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TABLE OF CONTENTS T ABLES: FULL ES SAY 3 I. P RE-WRITING 3 A. D efinition 3 B. Pa ttern of Organization 4 C. U seful la nguage 5 D. Analyze a sample 5 E. Br ainstorm id eas. 7 II. W HILE-WRITING 9 III. P OST-WRITING 1 0 A NSWER K EY 1 5
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Unit 1: TABLES (FULL ESSAY) I. PRE-WRITING A. Definition
 Characteristics of a table
IELTS Table Chart can be divided into two features, namely dynamic (figures change overtime)
and static (figures do not change over time) charts. Elements of a table:
The columns and the rows in the table show different information, such as time periods, types of
people, countries, and so on. Each box in the table contains numbers. There may be general
trends, which illustrate something changing or developing, decreasing, increasing, or exception. Table samples: a. Dynamic tables:
The table below shows the percentage of children with different educational
problems in two primary schools.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 2005 2015 Problem School A School B School A School B Reading ability 22 8 29 9 Handwriting 28 7 28 7 Spelling 30 5 25 10 Listening skills 35 11 20 12 Verbal expression of idea 35 14 21 15 Concentration in lessons 40 15 18 15 Following instructions 42 6 18 12
(IELTS Writing task 1 table – overview, structure, steps, and tips. IELTS Test Pro. Retrieved 24 March 2022, from https://ielts-
testpro.com/writing-tips/ielts-writing-task-1-table-overview-structure-steps-and-tips/) b. Static tables:
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five
different countries in 2002.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002 Country Food/ Drinks/ Tobacco Clothing/ Footwear Leisure/ Education Ireland 28.91% 6.43% 2.21% Italy 16.36% 9.00% 3.20% Spain 18.80% 6.51% 1.98% Sweden 15.77% 5.40% 3.22% Turkey 32.14% 6.63% 4.35%
(Cambridge IELTS 7 Student's Book with Answers. (2009). Cambridge University Press.)
B. Pattern of Organization: Structure of a table chart essay
Explain in your own words what the table shows by
paraphrasing the question in 1 sentence.
Make sure that your introduction can answer these questions (if Introduction provided in the prompt) 1. What is the table about?
2. What time/ place does it report?
3. What is the unit of measurement? Overview
Describe general trend(s) or feature(s) in 1 or 2 sentences. Structure 1
Body 1: give evidence to support your first 1 or 2 key features
and make comparisons where relevant.
Body 2: give evidence to support the remaining key feature(s). Structure 2 Body
For tables with a ‘total/ all groups’ column, the body paragraphs
can follow the structure below:
Body 1: use information in detailed columns to give evidence to
support 2 or 3 key features and make comparisons where relevant.
Body 2: use information in the ‘total/ all groups’ column to
support your first 2 and 3 key features. C. Useful language INTRODUCTION
The table gives/ provides information about/ on ...
The table shows/ illustrates/ compares/ explains why .../ describes ... OVERVIEW Overall, it is clear that …
In general, it can be seen that …
Overall, it is clear from the data that …
Generally, it is noticeable that … COHESIVE DEVICES
Regarding ..., = As for ..., = With respect to ...,
D. Analyze a sample table
The table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16
years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Participation in cultural activities, by age 16-24 25-44 45-74 All aged 16 and over % % % % Any performance* 35 22 17 22 Undertaking any crafts 11 17 22 19 Cultural purchases 11 17 18 16 Any visual arts 30 16 11 15 Any writing 17 6 5 7 Computer based 10 9 5 6
*Dancing, singing, playing instruments and acting
(Writing Task 1 Table sample. IELTS Buddy. Retrieved 24 March 2022, from https://www.ieltsbuddy.com/writing-task-1-table- sample.html)
Task 1. Work in groups of three students. Look at the table above and answer the questions. 1. What kind of table is it? 2. What is the table about?
3. Where did the survey take place? 4. What is the time period?
5. How many age groups are there? What are they?
6. What is the unit of measurement?
7. What cultural activities are accessed?
8. What cultural activity has the highest percentage in the age group 16-24, 25-44, 45-74, and all aged 16 and over?
9. What cultural activity has the lowest percentage in the age group 16-24, 25-44, 45-74, and all aged 16 and over?
10. What are some major trends that you see in the charts?
11. Should we report all the details from the graph? Why (not)?
Task 2. Work in pairs. Read the sample essay below. Then, fill in the blanks to
complete the outline for the table in D. Analyze a sample table - Task 1.
The table illustrates the outcomes of research undertaken in Scotland with adults aged from 16
to 74 to assess their involvement in a variety of cultural activities over a 12-month period.
Overall, it is evident that participation in any performance and crafts were the most popular for all
age groups while the least favorite ones were computer-based and writing activities.
The highest participation in any activities was seen in the 16-24 age group, with 35% and 30%
respectively doing performance and visual arts. In contrast, other activities were much lower,
particularly those computer-based, at only 10%. A rate of 22% was evident for the most popular
activity for the 45-74 age group, which was crafts. Besides, the popularity of computers was very
low for all those who were 25 plus, while any performance was the most popular among people in this age group.
Taking all age groups together, it can be seen that performance and crafts were the most popular,
at over 19%, whereas cultural purchases and visual arts were slightly less popular at 16% and
15% respectively. Finally, little interest was shown in writing and computing.
(Writing Task 1 Table sample. IELTS Buddy. Retrieved 24 March 2022, from https://www.ieltsbuddy.com/writing-task-1-table- sample.html) Introduction The table illustrates undertaken in with adults aged from to to assess their
involvement in a variety of cultural activities over . Overview
The cutural activities that involved the most participation: The least favorite ones: Body Body 1
The highest participation in any activities: in the age group, paragraphs doing ( %) and ( %). (follow In contrast, : much lower, particularly , at Structure 2 in %.
The most popular activity for the 45-74 age group: the table ( %). ‘Pattern of Besides, the popularity of was very low for all those organization) who were 25 plus, while : most popular. Body 2 All age groups together, : the most popular, whereas and : slightly less popular.
Finally, little interest was shown in and . E. Brainstorm ideas.
Task 3. Read the Writing Task 1 below and answer the questions.
The table below describes the number of employees and factories in England and Wales
from 1851 to 1901.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant. Year Male Female Total Factories employees employees employees 1851 287,100 190,000 477,100 225 1861 131,780 160,000 291,780 227 1871 80,123 60,000 140,123 622 1881 76,132 50,000 126,132 721 1891 65,000 40,000 105,000 625 1901 31,000 30,000 61,000 600
(IELTS Tables. IELTS Online Tests. Retrieved 3 May 2022, from https://ieltsonlinetests.com/) 1. What is the table about?
2. Which areas does the table report?
4. What are the units of measurement?
5. Is there a time period? What kind of table is it?
6. What are the overall trends of total employees and factories?
7 What are one or two important points about the number of male and female employees in the period?
8 What are one or two important points about the number of factories in the period?
9 What points of comparison can you make?
Task 4. Complete the outline for the table in Task 3 with your own ideas. _ _ _ Introduction _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Overivew _ _ _ _ _ _ Body 1 Body _ _ _ paragraphs _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Body 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ II. WHILE-WRITING
Task 5. Write a complete report for the graph in Pre-writing – Task 5 based on
your own outline. Remember to write at least 150 words. You should spend about
20 minutes on this task. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ III. POST-WRITING
Task 6. Work in pairs. Read your partner’s essay. Then use the Peer Editing Sheet
below to offer positive suggestions and comments that can help your partner
improve his or her writing. Consider your partner’s comments as you revise your own work. Content Y/N Comments/ Suggestions Task Response
Is the essay written in at least 150?
Is the topic clearly identified in the introduction?
Does the essay have a clear overview?
Have important details in the data been referred to?
Coherence & Cohesion