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 – Process Diagram: The diagram below shows the environmental issues raised by a product over its lifecycle.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column/ Bar Graph: The graph below shows the quarterly sales figures of Woodward chocolate bars for 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 diagram shows the consumption of renewable energy in the USA from 1949-2008.
Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer identifying the main trends and making comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column/ Bar Graph: The following chart illustrates the results of a British survey taken in 2005 related to Housing preferences of UK people.
Write a report summarising the data shown.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column/ Bar Graph: The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in millions) of telephone calls in Finland, divided into three categories, from 1995 – 2004.
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 gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries.
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 monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column/ Bar Graph: The chart below shows the GDP growth per year for three countries between 2007 and 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph/ Bar Graph: The chart below shows male and female fitness membership between 1970 and 2000 in Someland.
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 shows information about the challenges people face when they go to live in other countries.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.