IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The number of tourists visiting Malaysia and Dubai from 1995 to 2003 is presented below.
IELTS Academic – Graph Writing:
In your IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, you will be given with one or more graph(s) (i.e. bar, column, line, pie), table, flowchart, map or process diagram and you need to summarise the main information, compare data, show contrasts and trends, identify significant trends and describe a process. You should write at least 150 words, ideally between 150 to 180 words.
You are advised to finish your report writing in 20 minutes. Always present factual data based on the diagram presented, and NEVER assume something, even if this is common knowledge! Write in a way so that the reader (examiner in this case) can very easily follow the trends of the graph and understand the factual information presented in the diagram or illustration.
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IELTS graph 249 – Percentage of female employees in three job sectors
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar/Column Graph:
The chart below shows the percentage of female employees in three job sectors in Greece from 1990 to 2015.
IELTS graph 248 – Sales of jeans for two companies next year in Turkey
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph + Pie Chart:
The bar chart below shows the estimated sales of jeans for two companies next year in Turkey. The pie chart shows the projected market share of the two companies in jeans at the end of next year.
IELTS graph 247 – How the prices of apples and oranges changed
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar/Column Graph:
The graph below shows how the prices of apples and oranges changed between 2010 and 2014 in Australia.
IELTS graph 246 – Amount people in four countries spent on books
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The line graph below shows how much people in four countries spent on purchasing books from 1995 to 2005.
IELTS graph 245 – What important aspects internship students have learned
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Chart:
The graph below shows a survey result of 4000 participants who expressed what important aspects they have learned from the internship they have completed.
IELTS graph 244 – Number of own operated and Franchised restaurants
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph:
The bar graph below shows the number of own operated and Franchised restaurants from 2007 to 2012 in Someland.
IELTS graph 243 – Top priorities by business companies in the USA
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column/ Bar Graph:
The graph below shows the top priorities by business companies in the USA in 2016.
IELTS graph 242 – Percentages of US citizens who never married
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar/ Column Graph:
The graph below shows the percentages of male and female US citizens who never married.
IELTS graph 241 – Temperature in Antarctica in June 2015
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph below shows the average temperature in Antarctica in June 2015.