IELTS Writing Task 1: Describing Trends 2

Question 1

Which phrase best describes a sharp, sudden upward movement in a graph?

Accepted Answer

Surged dramatically

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Rose gradually

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Fluctuated slightly

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Remained stable

Question 2

What is the correct adverb to pair with the verb 'increase' to show a small change?

Accepted Answer

Slightly

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Sharply

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Dramatically

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Steeply

Question 3

In Task 1, what should the overview paragraph contain?

Accepted Answer

Main trends and key features

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Specific data figures

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Your personal opinion

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Reasons for the trends

Question 4

Which sentence correctly describes a value reaching its highest point?

Accepted Answer

Sales peaked at 500 units.

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Sales bottomed out at 50 units.

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Sales plateaued at 50 units.

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Sales dipped to 500 units.

Question 5

Which preposition correctly completes: 'The figure rose ___ 20% to 60%.'?

Accepted Answer

by

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at

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of

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for

Question 6

What does 'level off' mean when describing a trend?

Accepted Answer

Stop changing and stay steady

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Drop suddenly

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Rise rapidly

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Move up and down

Question 7

Which tense is most appropriate for describing data from the year 2010 in a completed graph?

Accepted Answer

Past simple

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Present simple

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Present perfect

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Future simple