– fluctuate: (noun: fluctuations) be erratic, be fitful, vary, rise and fall erraticallyĪdd suitable adverbs: dramatically, erratically, gradually, markedly, significantly, slightly, slowly, steadily. drop, plunge, free-fall, slide, slip, dive, reduction, slump – fall (n): decline, decrease, deterioration, dip. – fall (vb): collapse, decline, decrease, deteriorate: dip, dive, drop, fall (back), go down, go into free-fall, plummet plunge, reduce (only in the passive) slide, slip (back), slump, take a nosedive – rise (n): increase, climb, jump, leap, pick up, surge (in) – rise (vb): climb, go up, increase, improve, jump, leap, move upward, rocket, skyrocket, soar, shoot up. Describe the three general trends: is/was upwards/downwards/flat or say what happened: …(sales) rose/fell/remained flat/fluctuated….Write about general trends and support what you say with specific data. Describe the main or most striking/significant/noticeable/outstanding/remarkableįeature(s)/charateristics differences/trends/changes.Divide the information into broad/general groups/categories or trends.Divide your text into 3-4 paragraphs, including the introduction.Use general words for the introduction: information, data, difference(s), similarities,Ĭhanges, trends, results, numbers, percentages, figures, statistics, breakdown.Ģ.sales/purchases of different cars: sales/purchases of private vehicles, the number of various types of cars sold/purchased, the number of various types of cars sold/purchased, car sales/purchases. – The graph shows/illustrates how the sales have differed/changed… – The graph shows that (there is a number of differences between…) – The graph gives/provides/reveals/presents information about (the differences/ changes …) – The graph shows/illustrates the trends in … between. Use one of the following four prompts to help you write an introduction:.Write out the words in the rubric, but remember to change them later. If you cannot quickly write your introduction in your own words, do not waste time.Replace words in the general statement with synonyms or paraphrases where you can.One sentence is enough for the introduction.Useful tips and vocabulary to describe a graph or chart in IELTS Writing Task 1 1. 1.2.2 Add specific information or examples:.1 Useful tips and vocabulary to describe a graph or chart in IELTS Writing Task 1.