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IELTS 應考指南 Writing Task 1
IELTS 應考指南 Writing Task 1
IELTS 應考指南 Writing Task 1
LINE GRAPHS
1) Interpreting the data
Pattern for referring to the subject:
The + measurable quantity (y-axis) + of +
subj
The + subj + measurable quantity
Future tense:
“…will be…”
“…is projected/ forecast/ predicted/ expected to…”
Time frame:
“From…to…”
“In…”
“For…”
“Over…”
“Between…and…”
Synonyms:
Sentence pattern:
Time frame + subj + v + adv
Time frame + there + be + adj + n + in the + measurable quantity +
of + subj
(vnadvadj)
“From 1970 to 1995 the number of people playing squash steadily declined.”
“From 1970 to 1995 there was a steady decline in the number of people playing squash.”
To incorporate data:
“from…to…”
“…at…”
“…by/ of…”
Express approximation:
Paragraph 2
Introduce general trends and patterns:
Paragraphs 3+
Describe data in detail to verify the description made in paragraph 2.
The conclusion
“To sum up…”
“In summary…”
“In conclusion…”
“To conclude…”
“It can be concluded that…”
(summarise the most significant points and mention any obvious implications)
PIE CHARTS
1) Interpreting the data
Verbs:
“…accounts for…”
“…comprises…”
“…constitutes…”
“…makes up…”
“…represents…”
“Lamb, which accounts for 10% of total sales, is 30% less popular than chicken, which
accounts for 40%.”
“Fish, at 8%, contributes just under half as much as pork, at 20%, towards total sales.”
Paragraph 2
Make some general comparisons
Paragraph 3
Describe the chart in detail
The conclusion
The format is basically the same in all Task 1 reports.
COLUMN CHARTS AND TABLES
1) Interpreting the data
Look for the significant data and describe it in relation to its context
Make sentences about the columns individually or make sentences that compare the
different columns
“The column graph displays spectator numbers in the city of Plonkers for three different
types of football- Aerial Ping Pong, Rugby and Soccer- for the years 1986, 1990 and
1994.”
Paragraph 2+
Mention the significant data
When there is a time variable note the significant changes, sometimes trends and
patterns
Good idea to mention any exceptions
The conclusion
As usual
PROCESS DIAGRAMS
1) Interpreting the data
Process descriptions- simple present passive:
Paragraph 2+
Merely describe the process
The conclusion
Usually the description of the end of the process is the conclusion