Sample Template:

  • The rate of + [increase/decrease] + in + [variable] + has + [verb] + by + [percentage] + over + [time period].

Explanation of Usage:

This structure is designed to describe the speed or magnitude of change over a period, focusing not just on the change itself, but how fast or slow it occurs. It’s useful when discussing rapid shifts or gradual changes in data.

How to Use in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1:

This structure is helpful when you need to describe changes in a rate, such as inflation, population growth, or environmental degradation, focusing on the pace of change.

Example from IELTS Academic Writing Task 1:

The rate of urbanization has increased by 15% over the past decade, with cities expanding rapidly due to rural-to-urban migration.

This example emphasizes the speed of urban growth over time.

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