Useful Exercises for

202 Useful Exercises for IELTS
WRITING EXERCISES 2.1 - 2.8
2.1 A DESCRIPTION OF HOW SOMETHING WORKS:
Writing Task 1 might ask you to describe how a machine or object works, or how
it is used for a particular purpose. Look at the bicycle below and, with a partner
if possible, discuss how the labelled parts assist with its function:
The bicycle is a relatively recent invention. It is by far the most economical and
environmentally-friendly mechanical mode of transport yet invented.
Describe how the illustrated two-wheeled bicycle below functions, and be sure to
mention in your description the machine's environmentally-friendly feature. *
(* You are sure to lose marks if you omit to mention this feature)
2.2 HOW TO APPROACH THE TASK: Writing Task 1:
A. First, it is necessary to describe the function that the machine or object is
designed to perform. Although it might be quite obvious what the function is,
your job when writing a description is to be as informative as possible; you are
not completing the task if you fail to tell the reader what the machine or object
actually does. You should assume that the reader knows nothing at all about the
machine or object you are looking at.
Some ways to begin describing the function of a machine or object:
The illustration is of a
which is designed to (do something).
A is a designed for the purpose of (doing something).
The function of a
is to (do something).
Now write the introductory (topic) sentence of the description of the bicycle
illustrated above:
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