WT task 1 - introduction and overview (ielts)

The graph shows + noun / how + clause

Introduces the information displayed in a graph. | график показывает Example: The graph shows how electricity consumption changed between 2000 and 2020.

The diagram illustrates + noun / how + clause

Introduces a visual explanation of a process or structure. | схема иллюстрирует Example: The diagram illustrates how paper is recycled.

The figures indicate that + clause

States what the numerical information shows. | данные указывают на то, что Example: The figures indicate that car ownership increased over the period.

The chart compares + categories + in terms of + measure

Introduces a comparison between groups using a particular measure. | диаграмма сравнивает категории по показателю Example: The chart compares five countries in terms of annual coffee consumption.

provide / give information about + noun

Introduces the subject of a chart, table or diagram. | предоставлять информацию о Example: The table provides information about household spending in three countries.

provide data on + noun

Introduces numerical information about a subject. | предоставлять данные о Example: The chart provides data on employment in four industries.

Overall, + main features

Introduces a summary of the most important patterns or characteristics. | в целом; начало обзора Example: Overall, sales increased in both countries, although the rise was greater in Canada.

It is clear that + clause

Highlights an obvious feature supported by the visual information. | очевидно, что Example: It is clear that rail was the least popular form of transport.

The most notable feature is that + clause

Highlights the most important or distinctive feature. | наиболее примечательная особенность заключается в том, что Example: The most notable feature is that only one category declined.

an overall upward / downward trend

Describes the general direction of change despite smaller variations. | общая тенденция к росту / снижению Example: Both countries showed an overall upward trend in internet use.

over the period shown

Refers to the whole time covered by the visual information. | за представленный период Example: The population increased considerably over the period shown.

be measured in + units

States the units used for a numerical measure. | измеряться в Example: Electricity consumption is measured in kilowatt-hours.

as regards / regarding / concerning / with respect to + noun

Introduces the category being discussed. | что касается Example: Regarding transport, buses accounted for the largest share of journeys.

turning to / as for + noun

Shifts attention to another category. | переходя к; что касается Example: Turning to Germany, the figure remained relatively stable.

according to the chart / as shown in the chart

Refers directly to information in the visual. | согласно диаграмме / как показано на диаграмме Example: According to the chart, food accounted for a quarter of total spending.