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January 28, 2015 by Liz 160 Comments
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Below is an IELTS map model answer which is estimated at band score 9. This is a
comparison of three maps in different time periods for the academic writing task 1.
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The maps illustrate how Meadowside village and Fonton, which is a neighbouring town,
have developed over three different time periods (1962, 1985 and the present). IELTS Band Scores
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Overall, Meadowside village increased in size and has become Meadowside Suburb as it
merged together with Fonton. Furthermore, there have been significant changes in
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connecting them. While Fonton had a railway line running through it to the north,
Meadowside, located to the west of Fonton, only had a small road from the west.
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By 1985, there was a considerable growth in the size of Meadowside village and Fonton.
The small road in Meadowside village had been converted into a main road and was also
extended to the east to connect with Fonton. Meadowside, moreover, had also developed a
housing estate in the west, a leisure complex and a supermarket in the south.
Currently, both Meadowside, which is now a suburb, and Fonton are joined. The railway
line, which runs through Fonton, has been extended to the west where a train station has
been built. To the north of the station, a hotel has been constructed and opposite the station,
to the south, there is now a business park.
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Vidmante says
June 15, 2019 at 1:41 pm
Is it a must to write a conclusion in Task 1? Many people say, that you lose
marks if there is no conclusion paragraph
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Liz says
June 15, 2019 at 3:31 pm
You are immediately penalised if you do not write a conclusion in task 2.

You are also immediately penalised if you do not write an overview in task 1.
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Amrit says
May 26, 2019 at 9:38 am
Liz is considered by me to be perfect teacher for all type of information

regarding ielts.
Thanks for giving ur precious time to us.
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mehrdad says
May 2, 2019 at 2:49 pm
Hi Liz,I just wanna know if it is a band 9 sample ?!
And as i realize from this sample , each paragraph explains about only the related map.I
want to know whether we need to compare all the three maps with each other or not.
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Liz says
May 2, 2019 at 4:11 pm
In writing task 1, you compare when necessary – it is not necessary to

compare all things at all times. You task is to write a report which is about reporting
features – comparison often only comes in the overview. For a diagram, it sometimes
doesn’t come at all. For some bar charts (not all) it is the main feature of the report.
Each task type is different.
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Honey Kainth says

March 28, 2019 at 4:29 pm
Hello Mam…some IELTS coaching institutes say that we should write overall
in task 1 academci at last instead of after introduction because it also also like a conclusion
and we write conclusion always at last…is it okay with this?
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Liz says
March 28, 2019 at 5:54 pm
There are no fixed rules about this in IELTS. You can choose the position of
the overview. However, remember that this is not an essay – it is a report.
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Davi says
March 5, 2019 at 4:55 pm
This task contain much more words than 150

…i think we are suppose to write upto Maximum 180 word…
.
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Liz says
March 5, 2019 at 5:06 pm
Your task is to write over 150 words. A high band score task 1 will usually
have between 170 and 190 words. On the whole, it is best to avoid 200 words plus in
order to reduce the density of errors and show the ability to select information.
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sanjana says
March 5, 2019 at 11:13 am
Dear Liz
can we write “Meadowside village has been increased in size” But you have wri en
“Meadowside village increased i size” we can still see that the village has increased.But
why didn’t you write it in present perfect passive.Please clarify
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Liz says
March 5, 2019 at 12:07 pm
Meadowside village increased in size” is correct. You would not choose a

passive voice for that statement.
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Abubakar Wahlan says

February 18, 2019 at 8:30 am
I just watched your Map video Liz, in that you told that we should use the key
( Housing area), (town center) to change into small le ers but in this model band 9
sample response it isn’t changed into small le ers (meadows and fonton). Pls kindly
clarify my doubt. Thanks to YOU
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Liz says
You need to listen much more carefully to my video lessons. I did not say
you remove ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. I said you must adapt the headings or labels to
make them grammatically correct when you write them in a sentence. The word
“Tennis” is usually given with a capital le er in a bar chart, but we do not use a capital
le er with that word in an English sentence. The word “Food” might have a capital
le er in a graph, but we don’t use it with a capital le er in an English sentence. You
need to look at your map or chart and decide which headings must have the capital
le er changed to make it grammatically correct in a sentence. Do you understand now?
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Jass says
Hotel has been constructed or hotel has constructed . What is duffernce

between both sentences. Is it same meaning? Plz help me
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Liz says
The first is passive voice. You need to learn when to use it and when to use
active voice.
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Ashurbanipal says
March 5, 2019 at 8:31 am
The difference is bellow:

someone has constructed the hotel
the hotel has been constructed by someone
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Faisal says
Writing task 1 I do not feel like writing properl.So learn me
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Liz says
February 14, 2019 at 12:49 pm
This website is for people learning IELTS skills for a high score. It is not for
people struggling with English. If your English level is not strong, you will need to
improve your English before you think about IELTS.
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redisha jakibanjar says

Hlw, in this task there are more than 4 paragraphs but in your video you told
that there will be 4 paragraphs .. is it fine to write more paragraphs?? I am so confused
now
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Liz says
The most common is 4. There is no fixed rule about the number of

paragraphs for IELTS writing – only advice. It also depends on the task you are given
and the information in the map or graph.
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Manish says
January 19, 2019 at 9:39 am
Hello
Can you give a smaill idea to where to use capital le ers on ielts writing task
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Liz says
You use capital le ers where it is grammatically necessary to do so. There

are no special IELTS rules. IT is about English grammar. If you do not know when to
use capital le ers in English grammar, you should not be considering IELTS. If your
English level is so low, you should improve it before taking the test.
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Amelia Kurti says

January 14, 2019 at 4:23 pm
Hi Liz, Im having my IELTS this Saturday and I haven’t had time enough to
work with Writing task 1 and I haven’t even touched a thing about task 2. A need your
advice, should I spend a lot of time working with Maps? what should I do and don’t to
save time?
I feel insecure tbh because I had my speaking task yesterday and among all the topics
listed on your website, the one I hadn’t prepared it, was the one I had to deal with.
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Liz says
You can’t predict what you will be given in writing task 1. You should
prepare for everything. I know your time is short, but this is your choice to do your test
at this time. My advice will always be to prepare fully.
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Venkat Palaparthy says

I have practiced a lot of Cambridge reading academic materials close to 15

mocks but couldn’t able to improve the score. Am not able to achieve band 7 or more
feeling tensed since my exam is on 17th of Jan. Any suggestions?
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Liz says
Did you write a list of keywords used in each and every question after you finished the
reading test? Do you have a list of paraphrases used in each and every question? Do
you have a list of reasons why you got one answer right and the other wrong? If you
don’t have those lists, you have not been training properly. You do not improve by
doing one test after another. You improve by analysing the reasons and language for
your errors.
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Robinpreet Singh says

December 5, 2018 at 12:09 pm
Hi Liz,
I just want to ask at what position overall should be wri en ( at last or at second ).
Please notify me as soon as possible.
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Liz says
Click on “writing task 1” on the RED BAR at the top of the page to find your
answer about paragraphs and structure.
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Manca says
November 9, 2018 at 5:08 pm
Hi Liz,
I have a question about describing maps. If there are no cardinal directions given, can I
still talk about north, south etc. even though this could be considered making up the
information? (I have the test tomorrow, wish me luck :P)
Thank you,
M
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Liz says
Yes it’s fine to do that. But take a look at the information given – it isn’t
always necessary to use north/south. There are many ways that locations can be
described. Good luck tomorrow!
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Sebin says
October 18, 2018 at 5:09 pm
Do we need to write conclusion for writing task if we have already provided

and overview in the second paragraph?
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Liz says
You do not have an overview and a conclusion. Just an overview is best.
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Renu says
Mam for task 1 in today test ” Describe plans made for a small park in 1980
and at present ” ..what to write.? Is that similar to comparing maps?
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Liz says
Yes, very similar.
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Asaf-uddowla Golap says

August 12, 2018 at 10:39 am
Your materials are very good.
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Joan says
July 16, 2018 at 9:53 am
Hi. How to get the approximate length of a place using the 100 meter scale
provided in a writing task that illustrates the comparison before and after the
construction of tourist facilities in an island?
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Liz says
July 16, 2018 at 9:59 am
It is easy. Use your finger or use our pencil. The length will always be an
estimate.
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Shiri says
July 10, 2018 at 2:06 pm
Hello Liz,
I am wondering, should I express my opinion on a Map proposal question of IELTS task
one, even though it is not specifically asked for?
I am a bit confused as I have met different approaches on the Web, where some
recommended doing so.
For example:
A task where given on a map two possible locations for a school and the instructions to
“summarize the information and make a comparison where relevant”.
There are some recommendations on the Web to indicate the benefits and drawbacks of
each location and provide a personal preference. (The benefits and drawbacks are not
indicated in the given information and have to be subjectively interpreted).
Should the overview be at the end or second to the introduction?
Appreciate your advice,
Shiri
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Liz says
July 10, 2018 at 2:20 pm
Absolutely NO writing task 1 for the academic paper will contain an

opinion. Task 1 is a factual report of what is presented in the map, chart, graph table
etc. NO OPINIONS!!! If you learn from websites, I hope you check who is writing the
information???? I have completed the IELTS examiner training course – did you check
who you are learning from? Be very careful who you choose as your teacher.
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Shiri says
July 10, 2018 at 2:49 pm
Hello Liz,
Thank you so much for your prompt and clear reply. I feel much relieved now. I
have seen about adding an opinion by someone who provides many IELTS lessons
on Youtube so, as weird as it looked to me, I got insecure and confused.
I definitely will take your gold advice and start trusting only on myself and on YOU
Is there any way I can get from you paid lessons or writing corrections?
Thanks a lot,
Shiri
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Liz says
July 10, 2018 at 5:45 pm
It is really important to understand the requirements of task 1 and task

2. Task 1 is 100% factual and you can add nothing extra – you must only present
and summarise what you see. Task 2 is an essay which also has specific
requirements. I do have Advanced Writing Task 2 Lessons which you can
purchase on this page: h p://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore. Each
lesson is a 1 hour lecture explaining techniques in great depth. Sorry I don’t offer
marking at the moment.
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Shiri says
July 10, 2018 at 6:13 pm
I definitely will.
Thanks again,
Shiri
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Uzukjemal Toylyyeva says

Thanks Liz! It’s great! Wish to be ur student
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Queen says
Hi Liz! I noticed this is very long task 1, if im not mistaken it was over 200
words. However, you said in your other post that task 1 should be between 150-180
words. What exactly is the maximum number of words allowed in task 1? As well as in
task 2? I need enlightenment. Thank u
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Liz says
There is no maximum number of words. There is no upper word count. The

majority of writing task 1 will be between 160 and 180 words. However,
some might hit about 190 or almost 200. It is not common to go over 200 and I wouldn’t
recommend it. This sample answer is just over 200 words, but I am also a native
speaker with no errors to lower my score. So, for students aiming for about band 7 or 8,
aim for between 160 and 190 – depending on the task given. Do not get lost in too much
detail.
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Sanjana Medipally says

January 12, 2018 at 10:43 am
Hi Liz,
Firstly, I should thank you for offering such great tips and information on IELTS.
I’ll be giving my IELTS Acadmeic test in a week. I had a query regarding IELTS Map in
writing task 1.
The maps illustrate an island, before and after the construction of some toursit facilities.
Under both maps, there is a scale reading ‘100 meteres’ . Could you clarify on how to use
and read that scale in regards to the island?
Thank You.
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Liz says
January 12, 2018 at 11:55 am
It shows the length and width of the island. You can estimate lengths. An
estimate means a rough guess. For example, “The island is approximately …. long.”.
You need to use the words for approximation.
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Husnain says
I want to know the criteria of marking for reading and listening part.I mean
out 0f 40 questions how many answers should be right to get 8 or 9 band.Please
help.Thanks.
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Liz says
h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-band-scores/
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Dev says
Hello liz mam

If 2 map are given 1998 and present
What will be structure then ;
Can I include some main points of 1998 and present map in body para 1
Or i have to decribe 1998 map in body para 1
And present map in BP2 ?
Plz tell me
Hoping for your relply soon thanks
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Liz says
You can choose how to organise your information. You might organise it by
one year in one body paragraph and the other year in the other BP. Or you might
decide to put everything that has changed in one body paragraph and everything that
is the same in another. There are a number of choices available and you keep these in
your mind during the test. You look at the map you have been given and spend at least
3 mins planning how to organise things and deciding key features for the overview.
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Ram says
Hello liz mam

If 2 map are given 1998 and present
What will be structure then ;
Can I include some main points of 1998 and present map in body para 1
Or i have to decribe 1998 map in body para 1
And present map in BP2 ?
Plz tell me
Hoping for your relply soon
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Liz says
You can choose how to oganise your information. You might organise it by
one year in one body paragraph and the other year in the other BP. Or you might
decide to put everything that has changed in one body paragraph and everything that
is the same in another. There are a number of choices available and you keep these in
your mind during the test. You look at the map you have been given and spend at least
3 mins planning how to organise things and deciding key features for the overview.
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Jen says
December 2, 2017 at 9:22 am
Hi Liz. What if the map doesnt have any time frame. It only shows that
the first map is a coal mine then the second map is the redevelopment of that coal
mine into an a raction site. What tense should we use?
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Liz says
If it is a redevelopment then one is in the past and one is in the present.

It depends if it is a planned redevelopment or not. If it is a planned
redevelopment, then the development is in the future. Look more closely at the
description given.
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berrak says
Thank you so much Liz for your all advices and this great website.
Throughout my study for the IELTS exam i have practiced all types of writing 1 questions,
howeever i have always delayed studying for the map question type. One day before the
IELTS Exam i had watched your video about the map question type and i had tried to
rewrite this sample question. The only study for the this type of question was that. And in
the writing task 1 , i was asked a very similar map question together with a line graph and
thanks to you i could manage the writing task 1 in the way that i wanted:) Thank you so
muchhh Lizzzz <3 :)))
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Liz says
Brilliant !!! I’m so happy that you learned about maps! So many students
believe maps are not worth learning about, but they do appear in IELTS and you need
to be prepared. Well done to you
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Sanaie says
Really helpful in doing my assignment
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Sanaie says
Really helpful
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Xkbdr says
Hey Liz, I had my exam a few days back. My listening task went very well. I
expected it to achieve 8.5 or a minimum of 8 but unfortunately I scored 7.5 I couldn’t
figure out why? Do they consider grammatical errors like using upper or lower case,
punctuation marks? 13 June Vs June the 13th, or June 13 and other confusing things like
that? I’m gonna sit again in this exam and your reply will be of great help to improve my
score
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Liz says
I always recommend to write all your answers in capital le ers. However,

that is unlikely the reason for your score. You obviously made other mistakes. Watch
the video on this page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-listening/
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Susan Magar says

hello mam.. Do i lose whole 25% task achievement marks if i forgot to put
some information(data) on body paragraph??
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Liz says
You can see band requirements for TA on this page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-
task-1-band-scores/
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Nasib Al Habib says

September 26, 2017 at 5:05 pm
Hi Liz
Sorry to be a bother. I made a query regarding a listening issue I am facing and now I
cannot find the link I commented on. So I am asking again. In every listening practice
problem, I find 2 or 3 words that make me confused i.e clean-up, timetable, car-park,
bookshop, high-quality etc. I donot realize sometimes whether to use a dash or write
seperately or write such 2 part words as one. Can you please enlighten me in this regard?
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Liz says
You need to google “compound nouns”. You will find lists of compound
nouns that use hyphens and those that don’t.
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Julia says
Hello Liz,
I just wanted to say huge thanks for your work and advice in here; I’m passing my IELTS
next Saturday and with you I was able to correct some skills which made me feel insecure
in the situation. Everything has been so useful and clear, you also seem such a kind
person, I’m really glad I landed in here! At the end, I would like to express big respect for
your professionalism. You really do your best and that is visible and in my opinion rare
nowadays. Keep going!!!
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Liz says
I wish you lots of luck See this page to check you have read these pages:
h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-help-faq/
h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-exam-tips-on-the-day/
h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-band-scores/
h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2-band-scores-5-to-8/
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Ravneet says
September 5, 2017 at 11:15 am
Om
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ahmed sidhan says

August 22, 2017 at 5:46 am
hi mam,
i had subscribed your about a month ago. But,till now, i dont get any information.
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Liz says
August 22, 2017 at 8:27 am
I post lessons each week. You can see recent lessons in the right hand
column of this website.
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sarad thapa says

hello!
your information is quite good than others . could you just provide some
information and model of diagrams task 1 as i am a bit confused so that i can be
clear. i appreciate that !
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Liz says
All models and tips for writing task 1 are on this page:
h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/
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Hanan Morsy says

July 25, 2017 at 12:00 pm
Hi Liz , i enjoy your teaching lessons,

you are splendid.
can i ask you for some tips or a lesson for a life cycle description for writing task 1
Thanks.
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Liz says
July 25, 2017 at 12:35 pm
See this page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/
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Purvam says
June 2, 2017 at 4:03 am
Hi Liz. Your lessons are helpful.

I have a doubt. Can we use directions even if they aren’t mentioned?
Thanks in advance
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Liz says
June 2, 2017 at 9:57 am
Yes, you can presume that north is up if it is a map.
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Harnek singh says

July 11, 2017 at 4:10 pm
Thanx miss liz your tips are very helful for us .. plz share same useful
vocabularies for speaking by you tube
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Robert says
July 11, 2017 at 4:26 pm
Thanks. Should have seen before asking.
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Paris says
May 26, 2017 at 7:37 am
Hi, Liz.
I am preparing for my first IELTS exams next month and your recommendations and tips
found in your site have boosted my initial skills and expectations. I am wondering if I
could use the word “distinctive” in the place of “different” in the first paragraph of
Writing Task 1, because I believe “different” is an overused word.
For example: The maps illustrate how Meadowside village and Fonton, which is a
neighbouring town, have developed over three distinctive time periods (1962, 1985 and
the present).
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Liz says
May 26, 2017 at 8:13 am
The periods aren’t necessarily distinctive but they are different.
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Guriqbal singh Ahluwalia says

April 23, 2017 at 12:58 pm
Hi liz.
Thank you for the help in ielts preparation. U are too good in explaining each module.
Excellent
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Guriqbal singh Ahluwalia says

April 23, 2017 at 12:59 pm
Hello is we can write data in brackets in task 1.?
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Liz says
April 23, 2017 at 1:52 pm
Yes, it is quite comment to present some data in brackets. See my model

answers on the main writing task 1 page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-
lessons-and-tips/
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Daniel says
April 17, 2017 at 12:26 am
Hi Liz,
Thanks a lot for the amazing work you have done here for us.
My question is:
Is there another word suitable for starting the overview?
Thank.
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Liz says
April 17, 2017 at 10:59 am
The examiner is looking for an overview so the linking word “Overall” is

most suitable and helps the examiner locate your overview quickly and easily.
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Janix Sevilla says

April 18, 2017 at 12:51 am
Can we write the overview on the last part instead?
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Liz says
April 18, 2017 at 10:56 am
Yes, it’s fine to do that.
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janice says
July 16, 2017 at 4:06 pm
but for idp format overview should be put after the introduction.
overview on the last part will only be applicable under british council format!:)
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amber says
April 7, 2017 at 5:39 am
Hi Liz
May I know what’s the meaning of Meadowside Suburb? Thank you!
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Liz says
April 7, 2017 at 12:19 pm
It is the name of the suburb.
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Biborno Projapoti says

March 14, 2017 at 6:47 am
I have a question. If I get a map of an island or a city illustrating the changes

between two time periods; for instance between 1995 and 2005 , should I write the task
taking the year 2005 as present?
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Liz says
March 14, 2017 at 10:46 am
No. The year 2005 is in the past. If your dates are 1995 to 2005, then you will
be using the past tense.
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Biborno Projapoti says

March 14, 2017 at 11:55 am
Thanks for the reply.
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Meenu says
Hi Liz,
First of all let me express my bunch of thanks for your help:)
My speaking was on Jan19 & module:academic
Test center : India
> Do you work or study
>why do u choose this profession
> favorite color
>has your colour preferences changed over time & why
>what are the colour choices of your friends
>Has their preferences over colour changed
>what is your idea about robots
>Have u seen them & how do u feel
Cue card on an equipment used
Following questions were based on how machine influenced human lives.
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Samina Begum says

Hi Liz
My speaking test was on Jan 17
Location Pakistan
Module Academic
Are you students or working
What you do after you finished with your office
what sort of game you played in your childhood
Did you pay indoor games in your childhood
What type of outdoor games your children play
Two minutes talk on place you will prefer to visit in near future
excursion places in Pakistan
Tourism
what do you think about future of tourism
advantages and disadvantages of tourism
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Liz says
Thanks for sharing
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doncy says
in the 4th paragraph can we write The small road in Meadowside village was
converted into a main road…instead of had been
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Jay says
Hello maam
I would like to know that is it important to write conclusion after body paragraphs?
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Liz says
See this page for information about paragraphs and conclusions for task
1: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/
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aneela says
hello Liz
i have a doubt regarding tense usage in writing task 1.At what time do i need to use
present perfect.
Eg.The price of oil rose gradually
The price of oil has risen dramatically
in this which one is best for vocabulary range.at what time can i write them.
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Liz says
Nearly all charts or graphs in the past will use past simple only.
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sharique iqbal says

hi mame,
really this blog is awesome and helpful,
so, thanks a lot for this,
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Aasim Khan says

Hello teacher,
I like your work very much!
Will you help me about my so far prediction about IELTS writing task #1, the question
type.
Here what I’ve observed ….
1. Bar graph or bar chart
2. Line graph
3. Pie chart
4. Combination of either 1, 2 or 3
5. Flow chart
6. Table
7. Diagram
8. Maps
Is there anything, I had left …
Thankyou so much for your kind regard
And keep it up, and God bless you
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Liz says
October 25, 2016 at 9:39 am
That is correct On the main writing task 1 page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-

writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/, you can find sample task 1 charts for each type:
h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-sample-chart-for-writing-task-1/. You can also find model
answers and tips on the main page.
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Israa Ali says

First of all, I’d like to thank you for this useful blog it helps me to get all the
practice I need How can I improve my writing specially in task 2?
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Liz says
October 13, 2016 at 11:22 am
See all the tips and free videos on the main writing task 2
page:h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-2/ or consider ge ing one of my advanced
writing task 2 lessons: h p://subscriptions.viddler.com/IELTSLizStore
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Jabbir says
August 3, 2016 at 8:58 am
Hello. Maám Liz, I have been watching many of your IELTS videos and I
found them really informative and strategically presented. I’ve learned a lot.
But I am looking for the video for describing flow chart in writing task 1.
If you do have maám, could you please lead me to it to watch it.
More power and God bless you more.
Have a nice day.
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Liz says
August 3, 2016 at 10:12 am
The flow chart uses the same technique as a diagram which you can find on
the main writing task 1 page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/
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Ibrahim says
Tomorrow i will be taking my ielts exams what should i do to build up

confidenc in the speaking test
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Liz says
Practice recent topics: h p://www.ieltsliz.com/recent-ielts-questions-and-topics
and practice adding more to your answers. Read the tips on this page:
h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-exam-tips-on-the-day/
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jatin says
July 17, 2016 at 6:47 am
hello mam, in writing task 1, how many words we can write ?
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Liz says
July 17, 2016 at 1:01 pm
You MUST write over 150 words.
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reda says
June 16, 2016 at 3:25 am
thank you for your tips it is for useful

when i use has or have + been+ converted
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Steve says
June 12, 2016 at 9:07 am
I love the teachings and comments thanks alot. Liz please help me with the
link to download the official answer sheet of ielts
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Liz says
June 12, 2016 at 10:45 am
h p://www.tahasoni.com/resources/ielts/new-IELTS-writing-answer-
sheet.pdf
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chuka says
June 9, 2016 at 1:28 pm
thank you. The tips are very important.
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Himali says
April 7, 2016 at 4:57 pm
Hi liz,
I want to ask question in writing section, Task-1.

You said in video session about in this task , format of writing is Introduction, Overview ,
Description.
But I check writing format in IELTS official Cambridge. they say that conclusion is also
important in task-1.
So I am confuse…
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Liz says
April 8, 2016 at 12:11 pm
Just google the band score descriptors that IELTS have published. It clearly
shows that task 1 has an overview and task 2 has a conclusion. The overview is a
paragraph which contains the key features and some people call it a conclusion. But it
can come after the introduction or at the end. At no time do you repeat information in a
report so you can’t re-state information in a conclusion.
All the best
Liz
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Noha says
Dear liz
please where can i practice more and more writing with model answers?
and thanks much you are the best
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Liz says
h ps://ieltsliz.com/liz-notice-2015-2016/
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xxxxxxxxxxx says
what is the question for this map diagram?
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Diana says
Dear Liz,
Thanks a lot for all your hard work and effort , its an amazing website to prepare for
IELTS test.
In the model above I’m confused in the overview first sentence ” overall ,Meadoside
village increased in size …” shouldn’t be ( Meadoside has increased in size …)
As I have read your notice that you’ll be back in March .. so hope you will have a good
break and looking forward for your reply and for other posts and lessons…
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Liz says
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Millypopstar says
I hope I can get a band score of 9 in all my tests
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Hasitha says
January 12, 2016 at 11:07 pm
“Fonton were completely separate”. Just wondering, is this correct. Wouldn’t it

be “were completely separated?
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Liz says
January 13, 2016 at 10:31 am
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naseer says
March 9, 2016 at 4:45 pm
Read it from the start. Both places are mentioned.

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Ani says
December 29, 2015 at 11:21 am
Hi, Dear Liz
I took my exam 21 of December, unfortunately, I found your website one day before my
exam. I run out of the time for writing but I could write intro, 2 paragraphs with
explanation and examples and conclusion which contained 3 sentences. But I think it is
about only 200 words. Will they penalise for being under word account. Task 1 was map
and I wrote full overview and conclusion.
Thank you. Your website is the best.
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Liz says
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Anish Ansari says

March 31, 2016 at 1:40 am
I would like to have the tips about difference between Argumentative

essay and discussion essay. Can you help me Please Maam
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Islom says
Hi Liz! My name is Islom from Uzbekistan. Liz I have a question not related to
the topic. In writing task one other types of essays also exist right? So do you have
information about them?
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Liz says
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Jyo Nyomu says

November 28, 2015 at 12:52 am
Hi Liz,
Is this model answer wri en by you or a real exam taker?
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Liz says
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Joharra says
October 22, 2015 at 6:07 am
Hi Liz,
Greetings from Canada!
I just have a question, 3rd paragraph last sentence. How did you know that the railway
line was going to the north, and the Meadowside’s small road was from the west? I mean,
there’s no signs like arrows that would say where it came from and where to go. I would
really appreciate to know the answer. I hope my question makes sense. Thanks a lot.
Regards,
Joharra
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Liz says
October 22, 2015 at 11:10 am
Roads run two ways – so either it’s from the west or east, or running west to
east. Look at where it appears on the map and how it relates to the location you are
currently describing. See my map video lesson.
Liz
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Lahari says
October 14, 2015 at 10:45 am
Hello Liz,
In your earlier writing task 1 model answers regarding bar charts,pie charts,etc. you had
given a structure with 4 paragraphs (introduction,overview, body paragraph A and body
paragraph B). But here you have used 5 paragraphs. Is this alright and acceptable for a
band score of 8 and above?
Lahari
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Liz says
October 14, 2015 at 10:50 am
Most writing task 1 will have 4 body paragraphs. However, occasionally

there might be 5. There is no fixed rule. It depends on the chart given to you.
Liz
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Lahari says
October 14, 2015 at 11:00 am
thank you Liz
just another question: aren’t the directions (north,east,south,west) supposed to start

with capitals (North,East,South,West)?
thank you SO much for your time and efforts!
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Liz says
October 14, 2015 at 11:42 am
See this link: h p://dictionary.cambridge.org/grammar/british-

grammar/east-or-eastern-north-or-northern
Liz
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Lahari says
October 14, 2015 at 11:48 am
Liz
Thanks a million for the tremendous work you’re pu ing in here.
I really do appreciate the way you are managing your blog. I’m preparing by
myself for IELTS, which I have in a month’s time, and I just have to say that
your blog is the BEST one I had come across!! It really helps me focus on my
weak points and lets me identify my strengths.
Many Thanks again!!
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ramesh says
i have writing problem , how con improved my writing task .please helps me..
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Liz says
Review all my lessons and start making a note of what your weaknesses are.
You can also purchase lessons on writing task 2 from my online course – the link is
given in the right hand column on this blog.
All the best
Liz
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baruy16 says
Hi Liz,
What if the map shows a future development, will the tense be simple future or future
perfect?
Thanks for your help!
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Liz says
You can use future forms. Usually maps with future dates show planned
development. So, you can write about “there are plans to build …” etc.
All the best
Liz
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Teresa says
Hi can i ask where is the best part to write the overview in task 1 academic.?
Ive read some model answer which the overview is at the end.thank you
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Liz says
Please see this lesson: h ps://ieltsliz.com/writing-task-1-report-structure/

Liz
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Kalpesh says
August 8, 2015 at 3:35 am
Hi Liz,
Here can we paraphrase the words as below
housing Estate= residential property
super store= supermarket/ shopping center
leisure complex= Sports complex
business park= corporate offices
In general, is it good to paraphrase the given information whenever and wherever

possible? though,in some cases it’s impossible (or not benificial) to do so…
Thanks a lot,
Have a nice day.
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Liz says
August 8, 2015 at 12:29 pm
It is good to paraphrase when the paraphrase is correct. In your examples,

they are all fine. But some people try to paraphrase “town center” with “city center”
which is completely different and not acceptable. If you can’t find a strong paraphrase,
don’t try. It is fine to use the words they give you.
All the best
Liz
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Elizabeth kasamn says

July 31, 2015 at 11:57 am
Hello mam,
Is there any specific words for this type of question ?
if there is , can you please give me the link ..?
Thanks!!
Regards,
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Liz says
July 31, 2015 at 12:15 pm
At present, I only have one basic language video for maps but it isn’t for
comparing maps. I will make that lesson later. h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-maps-
vocabulary/
Liz
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Elizabeth kasamn says

July 31, 2015 at 3:03 pm
Thanks
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fatima says
July 26, 2015 at 7:15 pm
Hello ,
I want to ask you a question if a diagram had some molecules such as CO2 should we
write it carbon dioxide? I’m asking because one of my relative is taking some classes for
ielts exam and her teacher told her it’s wrong to write it CO2 , and I saw some website
wrote it CO2 ,so what do you think ?
thanks always for your helpful information
regards
Fatima
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Liz says
July 26, 2015 at 9:11 pm
You write it as it is presented on the diagram.

All the best
Liz
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Jayson Caguioa says

July 22, 2015 at 3:38 am
Hi ma’am Liz. Your site is very reliable that I am depending on it as part of my

self-review. I failed once in UKVI test. I am very poor in Reading. I have been answering
around 50 practice reading tests using different techniques but I rarely get scores of more
than 30. Please help me learn more about reading techniques.
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Liz says
July 22, 2015 at 12:08 pm
You should be practicing each type of question in turn, not just doing full
tests. Spend 2 hours only working on sentence completion, then spend two hours
working on short answer questions, and so on. Be focused and develop strategies and
understanding for each question type. Also make notes of ALL paraphrasing you find
in questions and answers – make a list.
All the best
Liz
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swati mehra says

July 10, 2015 at 2:33 pm
hello mam,
please help me for my exam which held on 19 september and i am weak in english.
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Liz says
July 10, 2015 at 2:48 pm
This blog is to learn IELTS exam skills. If you wish to improve your English,
you will need to google and find an English language site.
All the best
Liz
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Geri says
June 17, 2015 at 1:56 pm
Hi Liz! Sorry for bothering you but I am really in need of critics. I will be
taking the exam this 27 and I need insights to improve my writing, which I am really
working hard at. Would you mind taking a look?
The maps illustrate the development of two nearby villages, Meadowside and Fonton, in
three different periods (1962, 1965 and the present.)
Overall, there is a huge change in the said villages in terms of area, railroad and
infrastructure. Importantly, Meadowside village, now a suburb, and Fonton had been a
single community.
By 1962, Meadowside is a lone village in the west with a single path for transportation.
Similarly, Fonton was a separate place in the east with a railway running through the
middle.
In 1985, Meadowside village more than doubled its land area compared to Fonton which
added-up about a third. In addition, Meadowside village widened its road, extending to
reach Fonton in the right. Also, leisure complex, housing estate and superstore were built
at Meadowside.
At present, Meadowside village became a suburb with a large increase in its perimeter
making the suburb and Fonton as one. In between these are hotel in the north, business
park in the south and a train station in the center.
Thanks Liz! What score will you give on this?
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Liz says
June 18, 2015 at 9:10 am
Please read my notice about posting writing: h ps://ieltsliz.com/posting-

writing/
Thanks
Liz
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You are immediately penalised if you do not write a conclusion in task 2.

Liz is considered by me to be perfect teacher for all type of information

Hi Liz,I just wanna know if it is a band 9 sample ?!

In writing task 1, you compare when necessary – it is not necessary to

Honey Kainth says

This task contain much more words than 150

Meadowside village increased in size” is correct. You would not choose a

Abubakar Wahlan says

Hotel has been constructed or hotel has constructed . What is duﬀernce

The diﬀerence is bellow:

Writing task 1 I do not feel like writing properl.So learn me

redisha jakibanjar says

The most common is 4. There is no ﬁxed rule about the number of

You use capital le ers where it is grammatically necessary to do so. There

Amelia Kurti says

Venkat Palaparthy says

I have practiced a lot of Cambridge reading academic materials close to 15

Robinpreet Singh says

Do we need to write conclusion for writing task if we have already provided

You do not have an overview and a conclusion. Just an overview is best.

Yes, very similar.

Asaf-uddowla Golap says

Your materials are very good.

Absolutely NO writing task 1 for the academic paper will contain an

It is really important to understand the requirements of task 1 and task

Uzukjemal Toylyyeva says

Thanks Liz! It’s great! Wish to be ur student

There is no maximum number of words. There is no upper word count. The

Sanjana Medipally says

Hello liz mam

Hoping for your relply soon thanks

Hello liz mam

If it is a redevelopment then one is in the past and one is in the present.

Really helpful in doing my assignment

I always recommend to write all your answers in capital le ers. However,

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Hanan Morsy says

Hi Liz , i enjoy your teaching lessons,

See this page: h ps://ieltsliz.com/ielts-writing-task-1-lessons-and-tips/

Hi Liz. Your lessons are helpful.

Yes, you can presume that north is up if it is a map.

Harnek singh says