What does a line graph usually show in IELTS Task 1?, Changes or trends over time., What should you do first when describing a line graph?, Give an overview of the main trend(s)., Which tenses are mostly used in describing line graphs?, Past tense (if dates are in the past) and present tense (if ongoing), What verbs can be used to describe an increase?, Rise, grow, climb, go up, increase., What verbs can be used to describe a decrease? , Fall, drop, decline, decrease, go down., What phrase can you use to describe stability (no change)?, Remain stable / stay constant., How can you describe a sharp increase?, It increased sharply / rose dramatically, What is the purpose of the overview paragraph?, To summarize the main trends without specific data., How should data be grouped in Task 1?, Group similar trends or time periods together., What does “fluctuate” mean in graph description?, It means to rise and fall irregularly., What kind of words are “significantly”, “slightly”, “gradually”?, Adverbs used to describe the degree of change., How many paragraphs are usually needed in Task 1?, Four: introduction, overview, and two body paragraphs., What should be avoided in a Task 1 description?, Personal opinion or reasons for change., What phrase means “the highest point on the graph”?, Reach a peak, How can you end your report effectively?, By restating the overall trend or final data point..

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