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Module 1 IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Warm-up

Building Data Vocabulary

💡 How to use this lesson

👨‍🏫 For Teachers:

Use this for a 10-minute warm-up to build data vocabulary.
Check answers via the automated feedback.

🎓 For Learners:

Start by completing the vocabulary exercises.
Then move to the sentence-level tasks.

Let's warm up with some useful language for data, using a different topic.

Part (a): Word Forms

Complete each sentence about bicycle maintenance with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1. A large [ proportional ] of cyclists wash their bicycle frame before cleaning the chain.

Write the correct form: ____

2. The amount of water required was [ proportion ] to how muddy the bike frame was.

Write the correct form: ____

3. Detergent consumption showed a steady [ rising ] throughout the winter months.

Write the correct form: ____

4. The percentage of riders using degreaser has [ rise ] significantly this year.

Write the correct form: ____

5. Cleaning the wheels requires a [ consider ] amount of effort after a rainy ride.

Write the correct form: ____

Part (b): Collocations for Describing Data

Select the best verb to complete each sentence about bike cleaning habits.

1. The proportion of cyclists who clean their chain post-ride _____ a peak of 65% in wet conditions.

____ a. touched ____ b. arrived ____ c. reached ____ d. grabbed

2. Water usage _____ sharply after the first five minutes of rinsing the mud off.

____ a. dropped ____ b. collapsed ____ c. dived ____ d. sank

3. The time needed to dry the bike frame _____ steady across all three cleaning methods.

____ a. stood ____ b. rested ____ c. went ____ d. stayed

4. Detergent consumption _____ a total of four liters per wash station.

____ a. knocked ____ b. hit ____ c. struck ____ d. beat

5. The popularity of microfiber cloths _____ a gradual decline over the summer season.

____ a. pointed ____ b. appeared ____ c. showed ____ d. exposed

Part (c): Common Phrases for Describing Figures

Fill in the blanks using the correct phrase from the word bank below.

Word Bank

compared to the vast majority just under followed by accounted for

1. Washing the bike frame ___________ 45% of total cleaning time after a rainy ride.

____

2. ___________ of cyclists (82%) prefer using warm water to rinse off heavy mud.

____

3. Drying the bike frame took ten minutes, ___________ fifteen minutes spent scrubbing the drivetrain.

____

4. Degreasing the chain was the most frequent task (40%), ___________ wiping down the handlebars (25%).

____

5. ___________ half of all cyclists wash their wheels every week (48%).

____

Part (d): Paraphrasing

Choose the sentence that best paraphrases the original statement without changing its meaning.

Original Statement 1:

"Approximately 70% of cyclists clean their bikes immediately after a rainy ride."

____ a. Roughly seven out of ten cyclists wash their bicycles right after riding in the rain. ____ b. Exactly 70% of cyclists wait a few days before cleaning their bikes after rain. ____ c. Rain causes 70% of bicycles to require immediate mechanical repairs.

Original Statement 2:

"The proportion of water used for rinsing the frame was significantly higher than for the wheels."

____ a. The wheels required far more water to clean than the bike frame. ____ b. Considerably more water was spent rinsing the frame than cleaning the wheels. ____ c. Frame rinsing and wheel cleaning used equal amounts of water.

Original Statement 3:

"Cleaning time increased steadily from 10 minutes in dry weather to 25 minutes after muddy rides."

____ a. It took a constant 10 minutes to wash a bike regardless of weather conditions. ____ b. Cyclists spent 25 minutes cleaning bikes in dry weather and 10 minutes in mud. ____ c. There was a consistent rise in cleaning duration, starting at 10 minutes for dry rides and reaching 25 minutes for muddy ones.

Module 2 IELTS Academic Writing Task 1

The Writing Task

Now apply your skills to the task below.

Task Prompt

The table shows the main reason why owners used their smartwatches in one country in 2018, 2022 and 2026, in percentages. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Main use	2018	2022	2026
Counting steps	44%	36%	30%
Heart-rate checks	10%	16%	22%
Sleep tracking	6%	14%	20%
Phone messages and calls	32%	24%	16%
Payments in shops	8%	10%	12%

(Figures are fictional.)

📋 What every Task 1 report needs:

✓ An overview

✓ Key features

✓ Comparisons

✓ Accurate figures

✓ At least 150 words

Your Report

Write your essay response in the space below. Your submission will be evaluated by AI on Task Achievement, Coherence and Cohesion, Lexical Resource, and Grammatical Range and Accuracy.

____ (Write your Task 1 report here (at least 150 words)...)

Module 3 IELTS Academic Writing Task 1

Model Answer Analysis

Here is a sample answer to study.

📝 Sample Task 1 Report

156 words

The table compares the main reasons smartwatch owners used their devices in one country across three years: 2018, 2022, and 2026.

Overall, it is clear that health monitoring features grew in popularity, while communication and step counting experienced notable declines.

In 2018, counting steps was by far the most common reason for using a smartwatch, at 44%. However, this figure dropped steadily to 36% in 2022 and finished at 30% in 2026. Similarly, the proportion of users using their watches for phone messages and calls was halved over the period, declining from 32% to 16%.

In stark contrast, health-tracking functions saw significant growth. The percentage of owners checking their heart rate more than doubled, rising from 10% in 2018 to 22% in 2026. Sleep tracking saw even stronger growth, as its figure more than tripled from 6% to 20%. Finally, payments in shops showed a modest increase, growing from 8% to 12% over the eight-year timeframe.

Key Phrases & Why They Work

Study how these highlighted expressions help build a clear and accurate Task 1 response.

1. "Overall, it is clear that"

Why it works: Gives your report a smooth transition into your overview paragraph, showing the main general trends right away.

2. "by far the most common reason"

Why it works: Clearly highlights the highest figure in the dataset without repeating simple adjectives like "biggest".

3. "was halved over the period"

Why it works: An exact and elegant way to describe a figure that decreased by exactly 50% (from 32% down to 16%).

4. "In stark contrast"

Why it works: Creates a clear logical link when switching from discussing falling numbers to rising numbers.

5. "more than doubled"

Why it works: Mathematically accurate for a figure that grew to more than twice its original size (10% up to 22%).

6. "more than tripled"

Why it works: Mathematically exact for a percentage that expanded to over three times its starting value (6% up to 20%).

7. "showed a modest increase"

Why it works: Describes a small, steady upward change (from 8% to 12%) without exaggerating the trend.

IELTS Writing Task 1: Smartwatches

Building Data Vocabulary

💡 How to use this lesson

Part (a): Word Forms

Part (b): Collocations for Describing Data

Part (c): Common Phrases for Describing Figures

Part (d): Paraphrasing

The Writing Task

📋 What every Task 1 report needs:

Your Report

Model Answer Analysis

📝 Sample Task 1 Report

Key Phrases & Why They Work

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