IELTS Writing Task 1 Line Graph: How to Get Band 8 on Trends and Projections

go

To move or travel from one place to another; to leave or continue.

take

To get, hold, carry, or use something.

line

A long thin mark, row, border, or series of words.

graph

A drawing or diagram that shows numbers or relationships with lines, bars, or points.

build

To make something by putting parts together.

answer

Something said, written, or done in reply to a question or problem.

step

A movement made by lifting and putting down a foot, or one stage in a process.

question

A sentence or problem that asks for information or an answer.

shows

The present form of show: lets someone see something or makes something clear.

percentage

An amount or share shown as parts out of one hundred.

household

All the people who live together in one home; also the home as a unit.

energy

The strength or power needed to move, work, or stay active.

provided

The past form of provide: gave or supplied something needed.

four

The number 4.

sources

The plural form of source: places, people, or things that information or materials come from.

natural

Existing in nature, not made by people; normal or expected in a situation.

gas

A substance like air that is not solid or liquid.

oil

A thick liquid used as fuel, for cooking, or to make machines move smoothly.

solar

Using sunlight or the sun's energy, or about the sun.

power

The ability to control, influence, or do something; also energy such as electricity.

last

Coming after all others in time, order, or position.

figures

The plural form of figure: numbers, shapes, people, or important characters.

projection

An estimate about the future based on information now.

dash

A short quick movement, small amount, or written line.

part

One piece, section, or role of something larger.

got

The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.

twenty

The number 20, or a mark, note, or group worth 20.

minutes

The plural form of minute: units of sixty seconds, or written notes from a meeting.

words

The plural form of word: spoken or written units of language.

before

Earlier than a time, event, person, or place.

write

To form letters, words, or numbers, or create text such as messages, stories, or reports.

single

Only one; not married or not in a romantic relationship.

word

A unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written.

data

Facts or numbers collected for study, decisions, or computer use.

source

The place, person, or thing that something comes from or starts with.

side

One of the flat or outer parts of something.

year

A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.

along

From one end or side of something toward another.

bottom

The lowest part of something

lines

Rows, marks, boundaries, written words, or routes that are long and narrow.

run

To move quickly on foot.

way

A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.

need

Something necessary or very important for a person, group, or situation.

forms

The plural form of form: documents, shapes, types, or structures.

big

Large in size, amount, age, or importance.

picture

A drawing, painting, or photograph.

clearly

In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.

down

Toward a lower place, level, or position.

heating

The system or process of making a building, room, or substance warm.

standout

A person or thing that is much better or more noticeable than others.

moment

A very short period of time; also an important time or event.

here

In, at, or to this place or position.

overtake

To pass a person or vehicle that is moving in the same direction.

gives

The third-person form of give: hands, provides, or causes something.

us

Used for the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition.

split

To divide or break something into parts, or to separate from a group.

risers

The plural form of riser: people or things that move upward, get up, or increase.

faller

A person or thing that falls, or a worker who cuts trees.

plan

A set of ideas or steps for doing something in the future.

paragraphs

The plural form of paragraph: sections of writing about separate main ideas.

every

Used before a singular noun to mean all members of a group.

introduction

The act of presenting someone or something for the first time; the first part of a book, speech, or course.

overview

A short general explanation of the main points of a subject.

show

To let someone see something or to explain it by making it clear.

why

For what reason or purpose.

paragraph

A section of writing made of one or more sentences about one main idea.

decides

The third-person form of decide: chooses after thinking.

band

A group of musicians, or a strip that holds things together.

body

The physical structure of a person, animal, or object.

covers

Things placed over something to protect, hide, or decorate it.

rise

To move upward, increase, or get out of bed or a seat.

fall

A drop downward, or the season after summer.

like

Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.

organise

To arrange people, things, or activities so they work well.

itself

Used to refer back to the same thing, animal, place, or idea for emphasis.

just

Only or simply, with nothing more.

sentence

A group of words that expresses a complete idea, or a punishment given by a court.

never

At no time, or not on any occasion.

illustrates

The present form of illustrate: explains something with examples or pictures.

proportion

The size, amount, or number of one thing compared with another.

supplied

The past form of supply: provided something that was needed or wanted.

different

Not the same as another person or thing.

country

An area of land with its own government, borders, and people.

change

To make or become different.

important

Having great value, meaning, or effect; needing attention.

task

A piece of work that someone has to do.

ways

The plural form of way: methods, routes, or manners of doing something.

rule

An official instruction that says what people may or must do.

people

Human beings in general, or the men, women, and children in a group.

keep

To have something and not lose it, or to continue doing something.

specific

Clear and exact, not general or vague.

numbers

Plural form of number: symbols or amounts used for counting, measuring, or identifying.

save

To keep someone or something safe, stop loss, or store something for later.

listen

To give attention to a sound or to what someone is saying.

during

At some time in the period of an event or situation.

period

A length of time during which something happens or continues.

become

To start to be something different, or to develop into a new state.

project

To estimate something for the future, or to send an image, light, or sound outward.

extend

To make something longer, larger, or last for more time.

lead

A heavy soft gray metal that can be poisonous.

while

During the time that something happens, or although something is true.

climbed

The past form of climb: went up something, especially using hands and feet.

steadily

In a regular, continuous, or controlled way.

low

Near the ground, below normal, or small in amount, level, quality, or sound.

base

The lowest part, support, or main place for activity.

contrast

A clear difference between two things.

dominant

More powerful, important, or noticeable than others.

outset

The beginning of an activity, process, or period of time.

declined

The past form of decline: became smaller or weaker, or refused.

fell

The past form of fall: moved downward or dropped.

dwindle

To become gradually smaller in size, number, or strength.

smallest

The superlative form of small: least large in size, amount, number, or importance.

share

A part of something that belongs to someone or is divided among people.

trends

The plural form of trend: general directions of change or popular styles and habits.

comparisons

The plural form of comparison: acts of showing how things are similar or different.

headline

The title of a news story or article, printed above it.

story

A description of real or imagined events, often told for interest or entertainment.

figure

A number, shape, person, or important public character.

live

To have your home somewhere, or to be alive.

accounted

The past form of account: explained or gave a reason for something.

behind

At or toward the back of someone or something.

reaching

The present participle of reach: arriving at, touching, or stretching toward something.

process

A series of actions or changes that produce a result.

climb

To go up something, especially using your hands and feet.

further

At or to a greater distance, degree, or level.

total

The complete amount after everything has been counted or added.

followed

The past form of follow: went after, came next, or obeyed.

similar

Almost the same in appearance, character, or meaning.

path

A way or track for walking, or a course of action or development.

far

At, to, or by a great distance.

starting

The present participle of start: beginning something or making something begin.

increasing

The present participle of increase: becoming greater in number, amount, level, or strength.

mere

Used to emphasize that something is small, simple, or only what is stated.

end

The final part of a time, story, road, or activity.

how

In what way or by what method.

start

The beginning of an action, event, or period.

crossover

A change or mix between two different styles, groups, or systems.

read

To look at and understand written words or symbols.

mirror

A smooth surface that reflects images, usually used for looking at yourself.

image

A picture, or the idea people have about someone or something.

peak

The highest point of a mountain, level, amount, or period.

predicted

The past form of predict: said what would probably happen later.

sharply

In a sudden, strong, clear, or critical way.

relative

Considered by comparing one thing with another, not by itself.

terms

The plural form of term: words, conditions, or periods with a set meaning.

shrink

To become smaller, or to make something smaller.

across

From one side to the other side of something.

whole

Complete or full, with no part missing or divided.

clear

Easy to see, hear, understand, or free from unwanted things.

margin

The empty space around the edge of a page.

happened

The past form of happen: took place or came about.

score

The number of points in a game, test, or competition.

language

A system of words, signs, or sounds that people use to communicate.

real

Existing in fact, not imagined, false, or artificial.

future

The time that comes after the present; what someone or something may become later.

collocation

A common pairing of words that often appear together.

precise

Exact and clear, with careful details and no confusion.

everywhere

In, at, or to all places.

prepositions

The plural form of preposition: grammar words that show relationships between nouns and other words.

exact

Completely correct, accurate, or precise.

value

The importance, usefulness, or money that something has.

increased

The past form of increase: became larger, or made something larger, in number, amount, size, or level.

another

One more, or a different person or thing.

biggest

Largest in size, amount, or importance.

reason

A fact, idea, or cause that explains why something happens.

method

A planned way of doing something.

works

The third-person singular form of work: does a job, operates, or has the desired effect.

put

To place something somewhere; also to express something in words.

moments

The plural form of moment: short periods of time or important times and events.

list

A set of names, numbers, or things written one after another.

becomes

The third-person form of become: does this action or process.

easiest

The most simple or least difficult among several choices.

test

A set of questions, tasks, or checks used to measure knowledge, skill, or quality.