IELTS JOURNAL 22 Adding an explanation In adding explanation, it is important to minimize the number of words which you intend to use to make sure you stay within the word limit. Look at the examples below.
1. Both cities experienced arise in the number of tourists coming in through their airports, which reached a common level of 255,000 in July. Reduced Form Both cities experienced arise in the number of tourists coming in through their airports, reaching a common level of 255,000 in July. 2. Gold bar prices experienced a spectacular rise in November, which climbed to anew peak of $625. Reduced Form Gold bar prices experienced a spectacular rise in November, climbing to anew peak of $625. 3.
In the first half of 2009, the attendance at the museum went into free fall, which nose-dived to approximately 300,000 visitors. Reduced Form In the first half of 2009, the attendance at the museum went into Share with your friends: 
