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IELTS Line Graph Model (Band

Score 9)
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This model line graph for IELTS is estimated at band

score 9. The model answer below is for IELTS
writing task 1 academic paper. Use this sample
writing as a template for structure, key features and
language for any IELTS line graph. There are also
some tips given below to guide you and help you
understand how to describe this type of graph.

Line graphs will typically have between two or five

lines. However, it is possible to have more than five
lines. Depending on how many lines you have,
you’ll need to decide how much data you present in
your report. See the tips at the bottom of the page.

IELTS Line Graphs

with Model Answers

IELTS Line Graph 1

This line graph is typical of IELTS writing task 1. It
shows three lines and one of the lines doesn’t have
any data for the first few years. See the model
answer below to learn how to tackle this task.

The graph below shows the

consumption of three spreads from 1981
to 2007.

ConsumptionofSpreads
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160

140

120
Grams

-Margarine
80
-Lowfat&reducedspreads
60 Butter

40

20

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1981 1986 1991 1996 2001 2007
Year

IELTS Line Graph Model Answer

The line graph illustrates the amount of three kinds
of spreads (margarine, butter, and low fat and
reduced spreads) which were consumed from 1981
to 2007. Units are measured in grams.

Overall, the consumption of margarine and butter

decreased over the period given, while for low fat
and reduced spreads, it rose. At the start of the
period, butter was the most popular spread.
Margarine was the most widely consumed in the
middle of the period but, by the end, low fat and
reduced spreads was most popular.

With regards to the amount of butter used, it began

at around 140 grams and then peaked at 160 grams
in 1986 before falling dramatically to about 50 grams
in the last year. Likewise, approximately 90 grams of
margarine was eaten in the first year, after which the
figure fluctuated slightly and dropped to a low of 40
grams in 2007.

On the other hand, the consumption of low fats and

reduced spreads only started in 1996 at about 10
grams. This figure, which reached a high of just over
80 grams five years later, fell slightly in the final
years to approximately 70 grams in 2007.

IELTS Line Graph 2: Five Lines

Essential tip for a line graph with many lines:

Don’t get lost in too much detail. Going beyond

200 words is very rare. Most tasks require only
170 and 190 words. Getting lost in detail and
writing too much will give you a low score for
Task Response, which counts for 25% of your
marks. See this page: Band scores, Marking &
Tips for bands 5 to 8.

Thegraphbelowshowsthehospitaladmissionsforfivehospitalsina
Europeancountryfrom2004to2018.
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WeeklyHospitalAdmissions
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250

200

150

100

50

2004 2006 2008201020122014 20162018

-Fortsmith -Adlin••••••Stanton -Bardley Oxley

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Line Graph Model Answer

The line graph illustrates how many weekly hospital
admissions there were in Fortsmith, Adlin, Stanton,
Bardley and Oxley, which are hospitals located in a
European country, between 2004 and 2018.

Overall, for most of the period given Bardley had

the most admissions, while Stanton had the least.
Oxley was the only hospital to see a decline in
admissions and Fortsmith was unique in that their
admission figures remained relatively stable over
the period. Admissions to all other hospitals
increased during the years given.

Admissions to Oxley hospital started at just under

250 a week in 2004 but more than halved by the final
year (just over 100 admissions). Fortsmith weekly
hospital admissions fluctuated at around 200 for the
whole period.

On the other hand, the number of people admitted

to Adlin hospital rose dramatically from just over
100 in the first year to 250 by 2018. Likewise, Bardley
also saw a rise from 200 to peak at over 250, the
highest for any hospital. In terms of Stanton
hospital, only approximately 70 people were
admitted in 2008 and this gradually climbed to
slightly over 150 in 2018.

Words = 187

Tips for IELTS Line Graphs

Below are key steps for tackling an IELTS line

graph:

1. Paraphrase the line graph information for your

introduction.
2. Add axis information to your introduction if
needed, such as categories or units.
3. Put main trends and any other key features in
an overall statement. The overview is the most
important statement in your writing task 1. One
sentence for an overview usually isn’t enough.
4. Organise body paragraphs logically because
you are being marked on this. Make sure to
always have two body paragraphs (three
occasionally). Decide which lines show trends
that should be grouped together.
5. Make sure each sentence in the body
paragraphs has numbers and dates to support
it. This is vital for Task Response.
6. Ensure all data is accurate. If you are not sure
the number is precise, write “about” or
“approximately”.
7. Use a range of linking words. Try not to repeat
them.
8. Aim for around 180 words for writing task 1.
Try not to write over 200 words. More does not
mean better.
9. Line graphs have specific vocabulary that you
must showcase. Learn nouns, adjectives, verbs
and adverbs carefully: Line Graph Vocabulary

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Comments

Uttam Shrestha says

January 21, 2025 at

Hello Liz,
In the third paragraph of your answer for
“Consumption of Spreads,” you’ve written, “With
regards to the amount of butter used, it began at
around 140 grams and then peaked at 160 grams in
1986 before falling dramatically to about 50 grams in
the last year.” My query is, what does actually LAST
YEAR refer to? Is it for 2024 or 2007 as stated in the
graph? Shouldn’t it have been in the final year or 2007
itself?
Please advise.

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Liz says
January 21, 2025 at

If I had written “..falling dramatically to

about 50 grams last year.” it would mean 2024. But I
didn’t write that. I wrote “… falling dramatically to
about 50 grams in the last year.” which means the
final year given in the graph. This means that ….in
the last year .. is the same as … in the final year.

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Jim Chi says

January 21, 2025 at

I hope you’re well! Thank you! I came

back for your videos after graduating with my
master’s and attempting the IELTS again after
2014; I saw you’re updating once again. It’s good
to see you!

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Liz says
January 21, 2025 at

Glad to have you back. Hope you

are doing well

Reply

Mohammad Mudassir says

July 13, 2025 at

I have really learned much more

from you
Live long

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Aytac says
March 16, 2025 at

The graph illustrates the data on

weekly admissions at five hospitals (Fortsmith,
Adlin, Stanton, Bardley and Oxley) in a European
country between 2004 and 2018.
Overall, although Oxley hospital had the most
admissions, it saw a sharp decrease towards the
end of period. While hospital admissions
increased during given period, Bardley reached a
peak and surpassed the others by 2018.
In 2004, Oxley hospital had the highest number of
admissions. But this number reduced gradually
and at the end of the period, it dropped to the
lowest level at about 110 admissions. Bardley
hospital started with about 250 admissions in
2004. In 2018, this hospital received
approximately 260 admissions and left the others
behind.
Fortsmith hospital had 170 admissions initially. In
2010, it saw a slight increase to about 210
admissions, before declining to 200 by the end of
the period. Adlin hospital started with 110
admissions. After increasing gradually, the
number of admissions increased to 230 in 2018.
Stanton was a hospital where ranked the lowest
level , but it rose slightly to about 150 admissions
by 2018 , surpassing Oxley, the leader at the start.

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Shakhnoza says
December 16, 2024 at

SO here i go! I will be so grateful to anyone

who will read my report ( second graph) and will score
it with feedback. Will be glad to know my mistakes.
And of course thanks to the Liz for such a helpful
website. It really provides my knowledge.

The weekly attendance rate of five hospitals in a

European country between the years of 2004 and 2014
is illustrated on the given multiple-line chart.

In brief, the number of hospital admissions increased

for all treatment buildings, apart from Oxley over the
given period.

Specifically, after eight years of steady rise from 200 to

more than 250, the quantity of hospital visits to the
Bardley declined moderately to about 240 in [Link]
contrast, this index started to improve again in the next
two years to approximately 260, rising further by the
end. Likewise, the average amount of hospital
admissions for the Fortsmith fluctuated around 200
throughout the given time period with only significant
downward change from nearly 220 to under 200.
Furthermore, after six years of oscillation around 140,
the weekly proportion of hospitalization cases in the
Adlin began to go up to 250 in the 2018. In contrast to
the other treatment places, the figure for Oxley went
down gradually from under 250 visits to about 110,
except from the time interval from 2006 to 2010, when
there was a growth of relatively 10.

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Liz says
December 16, 2024 at

Review this page:

[Link]
and-tips/ to learn more about writing an
introduction and overview for writing task 1.
Introductions are written the same way for all
reports in task 1 so it is easy to learn and create. An
overview should never start with “In brief” or “At a
glimpse” because it is a paragraph that should
contain all key features which you have chosen after
you have spent time analysing the chart. Always
start the overview with “Overall” to be precise and
to signpost properly. You’ll see that all my model
answers look similar for writing task 1 – that is
because they demonstrate the right way to approach
IELTS task 1. Take your time to learn and review it
all.

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Leva says
January 20, 2025 at

Hi, Liz. I wanted to ask about whether

it is recommended to use the word “the index of”
in the meaning of “the share for”? Many
instructors claim that it is completely wrong to
use this word, but don’t explain why.

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Liz says
January 20, 2025 at

Without full sentences in relation to

a specific graph or chart, I cannot comment.
You would need to explain why you writing
“the share for” or “the index of” because
neither are usually used in writing task 1. If
you review all the model answers for writing
task 1, you’ll see the language used for band 9:
[Link]
lessons-and-tips/

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Ieva says
November 25, 2024 at

Hello, thank you for all your content! It has

really helped me with my writing. If you have time
and feel like it, could you comment on this report?
Chat GPT said it is only a 6.5:(

The given line graph illustrates the difference in

weekly hospital admissions between 5 hospitals
(Fortsmith, Adlin, Stanton, Bardley and Oxley) located
in a European nation, during 14 years (2004-2018).

Throughout the years, Bardley, Adlin and Stanton

hospitals saw an increase in weekly visits, while those
of Fortsmith remained the same, and Oxley’s declined.
At the start of the 14-year period, the hospital based in
Oxley had the largest amount of visitors and Stanton’s
the lowest. Ultimately, Bardley’s hospital weekly visits
emerged at the top, while Oxley’s became the lowest.

During the given period, Bardley’s hospital rose from

200 to 260 weekly visitors after some minor
fluctuations. Similarly, hospital admissions in Adlin
grew from 130 to 250, and visitors in Stanton increased
by 70, peaking at 160 in the year 2018.

The weekly hospital visits in Oxley saw an opposing

trend, decreasing by half, from 240 in 2004, to 160 in
the year 2018. Meanwhile, admissions in Fortsmith
fluctuated throughout the years and remained almost
the same, increasing only by 30 weekly visits, reaching
200 in 2018.

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Liz says
November 25, 2024 at

Never use chatgpt to assess IELTS.

Chatgpt is useful to help you review your English
language, not your IELTS. And even with English is
not 100% accurate. Also, it does not take into
consideration the four IELTS marking criteria. Only
a trained, professional examiner can assess IELTS
writing because two of the four marking criteria are
not language based, but are specific to IELTS. For
this reason, even people with native speaker level
English may not get band 9. Although my website
does not offer a feedback service, I would say that if
you are aiming for band 7 and above, your writing
is strong. It is certainly much higher than band 6.5
However, please ensure the overview is better
signposted by using “Overall” – you are being
marked on your use of linking devices and
signposting. See this page for more model answers
and tips for writing task 1:
[Link]
and-tips/

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Michidmaa says
December 6, 2024 at

Hello Liz, Could you review my

essay?
The following line graph demonstrates the
weekly amount of hospital admissions for five
different hospitals located in European countries
between 2004 and 2018.

Overall, the number of patients at Adlin Hospital

showed significant growth over the period, as
well as a gradual climb at Stanton and Bardley,
whereas Oxley was the only hospital to see a
decline in admissions, and fluctuation was seen in
Stanton over the years.

At the beginning of the period, Oxley recorded

the greatest number of admissions compared to
the other hospitals, at about just under 250 on a
weekly basis. In 2006, the figures for Oxley and
Bardley intersected at approximately 220;
however, Oxley dipped dramatically for the rest
of the time, reaching the lowest point at about 110
in 2018. In comparison, Fortsmith’s weekly
hospital admissions oscillated at around 200 for
the whole period.

Unlike Oxley, Adlin’s weekly admissions surged

from about 120 to 250, which was the greatest
increase over the 14-year period. Moreover, the
number of registered patients every week at
Bardley experienced a modest increase (about 200
to 270). Stanton doubled its hospital admissions
from 80 in 2008 to 160 in 2018. Admissions rose
gradually to 150 by 2012, dropped by about 20 in
2014, then increased steadily to 160 by 2018.

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Laya says
November 20, 2024 at

Hello Liz,
I noticed that your website does not offer a feedback
service, so I am sharing my writing with you instead.
If you have time, I would greatly appreciate any
comments or feedback you could provide.
This writing is related to the first graph.

The line graph illustrates the amount of three kinds of

spreads (margarine, butter, and low fat and reduced
spreads) which were consumed from 1981 to 2007.
Unites are measured in grams.

Overall, the trend between 1981 and 2007 indicates a

steady decline in the consumption of butter and a
considerable decrease in the margarine consumption,
while low fat and reduced spreads saw a notable
growth. At the beginning of the period given, butter
was the most consumed spread, but by the end, low fat
and reduced spreads took the lead.

In 1981, just over 140 grams of butter were consumed,

with this number experiencing a slight increase to just
under 160 grams by 1986, and then a sharp decline to
approximately 50 grams in the last year. Regarding
margarine, about 90 grams were eaten in 1981, and
after some fluctuations between 1986 and 2001, the
amount reached just 40 grams in 2007.

It is clear that 1996 saw the emergence of low fat and

reduced spreads, with consumption starting at roughly
10 grams, reaching a high of just over 80 grams in 2001,
and then slightly falling to about 70 grams in 2007.

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Liz says
November 20, 2024 at

I have time for a quick comment. You’ve

written a really strong report. My only point is with
your overview. Highlighting that one kind of spread
had a steady decline, while another had a
considerable decline isn’t really for the overview.
The overview looks at the main features without
smaller details. So, all you need to do is highlight
that two spreads declined over the period. Whether
that decline was steady or considerable is for the
body paragraph details. Of course, if a line graph
showed that all lines declined, then you would
highlight which were sharp and which were more
gradual. But if a line graph has some lines increase,
some decrease and others remain relatively stable,
then those are the only details you give and you
save the adverbs and adjectives for body
paragraphs. Otherwise, it’s a great report.

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Laya says
November 25, 2024 at

Thank you so much for your valuable

feedback. It was very helpful.

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Veena says
November 16, 2024 at

Hi Liz,

Just wanted to check if this is an suitable answer as

well
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The line graph illustrates (in grams) the fluctuating

nature of three different spreads consumed over the
years in a period between 1981 to 2007.

Overall, the only spread consistent among people was

the Margarine which had a considerable eating pattern
over the years, while Butter along with Low fat &
reduced spreads had a dramatic consumption. The
Low fat & reduced spreads were introduced later
compared to the others and rose rapidly only to
decline marginally.

Margarine spread had a dip between the years 1981 to

1991, eventually consistent for a shorter period before
dropping down in 2007 to nearly half of the quantity
consumed early years. On the other hand, Butter was
rapidly consumed (around 140 grams) in the year 1981,
but saw a gradual decline over the years to one-third
quantity.

Introduced 15 years later as opposed to the other two

spreads, about 10 grams of the Low fat & reduced
spreads were eaten with a rapid increase in
consumption over a period of 5 years to 80 grams with
a slight decline over the next 6 years.

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Liz says
November 19, 2024 at

Although I don’t offer a feedback service,

I do have time for a quick comment. When you
write “the fluctuating nature of three spreads” it
means that the spreads have changed. These spreads
didn’t change, but the consumption did. So, you
could write “the graph illustrates the changes in the
consumption of three spreads…” or “the graph
illustrates how the consumption of three spreads
changed …”.

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Suki says
November 15, 2024 at

The line graph presents the consumption of

the three types of spreads – Margarine, Low fat &
reduced spreads and butter – between the period of
1981 to 2007.

Overall, Margarine and butter, have been in

consumption from a very early time. However despite
being staples, both of them experienced fluctuations in
their amount of consumption before eventually
experiencing decline. While Low fat & reduced
spreads, that were introduced to the consumers much
later, experienced quick success. And although, they
also experienced a period of unpopularity in the
further years, they were still ahead of the other two