IELTS
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Further practice with paraphrasing in Task 1 introductions
Task 1 introductions should be fast and easy. Just paraphrase the question statement, i.e.
rewrite it in your own words. If you practice this technique, you will be able to start the writing
test with more confidence. Here are some useful introductory phrases in addition to some
simple changes you can make:
Useful introductory phrases:
Simple changes you can make:
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The table shows changes in …
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The table gives information about …
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The bar chart compares …
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The graph illustrates …
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The chart shows data about …
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The pie charts compare …
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The diagram shows the process of …
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The figure shows how … is produced
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The line graph shows changes in …
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The line graph compares …
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Graph/line graph/chart/bar chart
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Diagram/figure
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Shows/illustrates/compares
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proportion = percentage
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information = data
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the number of/the figure for/the
proportion of
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people in the UK/ the British
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from 1999 to 2009/between 1999 and
2009/over a period of 10 years
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in three countries = in the UK, France
and Spain (i.e. name the countries)
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