Latest IELTS High Score Model Essays (4th Edition) (Full Year 2006 Edition)

Author: Fang Ting
Publisher: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press
Book Description:
The 47 model essays included in this book were all written by teaching experts from the Longre Overseas Examinations Research Center. These experts have been actively involved in IELTS teaching and research at the forefront for a long time, and they have unique insights into IELTS writing. However, when writing these model essays, the authors did not solely pursue novelty in structure or ornate language. Instead, they approached the writing from the perspective of candidate learning and classroom teaching, using plain language and conventional structures as much as possible. The goal was to make these model essays as relatable to a broad range of candidates as possible, while also enhancing their readability and imitability. Most of the articles in this collection are concise, with academic task 1 essays generally limited to around 200 words and academic task 2 essays rarely exceeding 300 words. However, in terms of language, structure, and overall approach, they fully meet the requirements of the exam topics, and from a scoring perspective, they qualify as high-scoring or even perfect essays.
After each of the 47 model essays in this book, 2–3 similar IELTS exam questions have been included. These questions share significant commonalities in terms of topic categories, structure, data organization (for task 1 essays), and letter scenarios (for general training task 1 essays). It is recommended that readers, after studying the 47 model essays, also think about these additional similar questions and even select some to practice writing. By doing so, they can actively apply the language, structures, or approaches observed in the model essays, thereby solidifying their mastery of the relevant knowledge points.
Table of Contents:
Part 1: IELTS Academic Writing
Chapter 1: Academic Task 1 (Chart Essays)
- January 14, 2006 – Recycling of Glass Bottles
- February 18, 2006 – Solutions to Flood Problems
- March 18, 2006 – Use of Transportation in the UK
- April 8, 2006 – Expenditure Statistics of a UK University
- April 22, 2006 – University Spending of Three Countries
- May 13, 2006 – Number of Students in UK Primary Classrooms
- May 27, 2006 – Tutoring Students by Australian Professors
- June 24, 2006 – Cement and Concrete Manufacturing Process
- July 22, 2006 – Changes in the Size of the Ozone Hole over Antarctica
- August 5, 2006 – Energy Consumption and Growth Rate of Three Countries
- August 12, 2006 – Weight Changes of UK Men and Women
- September 2, 2006 – Landform Changes in a Village
- January 21, 2006 – Changes in Household Car Ownership in the UK
- November 18, 2006 – Temperature and Sunrise/Sunset Time Changes in Two Cities
- December 16, 2006 – Changes in UK Immigration Numbers and Composition
Chapter 2: Academic Task 2 (Essay Topics)
- January 14, 2006 – Pros and Cons of Mobile Phones
- February 11, 2006 – Pros and Cons of an Aging Society
- March 18, 2006 – Should Teachers Focus on Teaching or Nurturing?
- March 25, 2006 – Should Restrictions Be Imposed on Airplanes or Cars to Protect the Environment?
- April 22, 2006 – Should We Study History?
- April 29, 2006 – Should Government Fund National Team Athletes?
- May 13, 2006 – How to Address Housing Shortages
- June 10, 2006 – Direct Aid vs. Charity-Based Aid
- July 29, 2006 – Which Has Changed Life More: Early or Modern Technology?
- August 25, 2006 – Pros and Cons of Multicultural Societies
- September 23, 2006 – Pros and Cons of Young People Volunteering in Community Services
- October 28, 2006 – Factors Leading to Job Satisfaction
- January 4, 2006 – Pros and Cons of Private Healthcare Services
- December 2, 2006 – Can Women Leaders Bring a More Peaceful Society?
Part 2: IELTS General Training Writing
Appendix: A Summary of IELTS Writing Exam Questions from 2006