Kosakata IELTS Writing Task 1: Kata Penting untuk Bagan, Grafik, dan Peta
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Kosakata IELTS Writing Task 1: Kata Penting untuk Bagan, Grafik, dan Peta

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IELTS Writing Task 1 bukan esai—ini adalah deskripsi data. Anda memiliki 20 menit untuk mendeskripsikan bagan, grafik, tabel, peta, atau diagram proses dalam setidaknya 150 kata. Kosakata yang dibutuhkan sepenuhnya berbeda dari Task 2. Alih-alih pendapat dan argumen, Anda membutuhkan kata untuk tren, perbandingan, proporsi, dan periode waktu.

Kebanyakan kandidat kehilangan nilai bukan karena salah membaca data, melainkan karena mendeskripsikannya dengan tiga kata yang sama: “increased,” “decreased,” dan “the chart shows.” Panduan ini memberi Anda 150+ kata dan frasa yang disusun persis berdasarkan cara pemakaiannya dalam Task 1—agar Anda dapat mendeskripsikan jenis bagan apa pun dengan presisi dan rentang yang dibutuhkan Band 7–9.

  • Total kosakata: 150+ kata dan frasa
  • Disusun berdasarkan: fungsi (tren, perbandingan, proporsi, pengantar bagan, waktu)
  • Jenis bagan yang dibahas: line graph, bar chart, pie chart, tabel, peta, diagram proses
  • Terbaik untuk: IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, persiapan Band 6–9

Cara Kosakata Dinilai dalam Task 1

Task 1 menggunakan empat kriteria yang sama seperti Task 2, masing-masing bernilai 25%:

Kriteria Maknanya untuk Task 1
Task Achievement Apakah Anda mendeskripsikan fitur utama dan membuat perbandingan?
Coherence and Cohesion Apakah deskripsi Anda tersusun logis dan terhubung baik?
Lexical Resource Apakah Anda menggunakan beragam kosakata dengan akurat?
Grammatical Range Apakah Anda menggunakan berbagai struktur kalimat?

Lexical Resource adalah bagian tempat kosakata secara langsung menentukan skor Anda:

Band Yang Diharapkan Penguji
5 Kosakata terbatas; mungkin memakai kata tren yang salah; berulang
6 Kosakata memadai; mencoba kata kurang umum tetapi dengan beberapa kesalahan
7 Rentang cukup untuk mendeskripsikan data secara fleksibel; memakai kosakata kurang umum dengan kesadaran gaya
8 Rentang kosakata luas digunakan alami; kesalahan jarang; pilihan kata presisi
9 Fleksibilitas dan presisi penuh; tulisan terbaca seperti laporan profesional

Kesalahan kosakata terbesar dalam Task 1 adalah pengulangan. Jika Anda menulis “increased” empat kali dan “decreased” tiga kali, skor Anda dibatasi pada Band 6, terlepas dari seberapa akurat deskripsi data tersebut.

Lima jenis bagan dengan kategori kosakata yang sesuai—line graph, bar chart, pie chart, tabel, dan diagram proses

Kategori 1: Memperkenalkan Bagan

Setiap jawaban Task 1 dimulai dengan memparafrasakan isi bagan. Jangan pernah menyalin pertanyaan kata demi kata—penguji memberi penalti untuk itu.

Kata kerja untuk “The chart shows…”

Kata kerja Formalitas Contoh
illustrates formal The line graph illustrates changes in unemployment rates over a 20-year period.
depicts formal The bar chart depicts the number of tourists visiting five countries in 2024.
presents netral The table presents a comparison of average salaries across four industries.
compares netral The chart compares the percentage of households with internet access in three nations.
outlines formal The diagram outlines the process of water purification.
provides information about netral The graph provides information about energy consumption by sector.
gives a breakdown of netral The pie chart gives a breakdown of government spending by category.

Nomina untuk Jenis Bagan

Gunakan nomina yang presisi—jangan menyebut semuanya “the chart.”

Jenis Bagan Frasa Nomina
Line graph the line graph, the graph, the figure
Bar chart the bar chart, the chart, the figure
Pie chart the pie chart, the chart
Table the table, the data, the figures
Map the two maps, the diagrams
Process the diagram, the flow chart, the figure

Ungkapan Waktu untuk Pengantar

Ungkapan Contoh
over a _-year period …over a 30-year period from 1990 to 2020.
between and …between 2010 and 2025.
from to …from January to December 2024.
during the period …during the period shown.
in the year _ …in the year 2023.

Contoh pengantar (Band 7+): The line graph illustrates the average monthly rainfall in three Asian cities over a 12-month period from January to December.

Kategori 2: Mendeskripsikan Tren Naik

Ini kategori kosakata terpenting untuk Task 1. Anda memerlukan banyak cara untuk mengatakan “went up.”

Kata kerja (Pergerakan Naik)

Kata kerja Kekuatan Contoh
rose sedang Sales rose from 200 to 350 units.
increased sedang The number of students increased steadily.
grew sedang The population grew by 15% over the decade.
climbed sedang–kuat Unemployment climbed to 8% in the third quarter.
surged kuat Demand surged during the holiday season.
soared sangat kuat House prices soared to record levels.
rocketed sangat kuat Internet usage rocketed between 2000 and 2010.
jumped mendadak Exports jumped by 25% in a single month.
doubled spesifik The figure doubled from 500 to 1,000.
tripled spesifik Revenue tripled in the space of five years.

Nomina (Pergerakan Naik)

Nomina Kekuatan Contoh
a rise sedang There was a rise in the number of applicants.
an increase sedang The chart shows an increase of 20%.
growth sedang The country experienced steady economic growth.
a surge kuat There was a sharp surge in demand.
a jump mendadak A sudden jump occurred in March.
a peak maksimum The figure reached a peak of 450 in July.

Kata Keterangan dan Kata Sifat (Kecepatan dan Ukuran)

Mendeskripsikan Kecepatan/Ukuran Kata Keterangan (dengan kata kerja) Kata Sifat (dengan nomina)
perubahan kecil slightly, marginally a slight, a marginal
perubahan sedang moderately, steadily a moderate, a steady
perubahan besar significantly, considerably a significant, a considerable
perubahan cepat sharply, rapidly, dramatically a sharp, a rapid, a dramatic
perubahan sangat cepat steeply, exponentially a steep, an exponential

Menggabungkannya:

  • Sales rose sharply from 200 to 500. (kata kerja + kata keterangan)
  • There was a sharp rise from 200 to 500. (kata sifat + nomina)
  • The figure increased significantly, reaching 500 by December. (kata kerja + kata keterangan)

Skala kekuatan kosakata tren dari slight hingga dramatic—menunjukkan pemetaan kata keterangan dan kata sifat ke ukuran perubahan data

Kategori 3: Mendeskripsikan Tren Turun

Kata kerja (Pergerakan Turun)

Kata kerja Kekuatan Contoh
fell sedang The temperature fell to below zero overnight.
decreased sedang Exports decreased by 12% compared to the previous year.
declined sedang The birth rate has declined steadily since 2010.
dropped sedang–kuat Attendance dropped sharply in the second quarter.
shrank sedang The workforce shrank due to automation.
plummeted sangat kuat Tourism numbers plummeted during the pandemic.
plunged sangat kuat Share prices plunged after the announcement.
halved spesifik The number of complaints halved within one year.
dipped sedikit/sementara Revenue dipped briefly in March before recovering.

Nomina (Pergerakan Turun)

Nomina Kekuatan Contoh
a fall sedang There was a fall of 15% in the third quarter.
a decrease sedang The data shows a decrease in household spending.
a decline sedang A steady decline is visible from 2015 onwards.
a drop sedang–kuat A sharp drop occurred between June and July.
a dip sedikit/sementara There was a slight dip in sales during the summer.
a low minimum The figure reached a low of 120 in February.

Kata keterangan dan kata sifat yang sama dari Kategori 2 berlaku di sini: fell sharply, a dramatic decline, decreased slightly.

Kategori 4: Mendeskripsikan Stabilitas dan Fluktuasi

Tidak semua data naik atau turun. Anda memerlukan kosakata untuk garis datar dan pergerakan yang tidak stabil.

Stabilitas (Tidak Ada Perubahan)

Ungkapan Contoh
remained stable at The rate remained stable at approximately 5%.
stayed constant at Prices stayed constant at $200 throughout the year.
leveled off at After rising sharply, the figure leveled off at 300.
plateaued at Growth plateaued at 3% between 2018 and 2022.
remained unchanged The proportion of female employees remained unchanged.
held steady at Interest rates held steady at 2.5%.
maintained the same level Exports maintained the same level as the previous year.

Fluktuasi (Naik dan Turun)

Ungkapan Contoh
fluctuated between and The exchange rate fluctuated between 1.2 and 1.5.
varied considerably Rainfall varied considerably from month to month.
experienced fluctuations The stock price experienced significant fluctuations.
was erratic / volatile Sales figures were erratic throughout the period.

Kategori 5: Membandingkan Data

Task 1 hampir selalu mengharuskan perbandingan—antarnegara, periode waktu, kategori, atau kelompok.

Membandingkan Nilai yang Lebih Tinggi

Ungkapan Contoh
was higher than Spending on education was higher than spending on defense.
exceeded Exports exceeded imports for the first time in 2019.
was the highest Japan had the highest internet usage rate at 92%.
surpassed Renewable energy surpassed coal as the primary source.
outnumbered Female graduates outnumbered male graduates by 2 to 1.
accounted for the largest share Housing accounted for the largest share of expenditure.

Membandingkan Nilai yang Lebih Rendah

Ungkapan Contoh
was lower than The average salary was lower than the national median.
was the lowest Country C had the lowest GDP per capita.
fell behind Rural areas fell behind urban areas in internet access.
accounted for the smallest proportion Transport accounted for the smallest proportion of spending.

Membandingkan Nilai yang Serupa

Ungkapan Contoh
was similar to Male and female participation rates were similar.
was comparable to The 2020 figure was comparable to that of 2015.
was almost the same as Spending on food was almost the same as spending on transport.
was roughly equal to The number of imports was roughly equal to exports.

Ungkapan Kontras

Ungkapan Contoh
whereas Japan had a rate of 92%, whereas India had only 34%.
while While exports rose, imports declined sharply.
in contrast Spending on education grew. In contrast, defense spending fell.
compared to / compared with The figure was 45% in 2020, compared to only 12% in 2000.
by contrast Urban areas grew rapidly. By contrast, rural populations shrank.
on the other hand Europe saw growth. On the other hand, Africa experienced a decline.

Kategori 6: Mendeskripsikan Proporsi dan Kuantitas

Penting untuk pie chart dan tabel.

Ungkapan Kisaran Perkiraan Contoh
the vast majority of 80–95% The vast majority of respondents preferred option A.
the majority of 50–80% The majority of students chose science subjects.
over half / more than half 50–65% Over half of the budget was allocated to salaries.
a significant proportion of 30–50% A significant proportion of energy came from coal.
around a third / roughly a third ~33% Roughly a third of the population lived in urban areas.
a quarter / approximately a quarter ~25% A quarter of all exports went to China.
a small minority of 5–15% A small minority of households had no internet access.
a negligible proportion of <5% A negligible proportion of energy came from solar power.

Kata untuk Perkiraan

Kata Contoh
approximately / roughly Approximately 45% of students passed.
around / about Around 30 million tourists visited annually.
just over / just under Just over 60% of respondents agreed.
nearly / almost Nearly 90% of households had internet access.
exactly / precisely The figure was exactly 50%.

Kategori 7: Kosakata untuk Peta dan Diagram Proses

Peta dan proses memerlukan kosakata yang berbeda dari bagan data. Banyak kandidat kehilangan nilai karena memakai kosakata grafik untuk jenis pertanyaan ini.

Peta — Mendeskripsikan Perubahan

Ungkapan Contoh
was replaced by The farmland was replaced by a shopping center.
was converted into The warehouse was converted into apartments.
was demolished / was knocked down The old factory was demolished to make way for a park.
was constructed / was built A new bridge was constructed across the river.
was extended / was expanded The road was extended to connect the two villages.
was relocated to The hospital was relocated to the outskirts of town.
remained unchanged The church in the center remained unchanged.
underwent significant development The area to the east underwent significant development.

Peta — Mendeskripsikan Lokasi

Ungkapan Contoh
to the north / south / east / west of A park was built to the north of the river.
in the center of The town hall is located in the center of the map.
adjacent to / next to The new school was built adjacent to the library.
on the outskirts of A new housing estate was developed on the outskirts.
along the coast / riverbank Hotels were constructed along the coast.
in the northeast / southwest corner A factory appeared in the northeast corner.

Diagram Proses — Urutan Tahapan

Ungkapan Contoh
in the first stage / step In the first stage, raw materials are collected.
then / next / subsequently The mixture is then heated to 100°C.
following this / after this Following this, the liquid is filtered.
at this point / at this stage At this stage, quality checks are performed.
finally / in the final stage Finally, the finished product is packaged for distribution.
the process begins with The process begins with the extraction of raw materials.
once _ is complete Once filtration is complete, the water enters the storage tank.

Sebelum dan Sesudah: Jawaban Task 1 Lengkap

Pertanyaan

The line graph below shows the percentage of households with internet access in three countries between 2000 and 2020.

Versi Band 5

The chart shows the percentage of households with internet access in three countries between 2000 and 2020. In 2000, Japan had 30%, the USA had 40%, and India had 5%. The internet access increased in all three countries. Japan increased to 95%, the USA increased to 90%, and India increased to 50%. Japan had the highest percentage in 2020. India had the lowest percentage. The internet access increased a lot in all countries.

Masalah: “increased” digunakan 4 kali, “shows” disalin dari pertanyaan, “a lot” tidak spesifik, tidak ada bahasa perbandingan, tidak ada kata keterangan.

Versi Band 7+

The line graph illustrates the proportion of households with internet connectivity in Japan, the USA, and India over a two-decade period from 2000 to 2020.

Overall, internet access rose significantly in all three nations, with Japan achieving the highest penetration rate by the end of the period.

In 2000, the USA led with approximately 40% of households connected, followed by Japan at 30%, while India lagged considerably behind at just 5%. Over the next decade, Japan experienced the most dramatic growth, surging from 30% to around 80%, thereby surpassing the USA, which climbed more steadily to 75%.

Between 2010 and 2020, Japan’s figure continued to rise, reaching a peak of 95%. The USA followed a similar trajectory, plateauing at roughly 90% by 2018. India, although starting from a much lower base, saw the steepest proportional increase, rising from 15% in 2010 to 50% by 2020 — a more than threefold increase in a single decade.

Yang berubah:

  • “shows” → “illustrates”
  • “percentage” → “proportion”
  • “countries” → “nations”
  • “increased” (×4) → “rose,” “surging,” “climbed,” “continued to rise”
  • Menambahkan kata keterangan kekuatan: “significantly,” “dramatically,” “steadily,” “considerably”
  • Menambahkan bahasa perbandingan: “surpassing,” “followed a similar trajectory,” “lagged behind”
  • Menambahkan kata perkiraan: “approximately,” “roughly,” “around”
  • Menambahkan pernyataan umum yang merangkum tren utama

Kosakata untuk Dilatih

Simpan kata-kata Task 1 berdampak tinggi ini ke kamus Linglify Anda. Klik kata apa pun untuk melihat definisi lengkap dan pelafalannya.

valid

adjektiva

sah, berlaku

Contoh

- Valid argument supports logical reasoning and conclusion.

- Valid passport allows international travel without problems.

flexible

adjektiva

fleksibel, mudah menyesuaikan diri

Contoh

- Flexible working arrangements help employees balance work and family life.

- The flexible plastic tube can bend without breaking or cracking.

transmit

verba

mengirimkan, meneruskan

Contoh

- Disease may transmit through contact with surfaces.

- Satellites transmit signals across vast distances effectively.

executive

adjektiva

eksekutif

Contoh

- Executive decisions require careful consideration of multiple factors and consequences.

- The executive branch of government is responsible for implementing laws.

finance

verba

membiayai, mendanai, mengelola keuangan

Contoh

- Many students need loans to finance their college education expenses.

- The bank agreed to finance the construction of the new shopping center.

culmination

nomina

puncak, titik kulminasi

Contoh

- The graduation ceremony was the culmination of four years of hard study.

- Winning the championship represented the culmination of the team's efforts.

gulp

verba

meneguk, menelan cepat

Contoh

- She had to gulp nervously before giving her presentation to the board.

- The thirsty runner gulped down an entire bottle of cold water.

tribe

nomina

suku, kelompok etnis

Contoh

- Ancient tribe lived in harmony with nature.

- Indigenous tribe preserves traditional customs and languages.

cherished

adjektiva

tersayang, berharga

Contoh

- His cherished dream of becoming a pilot finally came true.

- The old photograph was her most cherished possession from childhood.

fate

nomina

takdir, nasib

Contoh

- She believes that fate brought them together at the right moment.

- The explorer's fate remained unknown after he disappeared in the jungle.

territory

nomina

wilayah, daerah

Contoh

- Animal territory provides food and shelter resources.

- National territory requires protection from foreign invasion.

payable

adjektiva

harus dibayar, dapat dibayar, terutang

Contoh

- All dues are payable at the end of the month.

- The invoice is payable within 30 days.

serenity

nomina

ketenangan, kedamaian

Contoh

- She maintained her serenity despite the chaos.

- The serenity of the lake was calming.

classy

adjektiva

berkelas, elegan

Contoh

- Classy restaurant serves gourmet food in elegant dining atmosphere.

- Her classy appearance impressed everyone at formal business meeting.

revolt

verba

memberontak

Contoh

- A revolt broke out in the city center last night.

- The workers decided to revolt against the unfair conditions.

rethink

verba

mempertimbangkan kembali, memikirkan ulang

Contoh

- He decided to rethink his position on the issue.

- We need to rethink our strategy for the project.

gypsy

nomina

orang Gipsi

Contoh

- Traditional gypsy music features violin and passionate vocals.

- Wandering gypsy caravan traveled through European countryside.

buffoon

nomina

badut, orang konyol

Contoh

- Court buffoon entertained royal family with silly performances.

- Don't act like buffoon during important business presentation.

execution

nomina

pelaksanaan, eksekusi

Contoh

- Perfect execution of the dance routine impressed judges and audience members.

- The execution of the business plan requires careful coordination and timing.

spellbound

adjektiva

terpesona, terpukau

Contoh

- Audience sits spellbound during magical performance tonight.

- Children remain spellbound by storyteller's fascinating tales.

pet

adjektiva

peliharaan

Contoh

- Pet project receives extra attention and resources.

- Pet theory explains professor's research focus area.

master

nomina

tuan, penguasa, ahli

Contoh

- Apprentices learn traditional crafts from experienced master craftsmen.

- The chess master defeated opponents using brilliant strategic moves.

salvage

nomina

penyelamatan

Contoh

- Antique dealer specializes in salvage from demolished buildings.

- Divers recovered valuable salvage from sunken merchant ship.

Strategi Latihan Kosakata untuk Task 1

1. Deskripsikan satu bagan setiap hari. Temukan bagan latihan IELTS secara online (Cambridge, British Council, IDP) dan tulislah deskripsi 150 kata. Berfokuslah menggunakan kata kerja tren yang berbeda setiap kali Anda mendeskripsikan suatu perubahan.

2. Bangun rantai sinonim untuk konsep utama. Tulis lima rantai ini pada kartu dan tinjau setiap hari:

  • went up: rose, increased, grew, climbed, surged, soared, rocketed
  • went down: fell, decreased, declined, dropped, plummeted, dipped
  • stayed the same: remained stable, held steady, leveled off, plateaued
  • the chart shows: illustrates, depicts, presents, compares, outlines
  • approximately: roughly, around, about, nearly, just over/under

3. Latih bentuk nomina + kata sifat. Untuk setiap kata kerja tren yang Anda gunakan, tulis ulang kalimat yang sama dengan bentuk nominanya: “Sales rose sharply“ → “There was a sharp rise in sales.” Ini langsung menggandakan rentang kosakata Anda.

4. Atur waktu Anda. Dalam ujian yang sebenarnya, Anda memiliki 20 menit untuk Task 1. Berlatihlah menulis di bawah tekanan waktu—mengingat kosakata saat stres berbeda dari belajar dengan santai.

Untuk sistem belajar kosakata yang lengkap, baca panduan kami tentang cara meningkatkan kosakata Anda.

Yang Harus Dilakukan Selanjutnya

  1. Bangun bank kosakata IELTS Anda. Tambahkan kata-kata Task 1 ke kamus Linglify Anda:

  2. Pelajari kosakata Task 2 berikutnya. Writing Task 1 dan Task 2 memerlukan kumpulan kata yang berbeda. Baca panduan kosakata IELTS Writing Task 2 kami untuk kosakata pendapat, kontras, dan akademik.

  3. Kuasai parafrasa. Paragraf pengantar mengharuskan Anda memparafrasakan pertanyaan. Panduan sinonim untuk IELTS kami mencakup 200+ sinonim yang disusun berdasarkan kata-kata yang paling sering dipakai berlebihan oleh kandidat.

  4. Baca panduan IELTS lengkap. Untuk kosakata di keempat bagian—Writing, Speaking, Reading, dan Listening—lihat Panduan Kosakata IELTS Lengkap.

  5. Tingkatkan kosakata umum Anda. Kosakata umum yang lebih luas membuat deskripsi Task 1 lebih alami. Baca panduan kami tentang cara belajar kosakata bahasa Inggris untuk sistem langkah demi langkah.

FAQ

Kosakata apa yang paling penting untuk IELTS Writing Task 1?

Kosakata tren—kata untuk mendeskripsikan kenaikan, penurunan, stabilitas, dan fluktuasi. Kata-kata ini membentuk 60–70% dari apa yang Anda tulis dalam jawaban Task 1. Setelah itu, kosakata perbandingan (whereas, in contrast, surpassed) dan kata perkiraan (approximately, roughly, nearly) adalah kategori berikutnya yang paling penting.

Berapa banyak kata yang sebaiknya saya tulis untuk Task 1?

Minimalnya 150 kata, tetapi sebagian besar jawaban Band 7+ berisi 170–190 kata. Menulis jauh lebih dari 200 kata berisiko—waktu untuk Task 2 berkurang, padahal nilainya dua kali lebih besar. Berfokuslah pada kualitas dan ketepatan, bukan panjang tulisan.

Haruskah saya menyertakan setiap angka dari bagan?

Tidak. Pilih titik data yang paling penting: nilai tertinggi, terendah, awal, dan akhir, serta titik balik yang menonjol. Penguji menghargai kemampuan Anda mengidentifikasi fitur utama, bukan kemampuan Anda mencantumkan setiap angka.

Apa itu paragraf “overview” dan mengapa penting?

Overview adalah ringkasan 1–2 kalimat tentang tren atau fitur utama—ditulis setelah pengantar dan sebelum rincian. Ini penting untuk Band 7+. Tanpa overview, Anda tidak dapat mendapat skor di atas Band 6 dalam Task Achievement. Contoh: “Overall, internet access rose significantly in all three nations, with Japan achieving the highest penetration rate.”

Apakah kosakata Task 1 berbeda dari Task 2?

Ya, sangat berbeda. Task 1 memerlukan kosakata deskripsi data (tren, proporsi, perbandingan), sedangkan Task 2 memerlukan kosakata opini dan argumen (contend, advocate, consequently). Beberapa kata tumpang tindih (misalnya, “significant,” “illustrate”), tetapi kumpulan kosakata intinya berbeda. Pelajari keduanya—panduan kosakata Task 2 kami membahas kata-kata khusus esai.

Bagaimana cara mendeskripsikan pie chart secara berbeda dari line graph?

Pie chart memerlukan kosakata proporsi dan persentase: “accounted for,” “comprised,” “the majority of,” “a quarter.” Line graph memerlukan kosakata tren: “rose,” “fell,” “fluctuated,” “peaked.” Tabel memerlukan kosakata perbandingan: “the highest,” “exceeded,” “was comparable to.” Menyesuaikan kosakata dengan jenis bagan merupakan ciri tulisan Band 7+.