IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Chart/ Column Graph:
The graph below shows the different home activities among young children in four different countries.
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 # 289 – Thefts per thousand vehicles in four countries
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The line graph shows thefts per thousand vehicles in four countries between 1990 and 1999.
IELTS graph # 288 – Sales of trainers made by a sportswear company
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Chart / Column Graph:
The graph below shows the percentage sales of trainers made by a sportswear company in one year.
IELTS graph # 287 – Employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The two pie charts below show some employment patterns in Great Britain in 1992.
IELTS graph # 286 – Average monthly temperatures in three cities
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The line graph below shows the average monthly temperatures in three major cities.
IELTS graph # 285 – Internet users in Vietnam from 2003 to 2012
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Chart/ Column Graph:
The graph below shows the total number of internet users in Vietnam from 2003 to the second quarter of 2012.
IELTS graph # 284 – GDP in four countries between 2010 and 2015
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph below shows the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in four selected countries between 2010 and 2015.
IELTS graph # 283 – Number of enquiries to the tourist information office
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph below shows the number of enquiries to the tourist information office made by telephone, letter/email, and in person from January 2001 to June 2001.
IELTS graph # 282 – Global robotics market, 2000 – 2025
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Bar Graph + Table:
The graphs below show the global robotics market during 2000 and 2025 based on sectors.
IELTS graph # 281 – Main purposes of overseas residents’ visit to the UK
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1/ Graph Writing – Line Graph:
The graph below gives information about the main purposes of overseas residents’ visits to the UK between 2000 and 2016.