IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Worksheet – Line Graph Practice
Instructions:
1. Study the provided line graph carefully.
2. Answer the following questions based on the graph.
3. Write a complete Task 1 report in 150–190 words using the guide provided.
4. Use appropriate vocabulary for describing trends and comparisons.
Part A: Graph Comprehension
1. How many spreads are shown in the graph?
2. Which spread had the highest consumption in 1981?
3. In which year did low-fat & reduced spreads first appear?
4. When did low-fat & reduced spreads surpass butter and margarine?
5. What was the approximate consumption of margarine in 2007?
6. Which spread showed the most significant decline over the years?
Part B: Vocabulary Application
Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box below:
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1. In 1986, butter consumption __________ before it began to fall.
2. The popularity of low-fat spreads __________ rapidly after 1996.
3. Margarine usage __________ throughout the 1980s before starting to decline.
4. Butter consumption __________ from 1981 to 2007.
5. Low-fat spreads __________ in 2001 and then declined slightly.
6. Overall, margarine __________ at about 85 grams before 1990.
Part C: Writing Practice
Write a full report describing the line graph in at least 150 words. Make sure to:
- Paraphrase the question
- Include an overview
- Organize your details clearly
- Use data comparisons and academic vocabulary