How should I structure a 150+ word Task 1 report step by step#
To structure a 150+ word IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic) report step by step, follow this clear and effective format:
Step-by-Step Structure for IELTS Writing Task 1 Report#
1. Introduction (1 paragraph)#
- Purpose: Paraphrase the question prompt.
- What to include:
- Rewrite the task statement in your own words.
- Mention the type of visual data (graph, chart, map, diagram).
- State what the data shows (general topic/theme).
- Example: The bar chart illustrates the number of visitors to three museums in London over a decade.
2. Overview (1 paragraph)#
- Purpose: Give a general summary of the main trends, patterns, or significant features without details.
- What to include:
- Mention overall increase/decrease, stability, or notable comparisons.
- Highlight the biggest or most important features.
- Example: Overall, the British Museum had the highest visitor numbers throughout the period, while all museums experienced growth.
3. Details/Body Paragraph 1 (1 paragraph)#
- Purpose: Describe specific data or details related to a subset of the information.
- What to include:
- Focus on some main features or data sets.
- Use data with figures, comparisons, and appropriate vocabulary.
- Example: In 2010, the British Museum attracted approximately 5 million visitors, steadily increasing to nearly 7 million by 2020.
4. Details/Body Paragraph 2 (1 paragraph)#
- Purpose: Continue describing remaining details or trends.
- What to include:
- Cover the remaining key data points.
- Make comparisons or note significant changes.
- Example: The Science Museum started with the lowest visitors but showed the largest growth, doubling its visitor count by 2020.
Additional Tips#
- Stay objective, do not give opinions.
- Use linking words: overall, in contrast, similarly, meanwhile, etc.
- Vary your vocabulary for describing trends: rose, fell, fluctuated, peaked, remained steady.
- Write clearly and concisely to meet the 150-word minimum.
- Avoid copying phrasing directly from the question prompt.
This structure ensures your response is organised, covers all requirements, and is easy to follow for a high score. Would you like a sample report with this structure as well?