IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Table Topics 2026

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This list contains a selection of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 table topics that were submitted by students who completed the IELTS exam in 2026. Select a topic at random and start practicing and enhancing your writing abilities.

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The chart and table below show customer satisfaction levels in the US with airlines and aspects of air travel in 1999, 2000 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart and table below show customer satisfaction levels in the US with airlines and aspects of air travel in 1999, 2000 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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"The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University.
"The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University.

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The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday.
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday.

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The table below shows that results of a survey asking US consumers about shopping at K-Mart.
The table below shows that results of a survey asking US consumers about shopping at K-Mart.

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The table below describes the number of employees and factories in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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The table below provides statistics on several major metro (MRT) systems around the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below provides statistics on several major metro (MRT) systems around the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information about rail transport in four countries in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main deatures, and make comparisions where relevant. Write atleast 150 words.
The table below gives information about rail transport in four countries in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main deatures, and make comparisions where relevant. Write atleast 150 words.

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The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometers of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.

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The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.Average distance in miles travelled per person per year
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.Average distance in miles travelled per person per year

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The table illustrates the salaries of secondary/ high school teachers in 5 different countries (Australia, Denmark,Luxembourg,Japan,Korea) in 2009.
The table illustrates the salaries of secondary/ high school teachers in 5 different countries (Australia, Denmark,Luxembourg,Japan,Korea) in 2009.

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The table below shows people’s reasons for giving up smoking up, and when they intend to give up.
The table below shows people’s reasons for giving up smoking up, and when they intend to give up.

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The table shows a breakdown of the most popular languages taken by native English speakers studying at the UK Centre for the Foreign Language Learning in 2020. Summarise the charts by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows a breakdown of the most popular languages taken by native English speakers studying at the UK Centre for the Foreign Language Learning in 2020. Summarise the charts by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table data below shows the top ten Internet users by country in 2016. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table data below shows the top ten Internet users by country in 2016. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the percentage of water used in different sectors, such as for domestic use, agriculture and industry in 4 countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the percentage of water used in different sectors, such as for domestic use, agriculture and industry in 4 countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate.

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The diagrams illustrates information on transport and car use in Edmonton.
The diagrams illustrates information on transport and car use in Edmonton.

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The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005
The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005

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The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the man features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the man features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002

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The table data below shows the top ten Internet users by country in 2016.

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The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below show the results of a survey from Taiwan explaining how students, wanting to study overseas, chose a university from 1998-2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
The diagrams below show the results of a survey from Taiwan explaining how students, wanting to study overseas, chose a university from 1998-2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.

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The chart below shows what Anthropology graduated from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course . The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years .
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduated from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course . The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years .

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The table below shows oil production figures in four Africans countries from 2000 to 2004, in barrels per day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows oil production figures in four Africans countries from 2000 to 2004, in barrels per day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows information about different species of birds observed in Woodchuck County at different times of the year.
The chart below shows information about different species of birds observed in Woodchuck County at different times of the year.

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The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities.
The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities.

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The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (KLL)
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (KLL)

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The graph below shows data on the number of travellers using three major british airports between 1998 and 2003. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below shows data on the number of travellers using three major british airports between 1998 and 2003. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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The chart below shows literacy rates in several different countries around the world.
The chart below shows literacy rates in several different countries around the world.

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The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the results of an airline survey in 2002 of economy class business travelers.The number indictes how many male of female passengers in each age group rated a particular feature as their most important in-flight consideration.
The table below shows the results of an airline survey in 2002 of economy class business travelers.The number indictes how many male of female passengers in each age group rated a particular feature as their most important in-flight consideration.

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The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The table show the results of surveys in a European country, carried out in three different years. Percentage of respondents expressing interest in certain sports .
The table show the results of surveys in a European country, carried out in three different years. Percentage of respondents expressing interest in certain sports .

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The table below shows the number of museum partons by age between 1997 and 2003.
The table below shows the number of museum partons by age between 1997 and 2003.

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The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the wordwide market share of notebook computer manufacturers in the year 2006,2007 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons wherere levant.
The table below shows the wordwide market share of notebook computer manufacturers in the year 2006,2007 and 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons wherere levant.

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The chart below shows the value of one country's export in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.
The chart below shows the value of one country's export in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015.

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The table below illustrates weekly consumption by age group of dairy products in a European country
The table below illustrates weekly consumption by age group of dairy products in a European country

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The table gives information on six categories by age group.

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The table shows data about the average length of time (in minutes) that people of different ages spend in a consultation with family doctors in a number of countries. Write a report summarising the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows data about the average length of time (in minutes) that people of different ages spend in a consultation with family doctors in a number of countries. Write a report summarising the information. Select and describe the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table shows sources of student income over a ten-year period in the United Kingdom. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The table shows sources of student income over a ten-year period in the United Kingdom. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

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The first table chart below show changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third table show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhatten, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The first table chart below show changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third table show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhatten, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the percentage of employers in various sectors having difficulty in finding staff in 2003 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the percentage of households with electronic goods in New Zealand in 1998 and 2002.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the percentage of households with electronic goods in New Zealand in 1998 and 2002.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table gives information about the number of international tourists arrivals in eight countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table gives information about the number of international tourists arrivals in eight countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the percentage of mobile phones owners using various mobile features.
The table below shows the percentage of mobile phones owners using various mobile features.

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The table below illustrates weekly consumption by age group of dairy products in a European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below illustrates weekly consumption by age group of dairy products in a European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the amount spent on healthcare in different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The table below shows the amount spent on healthcare in different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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The table below gives information about the problems faced by children in two primary schools in 2005 and 2015. at least 150 words.
The table below gives information about the problems faced by children in two primary schools in 2005 and 2015. at least 150 words.

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The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course 'very good'. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course 'very good'. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information about populations in Australia and Malaysia in 1980 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about populations in Australia and Malaysia in 1980 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Percentages of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features. Summarize the table.
Percentages of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features. Summarize the table.

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The table below shows the population (in millions)of 8 countries in 2008 and 2018 . It also shows the percentage growth in population between these two dates

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The table above shows the percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features. Write a report of at least 150 words, summarizing the information and making comparisons where relevant.
The table above shows the percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features. Write a report of at least 150 words, summarizing the information and making comparisons where relevant.

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The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The chart below gives information about railway system of 6 different countries
The chart below gives information about railway system of 6 different countries

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The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the man features and make

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The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the carts show how it was distributed.

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The given graph illustrates the number of participants in five different activities at a social center in Melbourne from 2000 to 2020. The activities include film club, martial arts, amateur dramatics, table tennis, and musical performances.
The given graph illustrates the number of participants in five different activities at a social center in Melbourne from 2000 to 2020. The activities include film club, martial arts, amateur dramatics, table tennis, and musical performances.

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The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the sales at a small restaurant in a downtown business district. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the sales at a small restaurant in a downtown business district. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passengers numbers per year in millions
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with data opened, kilometres of route and passengers numbers per year in millions

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The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the

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The table illustrates the financial funds that America, European and other countries allocated to developing ones from 2006 to 2010.
The table illustrates the financial funds that America, European and other countries allocated to developing ones from 2006 to 2010.

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The table below gives information about the languages that high school students speak at home in one school district in the USA
The table below gives information about the languages that high school students speak at home in one school district in the USA

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The table below shows the percentage of households with selected electronic goods in New Zealand in 2002 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Electronic goods in New Zealand households % of households with 2002 2020 Washing machine 97 98 Color TV 95 99 Computer 50 78 Cell phone 20 80 Video recorder 75 60 Dishwasher 45 55 Digital camera 2 40
The table below shows the percentage of households with selected electronic goods in New Zealand in 2002 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Electronic goods in New Zealand households % of households with 2002 2020 Washing machine 97 98 Color TV 95 99 Computer 50 78 Cell phone 20 80 Video recorder 75 60 Dishwasher 45 55 Digital camera 2 40

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The table below shows consumer spending on different items in 5 countries in 2022.
The table below shows consumer spending on different items in 5 countries in 2022.

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the table below illustrate UK participation in selected sports by gender between 2005/06 and 2008/09
the table below illustrate UK participation in selected sports by gender between 2005/06 and 2008/09

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The table below gives the information about the co2 production released by give countries that produced the most in 2005 and 2006.
The table below gives the information about the co2 production released by give countries that produced the most in 2005 and 2006.

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Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and charts show some information about different sports in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and charts show some information about different sports in one country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows what Anthroplogy graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Akerke 2
The chart below shows what Anthroplogy graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Akerke 2

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The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five countries in 2002. Summurise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisonswhere relevant.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five countries in 2002. Summurise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisonswhere relevant.

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The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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1chat) The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009
1chat) The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009

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The table below shows water use for different purposes in four countries. The use of water by four different countries (%)
The table below shows water use for different purposes in four countries. The use of water by four different countries (%)

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The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011.
The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011.

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The table below gives information about the amount of tax collected ( as % of GDP) in five countries of 4 years between 1975 and 2005
The table below gives information about the amount of tax collected ( as % of GDP) in five countries of 4 years between 1975 and 2005

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The table shows the percentage of government expenditure on health care in five countries in 2006 as well as the proportions of 24-30-year-olds working in medical services.

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The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.

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The provided table illustrates the milk production in a year in four countries (Netherlands, Australia, Tanzania, Guatemala) in 1990, 2000 and 2010
The provided table illustrates the milk production in a year in four countries (Netherlands, Australia, Tanzania, Guatemala) in 1990, 2000 and 2010

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Topic: The table shows the participation of people over fifteen in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Australia during the period 2011-2012.

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The table below shows the results of surveys in 2000, 2005 and 2010 avout one university. Summarise the information and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came f the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main featu make comparisons where relevant.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came f the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main featu make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information about the production of cocoa beans in six regions between 1992 and 1998.
The table below gives information about the production of cocoa beans in six regions between 1992 and 1998.

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“The table shows the average length of video advertisements on the internet and the average length of time viewers spend watching them. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.”
“The table shows the average length of video advertisements on the internet and the average length of time viewers spend watching them. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.”

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The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities

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The table below shows the population ratio of females per 100 males in six different areas in 1995 and 2005.
The table below shows the population ratio of females per 100 males in six different areas in 1995 and 2005.

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The chart below shows what History graduates did after completing their undergradudate degree course from a university in the UK. The table shows the sectors these graduates were employed in within six years of graduating and their average incomes.
The chart below shows what History graduates did after completing their undergradudate degree course from a university in the UK. The table shows the sectors these graduates were employed in within six years of graduating and their average incomes.

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The table shows the result of a survey by a magazine about what kind of articles people of different age groups like to read. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows average climate conditions in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows average climate conditions in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table shows the proportions of pupils attending four secondary school types between 2000 and 2009.Summarize the information by selecting an reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.(phuong)
The table shows the proportions of pupils attending four secondary school types between 2000 and 2009.Summarize the information by selecting an reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.(phuong)

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The table below shows information about the popluation of new Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The table below shows information about the popluation of new Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres or route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres or route and passenger numbers per year in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time in the year 1982. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below You should write atleast 150 words
The chart below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time in the year 1982. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below You should write atleast 150 words

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The table shows the numbers of people in each group working in certain sectors in the UK in 1998 and 2006
The table shows the numbers of people in each group working in certain sectors in the UK in 1998 and 2006

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The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011.
The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011.

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