So you've decided to take the IELTS exam, good for you!
你决定考雅思了，祝贺你！
It's the test for study, work, and life. The IELTS Writing Test is divided into two tasks.
雅思是为了出国学习、工作和生活的语言测试。雅思写作测试包括两篇作文。
The first task differs depending on the module you're taking.
第一篇作文的题目要求取决于你报考的雅思考试类型。
There are two IELTS modules: the IELTS Academic Module is generally taken by
雅思考试有两种类型：一般学术类考试适用于
anyone intending to pursue higher education studies in an English-speaking Institute or country,
想申请去英语语言国家的高校学习的学生；
the IELTS General Training module is generally taken for immigration or employment purposes.
移民或赴外工作的人士则参加培训类考试。
Here we look at the criteria of task response for Writing Task 1 and task achievement for Writing Task 2.
今天我们将介绍雅思写作的两篇作文的评分标准。
These represent one of four criteria on which you will be tested.
先看四大评分标准中的第一个。
Look for the other three criteria in other videos.
其余三个评分标准请看相应视频。
These criteria focus on the degree to which the exam question has been answered properly.
设定评分标准的目的是评价答案的合理程度。
In the academic module, there is a Writing Task at least 150 words where you should summarize, describe, or explain a table, graph or diagram.
在学术类考试中，作文1会要求你总结、描述、解释表格或图表及图形、字数至少150个词。
You might be expected to make comparisons, too.
还有可能做比较。
Successfully negotiating this Academic Task 1 means you will need to identify all the key features in the diagram.
为了出色完成学术类作文1，你应当仔细认清图表中的关键信息。
You might lose marks if important details are left out.
如果遗漏了关键细节会丢分。
Provide sufficient detail for a meaningful explanation, not too much detail, not too little.
用足够的细节塑造一个深刻的阐释，细节不宜太多，也不宜太少。
Insure accuracy when referring to data, or describing trends or processes.
提及数据，描述趋势或进展时要保证准确。
It's important to write a clear overview.
写一个清晰的概述非常重要。
This means summarizing the most significant trends or features from the data or information in the diagram.
也就是说要根据图表中的数据或信息总结出最明显的趋势或特点。
This is not simply an introduction to the topic.
仅仅介绍主题是不够的。
That's a common mistake.
这是一个常见的误区。
Here's an example of identifying significant trends.
这里有一个分析重要趋势的例子。
Looking at this graph we would say,
一起来看这个图表，
from the graph it is apparent that participation of both men and women in full time employment has increased over this time period.
很明显在图中的时间段，全职雇佣的男性和女性都有增长。
However while the numbers of women are generally increasing, the numbers of men in part-time employment are fluctuating.
然而兼职工作的女性数量整体呈增长态势，兼职工作的男性数量却很波动。
In a question requesting a process description, the overview might identify the key stages in the process,
如果题目要求你描述进展，在概述中就应该点明整个过程的关键阶段，
for instance how many stages there, and what each are briefly.
比如总共有几个阶段，每个阶段简要来说分别是什么。
In the General Training module there is a letter Writing Task of least 150 words.
培训类作文1的要求是写一篇不少于150字的信件。
In this Task, explain the reason for the letter,
答题时应解释写信的缘由，
include all the points mentioned in the question and use a consistent and appropriate tone.
覆盖题目提及的所有要点，并采用连贯和恰当的语气。