Describing Trends and Vocabulary

The video tutorial by Yossr at IELTS Academy 9 focuses on essential vocabulary for IELTS writing task 1. It covers verbs and nouns for describing trends, adverbs of intensity, and prepositions for numerical data. The tutorial also explains writing band descriptors, emphasizing lexical resource. Practical examples and exercises are provided to help learners apply the vocabulary effectively.

What is the main focus of the video?

• IELTS Speaking tips

• IELTS Reading strategies

• IELTS Writing Task 1 vocabulary

• IELTS Listening practice

What should you do if you haven't watched the previous video?

• Watch it for speaking tips

• Watch it for organizing answers

• Watch it for reading strategies

• Ignore it

What does 'lexical resource' refer to in the band descriptors?

• Task achievement

• Coherence and cohesion

• Vocabulary usage

• Grammar usage

What is required for a band 9 in lexical resource?

• Sufficient vocabulary

• Limited vocabulary

• Adequate vocabulary

• Wide range of vocabulary with sophisticated control

Which verb is NOT suitable for describing an upward trend?

• Increased

• Grew

• Rose

• Declined

What noun can be used to describe an upward trend?

• A decrease of

• A growth of

• A fall of

• A drop of

Which verb is suitable for describing a downward trend?

• Rose

• Fell

• Peaked

• Increased

What noun can be used to describe a downward trend?

• A rise of

• An improvement of

• A growth of

• A decline of

Which verb is used to describe a trend that remains the same?

• Fluctuated

• Stabilized

• Increased

• Declined

What noun can be used to describe a stable trend?

• A plateau

• A drop

• A peak

• A fluctuation