Trend Vocab
As it relates to line graphs, what are 3 synonyms for trends that "go up"?
Rise, Climb, Increase, Grow, Jump
Fill in the blank: "The line graph illustrates how people purchased music ___ a ten-year period".
The line graph illustrates how people purchased music over a ten-year period.
As it relates to line graph introductions, paraphrase the word "Shows".
Illustrates, Depicts, Provides, Compares.....
Where does the Overview usually go in a Task 1 report?
Immediately after the introduction paragraph/paraphrase.
How many words minimum should you write for Task 1, and approximately how many minutes should you spend on it?
150 words; 20 minutes.
As it relates to line graphs, what are 3 synonyms for trends that "go down"?
Decline, Fall, Drop, Decrease, Reduce
Fix the two errors in this body paragraph sentence:
There was a noticeable fall on 10% in the use of natural gas at 1995.
There was a noticeable fall of 10% in the use of natural gas in 1995.
Paraphrase "The line graph shows how much money was spent on fast food in the UK."
The given line graph illustrates the amount of money people in the UK spent on fast food.
"The given line graph displays the amount of money used for fast food in the UK."
"The given line graph gives information about the amount of money spent on fast food by UK residents."
Should you include specific numbers (like "50,000" or "10%") in an overview?
No, never. The only acceptable numbers are dates/time periods.
This circular chart in IELTS Writing Task 1 shows parts of a whole.
Pie Chart
As it relates to line graphs, what is an adjective to describe a change that is very large and noticeable?
Significant, Dramatic, Considerable, or Sharp
The number of tourists fluctuated _________ the entire period, peaking _________ 500,000 _________ July.
The number of tourists fluctuated during/over the entire period, peaking at 500,000 in July.
Paraphrase "annual earnings".
Yearly income / Yearly revenue / Total profits per year
What is the main purpose of an Overview?
To summarize the main trends/patterns without using specific data/numbers.
Overview is a "big picture" summary.
This IELTS Writing grading criteria looks at your spelling and word choices.
Lexical Resource / Vocabulary
How are most adverbs formed?
by adding -ly to an adjective
Having fallen _________ a low _________ 2.5 million, car sales then shot up _________ 5 million.
Having fallen to a low of 2.5 million, car sales then shot up to 5 million.
Paraphrase the sentence:
"The line graph shows changes in the amount and type of fast food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000."
The given line graph provides data on how many times per year Australian teens ate 3 fast foods over a 25-year period.
Which specific linking words/conjuctions are best for connecting two opposite trends in a single overview sentence?
While or Whereas
You should never include this in Task 1.
A personal opinion
A one-word verb that describes a "fall" that is significant.
Plummet (or Plunge)
Which preposition connects a noun of change to its percentage/number?
Of. A fall of 30%
Paraphrase the sentence:
"The graph shows population figures for India and China since the year 2000 and predicted population growth up until 2050."
The given line graph provides information about the population estimates for India and China over a 50-year period.
In a line graph where all trends are increasing, how do you provide "contrast" in your overview to show you are a high-level writer?
Focus on the rate/speed of change
While all sectors grew, the expansion of the tech industry was significantly faster than any other sector.
What are the 4 grading criteria for IELTS Writing ?
1. Task Achievement - If you answered the full prompt.
2. Coherence and Cohesion - How well your ideas connect.
3.Lexical Resource - Spelling and Vocab
4. Grammatical Range and Accuracy - Types of sentences / Grammar and Punctuation