IELTS Writing Task 1 - sentence transformations

Prepositions

1. The percentage ______ women ______ the workforce is significantly lower than that ______ men, particularly in managerial and executive positions.

2. The number ______ international tourists visiting the country increased _____ 10% ______ 2018 and 2019, reaching a total _____ 5 million visitors.

3. The average temperature _____ the region fluctuated ______ 20 and 25 degrees Celsius t______out the year, ______ the highest temperatures occurring _____ the summer months.

4. The service sector accounted ______ over 70% ______ the country’s GDP ______ 2020, highlighting its dominance _______ the economy.

5. There is a strong correlation ______ higher levels ______ education and higher incomes, as individuals ______ advanced degrees tend ______ have more lucrative career opportunities.

6. The proportion ______ women ______ managerial positions ______ the company increased ______ 35% ______ 2018 _____ 45% ______ 2020.

7. The distribution ______ wealth ______ the country is highly unequal, ______ the top 1% owning more than 30% ______ the total wealth.

Sentence transformation

1. The number of car accidents across different regions varied significantly, with the highest rates occurring in urban areas.

_________ _________ __________ ___________ in the number of car accidents across different regions, with the highest rates occurring in urban areas.

2. There has been a steady increase in the sales of electric cars, over the past five years, with a projected market share of 10% by 2017.

The sales of electric cars _______ ________ ________ ________ over the past five years, with a projected market share of 10% by 2017.

3. There has been a shift in consumer preferences towards environmentally-friendly products, which has resulted in an increase in demand for electric vehicles.

There has been a shift in consumer preferences towards environmentally-friendly products, _______ ______ an increase in demand for electric vehicles.

4. While the number of marriages has declined over the past decade, there has remained a relatively stable rate of divorce.

While the number of marriages has declined over the past decade, the divorce rate ______ ________ ________ _______.

5. The population density in the city center is significantly higher than in the suburbs, due to the concentration of businesses and services.

_______ _______ _______ _______ ________ population density in the city center than in the suburbs, due to the concentration of businesses and services.

6. Despite unemployment rates having decreased, the average wage has not kept pace with inflation, leading to concerns about income inequality.

The average wage has not kept pace with inflation, ______ _______ _______ _______ unemployment rates, leading to concerns about income inequality.

7. There is a strong relationship between air pollution levels and respiratory illnesses, with high pollution levels leading to increased rates of asthma and other respiratory problems.

Air pollution levels and respiratory illnesses _____ _______ _______, with high pollution levels leading to increased rates of asthma and other respiratory problems.

8. The rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has increased by 25% over the past decade.

Deforestation in the Amazon rainforest has increased ______ ______ ______ _______ 25% over the past decade.

Word form

1. The number of new businesses established in the city has been STEADY INCREASE over the past five years.

2. The majority of the country’s population is concentrated in urban areas, with over 70% of the total population LIVE in cities.

3. The total amount of carbon EMIT accumulated by the INDUSTRY sector from 2010 to 2020 was 2.5 billion metric tons.

4. It is PROJECT that the demand for RENEW energy in Europe will increase by 50% by the year 2030.

5. The amount of time SPEND studying is PROPORTION to the students’ overall PERFORM , with higher study time RESULT in better academic outcomes.