A review of IELTS Writing test

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  • Nguyen Thi My Hang*

Keywords:

IELTS
writing skill
language testing
diagram
essay

Abstract

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of the international prestigious tests which aim to examine learners’ language proficiency. The test includes four papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Learners’ proficiency levels are identified by a 9-band scale. Learners can choose to take the Academic Module or General Training Module, basing on the purpose of their language use (such as study, job application, immigration, etc.). In this paper, the author will analyze and evaluate the Writing paper of the Academic Module. In general, the IELTS Writing test achieves high practicality, although its reliability and validity are not absolute. Therefore, the test, on the whole, is still useful for individuals and society.

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Oct 31, 2016
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Nguyen Thi My Hang*. “A Review of IELTS Writing Test”. The University of Danang - Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 10, no. 107, Oct. 2016, pp. 16-18, https://jst-ud.vn/jst-ud/article/view/1794.

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