Each type requires a different approach. Master them all.
Compare categories
Show trends over time
Show proportions
Compare locations
Processes & cycles
Follow this exact structure for maximum marks
Paraphrase the question. DO NOT copy.
💡 Use 'illustrates', 'compares', 'shows' instead of 'gives'
Identify 2-3 main trends or features. NO specific data.
💡 This is worth 25% of your score - don't skip it!
Describe the most significant data with specific numbers.
💡 Group similar data together
Make comparisons and describe remaining features.
💡 Use contrast language: 'In contrast', 'However', 'On the other hand'
Check word count (150+), grammar, and vocabulary.
💡 Aim for 160-180 words
Use these words to boost your Lexical Resource score
increased → rose, grew, climbed
went up → surged, soared, skyrocketed
improved → recovered, bounced back
rose slightly → edged up, crept up
rose sharply → jumped, spiked
decreased → fell, dropped, declined
went down → plummeted, plunged, slumped
fell slightly → dipped, edged down
fell sharply → crashed, collapsed
stabilized → leveled off, plateaued
more than → significantly higher than
less than → considerably lower than
same → identical, comparable
different → distinct, contrasting
big difference → substantial gap, marked difference
These errors will cost you a whole band score
Always write 2 sentences summarizing main trends
Paraphrase using synonyms and different grammar
Select only the most significant features
Aim for 160-180 words
Compare categories, not just describe
Past for finished data, present for current
Study these examples to understand what examiners want
The bar chart compares the expenditure on five different consumer products in three countries.
Overall, it is evident that cars and computers were the most purchased items across all three nations, while perfume and books had the lowest sales figures. Country A consistently spent the most on all products.
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The line graph illustrates changes in the number of visitors to three London museums over a six-month period.
Overall, the British Museum was the most popular throughout the period, while the Science Museum had the fewest visitors. All three museums experienced an upward trend in visitor numbers over the six months.
In January, the British Museum attracted around 400,000 visitors, compared to approximately 300,000 at the National Gallery and 200,000 at the Science Museum. Over the following six months, visitor numbers at the British Museum rose steadily to reach a peak of 600,000 in June...
