IELTS Writing Task 1: Line Graph

A line graph shows how data changes over time. You must describe trends, highs, lows and comparisons in at least 150 words.

Key Points

1. Paraphrase the question in the introduction
2. Write an overview of the main trends without detailed numbers
3. Describe the first key feature with data
4. Describe the second key feature and compare lines
5. Check tenses and units

Expert Tip

Useful language: rose sharply, fell gradually, fluctuated, peaked at, remained stable, levelled off. Never give opinions in Task 1.