Scorify.uzThe question
The line graph shows the average temperatures in two cities in six months of the year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
What to notice before you write
Both lines follow the same shape: they rise to a peak in July and fall afterwards. The key comparison is that City Y is warmer in every month, by between 8 and 12 degrees. Mention the highest and lowest points of each line and the size of the gap.
Band 7 sample report
The line graph compares average temperatures in two cities across six months of the year.
Overall, both cities experienced their warmest weather in July, and City Y was consistently warmer than City X in every month shown.
In January, the average temperature in City X was only 2°C, compared with 14°C in City Y. Temperatures in both cities then rose steadily until the summer. City X reached a peak of 24°C in July, while City Y recorded a much higher maximum of 31°C in the same month.
After July, the figures fell in both cities. By November, City X had cooled to 8°C and City Y to 19°C. The gap between the two cities was widest in January, at 12 degrees, and narrowest in May and July, at 7 degrees.
The pattern also shows that the temperature in City Y never fell below 14°C, while City X dropped to as low as 2°C at the start of the year, which indicates much milder winters in City Y overall.
168 words.
Useful language for this chart type
- peak at — reach the highest point
- consistently — in every case without change
- fall steadily — decrease gradually
- the gap between — the difference between two figures
- respectively — in the same order as mentioned
- record a maximum of — reach a highest value of
- compared with — used to contrast two figures
Common mistakes
- Mixing up “temperature” and “weather”; describe only the numbers.
- Not giving units (°C).
- Using “respectively” incorrectly; the order of the figures must match.
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Frequently asked questions
How many words should an IELTS Task 1 report be?
Write at least 150 words. Strong reports are usually 160–190 words and take about 20 minutes, leaving a minute or two to check.
What is an overview in Task 1?
The overview is a short paragraph, written without detailed numbers, that states the main trends or the most important features of the data. Reports without a clear overview are limited to a lower band.
Should I give my opinion in Task 1?
No. Describe and compare only what the data shows. Do not explain reasons or add information that is not in the chart.