IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The bar chart below gives information about four countries spending habits of shopping on consumer goods in 2012.
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 # 59 – Number of travellers using three major German airports
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table:
The table below highlights data on the number of travellers using three major German airports between 2007 and 2012.
Graph Writing # 58 – Information on UAE government spending in 2000
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Chart:
The pie chart gives information on UAE government spending in 2000. The total budget was AED 315 billion.
Graph Writing # 57 – Visitors to three London Museums between 2007 and 2012
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph:
The bar chart shows the number of visitors to three London Museums between 2007 and 2012.
Graph Writing # 56 – Number of houses built per year in two cities Derby and Nottingham
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The diagram below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, Between 2000 and 2009.
Graph Writing # 55 – Alcohol-related deaths in 7 countries and average beer consumption
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table:
The graph below shows the alcohol-related deaths in 7 different countries and the average beer consumption in 2005.
Graph Writing # 54 – Process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Flow Chart/ Process Diagram:
The diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for the building industry.
Graph Writing # 53 – Participation of men in senior development in three companies
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The bar chart below shows the percentage participation of men in senior development in three companies between 1980 and the year 2010.
Graph Writing # 52 – Changes in number of Asian elephants between 1994 and 2007
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The graph below shows the changes in the maximum number of Asian elephants between 1994 and 2007.
Graph Writing # 51 – Number of minutes of telephone calls In the UK
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002.