In IELTS Writing Task 1, which of the following sentences correctly describes a significant increase followed by a period of stability in a line graph?
The numbers fluctuated wildly before falling significantly at the end of the decade.
Figures increased slightly then decreased significantly due to external market factors.
The data plummeted and then plateaued for a brief period before rising again.
There was a sharp rise, after which the figures remained constant for the next five years.
gradual decline was observed throughout the entire period without any recovery.
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正解: There was a sharp rise, after which the figures remained constant for the next five years.
正解は「There was a sharp rise, after which the figures remained constant for the next five years.」です。IELTS Task 1ではデータの推移を正確な語彙で描写することが求められます。「sharp rise」は急激な上昇(significant increase)を適切に表現しており、「remained constant」は一定の状態を維持したこと(stability)を正確に示しています。他の選択肢は変動(fluctuated)、急落(plummeted)、緩やかな下落(gradual decline)など、問題の意図とは異なる動きを説明しているため不適切です。
例題2
Regarding the structure of an IELTS Academic Writing Task 2 'Discuss both views and give your opinion' essay, which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
You should only discuss the side you agree with to ensure your argument remains focused and strong.
The writer's opinion must be clearly stated, typically in the introduction or the conclusion.
It is essential to present supporting evidence or relevant examples for the arguments discussed.
Cohesive devices should be utilized to ensure a logical flow of ideas between different paragraphs.
The essay should be divided into separate paragraphs to address each viewpoint mentioned in the prompt.
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正解: You should only discuss the side you agree with to ensure your argument remains focused and strong.
正解は「You should only discuss the side you agree with to ensure your argument remains focused and strong.」です。設問が「両方の見解を論じ、自分の意見を述べよ(Discuss both views and give your opinion)」という指示である場合、自分が支持しない側の意見も必ず含めて論じなければなりません。片方の側だけを論じると、タスクの要求事項を完全に満たしていないと判断され(Task Responseの減点)、スコアが大幅に低下する原因となります。他の選択肢はすべて適切なアカデミック・ライティングのルールを述べています。