WRITING TASK 1
In Task 1 you are asked to describe
data, presented as graph, chart or
table, or a diagram such as a map, plan
or process, using your own words.
EXERCISE #1: Types of graphs
Name the charts below
EXERCISE #2:
Look at these examples of the types of diagram you might encounter in the IELT S exam.
Then label the diagrams with words from the box..
row
bar
line graph
pie chart
bar chart
segment
column
table
horizontal axis
key
vertical axis
line
title
Selecting key features
Study these graphs and make notes about their main features -use questions
1-12 to help you.
Selecting key features
Describing Trends
complete the words with the missing letters.
1 Which of the verbs in the boxes are used to descr'1be a sudden increase?
2 W ich of the verbs in the boxes are used to describe a sudden decrease?
When using these verbs, it is important that you also consider the tense used.
Complete the sentences using the verb in brackets in the correct tense.
1 Last year house prices _______ (rise) by 5%.
4 House prices _______ (go up) next year.
5 In Ireland, property prices (rocket) substantially this
2 Monaco's property market (remain) stable.
year.
3 The line graph illustrates that since 2010 home ownership
______ _(decrease).
Useful adjectives
Adjectives can be used to demonstrate your range of vocabulary. Adjectives
describe nouns and usually come before the noun.