What is the best way to use my 60 minutes time in academic writing test of IELTS?

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Academic writing has two sections. Task 1 and Task 2. For Task 1 you have to write min 150 words and for task 2, min of 250 words. Divide your 60 minutes time accordingly. I suggest, you give 20 minutes for ask 1 and 40 minutes for task 2.
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First understand the given information/data very well,then plan what to write and how to elaborate the points,in this way you can utilise 60 mins effectively
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You may divide the time in two halves for both the task of writing module. It leaves you with 30 min to complete each task.One thing you need to keep in mind is the word limit. Since the Essay writing task demands you to write 250+ words you should concentrate more amount of time on it. So, it is justified...
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You may divide the time in two halves for both the task of writing module. It leaves you with 30 min to complete each task.One thing you need to keep in mind is the word limit. Since the Essay writing task demands you to write 250+ words you should concentrate more amount of time on it. So, it is justified to spend 40 min on Essay writing and 20 mins on Report writing. read less
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Hai divya, Each and every second of this 60 minutes is going to decide your score,so it's always better to make a perfect plan before you start your work. That is you should plan what is to be in each paragraph before you begin.
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Divide your time judicially,Giving enough time to each question.Do not spend too much time on one question.Make points about what you intend to write before writing the essay.Also make short points about the graph questions. Organised writing helps you to most effectively utilise the 60 minutes for writing...
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Divide your time judicially,Giving enough time to each question.Do not spend too much time on one question.Make points about what you intend to write before writing the essay.Also make short points about the graph questions. Organised writing helps you to most effectively utilise the 60 minutes for writing section. read less
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20 mnts 40 mnts, so Data interpretation and Essay writing
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Plan it first, then write it, next review your write u!!! just 3 steps only...
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Give due weight age to each task, according to the optimum number of words. The suggested approach is 20 minutes and 40 minutes.
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