IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table:
The table below gives information about rail transport in four countries in 2007.
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 # 69 – Different methods of waste disposal in four cities
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The bar chart shows different methods of waste disposal in four cities: Toronto, Madrid, Kuala Lumpur and Amman.
Graph Writing # 68 – Internet use in six categories by age group
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table:
The table below gives information on internet use in six categories by age group.
Graph Writing # 67 – Numbers of male and female research students at a US university
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph:
The bar graph below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six subjects at a US university in 2011.
Graph Writing # 66 – Consumption of food in 2008 in China and India
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Charts:
The pie charts show the average consumption of food in the world in 2008 compared to two countries; China and India.
Graph Writing # 65 – Changes in spending habits of UK people
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Charts:
The graphs show changes in spending habits of people in the UK between 1971 and 2001.
Graph Writing # 64 – Proportion of families living in poverty in the UK
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Chart:
The pie chart below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in the UK in 2002.
Graph Writing # 63 – Railway system in six cities in Europe
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graphs:
The bar charts below give information about the railway system in six cities in Europe.
Graph Writing # 62 – Hours worked and stress levels amongst professionals
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph + Pie Chart:
The graphs show figures relating to hours worked and stress levels amongst professionals in eight groups.
Graph Writing # 61 – Changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table:
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.