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Writing about a line graph with a future prediction.

Here is a line graph from the Cambridge IELTS 9 book about US energy consumption by fuel type. As you can see, there is a date range from the past with predictions for the future. Always take around 2 minutes to analyse the task before writing anything. Give yourself 4 minutes in total to plan out what you will write.

Note that this graph is courtesy of the Cambridge IELTS 9 practice book. Only use authentic Cambridge IELTS material when practicing. You can get these books online such as Amazon.com. You can also download free practice tests from ielts.org or the British Council website.

IELTS graph model answer
Source: Cambridge IELTS 9

IELTS graphs with future trends.

Updated: Feb 17th 2023

Sometimes in IELTS academic writing task 1 you may be presented with a graph showing a future prediction.

In this case, you need to use the future tense with some specific academic phrases. Let’s have a look at the grammar needed in case you get one of these in the exam. Note that the data in this task is dynamic, which means it changes over time.

Line Graph Lesson: Energy Consumption by Fuel Source

Writing about a line graph with a future prediction.

IELTS Writing task 1: Line graph with a future trend

IELTS graphs with future trends.