IELTS Writing Task 1 Vocabulary - Line Graphs and Trends

This set of vocabulary flashcards is designed to help students master the terminology and phrases used to describe trends, data proportions, and comparisons in line graphs for academic writing.

Sharp growth

A rapid and significant increase in value or amount.

Consistent growth

A steady and continuous increase over time without significant fluctuations.

Minor fall

A small or slight decrease in a figure.

Subsequent rise

An increase that occurs after a previous event or period.

Output doubled

A situation where the volume of production increased by two times.

Proportion

The share or percentage of a specific group in relation to the whole.

Consistent downward trend

A steady and continuous decline over the entire period under consideration.

Overtaken by

To be surpassed or exceeded in quantity or popularity by another category.

Peaked at

Reached the highest point or maximum level, such as reaching a point just over $60\%$.

The former

Refers to the first of two items or categories previously mentioned.

The latter

Refers to the second of two items or categories previously mentioned.

Uninterrupted growth

An increase that continues without any pauses or temporary declines from one point to another.

A tenth

A fraction representing $10\%$ of the total number of subjects, such as tourists.

Four-in-ten

A ratio representing $40\%$ of a specific group.

Two-in-ten

A ratio representing $20\%$ of a specific group.

Fluctuated

Changed irregularly, rising and falling throughout the period.

Accounted for

To make up or represent a specific percentage or amount of a whole.

Remained relatively stable

Stayed at approximately the same level with very little change.

A mere $5\%$

An expression used to emphasize that a figure of $5\%$ is very small.

Witnessed the reverse

A phrase used to describe a situation that is the exact opposite of what was previously mentioned.