Overview
In IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, you will be given a table showing data on various categories and time periods.
Your task is to clearly describe the main points, compare the numbers, and highlight the key trends, instead of just listing all the data. This means you should identify the major patterns and describe how the data changes across categories or over time.
A visual example of sample question —
Sample Question✅Key characteristics :
- The table shows data in rows and columns — usually about things like countries, years, age groups, or products.
- The numbers may show changes over time or differences between categories.
- You need to write an introduction by rephrasing the task question.
- Write an overview summarizing ****the most noticeable trends or features.
- Then, describe and compare the important figures from the table.
- You must write at least 150 words, and complete the task in about 20 minutes.
- You don’t need to write about every number — only the most important ones.
- Use words like increase, decrease, the highest, slightly, sharply to describe the data.
- Do not explain why the data is the way it is—only describe what is shown in the chart.
- Use correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
- Your goal is to show that you can understand, organize, and explain data clearly.
⭐️ Important Tips :
- Always compare and highlight differences.
- Avoid describing every small change. Stick to the main trends or largest/smallest categories.
- Organize your information logically to ensure your answer is clear and easy to follow.
- Compare categories, don’t just list numbers.
- Organize logically — group similar data.
- Use formal language (no casual phrases).
- Keep your writing formal and clear — do not use personal opinions.
- Be concise and focus on trends, not details.