Did you know that uou can use "a/an + adjective" before a statistic to express your reaction to the number?

This technique adds emphasis and helps the listener or reader understand your perspective on the data.

Examples:

• A staggering 95% of teenagers spend over 4 hours daily on social media.


• An alarming 62% of young adults report experiencing significant anxiety.


• A heartening 78% of volunteers say they feel more connected to their community.


• A disappointing 34% of students complete their language learning goals.


• An impressive 92% of renewable energy targets were met this year.


• A troubling 46% of food produced globally goes to waste.


• A surprising 55% of people have never traveled outside their home country.

Listen to find out how to use this structure in IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 reports.

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