How to Score Highly in Task Achievement for IELTS Writing Task 1

What are the key numbers to identify in a line graph for IELTS Writing Task 1?

• The numbers in the middle of the graph

• Random numbers throughout the graph

• Only the highest point

• The beginning, end, highest, and lowest points

Why is it important to include the context of numbers in your essay?

• To fill up space in the essay

• To make the essay look more complex

• To confuse the examiner

• To clearly convey the significance of the numbers

What should you do if you don't know why a number is important in your essay?

• Include it anyway

• Guess its importance

• Exclude it from the essay

• Ask the examiner

What should an overall trend statement in your introduction include?

• A list of all numbers

• Detailed analysis of each number

• A general description of changes

• Specific numbers

In describing overall trends, what should be avoided?

• Describing changes over time

• Using specific numbers

• Using general terms

• Summarizing the graph