IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table:
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities.
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 # 9 – If they traveled abroad and why they traveled
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Table + Column Graph:
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they traveled abroad and why they traveled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period.
Graph Writing # 8 – Survey results about factors affecting work performance
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph:
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance.
Graph Writing # 7 – Underground Station Passenger Numbers in London
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph shows Underground Station passenger numbers in London.
Graph Writing # 6 – Annual visits to Australia by overseas residents
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph + Table:
The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The table below gives information on the country of origin where the visitors came from.
Graph Writing # 5 – Mobile phones and landlines per 100 people
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph/ Bar Graph:
The chart shows the number of mobile phones and landlines per 100 people in selected countries.
Graph Writing # 4 – Unpaid work per week done by people in different categories
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Column Graph:
The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories. (Unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home, housework and gardening.)
Graph Writing # 3 – Leisure time enjoyed by men and women
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar/Column Graph:
The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men and women of different employment status.
Graph Writing # 2 – Sweet foods produces acid in the mouth
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
Eating sweet foods produces acid in the mouth, which can cause tooth decay. (High acid levels are measured by low pH values)
Graph Writing # 1 – Male and female workers in several employment sectors Freedonia
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graphs below show the numbers of male and female workers in 1975 and 1995 in several employment sectors of the Republic of Freedonia.