Graphs and Charts: IELTS Preparation Course Lesson 3
Graphs and Charts: IELTS Preparation Course Lesson 3
Graphs and Charts: IELTS Preparation Course Lesson 3
Introduction
Like an essay, the description too needs an introduction.
Points to remember when you write an introduction:
• This paragraph should focus on the components of the graph/bar chart/ table/ process/map etc.
• To write this paragraph, you should read and understand the question given.
• Do not use the exact words given in the question, instead paraphrase the question.
• Using synonyms for the important words given in the question could get you extra points!
• If there is a time frame mentioned, do not forget to mention the time frame in your paragraph.
Overview Paragraph:
The overview paragraph stands true to its name. In general terms, you must be
able to identify the main features and need to focus more on them so that you
can score a high band.
Conclusion:
Conclude your writing by rewriting what the graph/chart is about.
Describing Trends
+ Look at the graphs and charts page 19 in your books.
Work with a partner and describe the graph/chart. Try to use the
vocabulary from pg 16, 17, 18
A Average house prices in London
B House price change in Dubai
C House price change in Hong Kong
Tips:
Do not go beyond 20 minutes on it as you would need around 40 minutes to complete Writing Task 2. IELTS Writing
Task 1 marks are evaluated based on task achievement, coherence, cohesion, vocabulary, and grammar.
Before you begin your IELTS writing task 1, you should be conscious of the following:
• Read the question and instructions carefully before you begin the task.
• Look at the chart/diagram/graph carefully and process the information.
• Start planning on the structure and details for the task.
• Recall what you know about the structure of writing task 1 (which is given further down
this page) and be mindful of the information that has to go into each paragraph.
• Pay attention to spellings, grammar, sentence types, lexical resources, coherence
and cohesion, fillers, etc.
PRO TIP1: If you cover your diagram/graph/chart, you should be able to replicate the key
points or major changes of the diagram/graph/chart with the description that you've written.
Tip 2: Paraphrase the writing prompt and use synonyms!
In IELTS Exam – Writing Task 1
- You will have 20 mins to finish this task.
- You need to write at least 150 words.
- You need to summarise the information by selecting and
reporting the main features and make comparisons where
relevant.