IELTS Preparation and Model Answers
IELTS Preparation and Model Answers
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 Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Chart: The pie charts below show the online sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table: The table below shows the results of surveys in 2000, 2005 and 2010 about one university.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph: The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph: The line graph shows the projected population growth of China and India.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table: The table below shows the number of kilometres passengers travelled on five types of transport in a European country in 1995, 2005 and 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Map: The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph: The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port city center from 2003-2012.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph: The graph below shows the number of complaints made about noise to Environmental Health authorities in the city of Newtown between 1980 and 1996.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph + Table: The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Map: The diagram shows the changes that have taken place at West Park Secondary School since its construction in 1950.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.