Table
Band 9 Answer
Introduction
The given
table illustrates/provides information about/compares [WHAT THE TABLE
SHOWS] in [PLACE/CATEGORIES] over the period from [YEAR] to [YEAR].
Or, if there is no time period:
The given
table compares [CATEGORIES] in terms of [MEASUREMENT/FEATURE] in [PLACE/YEAR].
Overview
Overall, it
is evident that [HIGHEST/MAIN FEATURE], whereas [LOWEST/CONTRASTING
FEATURE]. Moreover, [SECOND MAJOR FEATURE OR GENERAL TREND].
For tables showing changes over time:
Overall, it
is evident that [CATEGORY A] experienced the most significant increase,
while [CATEGORY B] showed a downward trend. Moreover, [CATEGORY C]
remained relatively stable throughout the given period.
Body Paragraph 1
Turning first
to [CATEGORY/GROUP 1], it can be seen that [ITEM A] stood at [FIGURE]
in [YEAR], compared with [FIGURE] for ITEM B. The figure for [ITEM
A] then increased/decreased to [FIGURE] in [YEAR]. Similarly/By contrast, [ITEM
B] recorded [FIGURE], before rising/falling to [FIGURE].
Body Paragraph 2
Regarding [CATEGORY/GROUP
2], [ITEM C] accounted for [FIGURE], while the corresponding figure
for [ITEM D] was [FIGURE]. By [YEAR], these figures had risen/fallen
to [FIGURE] and [FIGURE], respectively. Notably, [MOST INTERESTING
COMPARISON], making it the highest/lowest figure shown in the table.
High-Band
Vocabulary
Instead of
repeatedly writing “was”, use:
stood at •
recorded • accounted for • amounted to • reached • peaked at • fell to • rose
to • remained at
For comparison:
whereas •
while • compared with • by contrast • respectively • approximately • marginally
higher than • considerably lower than
For changes:
increased
gradually • rose significantly • climbed sharply • declined steadily • fell
considerably • remained relatively stable • fluctuated slightly
Best 4-Paragraph Structure
Paragraph 1: Introduction — 1 sentence
Paragraph 2: Overview — 2 sentences
Paragraph 3: Important figures + comparisons
Paragraph 4: Remaining figures + comparisons
Important: A template itself cannot guarantee Band 9.
For Band 8–9, your overview must identify the key features, your figures
must be accurate, and you should compare data rather than describe every
cell separately.
Pie Chart
Band 9 Answer
Introduction
The given pie chart(s) illustrate(s)/compare(s)/provide(s)
information about the proportion of [TOPIC]
in [PLACE] in [YEAR/YEARS].
Example:
The given pie charts compare the proportions of household
expenditure on different categories in a particular country in 2000 and 2020.
Overview
For one
pie chart:
Overall, it is evident that [CATEGORY A]
accounted for the largest proportion, whereas [CATEGORY B] represented the smallest share.
Moreover, [SECOND IMPORTANT FEATURE/COMPARISON].
For two
pie charts / different years:
Overall, it is evident that [CATEGORY A]
accounted for the largest proportion in [YEAR], whereas [CATEGORY B] represented the smallest share.
Moreover, the proportion of [CATEGORY C]
increased considerably, while that of [CATEGORY
D] declined over the given period.
Body Paragraph 1
Turning first to [YEAR/MAIN
CATEGORIES], it can be seen that [CATEGORY
A] accounted for [X%], making it the largest proportion shown.
This was followed by [CATEGORY B]
at [X%]. Meanwhile, [CATEGORY C]
constituted [X%], while [CATEGORY D]
represented only [X%].
Body Paragraph 2
For two
years/charts:
Regarding [SECOND YEAR],
the proportion of [CATEGORY A] rose/fell from [X%]
to [Y%]. Similarly, [CATEGORY B]
experienced an increase/decrease of [X] percentage points, reaching [Y%].
By contrast, [CATEGORY C] remained relatively stable
at approximately [X%]. Notably, [CATEGORY
D] recorded the highest/lowest figure, at [X%].
Band 8–9 Vocabulary for Pie Charts
Instead of repeating “was”
and “percentage”, use:
accounted for
• represented • constituted • made up • comprised • stood at • recorded • the
proportion of • the share of
For comparisons:
whereas •
while • compared with • by contrast • respectively • twice as high as •
approximately three times the figure for • slightly higher than • considerably
lower than
For changes:
rose from X%
to Y% • fell to • increased considerably • declined significantly • remained
relatively stable • experienced a slight increase
Very Useful Sentence Patterns
1. A accounted for 35%, compared with
20% for B.
2. A and B represented 25% and 18%,
respectively.
3. At 40%, A was twice the figure for
B, at 20%.
4. The proportion of A increased from
20% to 35%, a rise of 15 percentage points.
5. Together, A and B made up more
than half of the total.
6. A constituted the largest share,
while B accounted for the smallest proportion.
Recommended Structure
Introduction: 1 sentence
Overview: 2 sentences
Body 1: 3–4 sentences
Body 2: 3–4 sentences
Target: approximately 160–190
words
Important: Don't
describe every percentage separately. Group similar categories, compare the highest and lowest figures,
and highlight
Bar Chart
Band 9 Answer
Introduction
The given bar chart illustrates/compares/provides
information about [WHAT THE CHART SHOWS] in terms of
[UNIT/MEASUREMENT] in [PLACE/TIME PERIOD].
For a chart with years:
The given bar chart compares [CATEGORIES]
in terms of [MEASUREMENT] between [YEAR]
and [YEAR].
Overview
For a chart
without a time period:
Overall, it is evident that [CATEGORY A]
recorded the highest figure, whereas [CATEGORY
B] had the lowest. Moreover, [SECOND
MOST IMPORTANT COMPARISON].
For a chart showing changes over time:
Overall, it is evident that [CATEGORY A]
experienced the most significant increase, while [CATEGORY B] showed a downward trend. Moreover, [CATEGORY C] remained relatively stable throughout the given
period.
Body Paragraph 1
Turning first to [CATEGORY/GROUP
A], it can be seen that [ITEM A]
stood at approximately [FIGURE], making it the highest figure
in this group. This was followed by [ITEM B] at
[FIGURE]. By comparison, [ITEM C]
recorded a considerably lower figure of [FIGURE], while [ITEM D] stood at just [FIGURE].
Body Paragraph 2
Regarding [CATEGORY/GROUP
B], [ITEM E]
accounted for [FIGURE], compared with [FIGURE]
for ITEM F. Meanwhile, the figure for [ITEM
G] was approximately [FIGURE]. Notably, [ITEM H] recorded the highest/lowest value, at [FIGURE],
highlighting a considerable difference between the categories.
For Bar Charts With Different Years
Use this body structure:
In [YEAR 1], the
figure for [A] stood at [X], before rising considerably to [Y] in [YEAR 2]. Similarly, [B] increased from [X] to [Y]. By contrast, [C] experienced a decline, falling from [X] to [Y].
Meanwhile, [D] remained relatively stable at around [X] throughout the period.
High-Band Vocabulary
For figures:
stood at •
recorded • reached • accounted for • amounted to • peaked at • remained at
For comparison:
whereas •
while • compared with • by contrast • respectively • followed by • considerably
higher than • slightly lower than • approximately twice as high as
For trends:
rose
significantly • increased gradually • climbed considerably • declined steadily
• fell sharply • remained relatively stable • fluctuated slightly
Excellent Comparison Sentences
1. A stood at 60%, compared with 40%
for B.
2. A and B recorded 45% and 30%,
respectively.
3. At 80, the figure for A was
approximately twice that of B, at 40.
4. A recorded the highest figure,
followed by B and C.
5. There was a considerable
difference between A and B, at 75 and 30, respectively.
6. While A increased significantly, B
followed the opposite trend.
Best Structure
Paragraph 1: Introduction
— 1 sentence
Paragraph 2: Overview — 2 sentences
Paragraph 3: First group of key figures +
comparisons
Paragraph 4: Second group + comparisons
Aim for 160–190 words.
Key Band 9 principle: Don't
describe each bar separately. Group the
data and make direct comparisons between the highest, lowest,
similar and contrasting figures.
Line Graph
Band 9 Answer
Introduction
The given line graph illustrates/compares/shows
the changes in [WHAT] in [PLACE/CATEGORIES] over the period from [YEAR] to [YEAR], with
figures given in [UNIT].
Example:
The given line graph illustrates changes in the percentage of
people purchasing music through three different methods between 2011 and 2018.
Overview
Overall, it is evident that [A] showed a
significant upward trend, whereas [B]
declined considerably over the given period. Meanwhile, [C] remained relatively stable/fluctuated throughout the period.
Notably, [A/B] recorded the highest figure by the end of the period.
A simpler version:
Overall, it is evident that A increased
considerably, while B followed the opposite trend. Moreover, C remained relatively stable despite some fluctuations.
Body Paragraph 1
Turning first to [A],
it can be seen that its figure stood at approximately
[X] in [YEAR]. It then rose
gradually/sharply to [Y] in [YEAR], before reaching [Z] by the end of the period. By contrast, [B] started at [X] and declined steadily to [Y],
eventually reaching [Z] in [FINAL
YEAR].
Body Paragraph 2
Regarding [C],
the figure stood at [X] in [YEAR] and subsequently increased/decreased to [Y] in [YEAR]. It then peaked at [Z], before falling slightly to [X] by the end of the period. Notably, [IMPORTANT CROSSOVER/COMPARISON], after which [A] remained higher than [B] for the remainder of the period.
For a Crossover
This is particularly useful in line graphs:
A overtook B
in approximately 2015 and remained higher for the rest of the period.
The figures
for A and B were equal at approximately 30% in 2014, after which A surpassed B.
Despite
starting at the lowest point, A eventually became the highest of the three
categories.
Vocabulary for Upward Trends
rose •
increased • grew • climbed • went up • surged • jumped • experienced an
increase
Examples:
A rose gradually
from 20% to 30%.
A increased sharply
to approximately 60%.
Vocabulary for Downward Trends
fell •
declined • decreased • dropped • dipped • experienced a decline
Examples:
The figure declined
steadily from 60% to 35%.
There was a sharp fall
from 80 to 50.
Other Essential Line-Graph Vocabulary
For highest point:
peaked at •
reached a peak of • reached its highest point at
The figure peaked at 75%
in 2016.
For lowest point:
fell to a low
of • reached its lowest point at • bottomed out at
For no major change:
remained
stable • remained unchanged • levelled off • stayed relatively constant
For movement up and down:
fluctuated •
showed fluctuations
Excellent Comparison Sentences
1. A stood at 60%, compared with 40%
for B.
2. A and B recorded 50% and 30%,
respectively.
3. While A increased significantly, B
followed the opposite trend.
4. A remained considerably higher
than B throughout the period.
5. The gap between A and B widened
considerably over time.
6. A started as the least popular
category but became the most prominent by the end of the period.
Best 4-Paragraph Structure
Introduction: Paraphrase
the question — 1 sentence.
Overview: Identify 2–3
major trends — usually no detailed figures.
Body 1: Describe and
compare the most closely related/opposite lines.
Body 2: Cover the
remaining line(s), peaks, lows and crossovers.
Aim for around 160–190 words.
Most important: In a line graph, focus on trends,
not every single year. Select starting
points, ending points, peaks, lows, major changes and crossovers
and make meaningful comparisons.
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