Comparing past and present trends (Difficult) Quiz Home โบ IELTS โบ IELTS English Vocabulary โบ Comparing past and present trends (Difficult) ๐ IELTS – English Vocabulary – Comparing past and present trends – Difficult 20 questions ยท 15 min timer ยท Explanations included ยท Free 1. What term describes a trend that is moving in a downward direction? Stability Equilibrium Descent Ascent None Show Hint 'Descent' describes a downward trend, whereas 'ascent' suggests upward movement, and 'stability' and 'equilibrium' imply balance. 2. What term refers to the highest point in a trend before a decline? Trough Peak Plateau Valley None Show Hint 'Peak' refers to the highest point before a decline, while 'trough' and 'valley' refer to low points, and 'plateau' indicates a level period. Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up