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Band 8 IELTS Task 1 Checklist

The document provides a checklist for achieving a Band 8+ score in IELTS Writing Task 1, detailing the structure and content required for each section including the introduction, overview, body paragraphs, and optional conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of paraphrasing, summarizing trends, using accurate data, and maintaining a formal tone. Additionally, it includes language tips and phrases to enhance writing quality.

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Band 8 IELTS Task 1 Checklist

The document provides a checklist for achieving a Band 8+ score in IELTS Writing Task 1, detailing the structure and content required for each section including the introduction, overview, body paragraphs, and optional conclusion. It emphasizes the importance of paraphrasing, summarizing trends, using accurate data, and maintaining a formal tone. Additionally, it includes language tips and phrases to enhance writing quality.

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Band 8+ IELTS Writing Task 1 Checklist

1. Introduction (1–2 sentences)

- Paraphrase the question accurately.


- Mention what, where, and when (e.g. "The graph illustrates...").
- Avoid copying phrases from the task prompt directly.

Example: The graph compares unemployment rates in the UK, EU, and Japan from 1993 to
2007.

2. Overview (1–2 sentences)

- Give a clear summary of the main trends, not details.


- Focus on general directions (e.g., increase, decrease, stability, peak).
- Avoid numbers here.

Example: Overall, the UK and EU experienced a decline in unemployment, while Japan saw a
slight increase.

3. Body Paragraphs (2 paragraphs)

For Each Paragraph:


- Group data logically (by time, region, or trend).
- Use accurate data from the visual (approximate if needed).
- Use comparative phrases (e.g., while, whereas, compared to).
- Highlight highest/lowest points, crossovers, and changes.

Language to use:
- "rose steadily to...", "fell sharply to..."
- "peaked at...", "remained stable at..."
- "surpassed", "overtook", "followed by..."

4. Conclusion (Optional, 1 sentence)

- Summarise the key takeaway if it adds clarity.


- Keep it short and don’t add new data.

Example: In summary, despite overall declines, the EU maintained the highest


unemployment rate by 2007.

5. Language and Style

- Use formal tone (no "I think," "unfortunately," etc.).


- Avoid vague words (e.g., "just about," "took over") — be precise.
- Use range of sentence structures: simple, compound, and complex.
- Use percentages and years correctly (e.g., around 5% in 1999).
- Avoid repetition of phrases like "just about," "the rate was..."

Bonus: Band-Boosting Phrases

- "In contrast to..."


- "Over the period shown..."
- "By the end of the period..."
- "The trend was reversed in..."
- "X remained consistently lower/higher than Y..."
- "A similar pattern was observed in..."

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