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Basics: The Recipe for Writing Task 1

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Basics

● Paraphrase the question language in your own words

● Never copy the question language exactly!
● Use synonyms and change word order to paraphrase in your own words
● Keep it short and to-the-point
● 1-2 sentences, 2-3 minutes
Sample Answer (Example)

The graph shows data from 1980 with forecasts up to 2030 on the US population’s energy
consumption.
Generally, in 1980, petrol and oil were the dominant energy sources, while nuclear, solar, wind and
hydropower were the least utilized fuels. Additionally, in 2030, gasoline and oil are forecasted to
remain the leading sources of energy, whereas hydropower is predicted to take the bottom-most
position.
Over a 28-year period, starting at 1980, petrol and oil rose in consumption from 35 quadrillion
units to about 40 quadrillion units. Coal and natural gas performed similarly, as both increased from
around 17 quadrillion units and 20 quadrillion units, respectively, to about 23 quadrillion units.
During the same period, nuclear energy gradually climbed from nearly three quadrillion units to
seven quadrillion units, while solar, wind and hydropower fuels remained static at approximately
three quadrillion units.
Over the duration of the forecasts, ranging from 2008 to 2030, petrol and oil consumption are
expected to elevate up to 48 quadrillion units. Coal and natural gas are estimated to increase up to
about 32 quadrillion units and 25 quadrillion units, respectively. Finally, nuclear, solar, wind, and
hydropower energy will stay nearly constant throughout the projected period.
Sample Answer (Example)

The graph shows data from 1980 with forecasts up to 2030 on the US population’s energy
Intro

consumption.
Generally, in 1980, petrol and oil were the dominant energy sources, while nuclear, solar, wind and
Overview

hydropower were the least utilized fuels. Additionally, in 2030, gasoline and oil are forecasted to
remain the leading sources of energy, whereas hydropower is predicted to take the bottom-most
position.
Over a 28-year period, starting at 1980, petrol and oil rose in consumption from 35 quadrillion
units to about 40 quadrillion units. Coal and natural gas performed similarly, as both increased from
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around 17 quadrillion units and 20 quadrillion units, respectively, to about 23 quadrillion units.
During the same period, nuclear energy gradually climbed from nearly three quadrillion units to
seven quadrillion units, while solar, wind and hydropower fuels remained static at approximately
three quadrillion units.
Over the duration of the forecasts, ranging from 2008 to 2030, petrol and oil consumption are
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expected to elevate up to 48 quadrillion units. Coal and natural gas are estimated to increase up to
about 32 quadrillion units and 25 quadrillion units, respectively. Finally, nuclear, solar, wind, and
hydropower energy will stay nearly constant throughout the projected period.
Ideas for Starting Introduction Paragraphs
A (starting) B (data type) C (verb) D (description)
The graph shows/depicts the comparison of…
The given chart represents the differences…
The supplied table illustrates the changes...
The presented diagram describes the number of…
The shown figure denotes the information on…
The provided illustration presents the proportion of…
pictorial demonstrates the data about...
bar/line graph compares/contrasts comparative data...
bar/pie chart provides the trend of...
flowchart delineates the percentages of...
bar graph and pie chart outlines the amount/ratio of...
pie chart and table expresses the process by which...
Ideas for Starting Introduction Paragraphs
A (starting) B (data type) C (verb) D (description)
The graph shows/depicts the comparison of…
The given chart represents the differences…
The supplied table illustrates the changes...
The presented diagram describes the number of…
The shown figure denotes the information on…
The provided illustration presents the proportion of…
pictorial demonstrates the data about...
bar/line graph compares/contrasts comparative data...
bar/pie chart provides the trend of...
flowchart delineates the percentages of...
bar graph and pie chart outlines the amount/ratio of...
pie chart and table expresses the process by which...

Example: The supplied illustration outlines the process by which... Mix and Match
How to Paraphrase

① Use Synonyms ② Change Word Order

shows Australian people

demonstrates presents People of Australia

 Next stop is…

Recipe: How to Write

Introductions for Trend Graphs