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Here is the 5 steps process I recommend for planning and writing   IELTS line graph essays:

1)  Analyse the question

2)  Identify the main features

3)  Write an introduction

4)  Write an overview

5)  Write the details paragraphs

I’m going to take you through the whole process step-by-step as we work on a practice question.

Many students are reluctant to spend time on steps 1 and 2 as they want to spend as much of the 20 minutes allowed for the essay as possible actually writing it. However, it is essential that you do them as they are the key to writing a high-scoring IELTS line graph essay.

Before we begin, here’s a model essay structure that you can use as a guideline for all IELTS Academic Task 1 questions.

Ideally, your essay should have 4 paragraphs:

Paragraph 1  – Introduction

Paragraph 2  – Overview

Paragraph 3  – 1 st  main feature

Paragraph 4  – 2 nd  main feature

Now that we have all these tools we need, we’re ready to begin planning and writing our IELTS line graph essay.

Here’s our practice question:

The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Source: Official IELTS website

Step 1 –  Analyse the question

The format of every Academic Task 1 question is the same. Here is our practice question again with the words that will be included in all questions highlighted .

The  graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992.

Every question consists of:

• Sentence 1 – A brief description of the graphic
• Sentence 2 – The instructions
• The graphic – chart, graph, table, etc.

Sentence 2 tells you what you have to do.

You must do 3 things:

1.     Select the main features.

2.     Write about the main features.

3.     Compare the main features.

All three tasks refer to the ‘ main features ’ of the graphic. You  do not  have to write about everything. Just pick out 2 or 3 key features and you’ll have plenty to write about.

Step 2 – Identify the Main Features

The graphic in IELTS line graph questions should not be difficult to interpret. Each question has been created to  test your language skills, not your mathematics ability.

All you are looking for are the main features. These will usually be the easiest things to spot. There will be lots of information in the graphic to help you identify them.

Here are some useful questions to ask?

• What information do the 2 axes give?
• What are the units of measurements?
• What are the time periods?
• What can you learn from the title and any labels?
• What is the most obvious trend?
• Are there any notable similarities?

(I give more detail on how to use these questions, plus downloadable checklists for identifying the main features of all 7 different types of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 questions, in the lesson on  How To Understand & Analyse Task 1 Questions .)

So, what main features stand out in our practice graphic?

Here's our IELTS line graph again.

The timeline will give you the biggest clues as to the most significant trends. Look for general trends.

There are 2 main features/trends in this line graph:

Main feature 1:  The peak time for TV audiences is in the evening (8 pm).

Main feature 2:  The peak time for radio audiences is in the morning (8 am).

The general trends you select will be the starting point for your essay. You will then go on to add more detail. However, with just 20 minutes allowed for Task 1, and a requirement of only 150 words, you won't be able to include many details.

We’re now ready to begin writing our essay. Here’s a reminder of the 4 part structure we’re going to use.

Step 3 – Write an Introduction 

In the introduction, you should simply paraphrase the question, that is, say the same thing in a different way. You can do this by using synonyms and changing the sentence structure. For example:

Introduction (Paragraph 1): 

The line graph illustrates the proportion of people in the UK who watched TV and listened to the radio over 24 hours from October to December 1992.

This is all you need to do for the introduction.

Step 4 – Write an Overview (Paragraph 2)

In the second paragraph, you should report the main features you can see in the graph, giving only general information. The detail comes later in the essay. You should also make any clear comparisons you spot.

This is where we write about the general trends. Here are the ones we picked out above.

Now form these ideas into two or three sentences with a total of around 40 words. State the information simply using synonyms where possible. No elaborate vocabulary or grammar structures are required, just the appropriate words and correct verb tenses.

For example:

Overview  (Paragraph 2): 

Overall, a significantly greater percentage of the TV audience watched in the evening while radio had the most listeners in the morning. Over the course of each day and night, more people watched TV than listened to the radio.

Step 5  – Write the 1st Detail Paragraph

Paragraphs 3 and 4 of your IELTS line graph essay are where you include more detailed information about the data in the graphic. In paragraph 3, you should give evidence to support your first key feature. Don’t forget to make comparisons when relevant.

Here is our first main feature again:

And this is an example of what you could write:

Paragraph 3 :

Less than 10% of people watched TV between 1 am and 12 noon but at 4 pm this figure increased rapidly, reaching a peak of almost half the population at 8 pm. After this, the graph records a sharp decline in viewers, reaching a low of only a tiny percentage by 3 am.

Step 6  – Write the 2nd Detail Paragraph

For the fourth and final paragraph, you do the same thing for your second key feature. 

Here’s an example of what you could write:

Paragraph 4 :

Radio, on the other hand, shows a very different trend. The most popular time for listeners to be tuned in was just after 8 am when around 27% of the population was listening. After a brief peak, the numbers dropped steadily to barely 2%, apart from fluctuations at around 4 pm and 10.30 pm. The percentage of listeners remained low overnight before beginning a rapid ascent from 6 am to the 8 am high.

Here are the four paragraphs brought together to create our finished essay.

Finished IELTS Line Graph Essay

This sample IELTS line graph essay is well over the minimum word limit so you can see that you don’t have space to include very much detail at all. That’s why it is essential to select just a couple of main features to write about.

Now use what you’ve learnt in this lesson to practice answering other IELTS line graph questions. Start slowly at first and keep practicing until you can plan and write a complete essay in around 20 minutes.

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In IELTS Writing task 1 of the academic section, there will be a visual representation or a diagram on which you have to write a paragraph. One of these visual representations may be pie charts.

Sometimes, in the IELTS examination , you are asked to explain a Line graph. The IELTS line graph shows how data changes over time. These line graphs will have 2 axes, one is X-axis and another is Y-axis. 

The X-axis shows the time period and the Y-axis shows what is being measured. The line graph highlights the trends when the data goes up and down. You should take only 20 minutes to complete this task and it should be a 150-word essay.

Line graph – An example:

Types of Line Graphs:

There are three types of line graphs. They are:

• Simple line graph
• Multiline graph (or) Polyline graph
• Compound line graph

Simple Line Graph:

Definition: These types of graphs have just a single line plotted on them.

Sample Answer

The given image depicts a line graph representing the trend in the occurrence of X disease in Someland from 1960 to 1995.

The line graph represents the presence of X disease in Someland in varying numbers at different time intervals until it is wiped out entirely from the place.

It is clear from the line graph that the number of people affected by X disease did not cross 100 between 1960 -1965. The number of affected individuals began rising after the year 1965 and reached 200 in 1970 and 500 in 1975 respectively. The occurrence of X disease remained stagnant between 1975-1980 at 500 affected individuals. After the year 1980, the number of cases took a downward trend, falling down to almost 350 in 1985 before being completely eradicated by the year 1990. The number of people affected by X disease in Someland has been zero from 1990 till 1995.

Multiline graph (or) Polyline graph Task 1:

Definition: They are commonly used for comparison. These types of graphs have more than one line. ( on the same axis)

The graph portrays the consumption of three kinds of spread, namely, Margarine, Lowfat and reduced spreads and butter, over 26 years, from 1981 to 2007.

It is evident that butter and margarine were the primary spreads used until the introduction of low-fat and reduced spreads.

The staple spread from the early 1980s till the early 1990s was butter. The consumption of margarine followed a fluctuating trend over the years, from 1981 to 1986. The consumption decreased but then rose till 1991 and remained stagnant till 1996 after which it started declining. The use of low-fat and reduced spread began from 1996 and rose sharply from the first year till 2001 after which its preference decreased.

With regards to quantity, butter peaked at about 160 grams after which it followed a downward trend. The quantity of Margarine was within 80-100 grams for 20 years till 2001 after which it fell to 40 grams in 2007. The number of low-fat spreads crossed 80 grams in 2001 after which its consumption quantity fell.

Compound line graph:

Definition: It is an advanced version of the multi-line graph. The area between two lines is shaded indicating the size of that part.

The given graph shows the frequency of three different kinds of vehicles, which are, vans, trucks and tricycles on a road at different times of the day.

It is clear from the graph that at any point in time, the number of vans on the road are the highest among the three vehicles, followed by trucks and then tricycles. The peak hour of vans and trucks falls between 2-3 pm.

The number of vans on the road increases from 1-2 pm till 2-3 pm and then gradually decreases. The number of trucks on the road remains the same till 2-3 pm after which their number also starts declining. The number of tricycles is highest at 1-2 pm and then it follows a downward trend all throughout the day.

The road in question is dominated by vans for most of the day and trucks are also quite frequent during the afternoon. The number of tricycles are less as compared to the other two types of vehicles.

Tips for IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph 2022

• In the introduction part, you can paraphrase the question asked or the topic of the essay.
• When you explain the overall trend, identify the main feature and explain it.
• Ensure that each paragraph has examples that are percentages or numbers to support the sentence written as an explanation. 
• You can look into the various lessons available on the line graph in order to answer the complex questions.
• The last tip is to practice as much as possible so that you get a good hold on what to write in the examination when questions become complex.
• You also need to use suitable verbs, nouns, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions related to time.

Writing the exam without practicing is a waste because you will not be able to understand anything in the exam. It may become complex and test-takers may skip the question which in turn will reduce your IELTS band score .

Here are the 10 examples for the IELTS Writing Line Graph Task 1 2022:

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Continuing with the sites IELTS line graph examples, this is an example of a line graph comparing car theft.

It's important to organise your graph clearly, draw out the key trends and make comparisons. 

That has been done well in this answer. 

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The line graph shows thefts per thousand vehicles in four countries between 1990 and 1999.

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

Write at least 150 words.

IELTS Line Graph Examples - Model Answer

The line graph compares the number of cars stolen for every 1000 vehicles in four countries from 1990 to 1999. Overall, it can be seen that car thefts were far higher in Great Britain than in the other three counties throughout the whole time frame.

To begin, car thefts in Sweden, France and Canada followed a fairly similar pattern over the first five years, all remaining at between 5 and 10 per thousand. The general trend though for France and Canada was a decline in the number of vehicles stolen over the period, with both at around 6 in 1999. In contrast, Sweden experienced an upward trend, starting the period at approximately 8, and finishing at just under 15.

Interestingly, car thefts in Great Britain started at 18 per thousand, which far exceeded that of the other countries. It then fluctuated over the next nine years, reaching a peak of 20 thefts per 1000 in 1996, and ending the period slightly lower than where it began, at approximately 17 per thousand.

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This graph would score highly in the IELTS test.

The graph starts with an overview that highlights the key information presented in the graph.

It has also been organised very clearly around the main trends.

The first body paragraph describes Sweden, France and Canada together as they follow a very similar pattern, whereas Great Britain is discussed separately in the second body paragraph as this follows a very different pattern.

This makes the description easy to follow and read and shows the writer has been able to make comparisons of the data. 

There is also a good range of vocabulary and accurate grammar.

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What is a line graph in ielts, use of line graph in ielts writing, structure of the ielts academic writing line graph, how to describe a line graph in ielts, strategies to score high in ielts academic line graph, tips to create ielts line graph, ielts line graph samples.

If you are preparing for the IELTS Writing test to study abroad, then you might have heard the term line graph . In the IELTS Academic Writing, understanding how to interpret and present data from various sources is crucial. One common form of data representation you may encounter is the line graph. 

IELTS Task 1 Line graphs are used to illustrate trends, changes, and comparisons over a period.  It is very important to learn about the Line Graph for IELTS Writing to get a good band score. However, many students are unaware of the Line Graph and its uses. But now you do not need to worry about it. 

In this blog, we will explore everything about the IELTS line graphs and sample responses to help you ace this aspect of the exam.

A line graph, also known as a line chart, is a graphical representation of data over time. It consists of a series of data points connected by straight lines. Each data point represents a specific value, and the lines help visualise the progression or fluctuations in the data over a specified period.

Line bar graphs are a common type of visual data representation used in the IELTS Academic Writing Task 1.  Test-takers are presented with a line graph that depicts information related to a specific trend, such as changes in temperature, population growth, or economic data. Your task is to analyse the graph and write a descriptive report based on the provided information.

The structure of your IELTS Task 1 line graph typically consists of the following components -

Introduction - Provide a brief overview of the graph's subject, including the timeframe and data sources.

Overview - Summarise the main trends or patterns evident in the line bar graph. Mention the highest and lowest points, significant increases or decreases, and noteworthy observations.

Details and Comparisons - Present specific data points from the graph. Use data accurately to support your observations, and make comparisons where relevant.

Conclusion - Provide a concise summary of the key findings without introducing new information.

Describing a line graph effectively in IELTS involves the following steps -

Identify Trends - Start by identifying the major trends or changes in the graph. Look for upward or downward slopes, plateaus, spikes, or significant patterns.

Use Data Points - Refer to specific data points on the graph to support your description. Also, mention exact numbers, percentages, or values when applicable.

Vary Your Vocabulary - Utilise a rich and varied vocabulary to describe the data. In addition, use adjectives and adverbs to add nuance to your descriptions. For example, instead of saying "a significant increase," you can say "a substantial rise."

Provide Context - Offer contextual information that helps the reader understand the significance of the data. This could include reasons for the trends or comparisons with other data sets.

To score high in the IELTS Academic Writing Line Graph task, consider the following strategies:

Before you start writing, take your time to thoroughly understand the graph and its key features.

Pay attention to the major trends and significant changes. Your overview should capture the essence of the graph.

Stick to the information presented in the graph; do not make assumptions or provide personal opinions.

Employ a variety of words and phrases to describe trends and changes. This showcases your language skills.

Don't repeat the exact phrases from the graph - paraphrase when possible to demonstrate your language versatility.

The IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 is time-bound. Allocate sufficient time to each section (introduction, overview, details, and conclusion) to ensure balanced coverage.

Here are some essential tips for creating a successful IELTS Line Graph response.

Familiarise yourself with various line bar graphs for IELTS by practising with sample questions. This practice will build your confidence and improve your analysis skills.

Expand your vocabulary related to data representation. Knowing synonyms for standard terms such as "rise," "fall," "peak," and "trough" can be very helpful.

IELTS Task 1 Line graphs can depict various data, including trends, comparisons, and combined information. Understand how to approach different types.

Carefully review your response for grammar and spelling errors because clear and error-free writing is essential.

If possible, have someone with strong English language skills review your practice responses and provide feedback.

Now, let's explore some IELTS Line Graph samples to see these strategies and tips in action.

IELTS Line Graph Question

The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about the consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

IELTS Line Graph Response

The aforementioned line graphs showcase data extracted from a 2008 report detailing energy consumption trends in the USA from 1980, extending to projected figures up to 2030.

As an overview, it can be stated that there has been a consistent increase in the consumption of fossil fuels from the initiation of the period. Projections indicate a further dependence on these fuel sources. Conversely, cleaner energy sources have accounted for significantly less consumption, and forecasts anticipate a continuation of this pattern.

Within the realm of fossil fuels, including coal, natural gas, petrol, and oil, their energy consumption has shown consistent growth since 1980. Commencing at 35 quadrillion units in 1980, petrol and oil experienced fluctuations until 2000. Subsequently, they exhibited a stable and consistent increase, with a projected consumption surpassing 45 quadrillion units by 2030. Likewise, coal demonstrated a similar upward trend, with estimates indicating it will surpass 30 quadrillion units by 2030. Natural gas usage is expected to plateau at approximately 24 quadrillion units from 2020 onwards.

Conversely, at the onset of the period, cleaner energy sources began with consumption levels below 5 quadrillion units and showcased a decrease in their usage, except for nuclear power, which saw a slight uptick to 6 quadrillion units in 2005. Predictions anticipate a modest increase in the use of solar/wind energy. Moreover, hydropower is foreseen to sustain relatively constant consumption levels until 2030."

Mastering the IELTS Task 1 Line Graph requires a combination of understanding data visualisation, vocabulary, and effective writing strategies. By practising regularly, improving your vocabulary, and adhering to the recommended structure, you can confidently tackle this part of the IELTS exam . Success in the IELTS Line Graph task boosts your Writing band score and enhances your ability to analyse and present data effectively.

We hope you are now aware of the Line Bar Graph and how to create it for writing tasks. However, you can contact Prepare IELTS (PI) expert counsellors for further guidance. Our team of education experts is dedicated to providing you with the best guidance in the IELTS exam. You can get a one-on-one counselling session online via our platform. Contact us at [email protected] or call us at +91 9773398388 .

No, IELTS may also include other types of visual data representation, such as bar charts, pie charts, and tables. It is essential to be prepared for a variety of data formats.

Your response should be at least 150 words. It is important to strike a balance between providing sufficient detail and adhering to the time limit.

It's better to use full sentences and paragraphs in your response. This format allows you to provide a structured and coherent explanation of the data. Bullet points or lists are generally not recommended.

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Line graphs come up often in IELTS writing part 1. We will show you how to confidently answer questions about line graphs, helping you practice summarising the data and identifying trends.

For each line graph (or line chart) question, you will need to summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words. To make the best use of your time it’s important to write with a clear structure, focus on the most important trend or trends, choose appropriate vocabulary and avoid common mistakes.

In this tutorial, we have a band range 6.5 / 7  academic task 1  IELTS line graph example essay graded by an  ex-IELTS examiner  (on our team of essay correctors). There are some great examples of useful feedback to help you improve your own line chart answers.

This line graph tutorial will help you: 

• Choose the right information 
• Use the right sentence structures 
• Decide on the perfect tense to use

Each criteria has been considered and r eviewed by one of the ex-IELTS examiners on our team. T he different sentences in the essay have been colour coded to correspond to the four  marking criteria  used by the  British Council / IELTS IDP .     At the IELTS podcast website, we also have an amazing essay correction service if you need help with your IELTS writing, so this is an example of the personalised feedback you could receive.

Make sure you understand what the codes mean:

• TR means task response – have you summarised the main information and made comparisons?
• CC is coherence and cohesion (does your essay ‘flow’ well, does it make sense?)
• LR is lexical resource (or vocabulary)
• GR means grammar

Therefore TR1 is the first comment about Task Response.

Example line graph question:

The line graph shows the average rainfall for three countries in Great Britain over a 12 month period in 2018.    Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words

The line graph reveals the information of rainfall in three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales for one year starting from January to December in 2018.

In England, the amount of rainfall in January was recorded just above 100ml, which slightly increased in the next month by 5ml, and dipped to 90ml in March. The trend of raising and falling continue for a couple of months and reached its lowest figure in the graph for the month of June at around 70ml. After that, it is predicted that the level of rain will fluctuate and will remain around 120ml in December.

In Scotland, the amount of rain in January was 125ml, dropped unexpectedly to its lowest level to 20ml in February, and rocketed in next month to its peak value of 135ml. In April, the amounts of rain were less than 50ml, then start went up slightly until June. Then after it is predicted to drop until September, the following month it will start climbing up to October, and it will be decreased to 50 ml before reaching to 105 ml in December.

In wales, the rainfall was 50ml in January increased slightly in February and decreased to its lowest point in April around 30ml. In next month went up sharply to 110ml and dipped by 50ml in June. It is predicted that the highest amount of rain will be in July at 125ml and went down just below the month of June’s record. It will remain constant for two months before reaching 105ml in November and it will dip down in December to 52ml.

Overall it can be clearly seen that in each country the amount of rain in January will be approximately same in the month of December.

Let’s look at the essay above with ex-IELTS examiner commentary on each section.

The line graph reveals the information of rainfall (LR1) in three countries: England, Scotland, and Wales for one year starting from January to December in 2018.

TR1 – A good opening paragraph. Effective use of paraphrasing and you have included the key information.

LR1 – This could sound more natural. Perhaps ‘shows information about rainfall’, ‘shows rainfall statistics’ or ‘shows how much rain fell…’?

In England (TR2),   the amount of the rainfall (GR1) in January was recorded just above 100ml, which slightly increased in next month by 5ml, and dipped to 90ml in March. The trend of raising (LR2) and falling continue (GR2) for a couple of months and reached its lowest figure in the graph for the month of June at around 70ml. After that, it is predicted that the level of rain will fluctuate and will remain (TR3) / (GR3) around 120ml in December.

TR2 – Good to adopt a systematic approach to presenting the information

GR1 – the amount of rainfall

LR2 – Check the difference between ‘rise’ and ‘raise’. GR2 – continued

TR3 – Make sure you report the information accurately.

GR3 – Stick to using past tenses here as all the information relates to 2018

In Scotland, the amount of rain in January was 125ml, dropped (CC1) unexpectedly to its lowest level to 20ml (CC2) in February, and rocketed (LR3)   in next month (GR4) to its peak value (LR3) of 135ml. In April, the amounts of rain were less than 50ml, then start went up (GR5) slightly until June. Then after (CC3)   it is predicted to drop until September, the following month it will start climbing up to October, and it will be decreased (TR4) / (GR6) to 50 ml before reaching to 105 ml (LR4) in December.

CC1 – You need to link your ideas together in an appropriate way. Perhaps ‘125ml, and this figure dropped…’?

CC2 – As before. Perhaps ‘… to its lowest level, 20 ml, in February’?

LR3 – Accurate use of some key language to describe graphs.

GR4 – in the next month GR5 – started to go up

CC3 – Take care with your use of linking words.

TR4 – As with the previous paragraph, make sure you report the information correctly.

GR6 – Stick to using past tenses as all the information relates to 2018.

LR4 – Omit the ‘to’ – ‘… reaching 105ml…’

In wales (GR7), the rainfall was 50ml in January increased (CC4) slightly in February and decreased to its lowest point in April (LR5) around 30ml. In next month went up sharply to 110ml and dipped   (LR6) by 50ml in June. It is predicted that the highest amount of rain will be in July (TR5) / (GR8) at 125ml and went down just below the month of June’s record. It will remain constant   (LR7) for two months before reaching 105ml in November and it will dip down in December to 52ml.

GR7 – Take care with your use of punctuation. Use a capital letter for the name of a country.

CC4 – You need to be careful with the way you link your ideas together. Perhaps ‘… in January and this figure increased…’?

LR5 – Very natural use of language.

LR6 – Good to incorporate a wide range of appropriate vocabulary.

TR5 – As before, you need to report the information accurately.

GR8 – As in the previous paragraphs, this is an inappropriate use of tenses.

LR7 – Despite the problems with tenses, this vocabulary is appropriately selected.

Overall it can be clearly seen that (CC5) in each country the amount of rain in January will be (TR6) / (GR9) approximately same in the month of December. (TR7)

CC5 – On the right track to introduce the main features of the graph.

TR6 – As before, there are problems with task achievement.

GR9 – Inappropriate use of tenses.

TR7 – I think this paragraph is intended to be your overview? If so, this would be a useful area to work on as it is one of the key differences between a ‘6’ and a ‘7’ for task achievement.

PROBABLE IELTS SCORE: 6.5 / 7.0

  Some final practical advice for answering line chart questions in your IELTS test:

• Do not start writing before giving yourself enough time to think. First decide the language you will need in your answer. Give yourself 5 minutes to look, think and plan.
• Study the line graph carefully: be clear about the topic and what each line represents.
• The labels on the axes will give you useful information. Look at the horizontal axis to understand the period of time shown, and the vertical or x axis to see how the data is shown (in centimetres, in dollars, in millions?)
• Check the time frames very carefully in the line and plan how time differences will affect your choice of verb tenses.
• What is the main trend or trends?
• The easiest way to make comparisons is by using superlatives in your answer. For example: comparing the largest and smallest amounts of rainfall by country or comparing the least and most expensive products over time.
• Say how two or more lines are related – do they both increase over time? Are any points connected?
• Finally, make sure you have included an overview!

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• Essential skills for Task 1
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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Line Graph with Model Answer (Band 9)

On IELTS test day, you may encounter line graphs in the Academic Writing Task 1 section. To help you understand what components make up a good response to a line graph question, let’s take a look at a model band 9 essay .

To see why this essay is band 9, see our scorer commentary after the model essay below, and check out the official IELTS rubric for Task 1 (PDF) .

This particular prompt is a line graph. Your approach to this graph should be the same as your approach to any other Task 1 infographic Take a look at the information and think carefully. What is the best way to summarize the way the information is structured and the main points? From there, how can you best compare the most relevant pieces of information? Finally, how should you structure that summary and comparison? For more advice on how to approach this, see our article on IELTS Academic Task 1 paragraph structure , as well as our main page for IELTS sample questions and practice resources .

Try to do this prompt yourself. Then check out our band 9 model essay below the prompt and compare it to your own work to see how you did.

Model IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Prompt: Line Graph

The chart below gives information about population growth in three major Australian cities from 1992 to 2016.

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

Model Essay

This line graph shows the change in population for the cities of Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane from 1992 to 2017.

While all cities saw a net increase in annual population growth by 2011, the most dramatic increases happened between 2007 and 2010. In spite of this overall trend, there were a number of rises and falls in growth, with all cities showing a decrease in growth in 2011.

Although it started out with the least annual growth, Melbourne’s growth accelerated the most overall, starting with only a roughly 23k increase in people in 1992, but gaining around 110,000 people in 2017. Brisbane started out with nearly as little growth as Melbourne, but had a lower net gain, rising from slightly over 23k growth in 1992 to a gain of merely 50,000 by 2017. Sydney started out with the highest growth rate at 30,000 in a year, but ended with 105,000 annual growth by the end of the period, just behind Melbourne.

Why does this essay have a band 9 score?

All of Magoosh’s model IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 essays are meant to be band 9. But this model essay is special. Here, we’re going to give you a detailed explanation as to why this is a band 9 essay! Our scoring rationale is based on the band 9 category descriptors in the official rubric for Writing Task 1 .

Task achievement

Per the instructions, this essay summarizes the information by identifying the main features in paragraph one, reporting the general content of the main features in paragraph two, and making relevant comparisons between the cities in the graph in paragraph three. This matches the band 9 descriptor “fully satisfies all the requirements of the task.

The essay organizes its paragraphs clearly, identifying the characteristics of the graph in the first paragraph, reporting the main features in the second, and making comparisons in the third. Each paragraph’s ideas are connected with appropriate linking words, such as “while,” “in spite of,” “although,” and so on. This matches with “clearly presents a fully developed response” in the band 9 task achievement section.

Coherence and cohesion

Coherence and cohesion are tied closely to the points I mentioned above in task achievement. This essay organizes similar ideas closely together in paragraphs without any distracting less relevant details and uses natural-sounding transitions. In doing this, the essay “uses cohesion in such a way that it attracts no attention” and “skillfully manages paragraphing.”

Lexical resource

While this essay does repeat sum specialized terms related to the graph, such as “annual,” it uses a variety of language to describe the same thing when possible. As one example, when describing the beginning point on the graph for each of the three cities in the final paragraph, the essay uses the terms “started out,” “began,” and “initially had.” The means that the essay “uses a wide range of vocabulary,” per level 9 of the rubric.

Not only are the words varied, but they are also very suited to the context and meaning. For instance, sophisticated phrasing such as “net increase” and “the most dramatic increases” appear in paragraph 1. Overly wordy terms such as “the total increase for each year combined” are avoided for the most part. So are slightly awkward-sounding phrases like “the very shocking increases.”

Moreover, the mistakes in word use that do appear in the essay are minor. “Amounts of people” in the first paragraph is overly simple and slightly awkward, but the essay uses the much better term “population” after that initial slip. Similarly, the use of the term “trending” when “trends” would be a more commonly used word with more accurate meaning, is a very minor word form error.

Ultimately, this links to the rubric’s description of “very natural and sophisticated control of lexical features,” where “rare minor errors occur only as “slips.”

Grammatical range and accuracy

This essay shows a level of grammar variety that’s comparable to its variety of vocabulary. The first paragraph consists of a sentence with a relatively simple structure, but with a sophisticated prepositional phrase modifying the noun “change.” The paragraphs that follow have compound sentences (the first sentence of paragraph 2), and the use of a variety of modifying phrases (ex: “with all cities…”, “rising from slightly…”).

There is a minor error in parallel structure in the first sentence of the second paragraph, with a shift from present participle “starting” to past tense “gained.” Together, these aspects of grammar in the essay satisfy the level 9 rubric descriptor “uses a wide range of structures with full flexibility and accuracy; rare minor errors occur only as ‘slips’.”

More Practice IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Sample Questions and Model Essays

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6 responses to “IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Line Graph with Model Answer (Band 9)”

the numbers you wrote in the essay do not tally with the diagram

Thanks for writing! The essay uses the year 2017 because the graph seems to go beyond 2016. It also uses estimation, which will be necessary in some cases, like this, where the graph does not provide exact numbers and must be interpreted/estimated.

Hope this helps! 😀

“”While all cities saw a net increase in annual population growth by 2011, and the most dramatic increases happened between 2007 and 2010. “”

Wonderful train wreck of a sentence there to start your 2nd paragraph. Don’t you guys proofread your posts?

The key features highlighted in the overview are not even mentioned in the BPs.

We get starting and ending points in the BPs with no description of the middle. This is called “mechanical” reporting and closer to a 5 than a 9.

Thanks for pointing out the typo “and” to us–we really appreciate it! I’ll get that fixed up right away!

Note that we go through the scoring towards the end of this article, and we still stand by that.

Thank you! 😀

How this is a band 9 report if there is no Overview paragraph ?

The first paragraph in this essay is “This line graph shows the change in population for the cities of Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane from 1992 to 2017.” While this is only one sentence, it does clearly and accurately summarize the information by identifying the main features, which is what the Task asks students to do.

Happy studying! 🙂

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IELTS Line Graph (Writing Task One Academic)

Line graphs are the most common IELTS academic task one question type. They can also be one of the hardest types to answer. On this page, you can check out my sample answer for an especially tricky line graph question and find out why it is worth a band nine.

IELTS Line Graph Band Nine Sample Answer

This question below is my band nine answer for a fairly famous task one question. Once you’ve finished, keep scrolling to find out why it would get a band nine and for some extra tips.

The graph below shows the population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present day with projections for growth to the year 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

This graph demonstrates how the number of people in China and India have and will change over time. The graph starts with historical data going back to the year 2000 and continues with predictions up to 2050.

Overall, the population of India will overtake that of China in 2030 and continue to grow through to 2050. Meanwhile, China’s population will peak in the late 2020s before gradually declining.

At the beginning of the graph, in the year 2000, the population of China was 1.25 billion people. According to the graph, this has been growing and will continue to grow to a peak of just over 1.4 billion. After this time, the population will begin to steadily decline, reaching a low point of just under 1.4 billion by 2050.

On the other hand, the population of India has been increasing steadily since the year 2000 and will continue to grow into 2050. In the year 2000, the population of India was 1 billion, far lower than China’s. India’s population will overtake China’s in 2030 when both are just over 1.4 billion people. Its population will continue to grow to 1.6 billion in the year 2050, although this growth will become more gradual over time.

Why is this essay band nine?

At first glance, this looks like quite a hard line graph to write about. After all, you only have two lines to talk about, which means some test takers could run out of things to say. To make things worse, the tenses used to describe this graph are quite complex.

Using perfect continuous tense

When we want to describe something that has been happening non stop for an extended period of time and which are still happening now, we can use the present perfect continuous tense. We often use this tense with ‘for’ and ‘since’. For example:

• I have been living in London since 2020.
• They have been studying hard for the IELTS exam for a year.
• She has been watching that TV show for the last five hours.

To be honest, this is quite a rare tense, but it comes in handy for questions like this. In the essay, I’ve used it for:

• According to the graph, this has been growing and will continue to grow to a peak of just over 1.4 billion.
• On the other hand, the population of India has been increasing steadily since the year 2000 and will continue to grow into 2050.

For both of these sentences, I’ve combined the present continuous with the future tense. This is less clunky than something like ‘The population of India, has grown, is growing and will grow.’

Good Task One Structure

The structure of this answer is exactly how it should be. It has:

• An introduction telling you what the graph is about.
• An overview which gives the key points without going into detail or giving any numbers.
• Two body paragraphs both with a clearly defined topic.

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How to answer line graph essay in IELTS writing task 1 Academics

• IELTS Writing Academics Task 1

Line graph accounts for one of the most popular essay topics in the IELTS writing task 1. In this type of essay, you have to explain the data given in the form of line graphs.

This type of task is particularly asked in academic writing not in general. So, if you are preparing for the IELTS general writing, then you can skip the essay.

The line graph essay in IELTS writing task 1 Academics requires you to write an essay in atleast 150 words. Also, it is required of you to finish off the task within 20 minutes.

Here in this article, we are going to talk about what line graph essays are and how you should answer them to achieve the desired band score.

What is a Line graph essay?

A line graph can be used to show the change in the phenomenon over time.  These types of graphs can be used while plotting the data that have peaks (ups) and troughs. In other words, the line graph helps in highlighting the trends.

What is the main purpose of a line graph?

The main purpose of the line graph is to determine the relationship between two sets of values. In this, one data set is dependent on the other.

In the IELTS writing task 1, you will be required to describe facts or figures presented in one or more graphs, charts, or the topic.  You can be asked to explain a diagram, a device, or a process, as to how it works or functions.

Part 1- part 1 includes the information given in the graph and the question.

Part 2- You should utilize this information to make comparisons and connect the parts of information to develop your answer.

Part 3- the graphics (line graph)

What is the aim of the Line Graph essay test?

The line graph essay task in the IELTS writing section 1 assesses your ability to identify the most important and relevant trends and information in the graph and to give a well-organized overview of it using the right tense and vocabulary.

You will be judged based on how creatively you link the information, language, range of vocabulary used, and its accuracy in terms of the task, and appropriate use of cohesive devices.

Instead of just filling the gaps, focus on relevancy.

Look for how appropriate your answer is to the question.

Structure of Line Graph Essay

The structure is the soul of any essay. Therefore, to confirm your 8+ score in the IELTS writing task 1 Academics, you need to develop a perfect structure of the graph based on your understanding of the question.

Introduction: In the introductory paragraph, you should paraphrase the question.  The introductory paragraph should be a captivating one. While writing the introduction, include the main points and an overview of both the points. 

Overview: Under overview, you can present your understanding of the whole topic and compare the points to stress your point.

Body Paragraph 1: You can discuss the first main issue in paragraph 1.

Body paragraph 2: Discuss the second main issue without breaking the momentum of the essay.

Marking Criteria of the IELTS Writing test

• Task Achievement
• Coherence and Cohesion
• Lexical Resource and Vocabulary
• Grammar Range and Accuracy

How to plan your IELTS Writing Task 1?

1. Analyze the question It is the first step to framing your answer in the IELTS Writing task1 Academics. Read the question; understand the type of question, figures, and axis to frame your answers.

2. Identify the main features For distinguishing the theme and the context, you need to identify the main features in the graph question. Pick 2-3 important trends and elaborate on the same to frame your answers.

3. Brainstorm the ideas and vocabulary Essay writing requires you to be calm and frame your strategy. You have to explain your point with atleast 150 words. Therefore, the usage of the right vocabulary and organization of ideas is critical at this stage.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Line Graph essay test

• Incomplete data analysis
• Writing an explanation of the data
• Not writing an overview
• Mentioning each detail
• Exceeding word limit
• Illogical structure
• Not planning before writing

To conclude, an academic writing task is a task with defined input and output.  It is an information transfer task that relates mainly to the factual content of imputing the diagram.

The assistance of good online training programs like Unlock IELTS with Richa will help you with cracking the IELTS Writing task 1 Academics and help you frame answers that fetch your desired score.  

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph Questions: Guide to Write Report of Line Graph

A line graph is another kind of question in IELTS academic writing task 1 and the strategy to write a report on such questions is very similar to the bar chart questions. In this type of question, you may find two types of a line graph: simple and complex.

In the simple single-line graph IELTS questions, you may find one line in the graph, on the other hand, in the complex graph, you may get two or more lines in the graph.

These lines can be of different colours or different types. For such complex line graphs, labels/ legend is given on one side of the graph for you to identify which line corresponds to what data.

Let’s now find in detail how to write a report on line graph IELTS task 1 type of questions in the academic IELTS writing task 1.

Read Question Properly to Write The Introduction

The introduction is the first few lines you write in your report and the following sues can be used to write it:

Reading the questions thoroughly. If you don’t do so, you would be missing out on something important. You can begin your introduction by paraphrasing the line graph question.

Next, have a look at the line graph carefully and check its heading since the heading may give you a better idea of what the line graph is about. For example, the simple line graph in Fig.1 is about Gold Sales in Dubai in 2002.

Lastly, look at the labels on its x-axis and y-axis to find out the units. We will need to include the units in the introduction, for example, “in the period of 5 years from 2017-2022” or “from Jan to Dec 2002” etc.

The three points above will help you write an appropriate introduction to your report.

Analyse The Line Graph IELTS Task 1 Question to Write The Body Paragraphs

You can write one body paragraph in detail if you have got a simple line graph, where you can mention the starting point of a line, the peak points and the trends such as gradually decreasing, constantly increasing, stable etc.

However, if you have been given two or more lines in the graph, you can prefer writing two body paragraphs so that you are able to mention enough details about them.

You can first write about the individual lines in the first body paragraph similar to the simple line graph description. In the second body paragraph, you can compare and contrast the multiple lines together.

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph Vocabulary

Use some of the following essential words for line graph description IELTS:

Adverbs Used in IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph with Meanings

In the body, paragraphs make sure to use numbers/ data/ dates, etc to support your description of the graph.

The below sentence can be taken as an example to explain the line graph with a clear explanation about rising and fall in the graph. It is important that you notice the rise, fall or other trends in the graph and then use respective words to represent the graph.

“The sale of gold in Dubai in 2002 rose sharply from 200 million dirhams in January to 350 million dirhams in March.”

Explanation:

Based on the above example we have taken, we have explained how the graph works and how we can make use of IELTS writing task 1 line graph vocabulary words listed in the table to use.

• In the above example, we see that “Sale of gold in Dubai” is what the graph is about while it is being represented by two-axis or lines X and Y which are year and sales in million.
• Now we see that the sale of gold has increased sharply from 200 million to 350 million that shows an upward trend in the graph.
• So, we can check the table for Upward trends and use alternate words or meanings to describe the line graph easily.

Compare and Contrast to Find Important Highlights

In order to write about the highlights of a line graph, you should compare the data represented by the lines. For example:

“The sale of gold in Dubai in 2002, rose sharply from 200 million dirhams in January to 350 million dirhams in March. However, in the next four months, the sales dropped down constantly and by July reached almost half of the gold sales in Jan.”

In complex IELTS task 1 line graph questions with multiple lines, you may like to bring out the intersection points of the lines or if two lines are following the same trend or opposite trends over a period of time.

Also mention the peak points at the start and at the end along with the corresponding data and also write whether it was at maximum or at lowest. These important highlights are nothing but the key features that make your writing task very scoring.

Line Graph IELTS Task 1 Sample:

“While the population of bears increased tremendously from near zero to nearly 200,000, that of Dolphins witnessed the opposite trend with their numbers dropping from 150,000 in 2011 to being decimated by the year 2016.”

Include A Main Summary of The Line Graph

A writing task response needs to have a paragraph with the main summary or overview of the line graph, without which one could lose bands. This can either follow the introduction paragraph or be the last paragraph in the report.

“Overall, the monthly sales of gold in Dubai in 2002 fluctuated throughout the year. Whereas the average monthly sale of gold remained between 150 and 200 million Dirhams, it showed an exceptional surge in March to 350 million dirhams and two dips to 100 million dirhams in July and September. It ended the year with the same amount of sales as it had begun with at 200 million dirhams.”

Guidelines For Writing A Report on IELTS Line Graph Questions

Thus, the guidelines for writing a report on a line graph question is as follows:

• Have a clear introduction based on the question.
• Describe the line/ s in the body paragraphs mentioning the trends, etc using appropriate vocabulary.
• Have a main summary or overview in one paragraph, which should have all the main trends of the graph.

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IELTS Writing Task 1 – Line Graph Essay Example 2

In this post, we will look at a  Writing Task 1 Academic line graph essay  example from the IELTS writing task 1 Academic Test. Students often ask if the questions are repeated year after year and the answer is no, but the type of chart or graph can be.

There are so many questions written each year, you may find you practice answering various questions on different topics. It is best practice to learn how to answer each one of the various types of writing task 1 questions , from bar charts, line graphs, maps, process etc.

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*This line graph question and answer were provided by a student. IELTS Achieve did not design this question*

The graph gives information about the number of spreads (Margarine, low fat & reduced spread and butter) consumed from the year 1981 up to 2007. The units were measured in grams.

Overall, the highest consumed spread was butter which started as the most used among the three, whereas low fat and reduced spread were only introduced in 1996, however, all three spreads fluctuated within the end of the given time frame.

On the one hand, butter started strong with 140 grams consumed in the year 1981 but gradually decreased as the years progressed until it plummeted to nearly 50 grams used by 2007. Similarly, this can be seen in margarine with almost 90 grams used in 1981 then it slowly decreased in 1986. It reached a plateau in 1991 up to 1996 and gradually decreased reaching 40 grams used in 2007.

On the other hand, low fat & reduced spread was introduced in 1996. It gently rose from almost 10 grams used when it started then progressively increased reaching its highest peak in 2001 (80 grams) however like the two other spreads it slowly decreased up until 2007 were it garnered almost 60 grams.

Word count – 194 / Band score – 8

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• Coherence and Cohesion  – The answer has been divided into clear logical paragraphs.      
• Lexical Resource  – There is evidence of paraphrasing, synonyms and some less common words. 
• Grammatical Range and Accuracy  – The answer has no grammatical errors. The sentences are mainly made up of multiple clauses and have a variety of structures. 

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Useful Links for IELTS Line Graphs in WT1

Useful tips and link for vocabulary, content & paragraphs for IELTS writing task 1 line graphs.

Below I have listed some useful links to learn about IELTS line graphs. Line graphs are quite common in IELTS writing task 1.

There are six types of IELTS writing task 1 for the academic paper:

Sample IELTS Line Graph

Source: IELTS Cambridge English Test Books

You must prepare for all types of charts in academic writing task 1. You might also be given a combination of a line graph with a table for example. Writing task 1 is worth about 33% of your total writing marks so it’s worth learning well.

Tips for IELTS Line Graphs

Here are some useful tips for Line Graphs:

• Introduce the time frame and individual categories
• the overview will contain the main trends over the whole period  – a bird’s eye view
• use language of change for line graphs: increase, drop, fluctuate etc (see below)
• vary your sentence structures: “the number of sales decreased over the period / there was a decrease in the number of sales …”
• support sentences in the body paragraphs with data – time frame and numbers
• don’t spend more than 20 mins on task 1
• make sure you have four paragraphs (occasionally five are possible)
• don’t overload your writing with small details – be selective
• aim for between 160 and 180 words
• task 1 is a report, not an essay

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• both the above links provide useful language to describe the changes in a line graph.
• Gap Fill Practice for Line Graph
• both the above links are exercises to practice using language for line graphs.
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• both model answers above will help you understand more about describing line graphs
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Hello, Liz. I had a question regarding the accurate description of data. You explained in your video that if we do not see the exact number in the chart we should not write an assumed number e.g., if the y axis has 20 and 10 and the line graph has a point right between the two, in such a case should I write “around 15” or use terminology like “midway between” or “well below 20”?

It isn’t quite so simple. If the number which is very clearly precisely between 10 and 20 is obviously 15, then you can write 15. But sometimes it really isn’t possible to say precisely and in such a case you use “about” or “just over”. However, we don’t usually use “midway between”.

Understood. Thank you so much 😀

The line graph illustrates the different weight in millions of tonnes delivered in the UK using road, water, rail, and pipeline. The chart compares data gathered from 1974 to 2002.

Overall, the figures increased for road, water, and pipeline over a 28-year period of study. It is also clear that the records for rail showed fluctuation. Road peaked and carried the heaviest in 1998, while pipeline conveyed the lightest among all transports.

In detail, road operation started at around 70 million and plateaued until 1986. The pattern significantly changed when it surged to 90 million in 1998. By comparison, pipeline utilization initially was at its lowest in the first 4 years and steadied at around 20 million in the last 8 years. In the final year, deliveries through roads were utilized 18x more than pipeline in 1974.

The use of water as mode of transport gradually progressed from just below 40 million to more than 60 million in a span of 28 years. In contrast, rail transport dropped slowly from 40 million to 30 million prior to an irregular pattern seen between 1982 and 2002. During this time, the numbers interchanged between 30 million and 40 million.

The line graph illustrates the frequency of using four different means of product transshipment (road, water, rail, and pipeline) over the given period of 28 years (1974-2002). Overall, both in 1974 and in 2002, the most and the least used transportation methods were road and pipeline, respectively. Between 1974 and 1978, about four million tonnes of goods were transported by pipeline, meanwhile, the frequency of use of the road method was much higher – around 70 million. Then, since 1978, even with some fluctuations, there was kind of increase in the use of both means: in 1996 about 80 million tonnes of goods were transported by road and about 21 by pipeline. Pipeline use has stayed stable in the final years, but the number of goods transported by road hit its high – about 100 million tonnes. In terms of water and rail, 40 million tonnes of goods for each transportation method were transported from the start. Anyway, the water transportation method was used more – it was going up slightly, there was a decline in 1998, but in the final year, about 65 million tonnes of products were transported by water. During that time, the number of goods transported by rail was decreasing, but in 2002, it was almost back to its starting value.

Thank u Liz❤️ it is very helpful 😊

You’re welcome 🙂

The chart illustrates four different means of products transportation in UK, including roads, water, rail and pipeline from 1974 to 2002.

Overall, it is clearly evident from the chart that the road was the most important means of transportation among the four, meanwhile pipeline was the least important. Water and rail way were 2nd and third in the list.

In the year 1974, about 74 million tons of goods were conveyed through road. This figure experienced fluctuation in the next 21 years, it reached to 80 million tons in 1992 and then peaked to 99 million tons in 2002.shifting of goods through water and piples experienced the same ups and downs .water ways started from 39 tons in 1974 and pipeline began from 5 tons in the same year. In the year 1987, the former increased to 60 tons and in the year 1995 the latter moved up to 23 tons. In the last year, water ways maximized to 62 tons, and the pipelines remained unchanged.

However, the shifting of goods through the railways did not show any significant changes over the given period of time. It started with 40 tons in 19974, moved down to 37 tons in 1988 and in the final year it came back to approximately 40 tons.

The given line graph presents information on carried products in the UK using four different means of transportation (road, water, rail, and pipeline) over a period of 28 years. Units are measured in million tonnes. It is clear that the road was by far the most important means of transportation over the period shown. Meanwhile, pipeline was used the least in each year, compared with the water and the rail ways which took place in the given graph in terms of usage second and third positions respectively. In 1974, about 70 million tonnes of goods were transported by the road whereas more or less 40 million tonnes taken by water and rail ways and just about 5 million tonnes of product shipped by pipeline. Just four years later, water way overtook the rail ways and rose dramatically, just under 60 million tonnes in 1986 then remained stable until 1994, in the final years of the period the figure reached it is peak at 65 million tonnes. On the other hand, indicator for the rail ways experienced slight fluctuation between 40 to 30 million tonnes and remained at this level for the rest of the period. By contrast, the pipeline rose steadily the figure was just above 20 million tonnes from 1994 to 2002. Likewise the amount of goods transported by road increased gradually from 1982 over the next two decades to peak at approximately 98 million tonnes.

The line graph illustrates the number of units of goods transported in the UK through 4 modes (road, water, rail, pipeline). Data was collected from the year 1997 to 2002. Units are measured in tons.

The supplied information showed maximum units of goods carried through the road transportation among the all 4 modes in a given period, and use of road transportation for goods increased from 67 units in the year 1974 to 99 units by the year 2002. And the lowest among the various mode of goods transportation was a pipeline, from 5 units to 25 units, in a given period, from the year 1974 to 2002.

We can observe the goods shifted through the water transportation, dramatically increased against railway’s transportation, it was initially 38 units in the year 1974, which was less than the railway’s mode 40 units, however from 1978 products moved through waterway increased to 65 units, whereas railway used for 42 units of goods movement in the year 2002.

To sum up, road transportation was always the top priority for goods transportation due to many factors. However, it is not good for the environmental aspect we must focus on using other alternatives more which are good for the environment.

The line graph demonstrates a comparison between the quantity of goods transported via four different transportation modes in UK (road, water, rail, pipeline) over 18 years, in the period between 1974 and 2002, units are measured in millions of tones.

in overall, roads seem to be the most popular way to transport goods through the period given, as opposed to pipelines which were least favorite to transfer the goods, and this figure continued at the same trend till 2002. On terms of transferring goods via water and rails, we can notice that in 1974 rails usage was slightly higher than water , but this trend reversed through the years and carrying good through sea water became more trending .

more detailed outlook at the graph ,the quantity of goods transferred via roads was slightly over 70 million tones in 1974 and this amount steadily increased through years to reach almost 100 million tones in 2002, compared to pipelines usage which transported only less than 10 million tones of goods in 1974 and similarly continued at this low rate of transportation to reach almost only 20 million tones of goods in 2002.

On the other hand, transporting goods via sea started at low rate of slightly lower than 40 million tones in 1974 but increased steadily with little fluctuations to reach over than 60 million tones in 2002, furthermore, rails being used as mode of transporting goods in UK started at about 40 million tones in 1974 , but this rate decreased slightly with a lot of fluctuations to reach the lowest point in 1994 which was almost 30 million tones , but using rails eventually increased again to reach more than 60 million tones in 2002

The line graph illustrates the items that were transported in million tones using different modes of transportation such as road, rail, water and pipeline in 8 years from 1974-2002 In the Uk.

Overall, all the transport mediums showed an increasing pattern in the number of goods they transported within the given time period. However, road was the most popular means of transportation of goods whereas pipeline was the least preferred.

In the beginning of the year 1974, 70 million tones of goods were carried by road. This figure increased steadily though with some little downward fluctuations after 1978 and 1990. By the end of the period, nearly 100,000,000 tones of items were transported using this medium. Movement of products using the Pipeline started of at about 5 million tones and increased steadily till 1982, where the number of goods that were carried by pipelines leveled off at nearly 20 million tones, before increasing again to 21 million tones. After this, it remained constant till 2022.

In regards to commodities carried by water and rail, Ferries and trains transported about 40 million tones of goods. However, ferries shipped more goods than railway accounting for the sharp increase in number of goods carried (around 59 million tones) in 1982. Following this, the figure remained somewhat constant at almost 60 million tones, up until 1994 where the goods transported decreased a bit, before rising above 60 million tones in 2002. For railway, which started of around 40 million tones, the number of goods transported showed a constant decreasing pattern with some fluctuations; until it reached just 25 million tones in 1994. After which, it rose drastically in 2002, slightly superseding the number of goods they transported in 1994.

The graph illustrates the transportation of road, water, rail and pipeline in the UK from 1974 to 2002. Units are measured in millions of tones.

Overall, while roads are always the most transported of all the goods, pipelines are always the least transported. Both water and rail had nearly the same amount of transportation for over four years until the first one continued growing while the second one decreased.

Road transportation was almost constantly increasing for over all the period. After 1990 it had a sudden decrease until it recovered and continued rising, reaching a peak of almost 100 million tonnes in 2002. It can be seen that pipeline transportation had slightly increased around the years. It more than doubled in transportation from over 1 million tonnes to over 20 millions tonnes.

Even though Rail transportation decreased during a long period, as it presented a sudden increase, by 2002 it reached almost the same amount of transportation that had in the beginning (over 40 millions tonnes). Water transported remained constantly for many years until it climbed gradually by 2002, after dropping to about 50 millions tonnes in 1998.

The graph illustrates the number of men and women that had gym memberships between 1980 and 2010. It shows how the number of people who signed up for the gym changed over a 30 year period.

Overall, the trajectory of the people that attended to the gym differed for males and females from 1980 to 2010. In 1980, the number of men who had a gym membership was almost twice as much of women that had the membership. By the end of 2010, however, the opposite happened in which twice as much women were signed for a gym compared to men.

With regards to males, there were 2000 people that had a gym membership in 1980. In the following 5 years, twice as much men had a gym agreement which again fell significantly until the end of 1995. The number of men that had decided to go the gym made a peak in 2005 with approximately 5000 people. The numbers, however, declined sharply to under 1000 men at the end of 2010.

In terms of females, 1000 of them started to go to the gym in 1980 but the number rose to almost 3000 people in the next 15 years. Until 2010, the number of women that agreed to go to the gym had consistent fluctuations between 2000 and 3000 people.

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The line chart gives us the trend of products transfered in the UK between 1974 and 2002.

In general, road was more popular transition than other transitions. Pipeline was less preffered transition among all of which were water, rail and road. Water transitions saw an initial stability with rail in 1970s then they seperated over the period.

When looked in detail, roadway carried about 70 million tonnes of products at 1974 and increased significantly to under 100 million tonnes. The trend of pipeline started at about 0 million. The figure increased slightly to 20 million tonnes of products.

It ıs clear that, railway and waterway started at the same million tonnes of products which was 40millions.Water transitions started to climb in 1978 and stood at just over 60 million tonnes in 2002. The railway saw fluctuations. In 2002, railway transfered just over than 40 million tonnes of products in the UK. total word: 153

The rendered chart explains the consumption of four kinds of meat in a European country from 1979 to 2004. the span of 25 years, which 1979 to 2004 is showing volatility in meat consumption.

Looking at the graph, the fish consumption was always lower than others, but the consumption of fish looks very steady degrowth, in 1979 the consumption of fish was above 50 grams per person per week that is the highest consumption in the span of 25 years.

Moving to the consumption of lamb showing steep degrowth from starting years of span. In 1979 it was 150 grams per person per week, however, till 2004 it has been almost 65 grams per person per week.

Only one product which we can see the steady growth in the span of 25 years is chicken. consumption was 150 grams per person per week in 1979 and it had been almost doubled in 2004. the consumption was in 2004 250 grams per person per week. Looking at the graph of beef shows heavy volatility. in 1979 it was around 210 grams per person per week than we can see steep degrowth in almost 2 years of starting, after 2 years it shows a spike towards upside till 1984 then it shows continuously degrowth till 2004.

In the conclusion, the chart shows that 3 products fish, lamb, and beef constantly going down. while the consumption of chicken shows a continuous growth in the span of 25 years.

that is my first time for writing task 1.

in the computer delivered IELTS, how do i use indentation? or does it not matter?

For both paper based and computer based tests, it is better to leave one line empty between paragraphs rather than indent.

the line graph illustrates the quantity of goods that were moved through four different means of transportation(road, water, rail and pipeline) in the UK over 28 years, from 1974 to 2002. Units are in million tonnes.

Overall, there was a net increase in the volume of goods conveyed by road, water and pipeline during the period given whereas the volume remained unchanged for rail transport. Road transport was the most popular during the period under review while pipeline was the least favourite.

In 1974, about 70 million tonnes of goods were transported by road. This figure experienced fluctuations over the next 21 years, hitting 80 million tonnes in 1995 and thereafter rising to approximately 100 million tonnes in 2002. likewise transport through water and pipeline experienced almost similar fluctuations from their respective 1974 volumes of about 40 million tonnes and 5 million tonnes, ultimately increasing to about 65 million and 22 million tonnes respectively in the final year.

The quantity of goods transported by rail, on the other hand, did not show a net change over the given period. It started at 40 million tonnes in 1974 and fell slowly to a low of 25 million in 1994 and thereafter rising back to the initial volume of 40 million tonnes in 2002

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Hey ma’am, I was wondering in this graph what would be the overall trend comparison of goods by roads with pipeline or the increase in all three except by rail?

Why do you think you need to choose. An overview needs to be full with all key features. There will often be two key features. What goes up/down and which is higher or lower.

The line graph illustrates the goods transported in the UK by Million tonnes from the year 1974 – 2002. Overall, majority of the goods that are transported in the UK was done thru driving at the roads. Second most used mode of transportation was thru the ocean and seas, followed by railways and lastly was thru pipelines. Almost 70 million tonnes of goods are moved throughout the UK using roads in 1974 and the trend rose another 10 million by 1991 and fell down by 5 at 1994 but rose up again reaching the highest at almost 100 million tonnes goods by year 2000. Moving goods by thru the water started at 40 abd had a sharo increase by 1982 which remained constant for 12 years. Moving things by rail started almost same number with water but fell 10% less twice during 1985 and 1994 but rose up from 1995 to 2002. Lastly, pipeline has the lowest number of all only having thrice less than compared to using the road.

The line graph illustrates the proportion of goods transported by road, water, rail and pipeline in the United Kingdom between 1974 to 2002. Units are measured in million tonnes.

Overall, the preferred mode of transportation of goods in the UK was by road, while pipeline was the least used. Furthermore, there was considerable increase in the utilization of all methods of transit over the given period except for rail which only had a slight increase.

In 1974, about 70million tonnes of goods were transported by road and this figure experienced some fluctuations before reaching a peak of slightly under 100million tonnes in 2002. In contrast, pipeline was the least utilized route, with an attributed figure of about 5million tonnes at the beginning of the given period, followed by a gradual but steady rise until around 1994 where it reached a plateau slightly above 20million tonnes until 2002.

Both water and rail accounted for the movement of goods slightly under 40million tonnes and 40million tonnes respectively. However, the use of water rose higher than rail in 1978 followed by a dramatic increase to more or less 60million tonnes in 1982 before reach a highest point marginally over 60million tonnes in 2002 while rail transport showed several upward and downward slopes before finally peaking at a figure slightly above 40million tonnes.

Thankq dear LIZ madam,your tutorials are really helpful,just one thing i would like to say is to add a bit more of writing task 1 graphs along with their answers…the different types of graphs(more of those complex one and past solved questions on graphs that came in ielts) that could probably come under WT1 along with their answers..it will be really helpful if u do so. Warm regards, Harjot singh

Did you see all the model answers for writing task 1 on the main page? There is a model answer for each type of task 1.

Thank you very much Liz!

Hi Liz, I want to know for the Reading section if i write T/F/NG instead of True/False/Not Given, will the examiner treat it as wrong answer?

It is fine.

Thank u Mam . Good explanation.

appreciate your support

hello mam..I have written more than 200 words in task 1 and more than 450 words in task 2…so will it affect my score negatively ?? ….(However,I have written everything related to the topic)

Yes, it will affect your score. The IELTS essay must be focused and every sentence highly relevant. If you wrote over 450 words than you probably wrote a less focused essay which will lower your score.

Many thanks Liz. Your emails woke me up and brought me to work back more and more. As i am working so hard and sonetimes i forget to put my self into elts pratice and focus to reach my goals and use my professional qualification.

You are the Best Ever for IELTS, Love from Baghdad 🙂

Thax u so much mam

Thank you so much dear LIZ!

Many thanks dear Liz, I appreciate your efforts. .

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