IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
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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IELTS Graph # 329 – Location and types of dance classes young people are attending
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie chart + Bar graph:
The Charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending.
IELTS Graph # 328 – How a biofuel called ethanol is produced
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Diagram:
The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced.
IELTS Graph # 327 – The plans show a harbour in 2000 and today
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Maps:
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today.
IELTS Graph # 326 – The numbers of participants for different activities in Melbourne, Australia
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
IELTS Graph # 325 – The diagram shows the process for recycling plastic bottles
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Diagram/ Process Diagram:
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles.
IELTS Graph # 324 – Site of an airport now and how it will look next year
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Diagram/ Plans/ Map:
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after redevelopment next year.
IELTS Graph # 323 – Manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Diagram/ Chart/ Process Diagram/ Pictorial:
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane.
IELTS Graph # 322 – Changes in ownership of electrical appliances
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and the amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
IELTS Graph # 321 – A public park in 1920 and today
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Maps:
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920 and the same park today.