List of Useful Words for Interpreting Data in the IELTS Writing Test
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List of Useful Words for Interpreting Data in the
IELTS Writing Test
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Interpreting datarequires a good
choice of words
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Vocabulary is the strongest suit for the
(International English Language Testing System)
IELTS
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Useful words to describe data trends:
MajorityMinority
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Useful words to describe data trends:
Majority
Majority of the cause of worldwide land degradation is caused by over-grazing of animals.
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a number that is greater than half of a total
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Minority
Only a minority of causes contribute to the problem of land degradation at 7%.
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a number or amount that is less than half of a total
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Useful words to describe data trends:
HalfQuarter
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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.
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Quarterone of four equal parts of something
A quarter of the total school spending consists of resource and furniture and equipment.
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PeakUpward
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Peakthe highest level or greatest degree
Transported goods by road reached its peak in 2002.
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Upwardfrom a lower place or level to a higher place or level
The levels went upward as years went by.
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RecoverLeading
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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.
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Leadingcoming or ranking first
London is leading in terms of house prices in the year 1996 to 2002.
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SignificantDouble
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Significantlarge enough to be noticed or have an effect
There is a significant gap between apples and pears.
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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.
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