IELTS Task 1 Writing

Task 1 Sentence Structure

Different sentence structure to get higher Band score on “Grammatical Range and Accuracy”

 1. As/Whereas/While X verb, Y verb at the same time

While the number of factories in Japan soared to 120,000 in 2010, the figure for Korea plunged to just 12,000 simultaneously.

2. Clause, followed by + Noun Phrase

There was a sharp rise in the number of factories in Japan, reaching 120,000 in 2010, followed by a steep decline to 12,000 in 2015.

3. Clause, prior to/before Verb-ing

The number of factories in Japan climbed sharply to 120,000 in 2010 before plummeting to just 12,000 in 2015.

4. Clause, after Verb-ing

The number of factories in Japan plummeted to just 12,000 in 2015 after surging to 120,000 in 2010.

  1. In comparison to/with X, which verb, Y verb

In comparison with Japan, where the number of factories rose dramatically to 120,000 in 2010, Korea saw a sharp decline to just 12,000 during the same period.

5. X verb, Verb-ing (which verb)

The number of factories in Japan surged to 120,000 in 2010, far surpassing that of Korea, which had only 12,000.

Representation of the same trend by introducing varieties in sentence structures

  1. Footwear expenditure in China accounted for 15% of the total budget in 1990, surged to 25% by 2000, and then dropped to 20% in 2010.
  2. The proportion of spending on footwear began at 15% in 1990, experienced a significant rise to 25% in 2000, and subsequently declined to 20% over the next decade.
  3. Chinese consumers dedicated 15% of their budget to footwear in 1990, but this allocation escalated to 25% by 2000 before decreasing to 20% in 2010.
  4. Footwear expenses rose sharply from 15% in 1990 to 25% in 2000, after which they experienced a moderate decline, settling at 20% in 2010.
  5. A substantial increase in footwear expenditure was observed in 2000, with the percentage jumping from 15% in 1990 to 25%, only to drop to 20% a decade later.
  6. The budget for footwear witnessed steady growth, reaching 25% in 2000, but later saw a slight downturn, falling to 20% by 2010.
  7. Chinese spending on footwear fluctuated between 15% and 25% over two decades, peaking in 2000 before tapering off to 20% in 2010.
  8. A remarkable surge in footwear-related expenses occurred in 2000, with the proportion soaring to 25%, marking a 10% increase from 1990, before receding to 20% in 2010.
  9. Over time, footwear spending showed a dynamic pattern—starting at 15% in 1990, climbing rapidly to 25% by 2000, and finally experiencing a gradual drop to 20% in 2010.

Task 1 Band 9 Sample

Introduction:

The line graph illustrates the percentage of people aged 65 and above in Japan, Sweden, and the USA from 1940 to 2040, including future projections.

 

Overview:

While all three countries exhibit an increasing trend, Japan is set to experience the most rapid rise after 2025. In contrast, Sweden and the USA will follow a steadier growth pattern, with Sweden consistently expected to maintain a higher proportion than the USA.

 

Body Paragraph 1

In 1940, the USA recorded 9%, whereas Sweden stood at 7%. By 1960, both nations saw slight growth, reaching 10% and 8%, respectively. Sweden then surpassed the USA in 1980 at 14%, while the latter remained at 12%. The upward trend continued, with Sweden rising to 15% in 2000 and the USA at 14%. By 2025, these figures are expected to reach 19% and 17%, respectively. Sweden will then climb to 25% by 2040, while the USA will increase more gradually to just over 20%.

 

Body Paragraph 2

Japan had the lowest proportion at 5% in 1940, followed by a slight decline before reaching 7% in 1980. Growth remained slow, hitting 10% in 2000. However, from 2025 onward, a rapid surge is expected, with the percentage rising sharply to 21% by 2030. This upward trajectory will persist, peaking at nearly 27% in 2040, making Japan the nation with the highest share of elderly citizens.

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