Language to Use in IELTS Task 1

Introducing the topic (Introduction Starting Language)

 The graph shows… / The table reveals…

 The chart displays… / The diagram illustrates…
 Some interesting facts concerning… are revealed in the diagram.
 Several key trends are revealed by the graph showing…

Introducing the first set of data (Body 1 Starting/Topic Sentence)

 Beginning with the…

 To begin with the…
 Let me begin by describing the…
 An initial analysis of ………………..
 A good starting point would be…………
 To start…………..


Introducing the second set of data (Body 2 Starting/Topic Sentence)

 Meanwhile, the… shows that…

 As for the… , it shows that…
 Turning to the… , it can be seen that…

Introducing the first major trend (1st Detail Sentence)

 First of all, it is clear that…

 Most noticeably of all, it can be seen that…
 The first result worth pointing out is that…

Introducing lesser trends (2nd Detail Sentence)

 Another trend that can be observed is that…

 It is also worth pointing out that…
 Also worth noting is that…

Exceptions to the main trend (2nd Detail Sentence)

 However, this was not always the case.

 However, it should be pointed out that…
 There was one noticeable exception, however.

Comparing and contrasting (2nd Sentence)

  Similarly, … / By contrast, …
 A similar trend can be observed in…
 The results for… , however, reveal a markedly different trend.

Concluding and summarising

 To sum up, … / In summary, … / In short, …

 Overall, … / On the whole, …
 The main thing that can be observed here is that…
Academic IELTS candidates

This graph is similar to the recent ones that were given in IELTS exams, which is why it makes a
good practice. Here is your homework for the day:

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The following pie charts and the table show how three countries (USA, UK and Malaysia)
deal with dangerous waste. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the
information below.

You should write at least 150 words.

Amount of waste generated in three countries in year 2000:

mt = million tons

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Proportion of Population Aged 65 And Over

IELTS Writing Task 1 - Sample

The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and
2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
feature and make comparisons where relevant.
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Factors Affecting Work Performance

IELTS Writing Task 1 - Sample

The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a
major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30
and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance. Write a report for a
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Proportion of Population Aged 65 And Over

IELTS Writing Task 1 - Sample

The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and
2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
feature and make comparisons where relevant.
A New Hypermarket for The City Of Pellington

IELTS Writing Task 1 - Sample

The map below shows three proposed sites for a new hypermarket (A, B and C) in the city of
Pellington.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making
comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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Leisure Activities of Australian Children

IELTS Writing Task 1 - Sample

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below gives information about the
preferred leisure activities of Australian children. Write a report for a university lecturer
describing the information shown. You should write at least 150 words.

5 hobbies, Australia, girls and boys

Some interesting facts concerning 5 hobbies of Australian girls and boys are revealed in the bar chart.

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A Central Heating System

IELTS Writing Task 1 - Sample

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagram below shows how a central
heating system in a house works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

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Rental Charges And Salaries In London

IELTS Writing Task 1 - Sample

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below provide information on rental
charges and salaries in three areas of London. Write a report for a university lecturer describing
the information shown below. You should write at least 150 words.

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Food Budget on Restaurant Meals

IELTS Writing Task 1 - Sample

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The charts below show the percentage of their
food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the
number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. You should write at least
150 ...