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IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph notesLine graphs: start, turn, end

One pattern for every line, so you describe trends instead of listing numbers. This IELTS lesson is a deck of 10 visual cards from BandLadder's own study library, written and fact-checked by our team.
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It teaches a 4-step method: start, turning point, end and compare. Along the way you get worked examples with the key words marked, before-and-after fixes that show why the first version loses marks, a model answer with its key moves highlighted, a one-page visual summary, a quick check to test yourself and a recap of the rules to remember. Each card holds one idea, so you can read it on a phone between practice sessions.

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  1. IELTSWriting Task 1 · Line graph

    Stop describing every year

    the most common Task 1 mistake

    Most line-graph answers read like a list of numbers. The examiner is looking for the shape of each line.

    In 2000, Science had 20,000 visitors. In 2005, it had 35,000. In 2010, it had 50,000.just a list In 2015, it had 42,000.

    Four numbers. Zero trends.

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  2. IELTSWriting Task 1 · Line graph

    One pattern for every line

    three moves, then one comparison

    1. 1StartThe first year: which line is on top and which is at the bottom?
    2. 2Turning pointIs there a peak, a dip, or no turn at all?
    3. 3EndThe last year: where did each line finish?
    4. 4CompareWho overtook whom, and when?
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  1. 1Stop describing every yearthe most common Task 1 mistakeIn the preview
  2. 2One pattern for every linethree moves, then one comparisonIn the preview
  3. 3Meet the graphtry the three moves before you swipeFree account
  4. 4Move 1: the startthe first year, every lineWith a plan
  5. 5Move 2: the turning pointa peak, a dip, or none?With a plan
  6. 6Move 3: the endthe last year, every lineWith a plan
  7. 7Numbers alone don't scoreturn a list into a trendWith a plan
  8. 8One line, one sentencestart, turn and end, joined upWith a plan
  9. 9Your turnuse the same graphWith a plan
  10. 10Save thisthe line-graph checklistWith a plan

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