WHAT EXAMINERS LOOK FOR

Band Descriptor and what  it means for Task 1

Task Achievement: Cover ALL key trends. No opinion. No data missing. 150+ words

Coherence & Cohesion: Clear overview and logical paragraphs. Use linking words

Lexical Resource ( vocabulary): Use words such as; fluctuate, surge, plateau, account for etc to describe the graph, pie chat etc, depending on the data provided.

Grammatical Range: Mix tenses, comparatives, complex sentences, data language to suit available information.

Golden Rule: Task 1 = Report, not essay. No “I think”. Just facts  and trends.