Library visits
Write, then mark it yourself.
The chart below shows how many visits three city libraries received in 2014, 2018, and 2022 (figures in thousands).
Central: 420, 390, 360. Riverside: 80, 150, 310. Hilltop: 140, 145, 150.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Templates for Task 1, introduction, overview, body
Insert a template, then replace every [bracket] with your own words. The examiner does not penalise structure, only memorised phrases that don't fit.
- Introduction (paraphrase)
The [bar chart / line graph / table] compares [what is measured] in [places/groups] between [year] and [year].One sentence. Change the prompt's words: shows → compares, the number of → how many. - Overview (the big picture)
Overall, [the main trend: most figures rose / X was the highest throughout], while [the biggest contrast or exception].No numbers here. Two main features. Without an overview, Task Achievement stays at 5 or below. - Body paragraph 1
In [first year], [X] had the highest figure, at [number], whereas [Y] was much lower, at [number]. By [later year], [X] had [risen/fallen] to [number].Group the data. Compare with whereas / while. Use past tense for past years. - Body paragraph 2
[Y], by contrast, [increased/decreased] [sharply/slightly] from [number] to [number]. [Z] remained the lowest throughout, at around [number].Cover the remaining groups. Use rose to / fell by correctly.
0 / 150 words
- Write the task in your own words for the start. Do not copy it word for word.
- Give a quick summary: “Central” goes down, “Riverside” goes up, and “Hilltop” stays the same. Do not give your own ideas.
- Put the libraries that stay the same or go down together. Talk about “Riverside” by itself.
- Use a few real numbers, not all of them. Use past tense words like "was" or "went".
All four criteria are needed. Under 150 words should hold Task Achievement or Task Response down.