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HELLO IELTS

BAND SCORE 4.0 - 5.5

WRITING

HP ACADEMY- HP ONLINÈ
IELTS AND MORE
IELTS
WRITING
TASK 1
HP ACADEMY_HELLO WRITING TASK 1 1

Contents
LESSON 1............................................................................................................................. 2

Introduction to Writing Task 1............................................................................................. 2

A. Types of Charts ...................................................................................................... 2

B. Marking criteria for Task 1 ...................................................................................... 3
C. How to Write an Introduction .................................................................................. 4
D. Practice .................................................................................................................. 6

LESSON 2............................................................................................................................. 9

Comparison Structures ...................................................................................................... 9

LESSON 3........................................................................................................................... 13

Static Charts .................................................................................................................... 13

1. Example 1: ........................................................................................................... 13
2. Example 2: ........................................................................................................... 13
3. The Body Paragraph: ........................................................................................... 14
4. Practice: ............................................................................................................... 16

LESSON 4........................................................................................................................... 18

Static Chart Practice ........................................................................................................ 18

LESSON 5........................................................................................................................... 22

Trend Structures .............................................................................................................. 22

1. Verbs and nouns of trends .................................................................................... 22

2. Adjectives and adverbs of intensity ...................................................................... 23
3. Trend Structures: .................................................................................................. 24

LESSON 6........................................................................................................................... 26

Dynamic Charts ............................................................................................................... 26

1. Overview: ............................................................................................................. 26
2. The Body Paragraph ............................................................................................ 27
3. Practice Writing .................................................................................................... 29

LESSON 7........................................................................................................................... 31

Dynamic Chart Practice ................................................................................................... 31

HP ACADEMY_HELLO WRITING TASK 1 2

LESSON 1
Introduction to Writing Task 1
A. Types of Charts

BAR CHART

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers) (Cambridge IELTS 15, test 1)

LINE GRAPH

(IELTS Cambridge 17, Test 4)

TABLE

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers)

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers)
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PIE CHARTS

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers)

B. Marking criteria for Task 1

Grammatical range
Task response Coherence & cohesion Lexical resource
& Accuracy
✓ Present relevant ✓ Logical organization ✓ Use a wide range of ✓ Appropriate use of
information ✓ Clear and logical sentence structures vocabulary and
✓ No key features paragraph structure ✓ Produce error-free spelling
ignored ✓ Appropriate use of sentences ✓ Use less common
✓ Provide a clear cohesive devices and ✓ Appropriate use of words
overview sequencing words punctuation ✓ Accurate
✓ Avoid repetition by ✓ Accurate use of paraphrasing
using referencing tenses and word
formation
HP ACADEMY_HELLO WRITING TASK 1 4

C. How to Write an Introduction

The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a
European country between 1979 and 2004.

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers)

Paraphrasing:

Example:

The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a
European country between 1979 and 2004.

SUBJECT VERB WHAT WHERE WHEN

Question

♦ Paraphrase VERB: show / illustrate / compare / give information about

♦ Paraphrase WHAT:
1. Relative Clauses:

QUANTIFIER + NOUN/NOUN PHRASE + WHO/ WHICH/THAT + VERB

❖ Units are measured in percent (%) -> the quantifier is:

_______________________________________________________________
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❖ Units are not measured in percent (%) -> the quantifier is:
_______________________________________________________________
❖ Common quantifiers for all units:
_______________________________________________________________

Example:
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European
country between 1979 and 2004.
→ The line graph illustrates ________________________________________________ in
a country in Europe from 1979 to 2004.

2. Noun Clauses:

HOW MANY/ HOW MUCH + NOUN/NOUN PHRASE + VERB

♦ Paraphrase WHERE:

- For specific countries such as in the UK, France and Russia:

➔ Paraphrase: ______________________________________________
- There is no specific country such as “in three different countries”:
➔ Paraphrase: ______________________________________________

♦ Paraphrase WHEN:
- A specific time: “… in 1990, 1995 and 2000”
➔ Paraphrase: ______________________________________________
- No specific time: “in three different years”
➔ Paraphrase: ______________________________________________
- From 1990 to 2000
➔ Paraphrase: ______________________________________________
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D. Practice

1. The table below gives information about

student enrolments at Manchester
University in 1937, 1967 and 2017.
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2. The graph below shows information

about the recruitment of teachers in Ontario
between 2001 and 2007.
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3. The line graph shows information about

international students at a UK university
from 1995 to 2015.
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4. The graph below gives information about

fast food consumption in the UK from 1970
to 1990.
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5. The bar chart below gives data about the

percentages of Internet users, categorized
by age groups from 1998 to 2000.
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6. The table below gives information about

consumer spending on different items in 5
different countries in 2002.
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7. The bar chart below shows the

expenditure on five major categories in the
United States, Canada, the United
Kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009.
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8. The bar chart below shows average

earnings in Ireland in 5 different years from
1988 to 1992.
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9. The graph below shows the quantities of

goods transported in the UK between 1974
and 2002 by four different modes of
transport.
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10. The line graph below shows the number

of Asian elephants between 1994 and
2007.
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___________________________________
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LESSON 2
Comparison Structures

1. Comparison of equality

S + V/be + as + adj / adv + as + …

S + V/be + the same (+n) + as + …
S + be + equal (+n) + to + …
S + be + similar (+n) + to + …

Example:

In 2010 / the number of English learners: 100 / the number of Chinese learners: 100.
➔ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

2. Comparative:
i. Regular comparative

S + be (+number) + adj-ER + than …

S + be + adj-ER + than … by + number …

Example:
In 2010 / The number of male students: 200 / the number of female students: 165.

➔ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

ii. Multiplication

S + be + double/triple + that of …
S + be + X times + adj-er than + that of …

Example:
The percentage of spending on education: 70% / the percentage of spending on
health care: 35% / in 2010.
➔ ________________________________________________________________
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iii. Division

S + V + fraction + OF + noun.

𝐴
• How to write faction in words - :
𝐵
- A = one (~a), two, three, etc.
- B = third, forth, fifth, etc.
- A > 1 → B = thirds, forths, fifths, etc.
- B = 4 → B = quarter (e.g., ¼ = a quarter = one fourth)
• Examples:
o 1/5 = ___________________________
o 1/3 = ___________________________
o 1/2 = ___________________________
o 2/3 = ___________________________
o 3/4 = ___________________________
o 3/2 = ___________________________

The percentage of spending on teachers’ salaries: 20% / the percentage of

spending on insurance: 60% / in 1990.

➔ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

3. Superlative:

S + V + the adj-est / the most adj (among …)

- Emphasis → By far + superlative

- Ranking → first/second/third + superlative

Example:
In 2015 / the consumption of fast food / USA: 125 / UK: 100 / Australia: 85
➔ ________________________________________________________________
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4. Practice
Exercise 1:

Write 1 introduction sentence and 4 comparison sentences for the exercise below.
The bar chart below shows the water use in five different countries.

Remember to include:

- 1 superlative
- 1 comparative
- 1 equal comparison
- 1 followed by structure

Your answer:
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Exercise 2:

Write 1 introduction sentence and 4 comparison sentences for the exercise below.
The bar chart below shows the rate of spending on different categories in four particular
countries in 2009.

Remember to include:

- 1 superlative
- 1 comparative
- 1 equal comparison
- 1 followed by structure

LESSON 3
Static Charts

1. Example 1:

The chart below shows the number of male and female research students studying
six science-related subjects at a UK university in 2009.

- The highest figure: .........................................................................................................

- The lowest figure: ...........................................................................................................
- The most noticeable difference between numbers: ........................................................
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2. Example 2:

The bar chart below shows the rate of spending on different categories in four
particular countries in 2009.

- The highest figure: .........................................................................................................

3. The Body Paragraph:

The chart below shows the number of male and female research students studying
six science-related subjects at a UK university in 2009.

Outline:

- Max: biology
- Min: veterinary medicine & physics
- The figure for males of physics ≈ The figure for males of biology
- The number of females studying medicine and biology ≈
- The number of males studying astronomy and geology =

Body 1: biology, medicine, physics

- Male: more than 200

- Biology, medicine: ~ 20 higher than females
- Physics: females = 1/4 males

Body 2: veterinary medicine, astronomy, geology

- Male astronomy = male geology ~150; ~80 & 70 larger than female
- Veterinary medicine: females ~110, followed by males, under 100

Your answer:

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4. Practice:

The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in
different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.

Your answer:

LESSON 4
Static Chart Practice

1. Practice 1:

The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household.
The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this
energy use.

Your answer:

2. Practice 2:

The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five
different countries in 2002.

Your answer:

LESSON 5
Trend Structures

1. Verbs and nouns of trends

Direction Verb Noun

went up an upturn
increased an increase
rose a rise
grew a growth
climbed a climb
improved an improvement
boomed a boom
leaped leap
rocketed x
soar (No ADV) surged (No ADV) a surge
decreased a decrease
dropped a drop
declined a decline
fell a fall
reduced a reduction
shrank a shrinkage
plunged No ADV
a plunge
slumped
a slump
plummeted No ADV plummet
did not change
no change
remained steady
stay/maintain at the
stayed constant
same level
stabilized at ...

fluctuated around a fluctuation

a peak
peaked at hit /reached a peak
at
reach the highest point
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a bottom
bottomed at ... hit / reached a bottom
at
hit the lowest point

2. Adjectives and adverbs of intensity

DEGREE SPEED
1. dramatic / sharp / huge /
enormous / steep 1. rapid / quick / swift
2. substantial / considerable / 2. sudden
Adjectives remarkable / significant / 3. steady
noticeable 4. gradual / slow
3. moderate
4. slight / marginal / minimal
1. dramatically / sharply / hugely /
enormously / steeply 1. rapidly / quickly /
2. substantially / considerably / swiftly
Adverbs remarkably / significantly / 2. suddenly
noticeably 3. steadily
3. moderately 4. gradually / slowly
4. slightly / marginally / minimally

Pracitce exercise

Match the correct descriptions (a-h) to different parts (A-N) of the graph below.

f
e
a

b
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3. Trend Structures:
i. Using a VERB:

Subject (noun of quantity) + verb of trend + adverb + approximation* + number + time.

e.g. The number of Japanese tourists increased dramatically from just under 5 million to
over 15 million from 2009 to 2012.
Production of cars/ rocketed/ 5,000 units/5-year period/ 2000/ 2005.
→…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
The rate of female applicants/ fluctuate/considerable/ 250/ 450 candidates/ between/ 1990/
2000.
→…………………………………………………………………………………………………………

* Approximation: about / nearly / around / approxiamately

ii. Using a NOUN:

S (noun of quantity) + saw/ underwent/ experienced/ witnessed + a/ an + adjective +

noun of trend (+ approximation) + number + time.
= There + be + a/an + adjective + noun of trend + in noun of quantity + approximation
+ number + time.
a. The number of Japanese tourists increased dramatically from just under 5 million to over
15 million form 2009 to 2012.
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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b. The amount of fast food consumed by teenagers fluctuated considerably between a little
under 25 million servings per day and just over 43 million servings per day during the 1990s.
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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iii. Be recorded

A/An + adj + noun of trend + number + be + recorded + in + noun of quanity + time.

e.g. A quick drop was recorded in the number of students in 2005.
The number of Japanese tourists increased dramatically from just under 5 million to over 15
million form 2009 to 2012.
→………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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iv. Connect trends that occur in a sequence

There + be + a/an + adjective + noun of trend + in + noun of quantity + time, which was
followed by/ led to/ gave rise to + noun of trend.
The number of students / a quick fall in 2005 / a sharp growth in the next three-year period
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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S (noun of quantity) + saw/ underwent/ experienced/ witnessed + a/ an + adj + noun of

trend + before/ prior to + v_ing/ noun of trend + time.
The number of students / a rapid drop in 2005 / reover slightly in the following year
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Practice exercise

Practice writing the six trend structures.

Your answer:

LESSON 6
Dynamic Charts

1. Overview:
Example 1:

1. Trends:
- chicken: ……………………
- beef: ………………………
- lamb: ………………………
- fish: ………………………
2. The most significant fall: ………
3. Ranking:
- First year: …………………
- Last year: …………………

Example 2:

1. Trends:
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2. The most significant rise: ………
3. Ranking:
- First year: …………………
- Last year: …………………

2. The Body Paragraph

Example 1:

Body 1: Beef (B) and Chicken (C)

- 1979: B ~230g, > ~80g C

- 1989: B was overtaken by C
- 2004: B – significant drop by ~70g
- C – peaked at ~250g

Body 2: Lamb (L) and Fish (F)

- 1979: L ~ C; was followed by F ~60g

- F: slight fall to under 50g
- 2004: L – gradual decline of 50g

Your answer:

Example 2:

The line graph below gives information about internet users in three South American
countries from 1999 to 2009.

Your answer:

3. Practice Writing

The pie charts below show units of electricity production by fuel source Australia
and France in 1980 and 2000.

Your answer:

LESSON 7
Dynamic Chart Practice

1. Practice 1:

The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone call in
the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002.

Your answer:

2. Practice 2:

The table gives information about five types of vehicles registered in Australia in
2010, 2012 and 2014.

Your answer:

Contents
LESSON 1........................................................................................................................... 36

General Structute & Introduction...................................................................................... 36

1. General Structure.................................................................................................. 36
2. Introduction ........................................................................................................... 37

LESSON 2........................................................................................................................... 40

Approaches to Opinion Essay ......................................................................................... 40

1. One-sided ............................................................................................................. 40
2. Balanced ............................................................................................................... 40
3. Samples ................................................................................................................ 41
4. Practice Writing ..................................................................................................... 42

LESSON 3........................................................................................................................... 45

Opinion Essay Practice .................................................................................................... 45

Brainstorming ............................................................................................................... 45

LESSON 4........................................................................................................................... 48

Introduction to Dicussion Essay ....................................................................................... 48

Where to put your opinion: ........................................................................................... 48

I. Introduction ............................................................................................................... 48
II. Body ......................................................................................................................... 48
III. Conclusion .............................................................................................................. 50

LESSON 5........................................................................................................................... 52

Discussion Essay Practice ............................................................................................... 52

Brainstorming ............................................................................................................... 52

LESSON 6........................................................................................................................... 55

Introduction to Advantages and Disadvantages Essay .................................................... 55

PRACTICE 1 ................................................................................................................ 55
PRACTICE 2 ................................................................................................................ 59
HP ACADEMY_HELLO WRITING TASK 2 36

LESSON 1
General Structute & Introduction

1. General Structure
I. Introduction (2 sentences)

a) Paraphrase the topic

b) Address the task

II. Body (10 sentences)

Body 1

1. Topic sentence: On the one hand, there are _____

2. Main idea 1: First, ___/Firstly, ____/To begin with, ____/To start with, _____
3. Supporting example: For example, _____/For instance, _____
4. Main idea 2: Second, ____/Secondly, ____/Next, _____/In addition, ____ /
Furthermore, _____
5. Supporting explanation: Clearly, ____/Evidently, _____

Body 2

1. Topic sentence: On the other hand, there are _____

2. Main idea 1:

The first reason/ argument/ benefit/ drawback of _ is __

The most important reason/ argument/ benefit/ drawback is that + S+V

3. Supporting example:

Let us take _____ as an example. S+V

______, for example/for instance, _______ (E.g: Online shopping, for example, has been
very popular nowadays.)
______ would be the perfect example for this. S+V

4. Main idea 2:

Another reason/ argument/ benefit/ drawback of _ is __

The second most crucial reason/ argument/ benefit/ drawback of _____ is ______

5. Supporting explanation:

This is because/ due to ________

The reason for this is + N/ is that + S+V
HP ACADEMY_HELLO WRITING TASK 2 37

III. Conclusion: (1 sentence)

- Paraphrase the introduction:

In conclusion, _____
To conclude, _____
To sum up, _____
All things considered, ______
Regarding the aforementioned reasons, _____

2. Introduction

Paraphrase the topic

i. Using synonyms:

Example:
The government should ban circuses with performing animals.

• the government = the administration, the governance, the governing body

• ban = outlaw, forbid, enjoin, prohibit, interdict

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Changing sentence structure:

1) Active → Passive:

Example:
The administration (S) should outlaw (V) circuses with performing animals (O).
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2) Dummy subjects:
• It is + adj (+ for sb) + to do sth.
• S + should +V → It is necessary (for S) + to V
• S + need to +V → It is important (for S) + to V
• S + must + V → It is compulsory (for S) + to V

→ It is necessary for circuses with performing animals to be outlawed by

the administration.

3) Changing word form:

Example:
The government should ban circuses with performing animals.

→ ................................................................................................................
HP ACADEMY_HELLO WRITING TASK 2 38

Practice: Write the first introduction sentence for the following topics

1. Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like.

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2. The government should invest more money in teaching science than in other subjects.

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3. Many students find it difficult to concentrate or pay attention at school.

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4. Living in big cities is bad for people’s health.

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5. Research has shown that overeating is as harmful as smoking.

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6. Nowadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping malls.

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7. Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not local people.

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8. The consumption of the world’s resources is increasing at a dangerous rate.

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9. More and more people decide to have children later in their life.

→ .......................................................................................................................................
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10. Children in rural communities have less access (n) to education.

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11. Parents expect their children to spend a long time studying both in and after school

and have less free time.

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12. Some people think that the supply of freshwater should be strictly controlled by

governments as the resources are limited.

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13. Children and teenagers are committing more crimes.

→ .......................................................................................................................................
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14. People who choose a job early and keep doing it are more likely to get a satisfying

career life than those who frequently change jobs.

→ .......................................................................................................................................
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15. People should follow the customs and traditions when people start to live in a new country.

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LESSON 2
Approaches to Opinion Essay

1. One-sided

- completely/wholeheartedly agree
- completely/wholeheartedly disagree
→ In my opinion, I (S) fully/completely/wholeheartedly (Adv) agree/disagree (V) with this idea

for the following reasons.

Suggested sentences

agree with this idea for the following

In my opinion,
fully disagree reasons.
As far as I am
completely for the reasons
concerned, I
wholeheartedly provided below.
From my perspective,
firmly
From my point of view, believe that_______

2. Balanced

- Agree with one part of the opinion

- Disagree with the other part of the opinion
Introduction:
Although/While/Even though/Though ____________, _____________.
Conclusion:
________, while I agree that _________, I disagree with the idea that ________.
Example:
Topic: Extreme sports such as sky diving and skiing are very dangerous and should be
banned. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?
Task: Write the introduction and the conclusion for the topic above.
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3. Samples
Sample 1:

Reorganize the following sentences so as to have a complete paragraph of Body 1

1. People who take part in extreme sports are usually required to undergo appropriate
training so that the dangers are minimised.
2. Finally, the protective equipment and technology used in sports from motor racing to
mountain climbing is constantly improving safety.
3. In my opinion, so-called extreme sports are not as dangerous as many people think.
4. For example, anyone who wants to try skydiving will need to sign up for lessons with a
registered club, and beginners are not allowed to dive solo; they must be accompanied by
an experienced professional.
5. All sports involve some element of risk, and there should always be clear regulations and
safety procedures to reduce the possibility of accidents.
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Sample 2:

Reorganize the following sentences so as to have a complete paragraph of Body 2.

1. In the first place, we should all be free to decide how we spend our leisure time; as long
as we understand the risks, I do not believe that politicians should stop us from enjoying
ourselves.
2. While I support regulations and safety measures, I believe that it would be wrong, and
almost impossible, to ban extreme sports.
3. I cannot imagine the police being called to stop people from parachuting off a mountain
face or surfing on an isolated beach.
4. Many of the most risky sports, like base jumping or big wave surfing, are practised far
away from the reach of any authorities.
5. However, an even stronger argument against such a ban would be the difficulty of
enforcing it.
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4. Practice Writing

Many believe that living in a city offers greater benefits compared to life in the
countryside. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Topic: A > B
If you think:
. A > B → you agree
. A < B → you disagree [balanced: benefits of living in a big city - body 1; benefits
of living in a countryside - body 2]
. A = B → you disagree
Where to show your opinion:
- Introduction
- The topic sentence of Body 2
- Conclusion

Benefits of living in a city:

- TOPIC SENTENCE: better public services
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- TOPIC SENTENCE: living standard (standard of living: income, comfort,

convenience, services)
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Benefits of living in the countryside:

- TOPIC SENTENCE: environment
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- TOPIC SENTENCE: friendly neighbors & sustainable lifestyle

Suggested Outline (A > B)

Body 1: Body 2:
On the one hand, it is understandable However, it is my conviction/belief/opinion
why many think that living in the that there are way more advantages
countryside provides many benefits. offered by city life.

Idea 1 Idea 1
Idea 2 Idea 2

Your answer:

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LESSON 3
Opinion Essay Practice

Some people think that when choosing a job, salary is the most important
consideration. Do you agree or disagree?

Topic: A is the best

If you think:

• A is the best → you agree

• B/C/D/etc. is the best instead → you disagree
• A is one of the best (A = B/C/D/etc.) → you disagree

Brainstorming

Reasons why salary is an important consideration:

Reasons for other factors:

Body 1: Salary Body 2: Other considerations

Idea 1: Idea 1:

Idea 2: Idea 2:

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LESSON 4
Introduction to Dicussion Essay

Some people say that when deciding how taxes should be spent, governments
should prioritise health care. Other people believe that there are other important
priorities for taxpayers’ money.

Task: Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
and experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Where to put your opinion:

- Introduction
- (optional) The topic sentence of Body 2
- Conclusion

I. Introduction

a. People’s opinions differ as to whether or not + [S-V]

b. In this essay, both views will be discussed/examined/explained/presented, and it
is my opinion/belief/conviction that + [S-V]

II. Body

Body 2: [discuss the side you do support]

Body 1: [discuss the side you don’t support]
[prioritize one of the two] On the other hand,
On the one hand, there are many reasons
___/However, it is my opinion
why people think that __S+V__.
that___S+V___.

[equally all aspects] On the other hand,

there are also ______.

Idea 1: … Idea 1: …
HP ACADEMY_HELLO WRITING TASK 2 49

Brainstorming:

Why investing in health care:

Why investing in other aspects:

III. Conclusion

[if you choose to prioritize health care] ______________, although other factors such as
___(n)___ and ____(n) ____ are important, it is my belief that taxpayers’ money would
best be spent on healthcare.

[if you choose to prioritize other issues] ______________, although health care is of
great importance, it is my belief that taxpayers’ money would best be spent on
___(n)___ and ____(n) ____.

[if you think tax money should be spent properly on all aspects] _____________, both
health care and other pressing issues such as ___(n)___ and ____(n) ____ are of equal
importance, and it is my belief that ________________.

Your answer:

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LESSON 5
Discussion Essay Practice
You should spend 40 minutes on this task.
Write on the following topic:

Some people believe teenagers should focus on all subjects equally, whereas other
people think that they should concentrate on only those subjects that they find
interesting and they are best at.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
and experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Brainstorming

Reasons for studying all subjects equally:

Your answer:

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LESSON 6
Introduction to Advantages and Disadvantages Essay

PRACTICE 1

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Write on the following topic:

In many countries, plastic containers have become more common than ever and are
used by many food and drink companies.
Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
and experience.
Write at least 250 words.

I. Useful words & phrases:

• outweigh (v) = overshadow (v) = eclipse (v)

• outweigh (v)
• superior (adj) VS inferior (adj)
• This solution would be superior. = This solution would be much better. = This is a
superior move.
• This is an inferior product. = This product is not as good as the others.
• Advantages & Disadvantages
• Benefits & Drawbacks
• Merits & Demerits
• The former VS. The latter
E.g: Would you like some coffee or some bubble tea?
→ I’d like some coffee, please./I’ll have a cup of bubble tea, thanks.
→ I’ll take the former, thanks../I’ll take the latter, thanks.

II. Introduction:
a. Become more common = be more prevalent = the number of ________ is
increasing = _______ is increasingly popular
b. In this essay, both the advantages and disadvantages of this
phenomenon will be discussed, and it is my opinion that [= I strongly
believe that/I am convinced that] the former outweighs the latter.
HP ACADEMY_HELLO WRITING TASK 2 56

Suggested Sentences

In this essay, advantages and disadvantages of this will be discussed,

phenomenon/situation examined,
both the benefits and drawbacks
explained,
merits and demerits presented,
laid out,
detailed,

it is my opinion that the former outweighs the latter.

I firmly believe that
and as far as I am concern, the benefits of ____________ overshadow its drawbacks.
from my point of view, eclipse
I am convinced that

III. Body:

Benefits of plastic packaging:

Drawbacks of plastic packaging:

Body 1: benefits Body 2: drawbacks

On the one hand, it is undeniable that However, I strongly believe that those are
________ outweighed by plastic packaging’s
disadvantages.

Idea 1: convenient & durable Idea 1: non-biodegradable

→ →

Idea 2: cheap to manufacture (be cost- →

effective)
→

Idea 2: the procedure to manufacture plastic

Idea 3: lightweight - pollutes the environment (water)
→

Your answer:

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PRACTICE 2

You should spend 40 minutes on this task.

Write on the following topic:

In some countries, young people are encouraged to work or travel for a year
between finishing high school and starting university studies.
Do you think the advantages for young people who decide to do this outweigh the
disadvantages?

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
and experience.
Write at least 250 words.

Body:

Body 2: However, I strongly believe

Body 1: On the one hand, there are
that those are outweighed by the
benefits of taking a gap year.
drawbacks of taking a gap year.

Idea 1: relieve stress Idea 1: peer-pressure

- Reason:
- Reason:

Idea 2: more time to carefully decide which

Idea 2: more likely to forget previously
major to study
learnt knowledge & skills/be distracted
- Reason: by work & travel
- Reason:

Idea 3: gain more practical experience

- Reason:
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BAND SCORE 4.0 - 5.5

Introduction to Writing Task 1............................................................................................. 2

A. Types of Charts ...................................................................................................... 2

Comparison Structures ...................................................................................................... 9

Static Charts .................................................................................................................... 13

Static Chart Practice ........................................................................................................ 18

Trend Structures .............................................................................................................. 22

1. Verbs and nouns of trends .................................................................................... 22

Dynamic Charts ............................................................................................................... 26

Dynamic Chart Practice ................................................................................................... 31

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers) (Cambridge IELTS 15, test 1)

(IELTS Cambridge 17, Test 4)

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers)

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers)

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers)

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers)

B. Marking criteria for Task 1

C. How to Write an Introduction

(Cambridge English IELTS Past Papers)

SUBJECT VERB WHAT WHERE WHEN

♦ Paraphrase VERB: show / illustrate / compare / give information about

QUANTIFIER + NOUN/NOUN PHRASE + WHO/ WHICH/THAT + VERB

❖ Units are measured in percent (%) -> the quantifier is:

HOW MANY/ HOW MUCH + NOUN/NOUN PHRASE + VERB

- For specific countries such as in the UK, France and Russia:

1. The table below gives information about

2. The graph below shows information

3. The line graph shows information about

4. The graph below gives information about

5. The bar chart below gives data about the

6. The table below gives information about

7. The bar chart below shows the

8. The bar chart below shows average

9. The graph below shows the quantities of

10. The line graph below shows the number

S + V/be + as + adj / adv + as + …

S + be (+number) + adj-ER + than …

The percentage of spending on teachers’ salaries: 20% / the percentage of

S + V + the adj-est / the most adj (among …)

- Emphasis → By far + superlative

- The highest figure: .........................................................................................................

- The highest figure: .........................................................................................................

3. The Body Paragraph:

Body 1: biology, medicine, physics

- Male: more than 200

Body 2: veterinary medicine, astronomy, geology

1. Verbs and nouns of trends

Direction Verb Noun

fluctuated around a fluctuation

2. Adjectives and adverbs of intensity

Subject (noun of quantity) + verb of trend + adverb + approximation* + number + time.

* Approximation: about / nearly / around / approxiamately

ii. Using a NOUN:

S (noun of quantity) + saw/ underwent/ experienced/ witnessed + a/ an + adjective +

A/An + adj + noun of trend + number + be + recorded + in + noun of quanity + time.

iv. Connect trends that occur in a sequence

S (noun of quantity) + saw/ underwent/ experienced/ witnessed + a/ an + adj + noun of

Practice writing the six trend structures.

2. The Body Paragraph

Body 1: Beef (B) and Chicken (C)

- 1979: B ~230g, > ~80g C

Body 2: Lamb (L) and Fish (F)

- 1979: L ~ C; was followed by F ~60g

General Structute & Introduction...................................................................................... 36

Approaches to Opinion Essay ......................................................................................... 40

Opinion Essay Practice .................................................................................................... 45

Introduction to Dicussion Essay ....................................................................................... 48

Where to put your opinion: ........................................................................................... 48

Discussion Essay Practice ............................................................................................... 52

Introduction to Advantages and Disadvantages Essay .................................................... 55

a) Paraphrase the topic

II. Body (10 sentences)

1. Topic sentence: On the one hand, there are _____

1. Topic sentence: On the other hand, there are _____

The first reason/ argument/ benefit/ drawback of _____ is ______

The first reason/ argument/ benefit/ drawback of _ is __

Another reason/ argument/ benefit/ drawback of _ is __