Task 1: Introductions
Interactive Lesson
Tips & Examples
The introduction is meant to give the reader an introduction about the graph, chart, or diagram. It is normally made by paraphrasing the question. A good way to get a good score is by using the following phrase:
The (graph/table) (Illustrates/indicates/reveals/depicts)..
For Example:
The chart below gives information about academic qualifications held by students in America and China.
This Becomes:
The chart illustrates data regarding educational qualifications possessed by pupils in two different countries: America and China.
Example Questions and Answers
The line graph below shows the overall price change for junk food between 2002 and 2010.
Example Answer 1
The graph indicates the total cost variation for junk food from 2002 to 2010.
The pie charts below show the average SAT and ACT scores for students during 2010
Example Answer 1
The charts depict the average correlation between SAT and ACT scores for pupils in 2010.
Additional Practice Questions
The table below shows the number of people who use the subway and bus system in Liuzhou, China during 2010-2014.
The diagram shows the cycle of polluted plastic bottles.
* Remember, the IELTS exam is constantly changing. You will need to make sure you are confident talking about all subjects.