Data Analyzing Graphs

Explain the difference between describing data and comparing data in IELTS Writing Task 1.

• Describing data involves detailing the information presented, while comparing data focuses on highlighting relationships and differences between data sets.

• Describing data involves drawing conclusions from the data, while comparing data involves presenting raw information.

• Describing data focuses on relationships between data sets, while comparing data focuses on providing detailed information.

• Describing data includes analyzing trends in the data, while comparing data involves summarizing the data.

How can you effectively summarize the information presented in IELTS Writing Task 1?

• Ignore significant points and trends while summarizing

• Present the data in a disorganized and lengthy manner

• Summarize every single detail without prioritizing key information

• Identify key trends, compare data if applicable, highlight significant points, and organize information logically and concisely.

Look at the line graph. What do the numbers on the left side of the graph represent?

• The number of people aged 65 or older in millions.

• The number of people aged 65 or under in millions.

• The number of people aged 65 or older as a percentage.

• The number of people aged 65 or under as a percentage.

Look at the line graph. What do the numbers along the bottom represent?

• years

• ages

• population

Look at the line graph. Which two lines have a similar shape?

• A and B

• A and C

• B and C

Look at the line graph. Which is the best description for the line representing country A?

• The population increased steadily then declined.

• The population remained steady then increased slightly.

• The population remained steady then increased dramatically.

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"The population aged over 65 has been growing steadily since 1950 and will continue to grow rapidly."

• A

• B

• C

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"The population aged over 65 is expected to reach 20 million by the year 2100."

• A

• B

• C

Look at the line graph. Which country does the following statement best describe?

"Overall, the population grew rapidly but is predicted to decrease."

• A

• B

• C

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the term 'data analysis'?

• A) Data analysis are important for understanding trends.

• B) Data analysis is important for understanding trends.

• C) Data analysis were important for understanding trends.

• D) Data analysis be important for understanding trends.