Write overview IELTS Writing task 1

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IELTS Writing task 1

Search "spreads" on GG
=> what is it?

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How many types of spreads? What are they?

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the green line (butter)?

• The butter consumption increased sharply from 1981 to 2007.

• The butter consumption experienced a downward trend from 1981 to 2007.

• The butter consumption fluctuated wildly from 1981 to 2007.

Multiple Choice

Focus on the blue line. Which information is correct?

• The amount of margarine consumed from 1981 to 2007 changed constantly.

• There was an increase in the amount of margarine consumed between 1981 and 2007.

• The consumption of margarine experienced a sharp decrease between 1981 and 2007.

Multiple Choice

Look at the red line. Which information is correct?

• The amount of low fat and reduced spreads consumed from 1981 to 2007 changed constantly.

• There was a sharp decrease in the amount of low fat and reduced spreads consumed between 1981 and 2007.

• There was a huge increase in low fat and reduced spreads between 1981 and 2007.

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The ​

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shows the consumption of ​ three types of spreads (margarine, butter, and low-fat spreads) ​ between 1981 and 2007, measured in grams.

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The ​ graph ​

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the consumption of ​ three types of spreads (margarine, butter, and low-fat spreads) ​ between 1981 and 2007, measured in grams.

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The ​ graph ​shows the ​

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of ​ three types of spreads (margarine, butter, and low-fat spreads) ​ between 1981 and 2007, measured in grams.

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The ​ graph ​shows the ​ consumption of ​ three types of spreads (margarine, butter, and low-fat spreads) ​​

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1981 and 2007, measured in grams.

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The ​ graph ​shows the ​ consumption of ​ three types of spreads (margarine, butter, and low-fat spreads) ​​ between 1981 and 2007, ​

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in grams.

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The ​ graph ​shows the ​ consumption of ​ three types of spreads (margarine, butter, and low-fat spreads) ​​ between 1981 and 2007, ​ measure in ​

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Now, remember the above Introduction sentence and rewrite it. Start with "The graph shows....."

Multiple Choice

Overall, the consumption of which types decreased over the period?

• butter

• margarine

• low fat and reduced

• butter and margarine

Multiple Choice

Which type of spreads showed the biggest increase?

• butter

• margarine

• low fat and reduced

• butter and margarine

Multiple Choice

Which is the best overall description the graph?

• Overall, the consumption of butter and margarine decreased over the period, while low-fat spreads became more popular after 1996 but also declined toward the end of the period.

• Overall, the consumption of all three types of spreads increased greatly over the period.

• Overall, the consumption of low-fat spreads experienced constant changes over the period, while the other two types declined toward the end of the period.

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, the consumption of butter and margarine decreased over the period, while low-fat spreads became more popular after 1996 but also declined toward the end of the period.

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Overall, the consumption of butter and margarine ​

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over the period, while low-fat spreads became more popular after 1996 but also declined toward the end of the period.

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Overall, the consumption of butter and margarine decreased ​

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the period, while low-fat spreads became more popular after 1996 but also declined toward the end of the period.

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Overall, the consumption of butter and margarine decreased ​over the period, ​

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low-fat spreads became more popular after 1996 but also declined toward the end of the period.

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What is the overall in Writing IELTS task 1?

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Overall, the consumption of butter and margarine decreased ​over the period, ​ while low-fat spreads became more ​

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after 1996 but also declined toward the end of the period.

An overview is simply a summary of the main or most important points in a graph, chart, process or map. It is normally 2-3 sentences long and should be the second paragraph you write in your essay.

1. UK and Germany had the highest rates.

2. Data for France decreased then increased.

3. Data for UK and Germany increased the whole time.

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Noticeable
differences

The data shows that the UK and Germany recycle the most, France recycles the least. Generally, household recycling rates in the UK and Germany increased at similar rates, while France’s rates showed a steady decrease before rising again.

Overview

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What does the line graph describe?

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The line graph illustrates (shows) the average cost that American customers spent on mobile and landline phone services annually over a 10-year period.

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What are two noticeable traits about this line graph.

1. spending on residential phone services declined

2. mobile services increased sharply throughout a decade

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Let's write your overview for this line graph.

Overall, spending on residential phone services dramatically declined, while popularity of mobile services increased sharply throughout a decade. Also, both of services met at the same record in 2006.