23/01/2026
IELTS writing task-1
Use following prompts for starting task-1:
1.The map/pie chart/line graph/bar graph/diagram+illustrates/depicts/presents+other information….
2.The line graphs compares(if any comparison is made)
Use appropriate synonyms
1.Rise-go up, increase,improve,jump,move upward.
2.Fall-go down,decline, decrease,move downward,drop etc.
3.Fluctuate-rise and fall irregularly/unevenly
4.Flat-constant,no change
Add suitable adverbs
Dramatically, significantly, slightly, slowly, steadily, considerably,gradually, noticeably etc.
Add time phrases
1.From the year___to___
2.Between___and___
3.During the year/over the period
For future related time tables:
Use: It is predicted/forecasted/estimated that____will increase/decrease/or remain constant.
Words of approximation
Nearly, approximately,almost,
Just about,just under,just below,about, around, roughly etc.
Percentage related terms
75-85% - A very large majority
65-75% - A significant portion
10-15% - A minority/small number
Less than 10%- A very small number
Some advanced terms,not mandatory to memorize,but useful for achieving a higher score!
Percentage — Fraction
1.80%. four fifths
2.75%. three quarters
3.50%. half
4.25%. a quarter
5.20%. a fifth
So,77% is over three quarters
48% is nearly a half
Best of luck!
Courtesy: IELTS by Meher Afri