How to write the IELTS Graph question introduction

WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The chart below shows the reasons for studying according to the age of the students. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Sample Introduction

The vertical bar graph depicts the reasons for studying based upon the age of students ranging from under 26 to over 49. The data has been calibrated in percentage. 

Introduction Breakdown

• The vertical bar Here I define the type of the graph.
• graph Here I write the number of graphs. Since it's a single one, I write 'graph'
• depicts I used a synonym for 'shows'; This is where paraphrase is used.
• the reasons for studying based upon the age of students Highlighting what the graph is about
• ranging from under 26 to over 49 Pick up the range from the x-axis
• The data has been calibrated in percent This is a standard line; to be used as the last line in the introductory paragraph for majority of the graphs.

IELTS Task 1 (Graphs) Sample Solutions

IELTS Task 2 (Essays) Sample Solutions