IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graphs:
The graphs below show the average monthly expenditure on children’s sports and participation in different sports in the UK from 2008 to 2014.
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 239 – Top ten rice producing countries in the world in 2015
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph:
The bar chart below provides information about the top ten rice producing countries in the world in 2015.
IELTS graph 238 – Online shopping sales for retail sectors in Australia
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Charts:
The pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in Australia in 2010 and 2015.
IELTS graph 237 – Reasons for migration to and from the UK
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Charts:
The pie charts show the main reasons for migration to and from the UK in 2014.
IELTS graph 236 – Consumption of regular ice cream in the US
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar/ Column Graph:
The column graph below shows the consumption of regular ice cream in the US market.
IELTS graph 235 – Sales of handmade olive oil soaps to tourists in turkey
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The chart below shows the sales of handmade olive oil soaps to tourists in Turkey in 2015.
IELTS graph 234 – Scotland’s exports to the rest of the UK and the rest of the world
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph:
The bar chart below shows Scotland’s exports to the rest of the UK and the rest of the world for the year 2014.
IELTS graph 233 – Number of applicants and students who were granted admission
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar/ Column Graph:
The graph below shows the comparison between the number of applicants and the number of students who were granted admission in a university.
IELTS graph 232 – Workforce profile at the top management jobs in South Africa
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Chart + Bar Graph:
The charts below show the workforce profile at the top management jobs by ethnicity and race in South Africa based on a 2015/16 report.
IELTS graph 231 – Pulse rate changes between two different individuals
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph shows a comparison in the pulse rate changes between two different individuals of different ages and professions.