Writing Task 1
Writing Task 1
Outline
1. Template for Describing Graphs or Charts
2. Vocabulary and Structures to describe trends
3. Template for Describing Tables
4. Vocabulary and Structures to compare figures
5. Template for Describing Pie Charts
6. Vocabulary and Structures to describe pie charts
7. Template for Describing Maps
8. Vocabulary and Structures to describe maps
9. Template for Describing Processes
10.Vocabulary and Structures to describe Processes
Template for Describing Graphs
or Charts
*Introduction:
The graph/chart illustrates/ describes/ compares .....
*Overview:
Overall, it is evident that [summarize the main trends, differences, or
notable features].
*Body Paragraph 1:
In 19xx, .... started at ... before seeing a moderate rise to... This trend
continued until …. when ... witnessed a slight fall and hit ... in...
*Body Paragraph 2:
In contrast/ Conversely, ..... By 200x, ......../ By the end of the
period,...
VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES TO
DESCRIBE TRENDS
RISING FALLING
- After ....., the figures stabilized at... - The figures fluctuated significantly
- The trend leveled off, remaining over the period.
constant at... - There was considerable variation
- [Category] maintained a steady level in...
of... - [Category] oscillated between...
- There was no significant change in... - The data showed an unpredictable
- The number plateaued around... pattern, with...
- The data showed stability after... - The numbers experienced irregular
changes, rising and falling.
- The trend displayed significant
oscillation, indicating instability.
*Introduction:
Template - The table presents data regarding .................
for *Overview:
Describin - Overall, it is clear that [summarize the most significant
g Tables insights or comparisons].
*Body Paragraph 1:
- The most significant figure was xxx in [category].
Compared to [category], [another category] showed
[describe the relationship].
- Notably, [highlight any significant comparison or trend].
*Body Paragraph 2:
- On the contrary, ...
Template for Describing Pie
Charts
Introduction: The pie chart shows the distribution of...
Overview: Overall, it is evident that...
Body 1: [Category] represents [percentage] of the total.
- The largest segment is [category], accounting for [percentage].
- Additionally, [mention another category], which makes up
[percentage].
Body 2: In contrast, [another category] constitutes only [percentage].
Template for Describing Maps
Introduction: The map(s) illustrate(s) how ____ has developed over the
____-year period from 19xx.
Overview:...... witness(es) radical changes/improvements/developments
with the most noticeable being the ____, ____, and ____.
Body 1: In the northern area of ..., there used to be ... but now a ... has
been demolished to give way to ... While [feature] used to [description],
it now has been expanded and renovated ...
Body 2: To the southern part of ..., a ... used to be located in the...
Currently, there has been an erection of a ... to take the place of...
Template for Describing
Processes
*Introduction: The diagram illustrates [describe what the diagram shows, such
as a process or a series of steps].
*Overview: Overall, the process involves [summarize the main stages or key
features of the process].
*Body Paragraph 1: The first step involves [describe the first step in detail].
This is followed by [explain the next step].
*Body Paragraph 2: The process of ... continues when [ S+ is/ are + V3]
Subsequently, ......Finally, the process culminates with Noun being +V3