Trend Graphs
What is the purpose of an overview paragraph in IELTS Writing Task 1?
To summarize the main trends or key features.
When describing two graphs, should you describe each separately or compare them?
Compare them.
Which grammatical voice is commonly used to describe a process?
Passive voice
Which tense is often used to describe changes that have occurred up to the present?
Present perfect
Complete: “The income of Lovely Loaves saw a considerable ______ over the period.”
fall / decrease / decline
Complete: “Company A’s figure was twice as ______ as Company B’s.”
high
Reorder: is poured / the water / into the cup
The water is poured into the cup.
Change into passive: The council has built a new tram line.
A new tram line has been built by the council
Give TWO verbs that describe a dramatic increase.
soar, rocket, surge, shoot up, skyrocket (any 2)
Give TWO expressions used to show contrast when comparing data.
whereas, while, in contrast, compared with (any 2)
Complete the structure: Having been + ______
Past participle (V3)
Give TWO verbs describing changes on a map.
construct, demolish, convert, replace, extend, expand, transform (any 2)