IELTS

WRITING TASK
1
INTRODUCTION
• The [line chart/bar graph/table etc] reveals/shows/displays
information regarding the [topic – rephrase the information given
in the question, for example, employment figures in Italy between
1980 and 2010].
•  In the case when there is more than one line chart/bar graph/table
etc]. The first [line chart/bar graph/table etc] details [what
relevant info.?] whereas the second [line chart/bar graph/table
etc] provides information/data regarding [relevant info.]
A Summary of the Principal Information in the Data

Think about it as if you are asking yourself “What is the big thing to say
here?”
Begin with a simple phrase like:
• “We can see from the data that...”
• “It is clear from the information that...”
EXAMPLE 1
• We can see from the data that the six regions fall into 2 categories, either agricultural use is
by far the biggest usage or it is a combination of farming and manufacturing that uses the
vast majority.

EXAMPLE 2
• We can see from the information that both the number of visitors and general level of
satisfaction increased after the changes were made.

EXAMPLE 3
• We can see from the information that the present sports centre will remain almost as it is but
that the outside areas will be converted to indoors and more facilities will be added.

EXAMPLE 4
• We can see from the data that full time students in general are far fewer than part time
students but are increasing in number over the period, as are part time female students, while
part time male student numbers have fluctuated.
• While
• Whereas
• On the one hand / on the other hand
• In comparison with