IELTS Task 1
You have 20 minutes to write at least 150 words for Writing Task.
Structure: 3 paragraphs.
1 paragraph: Introduction(1-2 Sentences): Just explain in general terms what the graphs
contains…
Example: the (graphs, bars, linegrpah, etc) ..(shows, givesm presents) information
about….(whatever)….bewtween the (year1) and (year1), and by (whatever is the
categories)..
2 paragraph: Summarize general trends (2-4 Sentences): summarize the visual, not too
much detail but the most important like trends o patterns..
Example: the (data, numbers, etc) ..(shows, givesm presents) a ( constant, steady,
dramatic) (increase, decrease, reduction, etc) of the (whatever it is) in the (4-5-7 years
period/timeframe). These trends (occur, happened,etc) across all categories (whatever it
is).( However, nevertheless,etc) Category A keeps has a decreasing period on the X year…
3/4 paragraph: Use detail (as necessary 4/5 Sentences): report data related to the
summary information you just provided in Paragraph 2. should not attempt(try) to
describe ALL of the data you see in the visuals (not enough time)
Example: In the Year XX..a slightly (nice word)//… The number of zzz (decrease, increase)
to roughly XX% over the next XX years.. Category A is always (ahead, behind) category B.
During the 1st (quarter, year, week, etc) C (got, owned, etc) more (computers, people
whatever it is ). In contrast (nice word) F reduced the number of (Whatever it is) by X%
after X years..
(If you need more sentences to reach 150 words)..
(Notably, All catergorie ha the lowest point in (2019, any year)..when they saw the more
significant (nice word) reduction/increase of ……….
How they give you points:
Task Achievement: How appropriately, accurately and relevantly the response
fulfills the requirements set out in the task, using the minimum of 150
words. you’re not being tested on your ability to analyze charts and graphs. You do
not need to perform complicated calculations to score well on Academic Task 1…Its
about how well you can report about the information presented to you in diagrams,
charts, graphs, etc.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy: your ability to use a wide range of
grammatical structures without making a lot of grammatical errors
Grammar Tip 1: Don’t use the same simple sentence structures over and over.(no only present
simple or present continues, also uses present perfect or past perfect)
Grammar Tip 2: Use complex sentence structures: prove that you can write advanced sentences
without mistakes. Therefore, you should include some complex sentence patterns in your
writing.
Examples:
Adverbial Subordinators Even though
(there are many!): Whereas
While
When
Because
Since
Adjective Clause Who
Subordinators: Whom
Which
That
Whose
Noun Clause What
Subordinators: When
Where
How
Who
If pretty good to mix like 3 simple and 1 complex structure.. not needed to complicate it.
Grammar Tip 3: Check your verb tenses
He playS …they Play.. They have PlayeD ….(I forget about the S for He, she it, many times.. be focus on)
Lexical Resource: This is your ability to use a wide range of vocabulary correctly
(without errors) and appropriately (in the proper context) (see vocabulary below)
Practice Paraphrasing!! synonyms and paraphrases
Coherence and Cohesion: IELTS wants to see that your ideas make sense in the
order you present them and that they work together in a logical way. Transiction
words (connectors)… Your paragraphs should be organized logically,…you are
talking about the same topic : I learned how to knit a sweater from my
grandmother. It took a long time to learn.
VOCABULARY (ONLY PICK 2-3 OF EACH ONE:
UP/DOWN/ADJ/ADV) DON’T NEED ALL, JUST PICN 2 COOL TO USE
A MEMORIZY AND USE IT BEFORE.
Up Verbs
Verbs Example
soar the use of water soared in March
leap the prices leapt to 90% in one year
Climb populations climbed to over one million by 1980
Rocket use of cars rocketed in the first decade
Surge a surge of migration is seen in November
Down verbs
Verbs Example
Sink The cost of housing sunk after 2008
Slip back Use of electricity slipped back to 50 in May
Dip Divorce rate dipped in the 60s
Drop A drop in crime can be seen last year
Plummet Tourists to the city plummets after September
Notes:
“Plummet” is the strongest word here. It means to fall very quickly and a long way.
“Drop” and “drop” are normally used for fairly small decreases
“Slip back” is used for falls that come after rises
“Drop” and “Dip” are also frequently used as nouns: “a slight dip” “a sudden drop
Adjectives and adverbs
This is a selection of some of the most common adjectives and adverbs used for trend
language. Please be careful. This is an area where it is possible to make low-level mistakes.
Make sure that you use adjectives with nouns and adverbs with verbs:
a significant rise – correct (adjective/noun)
rose significantly – correct (adverb/verb)
a significantly rise – wrong
Please also note the spelling of the adverbs. There is a particular problem with the word
“dramatically:
dramatically – correct
dramaticly – wrong
dramaticaly – wrong
Adjectives of Degree
Adjective Example Adverb Example
Significant A significant change Significantly Changed significantly
Dramatic A dramatic shift Dramatically Sifts dramatically
Sudden A sudden rise Suddenly Has risen suddenly
Substantial A substantial gain Substantially Gained substantially
Sharp A sharp decrease Sharply Had decreased sharply
Notes:
“sudden” and “sharp” can be used for relatively minor changes that happen quickly
“spectacular” and “dramatic” are very strong words only used for big changes
Steady Adjectives
Adjective Example Adverb Example
Consistent A consistent flow Consistently Flowed consistently
Steady A steady movement Steadily Moved steadily
Constant Constant shift Constantly Sifted constantly
Small adjectives
Adjective Example Adverb Example
Slight A slight rise Slightly Rose slightly
Gradual A gradual fall Gradually Has fallen gradually
Marginal A marginal change Marginally Had changed marginally
Modest A modest increase Modestly Increases modestly
Notes:
“marginal” is a particularly useful word for describing very small changes
Other useful adjectives
These adjectives can be used to describes more general trends
Adjective Example
Upward By looking at the five data points, there appears to be a clear upward pattern in prices
Downward Over the past quarter century there is a downward trend in use of pesticides
Overall The overall shift in the market seems to favour the use of nuclear power
Notes:
“overall” can be used to describe changes in trend over the whole period: very useful in
introductions and conclusions
“upward” and “downward” are adjectives: the adverbs are “upwards” and “downwards”
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