Iea - Writing Task 1

WRITING TASK 1
Table of Contents
Lesson 1: Overview.................................................................................................................. 3
1. OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Types of charts and diagrams ................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Vocabulary ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.1 Trends........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2.2 Degree and speed of change ......................................................................................................... 6
1.2.3 Structures for describing charts ..................................................................................................... 6
1.2.4 Prepositions .................................................................................................................................. 9
2. HOMEWORK .............................................................................................................................. 14
2.1 Exercise 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.2 Exercise 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Exercise 3 ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Lesson 2: Line Graphs ............................................................................................................ 17

1. INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 18
1.1 Lead-in ............................................................................................................................................... 18
1.2. Structures .......................................................................................................................................... 19
2. HOMEWORK .............................................................................................................................. 24
2.1 Exercise 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 24
2.2 Exercise 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Lesson 3: Comparative Graphs .............................................................................................. 29

1. INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 30
1.1 Lead-in ............................................................................................................................................... 30
1.2 Comparing and contrasting information.............................................................................................. 31
1.2.1 Comparatives and superlatives .................................................................................................... 31
1.2.2 Comparison between 2 figures in one sentence. .......................................................................... 33
1.2.3 Comparative structures involving two sentences ......................................................................... 34
1.2.4 Ranking information .................................................................................................................... 35
1.3 Template ............................................................................................................................................ 36
1.3.1 General structure ........................................................................................................................ 36
1.3.2 Details......................................................................................................................................... 37
2. PRACTICE .................................................................................................................................... 40
3. HOMEWORK .............................................................................................................................. 43
Lesson 4: Comparative graphs .............................................................................................. 48
1. INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 49
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 49
1.2 Vocabulary ......................................................................................................................................... 49
1.2.1 Describing percentages ............................................................................................................... 49
1.2.2 Expressing approximation ........................................................................................................... 50
1.2.3 Numerical comparatives .............................................................................................................. 50
1.3 Template ............................................................................................................................................ 53
1.3.2 Details.................................................................................................................................... 53
IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 1

2. PRACTICE .................................................................................................................................... 54
2.1 Exercise 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 54
2.2 Exercise 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 57
3. HOMEWORK .............................................................................................................................. 58
Lesson 5: Maps ...................................................................................................................... 62
1. INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 63
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 63
1.2 Vocabulary ......................................................................................................................................... 64
1.3 Template ............................................................................................................................................ 65
1.3.2 Details......................................................................................................................................... 65
2. PRACTICE .................................................................................................................................... 68
2.1 Exercise 1 ........................................................................................................................................... 68
2.2 Exercise 2 ........................................................................................................................................... 69
3. HOMEWORK .............................................................................................................................. 72
Lesson 6: Processes............................................................................................................... 75
1. INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 76
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................ 76
1.1.1 Natural processes........................................................................................................................ 76
1.1.2 Man-made processes .................................................................................................................. 77
1.2 Vocabulary ......................................................................................................................................... 78
1.3 Template ............................................................................................................................................ 79
1.3.2 Details......................................................................................................................................... 79
2. PRACTICE .................................................................................................................................... 80
3. HOMEWORK .............................................................................................................................. 83

Lesson 1: Overview
LESSON OBJECTIVES
- Students understand main

types of graphs in IELTS
Writing Task 1
STUDENTS’ CHECKLIST
- Students master basic
vocabulary for IELTS writing
1. Be kind and helpful to my classmates.
Task 1.
2. Show respect to others.
- Students use a range of
3. Keep electronic devices in silence mode and
structures for describing
put away when directed not to use them.
changes.
4. Never use electronic devices in a manner which
- Students differentiate
is disruptive to the learning environment.
between prepositions used for
5. Contribute to class activities
Task 1 Writing.
6. Complete all the tasks assigned.
7. Revise the lesson regularly and prepare for the
next progress test.
LANGUAGE FOCUS
- Describing trends
- Adverbs that describe degree
of change and speed of
change
- Prepositions
LESSON STRUCTURE
A. Instructions and practice

B. Homework

1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Types of charts and diagrams
1. Line graph 2. Bar chart
3. Pie chart 4. Table
5. Maps 6. Process
7. Process 8. Multiple charts

1.2 Vocabulary
1.2.1 Trends
Verb Verb (past) Noun
An upward - rise - ……… - ………

trend - increase - ……… - ………
- grow - ……… - ………
- go up - ……… - ………
- climb - ……… - ………
A downward
- decrease - ……… - ………
trend
- decline - ……… - ………
- fall - ……… - ………
- go down - ……… - ………
- drop - ……… - ………
Fluctuation
- fluctuate - ……… - ………
- remain stable - ……… - ………

Stable
- keep constant - ……… - ………
- remain - ……… - ………
unchanged
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Top - peak at
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- reach a peak of

Bottom - bottom out at
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- hit the lowest
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point
1.2.2 Degree and speed of change
Degree of change Speed of change

Trend
Adj Adv Adj Adv
- dramatic …………. - sudden …………
- sharp .………… - rapid …………
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- significant ………… - fast …………
- considerable ………… - quick …………
- moderate ………… - gradual …………
- slight ………… - slow …………
1.2.3 Structures for describing charts

a. S + V + ADV + (TIME)
Subject Verb Adverb Time
The unemployment rate increased slightly in 2016
The proportion of women in the workforce declined slowly between 2016 and 2017
Complete the following sentences, using the structure provided. Use the past tense of the
verbs given.
1/ The number of international tourists to Bali ………………………………………………….
…………………………………………………………………………………….(grow/steadily)
2/ The average income of Vietnamese people …………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………...(rise/considerably)
3/ Cigarette consumption among young people ………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………….(drop/slightly)

4/ The cost of living in urban areas …………………………………………………………
...………………………………………………………………………….(increase/significantly)
5/ The amount of time spent on creative pursuits……………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………(fall/dramatically)
b. There was a/an + adj + noun + in + ………. + time.

There was .. Adjective Noun in…. Time
There was a a slight increase in the unemployment rate throughout the period
There was a gradual decline in the interest rate in December.
Rewrite the following sentences, using the structure provided.

1/Australian population increased significantly over the decade.
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2 Petrol prices in New Zealand rose dramatically between 2017 and 2018.
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3/ Apple’s iPhone sales fell slightly in the third quarter of the year.
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4/ The company’s total revenue grew slowly over the two-month period.
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5/ The minimum wage in the UK rose slightly between 2016 and 2019.
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c. S + witnessed / saw / experienced / + a/an + adj + noun + …. + time

Unemployment in witnessed a slight increase between 2012 and 2016.
The United States saw a significant rise in emissions in 2018.

1/The number of female students enrolled in engineering rose significantly between 2012 and
2015.
Female enrolments in engineering……………………………………………………………….
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2/ The amount of meat consumed by the elderly fell sharply between 2015 and 2018.
Meat consumption among the elderly……………………………………………………………
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3/ The number of international tourists increased substantially over the 5-year period.
International arrivals………………………………………………………………………………
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4/The number of visitors to art museums declined considerably in the year that followed.
Attendance at art museums ……………………………………………………………………….
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5/Online retail sales grew steadily in the last quarter of the year.
Online retail sales………………………………………………………………………………….
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d. Year../the year/the period + saw + a/an + adj + noun + in …

2016 a slight fall unemployment rate in China
saw in
The period a modest increase the number of start-up businesses.

1/ There was a slight drop in poverty rate in the Chicago metropolitan area in 2016.
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2/ Median household income in India increased steadily over the period.
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3/ The number of job applicants increased substantially this year.
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4/Global fish production rose steadily in 2016.
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5/ Food poisoning cases fell sharply in the last six months of the year.
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6/ Gun ownership in California increased considerably over the last ten years.
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7/The global demand for renewable energy rose steadily over the decade.
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8/ Outdoor outings in the States fell slightly in 2017 .
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1.2.4 Prepositions
Look at the chart and answer the questions below:
The number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi

20,000 19,000
18,000 16,000
16,000 15,000 3,00
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14,000 4,00
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
0
2016 2017 2018
Figure 1: IELTS Teachers in Ha Noi 2016-2018
1/ How many IELTS teachers were there in Ha Noi in 2016?

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2/ How many IELTS teachers were there in Hanoi in 2017?

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3/ How did the number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi change between 2016 and 2017?
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AT
- A particular point in a particular year (tại 1 vị trí cụ thể vào một năm nhất định)
E.g.: At the beginning of the period, the number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi stood at 15,000.
E.g.: Consumption stood at the same level in the following decade.
E.g.: The population of the region stood at 5 million at the turn of the century
TO
Increase to, decrease to……

- The number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi increased to 19,000 in 2017.
- The number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi decreased to 16,000 in 2018.
- There was an increase in the number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi to 19,000 in 2017.
BY
- The number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi increased by 4,000 between 2016 and 2017.
- The number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi decreased by 3,000 between 2016 and 2017.
Note: By chỉ sử dụng cho verb
OF
- There was a significant increase of 4,000 in the number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi between
2016 and 2017.
- There was a moderate decrease of 3,000 in the number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi between
2016 and 2017.
WITH
- There was a significant increase in the number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi between 2016 and
2017, with 19,000 teaching at universities and language centres.
- There was a slight decrease in the number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi between 2017 and 2018,
with 16,000 teaching at universities and language centres.
Note: [With + participial phrase]

For each of the following sentences, choose a suitable preposition from the box to fill in the
gap provided. Some words can be used MORE THAN ONCE.
with at in by at
to between from to of
1. In May, the price of gold increased slightly …………… $41 per gram.
2. Rural dwellers went on a total ……………….. 5 million outdoor outings in 2014, a decrease
……………….. 5.7 million in 2013.
3. The company’s revenue fell ……………….. $17.2 million to $13 million in 2017.
4. Huawei continued to lead the smartphone Chinese market ……………….. 22% market
share, followed by Oppo and Vivo ………………..18% and 16% share respectively.
5. Retail residential electricity rates in Colorado increased……………..7.47 cents per kilowatt
hour in 2001 ……………..12.18 cents per kilowatt hour in 2014. .
6. Bike sales reached a peak…………….4 million units per year during the bike boom of 1965-
1975.
7. Melbourne’s tram system is the largest in the world, ………………..nearly 200 million
passengers boarding annually.
8. The last two years has seen a rise ……………….. the number of polio cases in Nigeria,
Afghanistan, and Congo.
9. Two out of every high school included in the survey reported an increase ………………..
arts enrolment.
10. At the start of the year, the turnover of the company stood ……………….. £1.3 million.
11. Outdoor participation grew ……………….. 48.4% ………………..the population in 2015
………………..48.8% in 2016, representing an addition ………………..2 million
participants.
12. Following this, the number then fell …………………. a low of 20 per month.
13. Participation in water-based activities among males aged 15-20 dropped ………………..3
percentage points to 35%.
14. While 350,000 people returned to or started participating in this game, 150,000 stopped,
equating ………………..a net gain ……………….. 200,000 total participants.

15. Global warming made the period 2014-2018 the hottest on record, ………………..2018
being the fourth-warmest since modern records began.

2. HOMEWORK
2.1 Exercise 1
Fill each of the gaps below with one of the words from the box.
accounts bulk fall driving

associated contined by steadily
UK CO2 emissions have been decreasing _______(1) every year since 2012, with particularly
large drops in 2014 and 2016. This decline _______ (2) in 2017, driven by a combination of
declining coal use and natural gas use. Oil and petroleum use has increased slightly, though not
enough to offset the declines in CO2 _______ (3) with other fuels. While the _______(4) in coal
use in 2017 was much smaller than that in 2016, it is clear that the large decline in coal use in
recent years was not a temporary phenomenon. Coal now _______ (5) for only 5.3% of total
primary energy consumed in the UK, down from 22% in 1995. Coal use in the UK had been
mostly steady from the late 1990s until 2014, with declines in gas and oil use _______ (6) most
emissions reductions. However, coal use fell between 2014 and 2017, declining _______(7)
nearly 75% compared to 2013 values. Coal’s fall in recent years is responsible for the _______(8)
of CO2 reductions in the UK over the past decade.
(Adapted from https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-carbon-emissions-in-2017-fell-to-
levels-last-seen-in-1890)
2.2 Exercise 2
Look at the chart below and fill in each of the gaps with a suitable verb, preposition,
adjective, or adverb.
1. The number of people watching movies at CGV

……………………………………………………… in 2013.
2. In 2013, the number of people watching movies at BHD
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3. The number of people watching movies at CGV …………………………………….from
2013 to 2014.
4. There was a/an…………………………………………….in the number of people watching
movies at BHD from 2013 to 2014.

5. The number of people watching movies at CVG witnessed a/an
…………….…………………………….. between 2014 and 2015.
6. 2016 saw a/an …………………….…………………… in the number of people watching
movies at BHD.
The number of people watching movies

at CGV and BHD
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
2013 2014 2015 2016
CGV BHD
Figure 2: Attendance at CGV and BHD 2013-2016
2.3 Exercise 3
Make grammatically correct and meaningful sentences, using the given words.
1. number / newborns / Japan / hit/ record low / 946,000/ 2017.
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2. number/ child marriages/ worldwide/ fell/ 70 million / 2012 / 12 million / 2017.
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3. After / a peak/ 5.4% / 1990, / inflation rate/ USA/ began / decline.
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4. 1990 / 1998, / traffic accidents / moderate / rise.
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5. There/ 70% increase / overall proportion / women / Australian police / period/ 1996-2006.
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6. Overseas trips/ Vietnamese travellers/ saw / increase / 2017, / 7500 visitors / arriving/
foreign destinations.
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7. There / a / dramatic / increase / violent crime / UK / 2017.
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8. 2017 / saw / significant / rise / measles / Europe.
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9. turnover rate / hospitality industry / remained unchanged / given period.
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10. South Korea/ saw / considerable / drop / Chinese visitors / 2018 .
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Lesson 2: Line Graphs
LESSON OBJECTIVES
- Students know how to write

the introduction in their own
words and give an overview
of the main rends in a graph.
- Students know how to
analyse a graph to identify
key trends.
- Students use a range of
structures to describe the
3. Keep electronic devices in silence mode and put
most important changes and
away when directed not to use them.
numbers.
4. Never use electronic devices in a manner which
is disruptive to the learning environment.
5. Contribute to class activities
6. Complete all the tasks assigned.
LANGUAGE FOCUS
next progress test.
- Structures for the
introduction
- Language to describe trends
LESSON STRUCTURE

B. Homework

1. INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Lead-in
Look at the graph and answer the questions below.
The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in London, 2000-2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Figure 3: Bakeries' annual earnings 2000-2010
a. What is the main topic of the paragraph?

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b. What are the general trends for the three bakeries over the whole period?
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c. What tense will you need to use?
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Are these sentences about the graph true (T) or false (F) ? Use dictionary to help you.
……… There was an upward trend in the income of Bernie’s Buns over the period.
……… The earnings of Robbie’s bakery fluctuated significantly between 2000 and 2005.
……… The income of Lovely Loaves saw a considerable decline over the decade.
1.2. Structures
INTRODUCTION
In paragraph 1, it is ESSENTIAL to write the introduction in your own words.
Example:
The chart shows information about visitors to Australia, 2000-2008 (line graph).
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
Original phrase Reworded phrase

shows information gives information on/about
highlights data on/about
visitors to Australia how many people visited Australia
the number of people who visited Australia
2000-2008 between 2000 and 2008
over an eight-period between 2000 and 2008
Two possible answers:

1. The line graph gives information about how many people visited Australia between 2000
and 2008.
2. The line graph highlights data about the number of people who visited Australia over an
eight-year period between 2000 and 2008.
Practice
Exercise 1: Rewrite the introduction in your own words.
1. The chart shows US consumers' average annual expenditures on cell phone services, national
and international fixed-line services in America between 2001 and 2010.

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2. The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to Scotland who visited four different
attractions from 1980 to 2010.
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3. The graph shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library
from 2011 to 2014.
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4. The graph shows the population change between 1940 and 2000 in three different counties
in the U.S. state of Oregon.
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5. The graph gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries.
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OVERVIEW
In paragraph 2, you need to write an overview of the main trends and most important information
in the graph. DO NOT mention any numbers or percentages in this paragraph.
Look at Figure 3 on page 16 and answer the following questions
1. What are the general trends for the earnings of three bakeries?
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2. Which was the most popular bakery in 2000?

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3. Which was the most popular bakery in 2010?
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Based on the answers to these questions, we can write an overview as follows:
Overall, there were considerable upward trends in the income of both Bernie’s Buns and
Robbie’s Bakeries, while the earnings of Lovely Loaves saw a significant fall over the period
in question. Another interesting point is that Lovely Loaves was the most popular bakery in
2000, but it lost the crown to Robbie’s Bakeries by the end of the period.
Practice
Write the overview for the following line graphs.
Student’s answer: Student’s answer:

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Select the best option that fits each of the following gaps.
The graph shows the number of travellers from various parts of the world _________(1)
Hongkong between 2002 and 2009. _________(2) can be clearly seen, there was a large increase
in the number of Mainland Chinese visitors, _________(3) figures for visitors from Asia as well
as other areas of the world only showed a slight growth.
The number of Mainland Chinese _________(4) Hongkong rose considerably over this time
period. In 2002, there were nearly 7 million Mainland Chinese visitors, similar to the figures for
________(5) parts of Asia and just double ________(6) for non-Asian travellers. This number
climbed to approximately 8 million in 2003, ________(7) rose dramatically by 4 million to just
over 12 million only one year ________(8). From 2004 ________(9), there was a steady increase
to 18 million arrivals from Mainland Chinese in 2009. This is more than double the number for
that year of other Asian visitors, and around four times the figures for non-Asian visitors.
The figures for travellers from other parts of the world show similar ________(10): first a dip of
roughly one-third the total number of visitors from 2002 to 2003, then slow growth until 2007
________(11) by a levelling out. Overall, the number of Asian tourists rose by 1 million between
2002 and 2009, whereas the ________(12) figures for visitors from non-Asian parts of the world
were roughly 3 million and 4.5 million respectively.
(Adapted from https://lc.hkbu.edu.hk/sall/english/doc/Introduction_Steps_writing_graph_description.pdf)
1. A. arriving B. travelling C. entering D. coming

2. A. As B. So C. While D. It
3. A. while B. as opposed to C. in comparison D. so
4. A. visit B. visiting C. visited D. visitors
5. A. another B. other C. others D. rest

6. A. it B. that C. than D. more
7. A. after B. afterwards C. then D. next
8. A. following B. followed C. later D. after
9. A. afterwards B. onward C. toward D. forward
10. A. numbers B. pattern C. trends D. growth
11. A. reached B. peaked C. bottomed D. followed
12. A. responding B. similar C. same D. corresponding

2. HOMEWORK
2.1 Exercise 1
Rewrite the following sentences, using your own words.
1. The charts give information about two genres of TV programmes watched by men and
women and four different age groups in Australia.
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2. The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among
university graduates in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.
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3. The chart below gives information about the UK's ageing population in 1985 and makes
predictions for 2035.
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4. The line graph below gives information about the number of visitors to three London
museums between June and September 2013.
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5. The line graph below presents the number of children ever born to women aged 40-44 years
in Australia for each year the information was collected since 1981.

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2.2 Exercise 2
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and makes
Figure 4: International Arrivals 1995-2010
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Lesson 3: Comparative Graphs
LESSON OBJECTIVES
- Students know how to identify key

information in bar charts and pie
charts.
- Students know how to use STUDENTS’ CHECKLIST
comparatives and superlatives.
- Students use a range of structures to
compare and contrast information. 1. Be kind and helpful to my classmates.
- Students use a range of structures to 2. Show respect to others.
rank and order information. 3. Keep electronic devices in silence
mode and put away when directed
not to use them.
4. Never use electronic devices in a
LANGUAGE FOCUS manner which is disruptive to the
learning environment.
- Comparative adjectives and adverbs 5. Contribute to class activities
- Superlative adjectives and adverbs 6. Complete all the tasks assigned.
- Contrast linkers 7. Revise the lesson regularly and prepare
for the next progress test.
LESSON STRUCTURE

B. Homework

1. INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Lead-in
Look at the graph below and answer the questions that follow.
The graph shows data about the average Saturday sales of two bakeries in London in 2010.
Figure 5: Lovely Loaves and Bernie's Buns Saturday Sales
a. What is the main topic of the graph?

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b. What are the main differences between the sales from the two bakeries?
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c. What tense will you need to use?
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Decide whether these statements about the graph are true (T) or False (F). Correct the
false ones.
a. On a typical Saturday, Bernie’s Buns was generally busier than Lovely Loaves.
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b. Doughnuts were by far the most popular item among customers in both stores.
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c. The second-best selling item in Bernie’s Buns was cookies.
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d. Fresh loaves were the least popular snack overall.
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e. Toasted sandwiches were as popular as cookies.
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f. Lovely loaves sold slightly more salads than Bernie’s Buns.
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1.2 Comparing and contrasting information
1.2.1 Comparatives and superlatives
Adjectives Comparative Superlative Examples

adjectives adjectives
One-syllable Adj + er the adj+ est § Fewer mobiles phones
adjectives greater the greatest were bought in 2013 than
cheaper the cheapest in 2014.
larger the largest § A century ago, Britain
bigger the biggest enjoyed the highest income
higher the highest per capita.
lower the lowest § Japan has much larger
smaller the smallest population than South
fewer the fewest Korea.
Two-syllable Adj + er the adj + est § Nearly 110 million

adjectives ending easier the easiest passengers flew through
in -y happier the happiest Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
busier the busiest Airport in 2018, making it
noisier the noisiest the busiest airport in the
world.
Two-syllable More + adj the most + adj § The most striking feature
adjectives not Less + adj the least + adj of the graph is the income
ending in -y more striking the most striking disparity between regions.
less varied the least varied
Adjectives that More + adj the most + adj § Grey was the most
have three or Less + adj the least + adj popular car colour in the
more syllables more popular the most popular UK in 2018.
more prevalent the most prevalent
more important the most important

less expensive the least expensive § As indicated in the graph,
less profitable the least profitable crime is more prevalent in
less noticeable the most noticeable big cities.
Some adjectives have two comparative and superlative forms
Adjectives Comparative adjectives Superlative adjectives

common more common/commoner the most common/the commonest
handsome more handsome/handsomer the most handsome/ the handsomest
likely more likely/likelier the most likely/the likeliest
friendly more friendly/friendlier the most friendly/the friendliest
There are some exceptions to the rule, as in the following cases:
Adjectives Comparative Superlative adjectives Examples

adjectives
good better the best § Huawei was the best performer
bad worse the worst of the three big Chinese
much more the most smartphone makers, shipping
little less the least 41 millions unit worldwide in
far farther/further the farthest/the furthest the last quarter of 2017.
Adverbs tend to follow a similar rule.
Adverbs Comparative Superlative adverbs Examples

adverbs
fast faster fastest § Of all the states included in
rapidly more/less rapidly most/least rapidly the survey, North Dakota
quickly more/less quickly most/least quickly performed least poorly.
slowly more/less slowly most/least slowly § Sales of DVDs grew much
poorly more/less poorly most/least poorly more quickly in the third
noticeably more/less noticeably most/least noticeably quarter.
well better best § The black population rose
badly more/less badly most/least badly most dramatically in Los
much more most Angeles, increasing from
little less least 7,600 in 1910 to nearly
far farther/further farthest/furthest 40,000 in 1930.
Practice
Rewrite the following sentences, using comparative adjectives and adverbs.

Example:
A meal at KFC has an average of 987 calories, while a meal at McDonald’s has an average of
around 700 calories.
An average meal at KFC has more calories than a meal at McDonald’s.

1. It costs an average of $57 to spend a night in Australia, as opposed to $32 in Thailand.
A night in Australia is…………………………………………………………………………
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2. In 2016, 19,914 Americans chose the name Emma for their baby girls, while only 126
people opted for the name Jade.
The name Emma was…………………………………………………………………………….
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3. While China won 62 gold medals in 2018 Beijing Olympics, Japan only took home 9.
China was………………………………………………………………………………………..
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4. 60% of the survey respondents said they played sports in their free time, whereas only 5%
spent their leisure time reading.
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5. In Australia, men take home $25,717 a year more than women.
Australian women earn ………………………………………………………………………….
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6. The number of people who cycled to work was a little more than 900,000 in 2016. The
figure for 2017 was nearly 840,000.
Fewer people …………………………………………………………………………………….
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1.2.2 Comparison between 2 figures in one sentence.
While Whereas
Examples
§ Whereas the majority of the French prefer to commute by train, only a small minority of
the British do.
§ Participation in outdoor activities among girls increased by 1.3%, while boy’s participation
declined by 0.9%.

Practice
Complete the following sentences, using the prompts given:

1. Black was the most popular colour for second-hand cars in Italy,
while…………………………………………………………………………(grey/France).
2. In Australia, 3.6 million households own a dog,
whereas…………………………………………………………………..(2.7 million/cat).
3. While men spent more time on sports and computers,
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1.2.3 Comparative structures involving two sentences
In constrast In comparison On the other hand
Example
§ The most popular form of holiday among the elsh was self-catering, with over 60% choosing
to cook for themselves. In contrast, only 5% of the English chose this form of vacation.
§ Almost 50% of the English, Scots and Northern Irish chose to stay in a hotel for their holiday.
In comparison, staying in self-catering accommodation was much less popular, with around
10% of people opting for this option.
§ The number of mainland Chinese immigrants grew sharply, almost doubling from 300 to
roughly 550 in 2009. On the other hand, long-term arrivals from Hong Kong showed a
decline from 100 to just under 70.
Practice
Make grammatically correct and meaningful sentences, using given words.

1. A two-bed property/ London/ may / cost /up / £2,970 / month. average monthly rent in
Cardiff / just / £650. (in contrast)
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2. Spanish /studied/ nearly 6 million / students/ USA. only/ about 60,000 / learned / Chinese.

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1.2.4 Ranking information
Look at Figure 5 on page 25 and write the name of the item in the space provided.
Lovely Loaves Bernie’s Buns

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one seller.
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list. best selling item.
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most popular item.
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seller.
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popular.
They are followed by…………………….. …………………………… are in the sixth
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Ranked last is …………………………… The second last place is occupied by
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Bottom of the list is
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1.3 Template
1.3.1 General structure
1. Introduction 2. Overview
4 paragraphs
3. Body paragraph 4. Body paragraph

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1.3.2 Details
Introduction
Note: you should write an introductory paragraph by using your own words.
Practice
Look at Figure 5 on page 25 and paraphrase the topic.

“The graph shows data about the average Saturday sales of two bakeries in London in 2010.”
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The bar chart compares
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Overview
Write an overview of the topic on page 25 based on the suggestions below.

- Doughnuts: the most popular item in both bakeries.
- Toasted sandwiches, salads, fresh loaves: less popular.
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Body paragraph 1
Analyse the figure for Bernie’s Buns

- Doughnuts: come top of the list, around 135 on Saturday.
- Cookies and cakes: the next best seller, 115 and 100 respectively.
- Savoury food: less popular.

- Toasted sandwiches and salad: not nearly as popular, 25 and 18 in turn.
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Body paragraph 2
Write complete sentences about sales of Lovely Loaves, using the given information.
- Doughnuts: the number-one purchase, 120

- Cookies : third, around 65
- Salad: come next, over 60
- Rolls and fresh loaves: joint fifth, 50
- Crisps: approximately 45
- Toasted sandwiches: the least popular
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Practice
Fill in the gaps provided to complete the report of the 2 bakeries.
The bar chart (1)………………………………..average sales of eight items in Bernie’s Buns and
Lovely Loaves.
(2)……………………., it can be seen that Bernie’s Buns is generally the busiest bakery,
outselling Lovely Loaves in six out of eight items. On the whole, savoury foods such as toasted
sandwiches, salads and rolls are not as (3)………………………..as sweet items like cakes and
cookies.
In term of sales at Bernie’s Buns, doughnuts come top of the list, with an average of around
(4)…………… sold on a Saturday. (15)……………… and (16) ……………… are the next best
sellers, with around 115 and 100 of these snacks sold respectively. Savoury foods are less
popular. Bernie’s Buns sells slightly more rolls than crisps, with roughly (17)…………………..
of each leaving the shelves. Toasted sandwiches and salads are not nearly as popular, with just
25 and 18 sold in turn.
(18) ………………………….. are also the number-one purchase in Lovely Loaves, with just
over (19)……………….. sold on a Saturday. Cookies are third, at around (20)………………..
sales. Salads come next, with just over 60, (21) …………………….times as many as are sold in
Bernie’s Buns. Rolls and fresh loaves are joint fifth, with 50 sales apiece, followed by crisps at

approximately (22) ………………. The least popular item in Lovely Loaves is (23)
…………………………., with around (24) ………………. sales.
2. PRACTICE
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the
year 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
Figure 6: Average Household Expenditures in Japan and Malaysia- 2010
Based on the information provided by the chart, fill each of the following gaps with a word
from the table.
went seen proportion comprising spent
constituted allocated breakdown accounted made
1. The two pie charts provide a ………………………………. of household spending in

Malaysia and Japan.

2. More than half of the average spending was ………………………………. on housing and
food in both countries.
3. Goods and services ………………………………. the largest share of household spending
in Japan.
4. Housing is the biggest item of expenditure in the budgets of Malaysian households,
………………………………. 29% of overall spending.
5. In Malaysia, around one-third of the household budget……………………………….to food.
6. Food ………………………………. for 27% of the total spending.
7. The lowest spending could be ………………………………. in the category of health care
in both countries.
8. While transport ……………………………….up one-fifth of overall spending in an
average Japanese household, the corresponding figure in Malaysia was just 10%.
9. In both countries, the second largest proportion of household expenditure was
……………………………….to food.
10. In Malaysia, only a tiny ……………………………….of the household budget was spent
on healthcare.
Write the introductory paragraph and an overview of the pie chart:
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3. HOMEWORK
The chart below shows numbers of incidents and injuries per 100 million passenger miles
travelled (PMT) by transportation type in 2002.

Figure 7: Incidents and injuries per 100 million passenger miles travelled by transportation type- 2002
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Lesson 4: Comparative graphs
LESSON OBJECTIVES
- Students identify and

describe the most important STUDENTS’ CHECKLIST
trend(s) or the pattern in the
table. Students use a variety
of structures and expressions 1. Be kind and helpful to my classmates.
to compare and contrast 2. Show respect to others.
information from a given 3. Keep electronic devices in silence mode,
table. and put away when directed not to use
- Students use a range of them.
structures to list, compare, 4. Never use electronic devices in a manner
and contrast information which is disruptive to the learning
from a table. Students know environment.
how to report percentages 5. Contribute to class activities.
and fractions. 6. Complete all the tasks assigned
- Students know how to 7. Revise the lesson regularly and prepare for
express percentages as the next progress test.
fractions and proportions.
- Students know different ways
to express approximation
- Students use numerical
comparatives to compare
information.
LANGUAGE FOCUS
- Fractions and proportions

- Approximation
- Numerical comparatives
LESSON STRUCTURE

B. Homework

1. INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Overview
The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries
spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment. Summarise the information
by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Table 1: Proportion of household income in five European Countries
1.2 Vocabulary
1.2.1 Describing percentages
It is important to describe numbers and data in different ways to avoid repetition. Writing
percentages as fractions and or proportions show that you have a good range of vocabulary.
Match these percentages (1-7) to the fractions (a-g). Write the letter a-g in the space
provided.
1. 50%________ a. two-thirds
2. 25%________ b. half
3. 75%________ c. a/one quarter
4. 33%________ d. two-fifths
5. 40%________ e. three-quarters
6. 10%________ f. a/one third
7. 66%________ g. a/one tenth

Rewrite the following sentences, using the prompts given.
1. 60% of the accidents are caused by aggressive driving. (proportion)
A large ……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Only 3% of the population voted for the Green Party. (minority)
A tiny …………………………………………………………………………………………
3. 90% of those surveyed agreed that smoking should be banned in public places. (majority).
A vast …………………………………………………………………………………………..
1.2.2 Expressing approximation
just under just over

well under well over
approximately roughly
almost nearly
about around
Match these percentages (1-8) to the fractions (a-h). Write the letter a-h in the space
provided.
1. 49% ________ a. just over three-quarters of the respondents

2. 24% ________ b. nearly a third of the boys surveyed
3. 76% ________ c. just under a quarter of the interviewees
4. 34% ________ d. around a third of all students
5. 85% ________ e. almost half of the teachers
6. 32% ________ f. approximately two-thirds of the parents
7. 65% ________ g. roughly one-fifth of the population
8. 19% ________ h. well over four-fifths of those asked
1.2.3 Numerical comparatives
X As many red cars were sold blue cars.

Twice hamburgers were consumed pizzas.
as
Three times as many boys played soccer girls.
Not women worked full-time men.
Accountants work X hours retail workers

The company employed twice as many people as its competitor.
Men have three times accidents women.
The newly released phone costs twice the previous model

as much as
The specialist charged three times The GP

Top managers earned four times factory workers
Note: If A is three times as much as B, then A is two times more than B.
twice science-fiction films.

Action films were three times as popular as romantic comedies.
half westerners.
twice home burglary.

Car theft was three times as prevalent as robbery.
half assault.
Practice
Rewrite the following sentences, using one of the structures above.
1. 8% of the respondents said they liked drawing in their leisure time. 24% of those asked said
they played games in their free time.
Playing games was ………………………………………………………………………………
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2. 100,000 units of iPhone X were sold in two days in Korea. 270,000 units of the Galaxy
Note 8 were sold in the same period in Korea.
Twice ………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. On average, a night in King Hotel costs $60, while a night in Queen Hotel costs $120.
A night in King Hotel is…………………………………………………………………………
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4. The survey shows that while 6,000 people drove to work, only 2,000 commuted by cycling.
Driving was three times …………………………………………………………………………
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5. The survey shows that while 6,000 people drove to work, only 2,000 commuted by cycling.
The number of people who drove to work was two times………………………………………
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6. In 2008, the northern area had a population of 500,000. The southern area’s population in
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7. All the women surveyed loved shopping, but only 33% liked reading.

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1.3 Template
4 paragraphs
3. Body
paragraph 1 4. Body paragraph
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1.3.2 Details
Introduction
Practice
Paraphrase these following sentences:
1. The table below gives information about the problems faced by children in two primary
schools in 2005 and 2015.
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2. The tables give information about sales of Highland Coffee in 1999 in five countries.
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3. The table below shows the amount of waste produced in three Indian regions in 2012.
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Overview
You should highlight the most noticeable trend(s) or the pattern for different
places/groups/people.
Body
2. PRACTICE
2.1 Exercise 1
Look at Table 1 on page 42 and write an overview based on these suggestion

- All five countries : spend the majority of their income on food and drink and housing.
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Highlight key information about spending on food and drink and housing in 5 countries,
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Highlight key information about spending on clothing and entertainment in 5 countries,

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2.2 Exercise 2
Look at the table below and fill in the gaps provided to complete the report.
Table 2: Percentages of Mobile Phone Owners Using Various Mobile Phone Features
The table compares the percentages of ……………………………………………….(1) between 2006 and

2010.

……………………………………………….(2), the main reason why people used their mobile phones was
to ……………………………………………….(3). However, there was a ……………………………………………….(4)
in the popularity of other mobile phone features, particularly the Internet search feature.
In ……………………………………………….(5), 100% of mobile phone owners used their phones to make

calls, while the next most popular functions were ……………………………………………….(6) (73%) and
……………………………………………….(7) (66%). By contrast, less than 20% of owners played
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there were no figures for users doing Internet searches or recording video.
Over the following 4 years, there was relatively little change in the figures for the top three
mobile phone features. However, the percentage of people using their phones to access the
Internet ……………………………………………….(10) to 41% in 2008 and then to 73% in 2010. There was
also a ……………………………………………….(11) rise in the use of mobiles to play games and to record
video, with figures reaching 41% ……………………………………………….(12) 35% respectively in
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3. HOMEWORK
Write the report for the table below.
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities.

Table 3: Underground Railway Systems
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Lesson 5: Maps
LESSON OBJECTIVES
- Students identify
differences between two
maps.
- Students use typical verbs
and nouns to describe
main changes between
two periods.
- Students use the right
tense to describe changes.
3. Keep electronic devices in silence mode,
- Students use passive and
and put away when directed not to use
active voice
them.
interchangeably to
4. Never use electronic devices in a manner
describe changes.
which is disruptive to the learning
environment.
LANGUAGE FOCUS
5. Contribute to class activities.
6. Complete all the tasks assigned
- Vocabulary for describing
7. Revise the lesson regularly and prepare for
locations
the next progress test.
- Verbs and nouns used to
describe changes
- Passive voice
LESSON STRUCTURE

B. Homework

1. INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Overview
The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellon in recent times. Summarise the
informtion by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Answer the questions below.

1. What is the main topic of the map?
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3. How has the Spanish city of Castellon changed between 2000 and today?
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1.2 Vocabulary
It is important to learn and practise the typical verbs used to describe changes in a city.
Write these verbs in the correct column of the table below.
build industrialise remove construct knock expand erect

convert introduce replace make into down extend urbanise
cut down pull down turn into modernise transform demolish redevelop
enlarge
Make bigger Take away Add Change into General

something something else statement
about changes
Write five sentences about the maps of Castellon using verbs from the list above.
Example: A new bike-rental scheme has been introduced in the centre.
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1.3 Template
4 paragraphs
3. Body 4. Body
paragraph 1 paragraph 2
1.3.2 Details
Introduction

Paraphrase the introduction below.
The maps below show the centre of a small town called Islip as it is now, and plans for its
development. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
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Overview
Choosing 2 main changes for the overview part.

[ The first change]
The construction of a ring road around the centre.
[ The second change]
Shops and housing will accompany the building of this road.
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[The first change]

A main road runs through its centre from east to west.
[The second change]
The planned pedestrianisation of this road
Traffic will be diverted on to a dual carriageway -> form a ring around the town centre.
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[ The third change]

A row of shops along either side of the main road -> will be demolished to make way for a bus
station, a shopping centre, a car park and a new housing area.
[The fourth change]
The shops along the south side of the street will remain -> will be reduced in size -> more new
houses can be built within the ring road.
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2. PRACTICE
2.1 Exercise 1
Fill in these blanks below to complete the report

The diagrams ………………… some proposed changes to the central area of the town of Islip.
It is clear that the most principal change to the town will be [1] the ……………………..
(construct) of a ring road around the centre. [2]………….. (vary) other developments with regard
to shops and housing will accompany the building of this road.
Looking at the map of Islip as it is now, we can see that a main road runs through its centre from
east to west. The second map shows the planned pedestrianisation of this road. Traffic will be
…………..(divert) on to a dual carriageway that will………. (form) a ring around the town
centre.
………….. (current) there is a row of shops along either side of the main road. However, it
appears that the shops along the north side of the new pedestrian street will be ……………

(demolish) to make way for a bus station, shopping centre, car park and new housing area. The
shops along the south side of the street will …………. (remain), but it seems that the town’s park
will be ………… (reduce) in size so that more new houses can be ………. (build) within the ring
road.
(Source: https://ielts-simon.com/ielts-help-and-english-pr/2018/07/ielts-writing-task-1-band-9-
map-answer.html)
2.2 Exercise 2
The maps below show changes in the Spanish city of Castellon in recent times. Summarise the
information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.
Look at the map and develop an outline for the 2 body paragraphs.
Body paragraph 1
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3. HOMEWORK
Write a complete report for the topic below.
The plans below show the South Wing of Walton Museum in 2008 and in 2012 after it was
redeveloped. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.

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Lesson 6: Processes
LESSON OBJECTIVES
- Students differentiate STUDENTS’ CHECKLIST

between natural and man-
made processes.
- Students use the present 1. Be kind and helpful to my classmates.
simple passive to describe a 2. Show respect to others.
process. 3. Keep electronic devices in silence mode, and
- Students use a range of put away when directed not to use them.
typical verbs for describing a 4. Never use electronic devices in a manner
process. which is disruptive to the learning
- Students use a range of environment.
linking words to join the 5. Contribute to class activities.
stages in a process together. 6. Complete all the tasks assigned
next progress test.
LANGUAGE FOCUS
- Passive voice
- Linking words
LESSON STRUCTURE

B. Homework

1. INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Natural processes
Figure 8: Life Cycle of the Silk Worm
We often use the active to describe natural processes, as in the following examples:
§ The silkworm larva feeds on mulberry leaves.
§ After 4-6 weeks, the larva grows large enough to spin the silk.
§ The larva begins forming cocoons around themselves using silk threads.
§ After spending 16 days in a cocoon, it emerges as a moth.
§ The adult moth lays its eggs.
We use the passive when we need to shift focus from the subject to the object of the stage:
§ Numerous eggs are laid by a moth and hatches after 10 days.

1.1.2 Man-made processes
Figure 9: Brick Manufacturing Process
We use the passive to describe a man-made process:
§ Prepared clay is placed in a mould which forms it into the shape of a brick.
§ The moulded bricks are dried in an oven for 24-48 hours.
§ The final products are packaged and delivered to the end users.
We often need to mention the tools used for different stages of a process:
§ Raw clay is dug out using a digger.

§ It is sifted through a metal grid.
§ The lumps of lay are crushed into powder with a roller.
§ Prepared clay is formed into shape with the aid of a wire-cutter.
§ The dried bricks are heated through the use of kilns.

1.2 Vocabulary
Write the following linking words and phrases in the correct column of the table below
according to their meaning.
Then Following this The following step is that At this point Finally
Initially First of all The next step is that The last step is Subsequently
After which To begin with The first step is that And then After that
Next….. The first stage is…… The last stage is …..
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1.3 Template
Body
1.3.2 Details
Introduction
There are several ways to write an introduction to the process:

§ The diagram illustrates how bricks are manufactured
§ The diagram shows the steps involved in brick manufacturing.
§ The diagram highlights the process by which bricks are manufactured.
You should write an introductory paragraph by using your own words.
Example
The picture shows how tea is produced. They illustrate the process of making a cup of tea.
ð The picture illustrate how tea is grown in an 8-step process and how a cup of tea is made
through 10 steps.
o Show = illustrate.
o How tea is produced = how tea is grown.
o The process of making a cup of tea = how a cup of tea is made.

2. PRACTICE
Rewrite the following sentences, using your own words.

a. The diagram illustrates the life cycle of a product and how this process affects the
environment.
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b. The diagram below shows the life cycle of a frog.

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c. The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement- making process, and
show how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
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d. The diagram below shows how energy is produced from coal.

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Overview
- You should specify the number of steps/stages in the process.

- You may want to indicate the beginning and the end of the process.
Practice
Look at Figure 9 on page 67 and write the overview part.

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There can be a single paragraph or more than one paragraph in the body, depending on each
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3. HOMEWORK
Write a report for the following topic
Figure 10: Glass Recycling
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Lesson 2: Line Graphs ............................................................................................................ 17

Lesson 3: Comparative Graphs .............................................................................................. 29

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 1

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 2

- Students understand main

A. Instructions and practice

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 3

1. Line graph 2. Bar chart

3. Pie chart 4. Table

7. Process 8. Multiple charts

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 4

Verb Verb (past) Noun

An upward - rise - ……… - ………

- remain stable - ……… - ………

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 5

1.2.2 Degree and speed of change

Degree of change Speed of change

- slight ………… - slow …………

1.2.3 Structures for describing charts

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 6

b. There was a/an + adj + noun + in + ………. + time.

Rewrite the following sentences, using the structure provided.

c. S + witnessed / saw / experienced / + a/an + adj + noun + …. + time

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 7

d. Year../the year/the period + saw + a/an + adj + noun + in …

Rewrite the following sentences, using the structure provided.

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 8

The number of IELTS teachers in Ha Noi

Figure 1: IELTS Teachers in Ha Noi 2016-2018

1/ How many IELTS teachers were there in Ha Noi in 2016?

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 9

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 10

Increase to, decrease to……

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 11

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 12

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 13

accounts bulk fall driving

1. The number of people watching movies at CGV

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 14

The number of people watching movies

Figure 2: Attendance at CGV and BHD 2013-2016

1. number / newborns / Japan / hit/ record low / 946,000/ 2017.

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 15

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 16

- Students know how to write

A. Instructions and practice

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 17

Figure 3: Bakeries' annual earnings 2000-2010

a. What is the main topic of the paragraph?

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 18

In paragraph 1, it is ESSENTIAL to write the introduction in your own words.

Original phrase Reworded phrase

Two possible answers:

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 19

IELTS A – WRITING TASK 1 20

Based on the answers to these questions, we can write an overview as follows:

Student’s answer: Student’s answer:

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(Adapted from https://lc.hkbu.edu.hk/sall/english/doc/Introduction_Steps_writing_graph_description.pdf)

1. A. arriving B. travelling C. entering D. coming

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