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 \n4 Pre-course Writing assessment:Writing Assist  \n6 Quiz:How much do you know about the IELTS Writing Test?  \n8 Understanding IELTS General Training Writing Tasks 1 and 2  \n9 How IELTS writing is scored  \n11 Writing Task 1 Band descriptors(public version)  \n12 Instructions and format  \n12     Understanding the instructions  \nUnderstanding appropriate format  \n13  \n17 Writing the letter  \n17  \nPlanning the letter  \n18  \nOpening and closing the letter  \n19  \nMaking the purpose clear in the introduction  \n22  \nCovering the bullet points  \n23  \nOrganizing your ideas into paragraphs  \n23  \nLetter planning framework  \n26  \nWriting in an appropriate style or tone  \nGeneral Training Writing Task 1 Practice  \n30  \n35 General Training Writing Task 1 Checklist  \n36 Error correction codes  \n37 Tips for General Training Writing Task 1  \n38 Preparation guide  \n39 Answers  \n43 Acknowledgements  \nComputer or paper:Your IELTS,your choice  \n*Please check withyour local test centre for the avalable computer-delivered IELTS sessions.  \n*In the computer-delivered Listening test,the timings are slightly iferent from the paper-based test.This is because the paper-based testrequires users to transfer answers to an answer sheet.This step becomes redundant when answering directly on a computer.  \n·Before the start ofeach part of the Listening test you will have some time to read the questions.  \n·After the end ofeach part of the Listening test you will have some time to review your answers.  \n·At the end of the Listening test,you will have 2 minutes to check your answers.  \nThetiming of the Listening test is between 30-34 minutes.  \nStillthe world's leading high-stakes test with no change to:  \n①Test timingsSecurity arrangements  \nMarking  \nWhether you take IELTS on paper or computer,you can be confident that you are taking the same trusted English language test.  \n\n|  | Computer-delivered IELTS   | Paper-based IELTS   |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Delivery   | Listening  \u003Cbr>Reading  \u003Cbr>Writing   | Listening  \u003Cbr>Reading  \u003Cbr>Writing   |\n|  | Speaking  \u003Cbr>Face-to-face Speaking test with a certified IELTS examiner.   |  |\n| Results  \u003Cbr>available   | 3-5 days   | 13 days   |\n| Booking&  \u003Cbr>registration   | Look for a computer icon  \u003Cbr>when booking your test at  \u003Cbr>IELTSregistration.com   | Look for a paper icon  \u003Cbr>when booking your test at  \u003Cbr>IELTSregistration.com   |\n| Test  \u003Cbr>availability   | Up to 7 days a week*   | Up to 48 days per year  \u003Cbr>(Thursdays and Saturdays)   |\n| Length of  \u003Cbr>the test   | Listening(30 minutes)**  \u003Cbr>Reading(60 minutes)  \u003Cbr>Writing(60 minutes)  \u003Cbr>Speaking(11-14 minutes)   | Listening (30 minutes)  \u003Cbr>Reading (60 minutes)  \u003Cbr>Writing(60 minutes)  \u003Cbr>Speaking(11-14 minutes)   |\n\nQuestion types①Speaking test delivery(face-to-face)  \nWhich IELTS is best for you?  \nSome fun activities  \nComputer-delivered IELTS or paper-based IELTS?The choice is yours,let's explore.  \nSTART HERE  \nYour speedy nature makes youYour adaptable nature makesYour mastery of the pensuitable for theyou suitable for either themakes you suitable for thecomputer-delivered IELTS test.paper or computer-deliveredpaper IELTS test.IELTS test.  \n*Please note that this flowchart is for reference purposes only.Choose the best option based on your preferences.  \n# Pre-course Writing assessment:Writing Assist\n\nYour teacher mayl arrange for you to complete IDP's Writing Assist.You will write a Task 1 and Task2,which are both very similarto the real IELTS Writing tasks.  \nIf you're a self study student preparing for IELTS,we recommend checking out the free IELTS Writing sample tests.  \nlce breaker  \n\n| Interview your partner,take some notes,and then introduce each other to the class:   |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| 1.What are some interestng facts abou","cbCaiq9K8Epb0xSX","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq9K8Epb0xSX","pdf",3264577,45,"English","# Computer or paper: Your IELTS, your choice\n# Which IELTS is best for you?\n# Pre-course Writing assessment: Writing Assist\n## Quiz: How much do you know about the IELTS Writing Test?\n# Understanding IELTS General Training Writing Tasks 1 and 2\n# How IELTS writing is scored\n# Writing Task 1 Band descriptors (public version)\n# Instructions and format\n## Understanding the instructions\n## Understanding appropriate format\n# Writing the letter\n## Planning the letter\n## Opening and closing the letter\n## Making the purpose clear in the introduction\n## Covering the bullet points\n## Organizing your ideas into paragraphs\n## Letter planning framework\n# Writing in an appropriate style or tone\n# General Training Writing Task 1 Practice\n# General Training Writing Task 1 Checklist\n# Error correction codes\n# Tips for General Training Writing Task 1\n# Preparation guide\n# Answers","[{\"question\":\"What does the pre-course Writing assessment (Writing Assist) involve?\",\"answer\":\"It encourages learners to complete Task 1 and Task 2 that are very similar to the real IELTS Writing tasks.\"},{\"question\":\"How is IELTS General Training Writing Task 1 assessed?\",\"answer\":\"The book explains scoring and provides Writing Task 1 band descriptors (public version), along with guidance on the required instructions and format.\"},{\"question\":\"What key steps does the book teach for writing the Task 1 letter?\",\"answer\":\"It covers planning, opening and closing, making the purpose clear in the introduction, covering bullet points, organizing ideas into paragraphs, and using an appropriate style or tone.\"}]","IELTS Focus - General Training Writing Task 1 - Student Book - Writing Assist | PDF",1790771841,113]