IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Process Diagram:
The diagram below shows how a central heating system in a house works.
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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Graph Writing # 79 – Preferred leisure activities of Australian children
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The graph below gives information about the preferred leisure activities of Australian children.
Graph Writing # 78 – The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Map/ Diagram:
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The map shows two possible sites for the supermarket.
Graph Writing # 77 – Enrolment in different colleges in the Higher Colleges of Technology
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graphs + Pie Chart:
The graphs show enrolment in different colleges in the Higher Colleges of Technology in 1999.
Graph Writing # 76 – Information on cinema attendance in the UK
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The line graph below gives information on cinema attendance in the UK.
Graph Writing # 75 – Global sales of games software, CDs and DVD or video
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The chart below gives information about global sales of games software, CDs and DVD or video.
Graph Writing # 74 – Average household expenditures in a country
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Chart:
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010.
Graph Writing # 73 – Medals won by countries in the London 2012 Olympic Games
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table:
The table below shows the number of medals won by the top ten countries in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Graph Writing # 72 – Marriage and Divorce Statistics for eight countries
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graphs:
The bar charts below show the Marriage and Divorce Statistics for eight countries in 1981 and 1994.
Graph Writing # 71 – Worldwide market share of mobile phone manufacturers
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table:
The table shows the worldwide market share of mobile phone manufacturers in the years 2005 and 2006.