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The agriculture sector decreased gradually from just over 60 to about 50 between 1960 to 1980 and decreased sharply from 1980 to 2000 from just over 45 to about 15.
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IELTS Writing Task 1 – Dynamic and Static Graphs
In IELTS Writing Task 1, the first and most important step is to check whether the graph is dynamic or static.
If the graph has different years, months or time periods, it is called a dynamic graph.
Example: 1990 to 2020, January to December
If the graph shows only one year or one time period, it is called a static graph.
Example: Sports played in 2012 only
| Point | Dynamic Graph | Static Graph |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Different years or periods | Only one year or one period |
| Main focus | Increase, decrease, trend, change | Comparison, highest, lowest, difference |
| Vocabulary | rose, fell, increased, decreased, remained stable | higher, lower, more than, less than, whereas, while |
| Body paragraph division | Increasing items and decreasing items | Higher group and lower group |
In a dynamic graph, students should compare the starting point and ending point of each item.
Write about items that increased.
Example: Services and industry increased.
Write about items that decreased.
Example: Agriculture decreased.
Overall, an increase in the proportion/rate/figure of _____ and _____ can be observed over the period given, whereas _____ showed a downward trend throughout the period.
Overall, an increase in the proportion of the services and industry sectors can be observed over the period given, whereas agriculture showed a downward trend throughout the period.
Even though _____ initially had a lower figure than _____, it surpassed/overtook it by the end of the period.
Even though the services sector initially had a lower figure than agriculture, it overtook it by the end of the period.
By the final year, _____ recorded the highest figure, while _____ had the lowest proportion.
Sometimes, there may be imbalance in the graph. For example, four items increase and only one item decreases. In this case, students can divide the body paragraphs more logically.
Overall, it can be seen that _____ accounted for the highest proportion throughout the period, while _____ consistently represented the lowest figure.
Overall, it can be seen that women accounted for the highest proportion of fruit and vegetable consumption, while children consistently represented the lowest figure.
In a static graph, there is no change over time. Therefore, students should compare categories instead of writing trends.
BP1: Categories where Group A is higher
BP2: Categories where Group B is higher
Example: Boys higher in tennis, cycling, football and hockey; girls higher in badminton and swimming.
BP1: Higher figures
BP2: Lower figures
This method is useful when there are no clear groups.
BP1: Categories with big differences
BP2: Categories with small differences
Overall, _____ showed greater participation/interest in _____, _____ and _____, whereas _____ were more interested in _____ and _____.
The most noticeable difference between the two groups was in _____, while the smallest gap was seen in _____.
Overall, _____ recorded the highest figure, whereas _____ accounted for the lowest proportion.
It is also clear that _____ was the least popular category overall.
Graph: Number of boys and girls playing six sports in an English town in 2012.
Paraphrase the question in one sentence.
Write the main trend or main comparison. Do not write exact numbers.
Explain the first logical group with numbers.
Explain the second logical group with numbers.
| Graph Type | Think About | Body Paragraph Division | Overview Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Increase, decrease, trend, overtake | Increased items vs decreased items | Main trends and major changes |
| Static | Highest, lowest, comparison, difference | Group A higher vs Group B higher | Major comparison and biggest/smallest gap |
The agriculture sector decreased gradually from just over 60 to about 50 between 1960 to 1980 and decreased sharply from 1980 to 2000 from just over 45 to about 15.
Even though the agriculture sector decreased gradually from just over 60 to about 50 between 1960 and 1980, it decreased(declined) sharply from a little more than 45 to around 15 from 1980 to 2000.
Agriculture sector decreased (dwindled) sharply from over 45 to approximately 15 during the period from 1980 to 2000 even though it decreased (dropped) gradually from just over 60 to about 50 in the first two decades.
Although there was a gradual decrease in the agriculture sector from just over 60 to about 50 through the years 1960 to 1980, a more significant drop occurred throughout the two decades from 1980 to 2000, plunging from just more than 45 to close to 15.
A more significant drop occurred over the twenty years from 1980–2000, plunging from slightly above 45 to nearly 15 although there was a gradual decrease in the agriculture sector from just over 60 to about 50 during the interval 1960 to 1980.
Despite showing a gradual decrease from just over 60 to about 50 in the era from 1960 to 1980, agriculture sector experienced a sharp decline from upwards of 45 to almost 15 over the course of 1980 to 2000.
Agriculture sector experienced a sharp decline from just past 45 to nearly 15 across the period 1980 to 2000 despite showing a gradual decrease from just over 60 to about 50 within the span of 1960 to 1980.
In spite of decreasing gradually from just over 60 to about 50 within the years 1960 to 1980, agriculture sector dropped sharply from marginally over 45 to about 15 over the timespan 1980 to 2000.
Agriculture sector dropped sharply from just over the 45 mark to about 15 in the twenty-year period ending in 2000 in spite of decreasing gradually from just over 60 to about 50 in the twenty years from the start of 1960 to the end of 1980.
Agriculture sector decreased gradually from just over 60 to about 50 in the period that covered 1960 up to 1980, followed by a sharp drop from just greater than 45 to around 15 in the period spanning 1980 to 2000.
Agriculture sector decreased gradually from just over 60 to about 50 and then dropped sharply from barely over 45 to near 15 between 1960 to 1980 and 1980 to 2000, respectively.
While agriculture sector decreased gradually (Slipped continuously) from just over 60 to about 50 across a span of years from 1960 to 1980, it dropped sharply (Dipped abruptly) from more than 45 to close to 15 from the start of 1980 to the end of 2000.
Agriculture sector decreased gradually (Declined progressively) from just over 60 to about 50 across the decades of the 1960s and 1970s, while between 1980 and 2000, it dropped sharply (Slumped suddenly) from upwards of 45 to almost 15.
Whereas the agriculture sector decreased gradually (Fell steadily) from just over 60 to about 50 during the time from 1960 to 1980, it dropped sharply (Sank quickly) from in excess of 45 to approximately 15 during the 20 years ranging from 1980 to 2000.
The agriculture sector decreased gradually (Weakened gradually) from just over 60 to about 50 starting from 1960 and continuing to 1980, whereas in the timeframe that covers 1980 to 2000, it dropped sharply (Crashed significantly) from just exceeding 45 to nearly 15.
The agriculture sector diminished gradually (Experienced a gentle decline) from just over 60 to about 50 in the range of years from 1960 to 1980 before dropping sharply (Dipping drastically) from just above forty-five to around fifteen in the two decades leading up to 2000.
The agriculture sector dropped sharply (Suffered a steep fall) from over the 45 threshold to approximately 15 through the period that began in 1980 and ended in 2000 after decreasing gradually (Drifting downward) from just over 60 to about 50 in the bracket of years 1960 to 1980.
The agriculture sector decreased gradually (Slipped little by little) from just over 60 to about 50 between 1960 and 1980; then, over the timespan 1980 to 2000, it sharply dropped (Declined abruptly) from somewhat above 45 to near 15.
The agriculture sector decreased gradually (Showed a slow reduction) from just over 60 to about 50 from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1980; nevertheless, over the long stretch from 1980 to 2000, it experienced a more significant drop, sharply falling from just crossing 45 to about 15.
The agriculture sector decreased gradually (Slipped little by little) from just over 60 to about 50 in the years included from 1960 to 1980, but from the early 1980s to the turn of the millennium, it dropped sharply (Collapsed sharply) from beyond 45 to nearly 15.
The agriculture sector decreased gradually (Waned progressively) from just over 60 to about 50 in the range of years from 1960 to 1980; however, from 1980 right up to 2000, it dropped sharply (Dipped drastically) from a bit above 45 to close to 15.
The agriculture sector decreased gradually (abated over time) from just over 60 to about 50 in the historical period of 1960 to 1980. However, from the year 1980 until 2000, it dropped sharply (plunged abruptly) from slightly higher than 45 to roughly 15.
Advanced Vocabulary, Trends, Time Expressions & Descriptive Language
The agriculture sector experienced a gradual decline from slightly above 50 in 1960 to just below 40 in 1980. However, from 1980 onward, the figure plunged dramatically and eventually reached nearly 15 by the year 2000.
Over the twenty-year period from 1960 to 1980, industrial production rose steadily. After 1980, it skyrocketed, reaching its peak at the end of the period.
The population witnessed a sharp increase during the years 1990 to 2010, whereas the unemployment rate showed a gradual decrease.
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