This glossary can help you to prepare for the IELTS Task test on the chart comparing the growth in the percentage of the population living in urban areas.
almost
adverb
not quite; very nearly.
Example: Between 1950 and 2007 the percentage of the population living in cities in Latin America and the Caribbean almost doubled, from 42% to 76%.
already
adverb
Before or by now or the time in question.
Example: However, in Europe over half the people already lived in cities in 1950.
further
adjective
Additional to what already exists or has already taken place, been done, or been accounted for.
Example: In Asia the percentage will continue to grow at the same speed, with a further increase of 25%.
graph
Noun
A diagram showing the relation between variable quantities, typically of two variables, each measured along one of a pair of axes at right angles.
Example: The graph compares the growth in the percentage of the population.
growth
Noun
Something that has grown or is growing.
Example: The graph compares the growth in the percentage of the population.
however
adverb
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.
Example: However, in Europe over half the people already lived in cities in 1950.
population
Noun
All the inhabitants of a particular place.
Example: Even in Africa, more than half the population (62%) will live in urban areas.
projected
adjective.
Estimated or forecast on the basis of current trends or data.
Example: We compare the projected increases in Asia and Europe.
same
adjective
Identical in kind, quantity, etc.
Example: In Asia the percentage will continue to grow at the same speed.
Urban areas
Noun phrase
An urban area is the region surrounding a city.
Example: The graph compares the growth in the percentage of the population living in urban areas.
