What is expected?
For IELTS Writing Task 1 line graphs, you must describe change over time. Focus on the overall direction, major increases or decreases, peaks, lowest points, and comparisons between lines.
Writing structure
Guided example
Model structure
Introduction: The line graph compares the number of students who joined reading and speaking clubs from 2020 to 2024.
Overview: Overall, both clubs became more popular, but the speaking club grew faster and finished with the higher figure.
Body 1: Reading club membership rose steadily from about 18 students in 2020 to around 70 in 2024.
Body 2: Speaking club numbers increased more sharply, starting at about 10 and reaching roughly 75 by the end of the period.
Practice line graph
Task: The line graph below shows the percentage of students using two learning platforms between 2019 and 2025.
| Year | Platform A | Platform B |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25% | 16% |
| 2020 | 37% | 24% |
| 2021 | 51% | 38% |
| 2022 | 59% | 52% |
| 2023 | 69% | 65% |
| 2024 | 78% | 74% |
| 2025 | 86% | 78% |
Self-check checklist
Your score
Complete the writing boxes and checklist, then press “Check my writing”.