IELTS Writing Task 1 > Line Graphs > Describing Position

Line Graphs

Describing Position

Highest level

Highest level = the top position; the highest point.

NOTE: Highest level often goes with for or in.

E.g.. “The share price reached its highest level for (in) three years.”

 

Lowest level

Lowest level = the bottom position; the lowest point.

NOTE: Lowest level often goes with for or in.

E.g.. ” The share price fell to its lowest level for (in) three years.”

 

Peak

Peak (verb) = reach the highest position.

NOTE: It is possible to say “I think the price is now peaking”

E.g.. ” I think the share is reaching the top price now, and will go down soon.”

 

Reach a peak

Reach a peak (verb + noun) = achieve the highest position.

Reached a peak, reaching a peak.

NOTE: It is possible to say “I think the price is now reaching a peak.”

E.g.. ” I think the share price is reaching a peak right now, and will go down soon.”

 

Stand at

Stand at (phrasal verb) = the position something is at a certain time.

Stands at, stood at, standing at.

 

NOTE: Standing at can be used with currently.

E.g.. ” The share price is currently standing at $3.”