The key point of getting high score in writing IELTS is having more practices. Test taker may not forget to use time limitation for creating a test-like situation. It is okay if test taker gives more practices on one of the tasks which is more difficult for the test taker. However, it is important for the test taker to have both kinds of writing before taking the real test. Remember that practice makes perfect!
Besides, there are some other strategies to maximize the achievement of writing IELTS. They are:
- Finishing the second task first.
In
completing writing tasks, test taker has to be smart in using the time
allocation. To save more time, test taker could finish doing the second
task before task one because task two is easier than task one. Besides,
this task has a higher score.
It
is better for test taker not to write more than 260-265 words. It
should be highlighted that more words means longer time and more
mistakes.
- Paying attention on the writing structures.
Before
deciding to stop writing though there are some time left, test taker
should recheck his or her writing. Test taker has to make sure that each
body paragraph consists of topic sentence, supporting sentences, and
development sentences. Topic sentence gives the main idea of the
paragraph while supporting sentences support the topic sentence (main
idea). Development sentences can cover the examples used to enrich the
paragraph.
- Having a plan before start writing
In
finishing writing IELTS, test taker who feels so stressed under the
time pressure sometimes forget to plan what he or she should write
initially. Test taker needs to decide what he or she is going to say and
how he or she will expands it. To shorten the time, test taker could
use ‘mind mapping’ as it is much faster than using other forms of
outline.
- Getting feedback from others
Test
taker needs to have someone as the reviewer of his or her writing. Some
corrections given to test taker will be beneficial in improving her
writing skill. Teacher or friend would be helpful in showing the errors
which usually unseen by test taker.
