Task Achievement: Content Addressed
In IELTS Writing Task 1 (General), your letter must fully address all the points given in the task. If you miss any, your Task Achievement score will be affected.
Key Rule:
📌 Always identify and cover the required content points (usually in bold in the task prompt).
Sample Task Breakdown
Example 1: Complaint Letter to a Travel Agent
📝 Task: Write a letter to a travel agent expressing your dissatisfaction with their facilities due to a problem you had on a holiday.
✅ You must include:
- Describe the holiday package you booked.
- Explain what went wrong.
- Mention how the problem affected your trip.
- Request a suitable resolution.
Example 2: Informing a Teacher About Course Discontinuation
📝 Task: You are attending a part-time course in a college. Due to some problem, you cannot continue your course. Write a letter to your teacher.
✅ You must include:
- Describe the course you are enrolled in.
- Explain the problem preventing you from continuing.
- State the reason for discontinuation.
- Tell the teacher about your future plans.
Example 3: Job Application to an Employment Agency
📝 Task: You would like to work overseas. Write a letter to an employment agency.
✅ You must include:
- What job you would like to apply for.
- What companies you are looking for.
- Why you want to work overseas.
📌 How to Ensure Full Task Achievement?
1️⃣ Highlight the Required Points – Before writing, underline or note down the key parts you must address.
2️⃣ Follow a Logical Structure – Cover each point in a clear paragraph.
3️⃣ Use Formal Language (if writing to a teacher, employer, or agent).
4️⃣ Avoid Going Off-Topic – Stick to the required details without unnecessary information.