IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Map:
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.
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 # 49 – Transport used to travel to and from work in European city
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.
Graph Writing # 48 – Estimated oil production capacity for several Gulf countries
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The graph shows estimated oil production capacity for several Gulf countries between 1990 and 2010.
Graph Writing # 47 – Japanese travelling abroad and Australia’s share of Japanese tourist market
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph + Line Graph:
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market.
Graph Writing # 46 – Internet usage in Taiwan by age group
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The graph shows Internet Usage in Taiwan by Age Group, 1998-2000.
Graph Writing # 45 – CO2 emissions for different transport in the European Union
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph + Pie Chart:
The graph below shows CO2 emissions for different forms of transport in the European Union. The Pie Chart shows the percentage of European Union funds being spent on different forms of transport.
Graph Writing # 44 – Food budget average family spent on restaurant meals
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Chart + Line Graph:
The charts below show the percentage of food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants.
Graph Writing # 43 – The rate of smoking per 1000 people in Someland
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph below shows the rate of smoking per 1000 people in Someland from 1960 to 2000.
Graph Writing # 42 – Highest level of education of women in someland in 1945 and 1995
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Charts:
The pie charts below show information on the highest level of education of women in Someland in 1945 and 1995.
Graph Writing # 41 – Fertility rate of women in different Gulf Countries
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The graph below shows the fertility rate of women in different Gulf Countries from 1990 to 2000.