Writing Task 1 Vocabulary for Trends

Vocabulary for Upward Trends in Writing Task 1

  • Describing an upward trajectory involves selecting vocabulary based on the intensity and the desired linguistic complexity of the description. These terms are categorized according to expected band score performance.

  • Standard Vocabulary (Band 6.0−6.56.0-6.5):

    • Rise
    • Increase
    • Go up
    • Grow
    • Jump

  • Advanced Vocabulary (Band 7.0−8.0+7.0-8.0+):

    • Soar
    • Surge
    • Escalate
    • Shoot up
    • Pick up

Vocabulary for Downward Trends in Writing Task 1

  • When illustrating a decrease or reduction in figures over a period of time, the following categories distinguish basic descriptions from more sophisticated academic writing.

  • Standard Vocabulary (Band 6.0−6.56.0-6.5):

    • Decrease
    • Fall
    • Go down

  • Advanced Vocabulary (Band 7.0−8.0+7.0-8.0+):

    • Decline
    • Dip
    • Drop
    • Plummet
    • Plunge
    • Slump
    • Shrink

Descriptions for Stability and No-Change Scenarios

  • In instances where data remains constant or reaches a point of no further change, specific phrases characterize the lack of movement or the attainment of a steady state.

  • Standard Vocabulary (Band 6.0−6.56.0-6.5):

    • Remain stable
    • Remain unchanged
    • Stay the same

  • Advanced Vocabulary (Band 7.0−8.0+7.0-8.0+):

    • Level off
    • Stabilize
    • Plateau
    • Reach a plateau
    • Remain stagnant

Describing Fluctuations and Erratic Movements

  • For data sets that do not follow a linear path but instead show repeated increases and decreases, the following terms describe such volatility.

  • Standard Vocabulary (Band 6.0−6.56.0-6.5):

    • Fluctuate
    • Vary irregularly

  • Advanced Vocabulary (Band 7.0−8.0+7.0-8.0+):

    • Oscillate
    • Be erratic
    • Show volatility
    • Reveal a volatile pattern
    • Demonstrate a wild oscillation

Adverbs and Modifiers for Degree and Speed of Change

  • Modifying verbs with adverbs provides specific details regarding the magnitude and pace of a trend. These are categorized by the intensity of the change.

  • Slight or Moderate Changes:

    • Standard Vocabulary (Band 6.0−6.56.0-6.5): Increase/decrease + slightly or moderately.
    • Advanced Vocabulary (Band 7.0−8.0+7.0-8.0+): Increase/decrease + modestly, marginally, or minimally; alternatively, use the phrase "experience modest rise."

  • Significant or Sharp Changes:

    • Standard Vocabulary (Band 6.0−6.56.0-6.5): Increase/decrease + sharply.
    • Advanced Vocabulary (Band 7.0−8.0+7.0-8.0+): Increase/decline + significantly, considerably, remarkably, dramatically, substantially, or drastically coach8.0.