IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Diagram:
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station.
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 # 319 – One country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Chart + Table Data:
The chart below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
IELTS Graph # 318 – Average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Charts:
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
IELTS Graph # 317 – Share of the UK and Australian cinema market
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph + Pie Charts:
Charts A and B show the share of the UK and Australian cinema market in 2001 and cinema admissions in the UK and Australia from 1976 to 2006.
IELTS Graph # 316 – US population aged 65 and over
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph + Pie Charts:
The chart below shows the percentage of the total US population aged 65 and over between 1900 and 2000.
IELTS Graph # 315 – Members in Miami and Florida health club
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph + Pie Charts:
The graph below shows the average monthly use of health club in Miami and Florida by all full-time members in 2017. The pie charts show the age profile of male and female members of this health club.
IELTS Graph # 314 – Passengers travelling by train in Sydney and trains running on time
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graphs:
The first graph gives the number of passengers travelling by train in Sydney. The second graph provides information on the percentage of trains running on time.
IELTS Graph # 313 – Drinking habits of the US population by age
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar/ Column Graph:
The graph gives information about the drinking habits of the US population by age.
IELTS Graph # 312 – How people in a European city reached their office and got back home
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Pie Charts:
The graphs below show how people in a European city reached their office and got back home in 1959 and 2009.
IELTS Graph # 311 – UK investments in clean energy from 2008 to 2015
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar/ Column Graph:
The graph below shows the amount of UK investments in clean energy from 2008 to 2015.