List of Useful Words for Interpreting Data in the IELTS Writing Test

List of Useful Words for Interpreting Data in the

IELTS Writing Test

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Interpreting datarequires a good

choice of words


Vocabulary is the strongest suit for the

(International English Language Testing System)

IELTS

Remember:


Useful words to describe data trends:

MajorityMinority



Majority

Majority of the cause of worldwide land degradation is caused by over-grazing of animals.

For example:

a number that is greater than half of a total



Minority

Only a minority of causes contribute to the problem of land degradation at 7%.

For example:

a number or amount that is less than half of a total



HalfQuarter



Halfone of two equal or nearly equal parts into which something can be divided

Exactly half of the total school spending in 1991 was spent on teachers’ salaries.

For example:



Quarterone of four equal parts of something

A quarter of the total school spending consists of resource and furniture and equipment.

For example:



PeakUpward



Peakthe highest level or greatest degree

Transported goods by road reached its peak in 2002.

For example:



Upwardfrom a lower place or level to a higher place or level

The levels went upward as years went by.

For example:



RecoverLeading



Recoverto return to a normal state after a period of difficulty

The percentage change of house prices in five cities recovered from the year 1996 to 2002.

For example:



Leadingcoming or ranking first

London is leading in terms of house prices in the year 1996 to 2002.

For example:



SignificantDouble


Significantlarge enough to be noticed or have an effect

There is a significant gap between apples and pears.

For example:




Doubledlarge enough to be noticed or have an effect

The number of students who like oranges are doubled the number of those who like grapes.

For example:


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List of Useful Words for Interpreting Data in the IELTS Writing Test

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