Writing Foundation · L1-L5
雅思写作看中:可读性、完整性、简洁性。
考试分数占比:小作文 1/3,大作文 2/3
考试评分:小作文和大作文总分都是 9 分
考试时间:总时长 1h,官方推荐小作文 20min,大作文 40min。
题目:Some people believe that governments should build more sports facilities to improve public health, while others argue that this would have little effect and other measures are needed. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Q:Task 1 和 Task 2 在文体上有什么区别?
Task 1 即小作文,文体是 "report",Task 2 即大作文,文体是 "essay"。前者更加模式化,结构、特点都是固定的,并且更加客观;后者是议论文,比前者更有深度,是抒发意见并提出论据,最后形成结论的。
Q:字数不够会被直接打到 5 分吗?
一般是的,但这个原因并不完全是字数导致的,其根本原因在于写作的完整性。写作结构不完整(比如小作文没有写 overview,大作文没有写 conclusion),TA 都会直接被打 5 分;写作段落没有对主题句进行完整阐述,会扣分,但不一定直接就 5 分;写作字数不足很可能是源于结构不完整或者段落阐述不完整,导致 TA 被扣到 5 分。
Q:字数是否越多越好?
不是越多越好,其根本原因是写作的简洁性。字数过多有可能是写的太冗长了,一直在说车轱辘话,那写 300 字也没用,反而导致扣分;如果有的作文论述十分翔实,没有一句废话,那写 300 字也是可以得高分的。
| 段落 | 内容 | 长度 | 重点 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 对题干的 Paraphrase | 1句话 | paraphrase 题干,不照抄!不能出现两个以上主要单词重复 |
| Overview | 概括图表大致情况 | 1-2句话 | 概括现象,不代入具体数字 |
| Detail 1 | 按时间顺序/类别分段描述 | 3-4句 | 极值及具体数字描述 |
| Detail 2 | 另一组数据描述 | 3-4句 | 比较重点数据 |
替换关键词,不改变句子结构。适用于动词、名词、形容词等单词的微调。
词根不变,改变词性。拓展句式变化、丰富表达方式。
句型示例:There is serious pollution in the city. → The city is seriously polluted.
表示多个时间点:in 2022 and 2025 = in 2022 and 2025 respectively = in the years 2022 and 2025
表示时间段:from 2022 to 2025 = between 2022 and 2025 = over a 4-year period = over a span of 4 years
表示单个时间点:in 2024 = in the year 2024
后置定语转换成分词短语:
关键词转换成宾语从句:
通过使用一个更概括(general)或更具体(detailed)的词语/表达来实现同义改写。
示例:Two higher education institutions → a college and university
在实际写作中,势必会用到多重方法:
| 题干 | Paraphrase | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The graph shows | The given diagram indicates | 同义替换(同义词、近义词替换) |
| The number of | how many | 结构改变:The number of students doing = How many students do sth |
| International students | international students | 不变(专有名词不替换) |
| Attending | were studying | 结构改变:The number of students doing = How many students do sth |
| Two higher education institutions | at a college and university | 概括 ⇄ 具体:前者概括提到两个高等教育机构指的是 college 和 university |
| In Ontario | in Ontario | 不变(地名不替换) |
| Between 2000 and 2015. | from 2000 to 2015 | 表示时间段:Between 时间点1 and 时间点2 = from 时间点1 to 时间点2 |
公式:From an overall perspective, / Overall, it is clear from the graph that ...
示例:From an overall perspective, it is clear from the graph that the number of students attending both institutions went up during the period, with the college showing the biggest increase in student numbers.
| 必要性 | 长度 | 位置 | 内容 | 重点 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | 必须有,缺失会导致分数在 5 分以下 | 1 句话 | 开头第一句 | 主题是什么 | paraphrase 题干 |
| Overview | 必须有,缺失会导致分数在 5 分以下 | 1-2 句话 | Introduction 之后 / 或最后一段单独 | 图表大致情况 | 概括现象 |
请对下面的题目进行改写,注意不要有超过两个实词重复:
请对下面的题目进行改写:
根据图表提示,翻译下面的句子,注意趋势的描述:
| 段落 | 内容 |
|---|---|
| Paraphrase | 改写题干 |
| Overview | Overall, / From an overall perspective, it is noticeable that 项目的趋势+极值描述(不代入具体数字) |
| Details | 按时间顺序分段描述趋势;极值及具体数字描述 |
趋势描述方法:
极值描述方法1(最大vs最小):While / Whereas 项目A is 最大值, 项目B is 最小值
极值描述方法2(只讲最大):The 最大值 is..., followed by...(逗号,不单独成句)/ Following that,...(句号,单独成句)
详见下方词汇表模块(3D翻转卡片,点击翻转查看例句与应用技巧)
The line graph illustrates the percentage of people satisfied with the healthcare system in Canada, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA between 1991 and 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
The graph shows figures for international immigration, emigration and net migration in the UK from 1999 to 2008. Units are measured in thousands of people.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two tables show how many university exchange students travelled from five European countries to Australia, and from Australia to those European nations, in 2007 and 2009.
| 段落 | 内容 |
|---|---|
| Paraphrase | 改写题干 |
| Overview | Overall, it is clear that项目组A... By contrast, 项目组B...(不代入具体数字) |
| Details | 1.按照数据类别分组 2.按照总体大小特征分组 3.比较重点数据 |
比较重点数据:
| 类别 | 表达方式 | 语料 | 示例 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 极值 | 最大值对比 | Most adj. + n, the largest | spending on education is the most significant for Japan, with 35% |
| 极值 | 次大值对比 | Next biggest, second highest, followed by | education spending with 35%, followed by healthcare with 25% |
| 极值 | 最小值对比 | The least adj. + n, ranked last, lowest ranked | spending on clothing is the least significant, with only 5% |
| 倍数 | 倍数关系 | double, twice, half | spending on healthcare is double the proportion of education |
| 比例 | 表示比例 | Majority of, bulk of, significant portion | The majority of X is spent on Y, with 70% |
| 对比 | 相同对比 | Identical to, matched by, the same as | X and Y have the same number of Z |
| 对比 | 相似对比 | Comparable to, similar to, likewise | The trend in X is similar to that in Y |
| 区间 | 区间范围 | From X to Y, between A and B | The spending ranged from 5% to 35% |
| 对比 | 排名对比 | First, followed by, ranked second | Education spending was the highest, followed by healthcare |
| 对比 | 比较关系 | Significantly more, much higher, far greater | X is significantly more expensive than Y |
| 构成 | 表示占据 | Form, constitute, occupy, make up, account for | Fossil fuels form the bulk of electricity generation, accounting for over 70% |
| 分数 | 表示分数 | Three-quarters, two-thirds, half, one-third, a quarter | Three-quarters of the total expenditure was allocated to housing |
The table shows three demographic percentages for students across six departments at an Australian university: female students, students whose first language is not English, and students born outside Australia.
The graph below gives information about the average minutes spent on leisure activities and household activities by two gender groups.
Details:有几张图分几段,一段一张图
| 部分 | 描述 | 常用表达 |
|---|---|---|
| 路线变化 | 描述新增或扩展的道路 | More roads were built in [时间], running to the [方向], connecting [区域1] and [区域2] |
| 规模变化 | 描述区域大小和功能变化 | Compared with [年份], the area increased/decreased in size and turned from a [小镇] to a [大城市] |
| 基础设施变化 | 描述新增或改建基础设施 | A [基础设施] was developed to improve access to the area. / The [原设施] was converted into a [新设施] |
| 方位变化 | 描述新的发展方向 | A park was developed to the [方向] of the town. / The highway was extended [方向] |
表示位置和方位:lie, be located, be situated, be sited / east, west, south, north, center, middle, north-west, south-east
表示变化:
The maps below show the changes that have taken place in a school over 10 years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
描述河谷在20年间的变化(修建水坝后)。
Overview 要点:
Overview 公式:From an overall perspective, it is noticeable that there are [数字] stages in the [linear/circular] process of [sth], beginning with [最开始的一步] and ending with [最后一步].
Details 要点:
Details 公式:
| 类别 | 表达方式 | 语料示例 |
|---|---|---|
| 主题句 | 流程图开头 | The flow chart illustrates the process of cement production. |
| 概述段 | 总体描述 | Overall, there are 5 stages in the linear process of cement making, beginning with the collection of raw materials and ending with the packaging of the final product. |
| 细节段 | 第一阶段 | In the first stage, the raw materials are collected and mixed. Then, the mixture is heated to form clinker. |
| 时间顺序 | 首先/其次/最后 | Initially / First of all / Then / After that / Following this / Finally / In the last stage / Ultimately |
| 因果关系 | 因果表达 | After [步骤1], [步骤2] happens as a result. / [步骤] results in [结果] after [时间/阶段]. |
| 被动语态 | 突出动作 | The raw materials are mixed at the beginning. / Once the cement is ground, it is ready for packaging. |
| 阶段转变 | 变化描述 | In the first stage, limestone and clay are mixed together. In the second stage, the mixture is heated, turning into clinker. |
描述塑料瓶回收的完整流程。
The diagram below shows the process of producing electricity from coal.
Example Structure: Topic sentence → Explanation → Example/Comparison → Link to thesis/next paragraph
题目:The most important aim of science should be to improve people's lives. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
结构模板(填空练习):
| 段落 | 类型 | 内容 |
|---|---|---|
| 开头 | 默写填空题 | In recent years, there has been an ongoing discussion about improving people's quality of life as the most important meaning of science. From my perspective, this statement is tenable. |
| 主题句 1 | 简答题 | On the one hand, the advancement of science is attributed to human wisdom and the increasing demands of human society. |
| 主题句 2 | 简答题 | On the other hand, individuals paid taxes to support scientific discovery and research. |
| 主题句 3 | 简答题 | However, there are other aims of science such as studying outer space and explore human origins. |
| 结尾 | 默写填空题 | In conclusion, while there are disagreements, I still believe that we should focus on improving individuals' life quality as the advancement of science is the result of human intelligence, economic support and realistic needs. |
题目:In recent years, many companies have allowed their employees to work from home using the internet. Do the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
结构模板(范文标注):
Introduction:In recent years, there has been an ongoing discussion about the phenomenon that employees are allowed to work from home by many corporations. I strongly believe that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
Body 1(员工角度):On the one hand, people work at home to reduce the time of commuting. Commuting time is often over 1 hour in mega cities such as Shanghai and Hong Kong. In such cities, employees sometimes have to rent houses in the suburbs to save money, which means they have to waste a lot of time on the tube. In comparison, remote work allows more leisure time and more sleep, which will make them more energetic at work. As a result, their work efficiency as well as their personal comfort can be improved. In addition, surveys have shown that employees whose companies implement such policies have shown an increased level of satisfaction.
Body 2(公司角度):On the other hand, companies can reduce the cost of office rental. Companies often have costly running expenses mostly because they have to rent an office in the city centre. If they allow online working, they can relocate themselves in the suburbs where the housing price is lower, especially in mega cities. Instead, they can invest more money in product development and staff welfare. Therefore, employers will have more net profits if they adopt such company policy.
Counterargument:However, the workers cannot communicate with high efficiency. High efficiency during communication is crucial to any working team, which is best achieved through face-to-face forms instead of virtual conferences. Besides, during online meetings, the Internet might be another problem because when it's patchy, messages and voice calls will become slow and not received timely. Research has also shown that human interaction and trust half rely on verbal cues during conversations and half on non-verbal cues such as facial expressions, human body scents, and the exchange of sign languages. Therefore, working from home might make communication harder.
Conclusion:In conclusion, while there are drawbacks, I maintain that the benefits are more significant as working from home will make commuting easier for employees and reduce the renting cost for employers.
观点表达:
解释/举例:
对比:
补充论点(Adding More Points):
反证(Counterargument & Refutation):
因果(Cause & Effect):
| No. | 中文解释 | 英文单词 | No. | 中文解释 | 英文单词 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | v. 限制;约束;强迫 | 2 | v. 证明;示范;演示;游行示威 | ||
| 3 | adj. 首要的;压倒一切的 | 4 | adj. 更好的,更优秀的;n. 上级,上司 | ||
| 5 | adj. 基本的;根本的;基础的 | 6 | v. 支撑;巩固;支持 | ||
| 7 | n. 死亡率;必死性 | 8 | v. 侵蚀;腐蚀;削弱 | ||
| 9 | v. 起源;发源;开始 | 10 | v. 改变;转变;改造 | ||
| 11 | n. 转变;转化;改革 | 12 | adj. 深刻的;深远的;深奥的 | ||
| 13 | v. 远远超过;远重于 | 14 | n. 进步;提升;促进 | ||
| 15 | n. 士气;精神面貌 | 16 | n. 优先事项;优先权 | ||
| 17 | v. 追求;从事;继续;追踪 | 18 | n. 创新;革新 | ||
| 19 | adv. 在头顶上方;n. 经常性开支;adj. 头顶上的;高架的 | 20 | v. 扼杀;抑制;使窒息 | ||
| 21 | v. 消除;淘汰;消灭 | 22 | v. 分配;拨出 | ||
| 23 | n. 合作;协作 | 24 | v. 减轻;缓和 | ||
| 25 | v. 翻译成;转化为 | 26 | n. 灵活性;弹性 | ||
| 27 | adj. 被定为目标的;有针对性的 | 28 | n. 毁灭;破坏 | ||
| 29 | adj. 大量的;重大的;实质的 | 30 | v. 使改变方向;使改道;重新寄送 | ||
| 31 | n. 幸福;健康;福祉 | 32 | n. 询问;调查;探究 | ||
| 33 | adj. 暂时的;临时的 | 34 | adj. 显著的;值得注意的;著名的 | ||
| 35 | adj. 有形的;实际的;可触摸的 |
引出一方观点:
举例支持:
对比法增强合理性:
因果法深入说明:
引出另一方观点:
举例支持反对意见:
对比法强化反对理由:
综合两方观点:
表明个人立场:
开头:In recent years, there has been a controversial issue whether children of all ages should shoulder extra responsibilities or simply enjoy their childhood. This essay will discuss both views before drawing my conclusion.
主题句:On one hand, mentally and physically, children will benefit from extra responsibilities.
论据展开:Research has shown that doing household chores will teach children to cherish other individuals' work results. For example, children who have helped in the kitchen are found to be less willing to waste food on the dinning table; this habit will endure till adulthood. In another case, children who have been asked to take simple notes for their parents during family meetings are more likely to perform well academically because such experiences will hoe their note-taking skills as well as improve their ability to stay focused.
结论:As a result, extra responsibilities might seem like burdens but actually are blessings to children in the long run.
| No. | 中文解释 | 英文单词 | No. | 中文解释 | 英文单词 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n. 有说服力的论点;令人信服的论据 | 2 | adj. 肤浅的;表面的;浅薄的 | ||
| 3 | adj. 明显的;表面上的 | 4 | v. 证明;示范;演示;游行示威 | ||
| 5 | n. 在线社区;网络社群 | 6 | v. 强调;突出;n. 最精彩的部分 | ||
| 7 | v. 强调;着重 | 8 | n. 地理距离 | ||
| 9 | 短语 支持这一观点 | 10 | v. 提倡,主张;n. 拥护者,倡导者 | ||
| 11 | n. 缺点;不利条件 | 12 | adv. 相比之下;相反 | ||
| 13 | n. 有效论证;站得住脚的论点 | 14 | v. 竞争;声称;争辩 | ||
| 15 | n. 小众兴趣;特定爱好 | 16 | v. 刷社交媒体动态 | ||
| 17 | n. 支持者;倡导者 | 18 | n. 视频通话 | ||
| 19 | v. 培养;促进;收养 | 20 | n. 社交媒体平台 | ||
| 21 | n. 批评家;评论员;挑剔的人 | 22 | v. 促进;提升;推销 | ||
| 23 | adj. 有争议的;引起争论的 | 24 | v. 维持;保持;维护;保养;坚持认为 | ||
| 25 | phr. 研究表明 | 26 | n. 立场;姿态;观点 | ||
| 27 | v. 处理;对付;向…讲话;写地址 | 28 | n. 志同道合的人 | ||
| 29 | n. 显著例子;典型例证 | 30 | v. 保持联系 |
| No. | 中文解释 | 英文单词 | No. | 中文解释 | 英文单词 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n. 真实人际互动 | 2 | n. 巨大压力 | ||
| 3 | adj. 不太合群的;不太善于社交的 | 4 | n. 自力更生;自立 | ||
| 5 | n. 额外课程;补习班 | 6 | n. 增加的责任;更大的职责 | ||
| 7 | v. 灌输特质;培养品质 | 8 | n. 大规模扩张 | ||
| 9 | n. 基本利益;根本利益 | 10 | n. 宝贵资产;珍贵资源 | ||
| 11 | n. 数字通信 | 12 | n. 饥荒;严重缺乏 | ||
| 13 | n. 濒危物种 | 14 | v. 管理家务;持家 | ||
| 15 | n. 政府预算 | 16 | n. 生物多样性 | ||
| 17 | n. 时间管理 | 18 | n. 首要任务;当务之急 | ||
| 19 | n. 更成熟;更大的成熟度 | 20 | n. 流行病;瘟疫 | ||
| 21 | adj. 过度保护的 | 22 | n. 动物权利活动家;动物权益保护者 | ||
| 23 | n. 灭绝;消亡 | 24 | n. 贫困;贫穷 | ||
| 25 | v. 学业表现优异 | 26 | n. 激励;刺激;诱因 | ||
| 27 | n. 生活技能 | 28 | n. 动物保护;野生动物保护 | ||
| 29 | v. 给幼儿过重负担 | 30 | v. 努力适应;挣扎着调整 |
题目:In the workplace, online communication is more than face-to-face meetings. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
开头段:In today's fast-paced and technology-driven world, online communication has become increasingly prevalent in the workplace, often surpassing face-to-face meetings. This phenomenon brings with it a range of advantages and disadvantages.
主体段落(其中一段):
【第一句主题句,需要衔接词,引出论点,请中翻英】 支持这一观点的一个有力论据是…… One compelling argument in favor of this view is that online communication offers unparalleled convenience and flexibility.
【接着,添加解释说明/案例/对比,并用结果/后果说明重要性】 例如,员工可以从世界任何地方与同事和客户沟通,无需亲自到办公室。结果是,这使得工作时间和地点更加灵活,员工可以远程工作或在家办公,从而减少通勤时间和成本。
For instance, employees can communicate with colleagues and clients from anywhere in the world without having to physically go to the office. As a result, this makes working hours and locations more flexible, allowing employees to work remotely or from home, thereby reducing commuting time and costs.
【用衔接词,补充论据,也可以是一个解释句/案例/对比】 此外,电子邮件、聊天软件和视频会议软件等在线通信工具能够实现即时通信,从而便于快速响应和决策。
Furthermore, online communication tools such as emails, chat applications, and video conferencing software enable instant communication, thereby facilitating quick responses and decision-making.
题目:Young people who commit serious crimes, such as a robbery or a violent attack should be punished in the same way as adults. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
开头段:Whether young offenders should receive the same punishment as adults is a complex and debated issue. While some people support doing so, I contend that different treatment for young people is essential.
主体段落(其中一段):
【第一句主题句,需要衔接词,引出论点,请中翻英】 我支持这一立场的主要原因是…… The primary reason I support this position is the consistency of law enforcement, meaning that offenders should be punished based on the damage they have caused, regardless of age.
【接着,添加解释说明/案例/对比,并用结果/后果说明重要性】 一名年轻的杀人犯会给受害者家属带来与成年杀人犯同样的创伤,有时由于其年轻年龄甚至更加令人震惊。因此,将年轻罪犯绳之以法并给予成人刑罚是合理的,这为受害者及社会带来了公正感。
A young murderer brings the same trauma to the victims' families as an adult one, sometimes even more shocking due to their young age. Therefore, bringing young offenders to justice and giving them adult sentences is justified, which brings a sense of justice to the victims and society.
题目:Some people choose to have their first child at an older age. What are the reasons? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages? IELTS July 29th
开头段:In recent years, an increasing number of individuals have opted to start their families later in life. This trend raises the question of why more people are choosing to have their first child at an older age and whether the benefits of doing so justify the drawbacks.
主体段落(其中一段):
【第一句主题句,需要衔接词,引出论点,请中翻英】 需要考虑的一个关键点是…… A key point to consider is that delaying parenthood is the pursuit of career stability in a worrying economic climate.
【接着,添加解释说明/案例/对比,并用结果/后果说明重要性】 在当今竞争激烈的就业市场中,许多人,尤其是女性,更倾向于在组建家庭之前先在职业上站稳脚跟。通过在二十几岁或三十岁出头时专注于事业,他们可以实现经济安全并获得更高职位,这通常意味着工作满意度更高,并为未来的孩子提供更多资源。
In today's competitive job market, many people, especially women, prefer to establish themselves professionally before starting a family. By focusing on their careers in their late twenties or early thirties, they can achieve financial security and higher positions, which often means greater job satisfaction and more resources for their future children.
【接着,进一步进行阐释,或者补充理由,或者给出其他方面】 如今主流社会愈发重视个人成长、实现自我目标,而后再选择生育子女,这一普遍趋势便体现于此。正因如此,许多年轻人会将自身生活与经济保障放在首位,这种现状催生的社会氛围,并不利于人们早早生育。
Today's mainstream society increasingly values personal growth and the realization of self-goals before choosing to have children, and this prevailing trend is a reflection of that. As a result, many young people prioritize their own lives and financial security, and the social atmosphere created by this reality is not conducive to having children early.
题目:Friendships that take place online are not as meaningful as those where people meet each other face to face. To what extent do you agree or disagree? IELTS August 25th
开头段:Certain concerned parties today would argue that there is inherently less value in online friendships. In my opinion, despite the unique features possible when making friends online, in-person friendships are more meaningful due to the human element.
主体段落(其中一段):
【第一句主题句,需要衔接词,引出论点,请中翻英】 网络交友的支持者们指出…… Supporters of online friendships point out the diverse possibilities for communication.
【接着,添加解释说明/案例/对比,并用结果/后果说明重要性】 过去,人们交友的选择范围通常较窄。然而,如今,普通社交媒体用户可以接触到兴趣更加多样化的人群。
In the past, people's choices for making friends were usually quite narrow. However, nowadays, the average social media user can connect with a much more diverse group of people with varied interests.
【接着,添加解释说明/案例/对比,并用结果/后果说明重要性】 举例来说,喜爱老式桌游的人们能够在脸书社群或照片墙主页找到同好,并因这份共同爱好结交为朋友。依托网络,这群人可以保持联络,维系一段富有思想共鸣、收获良多的珍贵友谊。
For instance, people who love old-fashioned board games can find like-minded enthusiasts in Facebook groups or Instagram pages, and become friends through this shared hobby. Through the internet, these people can stay in touch and maintain a precious friendship full of intellectual resonance and mutual growth.