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Email: [tiranurfitria@gmail.com](tiranurfitria@gmail.com)  \n\n| Abstract\u003Cbr>The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Writing Task 1 is used to test participants' ability to select and report main ideas, describe and compare data, identify trends in factual information, or describe a process. This research describes the types of questions in IELTS Writing Task 1 and how to write a summary of visual information usually in the form of a graph, chart, or diagram in IELTS Writing Task 1. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The analysis shows that IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 emphasizes graph interpretation and analysis. In this activity, verbal proficiency must be multiplied by the ability to comprehend and represent information as graphs (graphicacy) . The provided information may be directly reflective of what we see (as in pictures or drawings) or more abstract, such as spatial (maps, plans, and diagrams) or numerical (charts, graphs, and tables) information (as in tables and graphs. There are several types of IELTS Writing Task 1, for example, pie charts, bar charts, bar graphs, line graphs, tables, maps, diagram processes, line and bar charts, also pie and bar charts. Each form of data visualization has its way of describing it. To complete the IELTS Writing Task 1, participants are required to write a minimum of 150 words of writing or an essay. We can divide the number of words into 3 paragraphs (introduction, body, and conclusion) to make it easier to write an essay according to the data presented. The IELTS Writing Task 1 can be fairly challenging, particularly if we have not prepared. Overcoming these challenges requires good preparation, consistent practice, and a deep understanding of the IELTS format, structure, and requirements. | Article History\u003Cbr>Received:\u003Cbr>23 March 2023 Accepted:\u003Cbr>24 April 2024 Available online:\u003Cbr>30 April 2024\u003Cbr>Keywords\u003Cbr>IELTS; writing; summary writing; descriptive writing; visual information; graphicacy |\n| --- | --- |\n\nThis is an open access article under the CC-BY-SA license.  \nCitation (APA Style): Fitria, T. N. (2024) . Students’ preparation in IELTS Writing Task 1: How to write a  summary of visual information. LingTera, 11(1), 39–55. [https://doi.org/10.21831/lt.v11i1.59520](https://doi.org/10.21831/lt.v11i1.59520)   \nINTRODUCTION  \nThe International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a task-based assessment system that evaluates the language abilities candidates must have to study or train in an English-speaking environment (Saville & Hawkey, 2003) . The IELTS exam is frequently considered as evidence of English language proficiency by university admissions offices (Green, 2005) . There are over a thousand test facilities in over 140 countries worldwide. IELTS exam scores are accepted by over 9,000 institutions, including colleges, government agencies, and commercial businesses (Lougheed, 2020) . The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally recognized examination. Non-native English speakers are required to take this test if they need to go abroad for educational, employment, or immigration purposes (Shaarawy, 2016) . IELTS is designed for those who plan to study, work, or reside in English-speaking nations (Fu-lan & Zhong-mei, 2019) . IELTS is one of the most popular large-scale ESL assessments with a direct writing test component (Uysal, 2010) . Narayanan and Mathew (2021) explain that IELTS is one of the most frequent assessments  \ntaken by university applicants worldwide. It is administered at local centers in 120 countries across the world. IELTS has become an extensively utilized and worldwide recognized examination for non-native English speakers (Kabir, 2018) .  \nIELTS is a test of English competence that cons","cbCaitjAr4iBVreA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitjAr4iBVreA","pdf",896505,17,"English","# Introduction\n## Overview of IELTS and its modules\n## Academic vs General Training\n# IELTS Writing Task 1: summary of visual information\n## Question types and requirements\n## Graph, chart, and diagram interpretation\n## Structure and word count strategy","[{\"question\":\"What does IELTS Writing Task 1 mainly assess?\",\"answer\":\"It assesses candidates’ ability to select and report main ideas, describe and compare data, identify trends, and describe a process based on visual information.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the article suggest preparing for IELTS Writing Task 1?\",\"answer\":\"Preparation should combine consistent practice with a deep understanding of IELTS format, structure, and requirements, especially for accurately interpreting visual data.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the suggested paragraph structure for IELTS Writing Task 1?\",\"answer\":\"The article proposes dividing at least 150 words into three paragraphs: introduction, body, and conclusion to match the information presented.\"}]","Students’ preparation in IELTS Writing Task 1 - How to write a summary of visual information | PDF",1790843629,43]