Next steps 2: Tables and bar graphs with trends It is common in the IELTS Writing paper to be asked to describe a table or bar graph with a trend, not only a line graph. Make sure you practise writing all different forms of trend questions, so that you feel confident in the exam. 1 W rite an answ er for this Task 1 question containing a table w ith a trend. Then compare your answ er w ith the sample student answ er on page 128. T ip , . When you describe this kind of ta b le ,
to make it easier to understand and see the trends, you can draw it quickly as a line graph in your notebook before you start. The table b e lo w highlights data on the n u m b er o f travellers using three m ajo r British airports b etw e en 1998 a n d 2003. S um m arize the inform ation b y selecting a n d reporting the m ain features, and m ake com parisons w h ere relevant. Airport visitors, 1998-2003 (millions of travellers per year) airport 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Heathrow 27.2 36.4 48.2 37.1 33.2 45.6 Gatwick 36.5 41.9 44.4 47.3 51.1 69.3 Stansted 17.3 26.6 39.9 43.3 43.3 43.3 2 W rite an answ er for this essay question containing a bar graph w ith a trend.
