) 必知重點｜What examiners want (Band 7)

Task Achievement 任務完成：有導言(改寫題目)＋總覽(不放數字)＋兩段關鍵細節比較，不遺漏大趨勢。
Coherence & Cohesion 連貫：段落清楚、比較清楚，連接詞自然。
Lexical Resource 字彙：有較高評階字和比較/趨勢用語，拼字準。
Grammar 範圍與準確：選對時態、被動式/比較級運用正確，錯誤不影響理解。
建議字數：Academic 150–190 字；GT 書信 160–190 字。

1) Academic Task 1 通用結構（4 段）

Paragraph 1 – Intro (改寫題目)

EN: The chart illustrates… / The table compares… / The maps show changes in…
ZH: 圖表/表格/地圖呈現了……（同義改寫，不要抄題目）

Paragraph 2 – Overview（關鍵趨勢；不放數字）

EN: Overall, A increased while B declined, with C remaining relatively stable; D recorded the highest values.
ZH: 整體而言，A 上升、B 下降、C 大致持平；D 始終為最高。

Paragraph 3 – Details 1（選 1–2 組重點對比）
Paragraph 4 – Details 2（再 1–2 組對比＋時間/數值變化）

只挑最關鍵的數據與轉折；避免逐項列數字。

2) 依題型的寫作公式｜Templates by chart type

A) 折線/長條/表格（變化與比較）

Tense 時態：題目有過去年份→用過去式；無時間→用現在式。
常用句型

EN: X rose sharply/steadily/slightly from 10 to 25.
ZH: X 急遽/穩定/小幅上升，從 10 到 25。
EN: By 2020, A overtook B.
ZH: 到 2020 年，A 超越了 B。
EN: Y was approximately twice as high as Z.
ZH: Y 約為 Z 的兩倍。
EN: Figures fluctuated between 10 and 12.
ZH: 數值在 10 到 12 間波動。

程度副詞（強烈→溫和）
dramatically / sharply / significantly / noticeably / steadily / slightly
比較詞
higher/lower than, the highest/lowest, marginally, substantially

B) 圓餅（比例）

EN: A accounted for about a third (≈33%).
ZH: A 佔約三分之一。
EN: B made up just under a quarter.
ZH: B 佔略低於四分之一。
EN: C and D combined represented roughly half.
ZH: C 與 D 合計約佔一半。

C) 流程圖（Process）

時態：一般現在式＋被動式多用

EN: First, raw materials are collected; then they are processed… Finally, the product is packaged.
ZH: 首先收集原料；接著進行處理……最後包裝完成。
順序連接：first / next / then / after that / subsequently / finally

D) 地圖（Maps）

EN: The farmland was replaced by housing.
ZH: 農地被住宅取代。
EN: The road was extended to the north, and a car park was added adjacent to the station.
ZH: 道路向北延伸，車站旁新增停車場。
方位：to the north/south/east/west of; in the northeast; along; adjacent to

3) 高分用語庫｜Band 7 Vocabulary Bank

近似/約數：approximately / roughly / about / just over / just under
變化：increase / decrease / surge / plummet / plateau / level off / peak at / bottom out
對比：in contrast / by contrast / whereas / while / compared with
群組化：the top three categories; the least significant item; the remaining segments

4) 常見失分點｜Common pitfalls

❌ 沒有 Overview（直接扣分）
❌ 堆數字、不做比較/分組
❌ 自行解釋原因/影響（Academic 不要主觀評論）
❌ 時態/單位錯（年分 vs. 無時間；百分比 vs. 數量）
❌ 抄題目原句、拼字錯誤、縮寫口語化

5) 可直接套用的段落模板｜Plug-and-Play Paragraphs

Intro（改寫）

EN: The bar chart compares the percentages of X in four countries between 2000 and 2020.
ZH: 這張長條圖比較了 2000–2020 年間，四個國家的 X 百分比。

Overview（不放數字）

EN: Overall, X rose in all countries, with Country A recording the highest figures, while Country D remained comparatively low.
ZH: 整體而言，各國的 X 皆上升；A 國最高，D 國相對偏低。

Details 1（時間/層級對比）

EN: In 2000, A stood at around 10%, roughly double B’s value. Over the next decade, both increased, but A maintained a clear lead.
ZH: 2000 年時，A 約 10%，約為 B 的兩倍。接下來十年兩者皆上升，但 A 持續領先。

Details 2（轉折/超越/峰值）

EN: By 2020, C overtook B after a significant rise, peaking at about 25%, whereas D remained relatively stable at a lower level.
ZH: 到 2020 年，C 大幅上升並超越 B，峰值約 25%；而 D 相對持平且維持較低。

6) 90 秒速規劃法｜90-second planning

題目改寫同義字（名詞/動詞替換）
抓三件事：最高/最低、上升/下降、轉折/交叉
把類似者分組（高組/低組；早期/後期）
選 2–3 組最能代表趨勢的數據進細節段落

7) GT Task 1（書信）極簡版

語氣：依提示選 formal / semi-formal / informal
結構：Greeting → 目的句 → 三點細節 → 請求/行動 → 結尾

EN (formal opener): I am writing to request further information regarding…
ZH: 我寫此信旨在詢問關於……的進一步資訊。
EN (closing): I would appreciate your prompt response.
ZH: 懇請盡速回覆，不勝感激。

8) 最終檢查清單（30–60 秒）

✅ 有Overview且無數字
✅ 每段都有比較/分組
✅ 時態/單位全一致
✅ 用到 3–4 個高頻趨勢副詞
✅ 拼字、標點、冠詞 The/a/an 快速掃過

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