The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West park Secondary

School since its construction in 1950.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

How to answer this task?

1. Introduce the maps.

Write what do they illustrate.

2. Note the changes that occurred.

Look attentively at the maps and note what was modified and what
remained unchanged.

3. Describe each element of the map in a separate paragraph.

Tell about each element (farmland, car park, school etc) and its
alteration. Use vocabulary for graph description and linking structures.

4. Give a general overview.

Write in brief about the changes.

 Introducing the graph
The graph/table/pie chart/bar chart/diagram ...

 gives information about/on ...

 provides information about/on ...

 shows ...

 illustrates ...

 compares ...

 explains why ...

 describes ...

 draws the conclusion of (a survey) ...

Example: The pie charts provide information on the proportion of males and females working in
agricultural sector.

Linking structures
Using a wide range of vocabulary will help you to gain higher score at IELTS.

Don't fear: you don't have to learn all of these phrases. Just choose a few that
you like and practice using them in your writing.

Listing Giving examples Generalising

firstly, secondly, thirdly for example in general
first, furthermore, finally for instance generally
to begin, to conclude as follows: on the whole
next that is as a rule
Reinforcement in this case for the most part
also namely in most cases
furthermore in other words usually
moreover Result/consequence Highlighting
what is more so in particular
in addition therefore particularly
besides as a result/consequence especially
above all accordingly mainly
as well (as) consequently Reformulation
in the same way because of this/that in other words
not only ... but also thus rather
Similarity hence to put it more simply
Expressing an
equally for this/that reason
alternative
likewise so that alternatively
similarly in that case rather
under these
correspondingly on the other hand
circumstances
in the same way Deduction the alternative is
Transition to new another possibility would
then
point be
now, in other words Contrast
as far as x is concerned in that case instead
with regard/reference to otherwise conversely
as for ... this implies that ... on the contrary
it follows that if so/not in contrast
turning to Stating the obvious in comparison
Concession (smth
Summary obviously
unexpected)
in conclusion clearly even though
to conclude naturally however
in brief of course however much
to summarise as can be expected nevertheless
overall surely still
therefore after all yet
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first
graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the
second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate.

Write a report describing the information shown in the two pie graphs.

How to answer this task?

1. Introduce the pie charts.

Write what do they summarize.

2. Write a general overview.

Write in brief the main trends.

3. Describe the first chart.

Tell about the activities on the boys' chart and their popularity.
Use linking structures andvocabulary to describe graphs.

4. Describe the second chart.

Tell about the activities on the girls' chart and their popularity.