IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Samples

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The bar chart depicts the worldwide jobs distribution between females and males in 2008 and 2016.
The chart below gives the distribution of worldwide car sharing schemes (%) in 2008 and 2016.
The given chart illustrates the number of people who attended an evening course at an adult education centre in 2009, dividing the figures by gender and type of course. The pie chart gives data on the age of the participants. Overall, the students were mainly women. The majority of them followed a language class, whereas the largest number of man opted for painting lessons. The least popular evening course was sculpure. Also, the biggest share of students was 50 or over, while the smallest was under 20 years old.
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education center in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given maps show how a school campus changed between 1985 and 2012. Overall, the school was modernised and developed in order to welcome more students comfortably.
The two maps illustrate the changes of a school campus from 1985 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The first line graph illustrates the number of individuals using the railway between 2000 and 2009, while the second gives data about the proportion of trains that ran on time with the target during the similar period.
The graphs below show the number of passengers travelling by train and the percentage of trains that arrived on time compared with the target, from 2000 to 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given table gives data on men and women employment rate in different fields in 1986,1996 and 2006. Overall, the percentage of men working in the manufacturing industry considerably decreased, while banking become increasingly more popular. Also, the number of women in manufacturing dramatically reduced, whereas their figure for catering remained constant in the given period.
The table below shows the percentage of working men and women in different areas of employment in one country in 1986, 1996 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart provides information about the number of male and female learners who chose between 8 different university subjects during 2005.
The bar chart below shows the number of students who studied three different subjects in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
The graph illustrates the number of students who studied three different subjects over the period 2001,2002,and 2003.This report aims to summarise the key trends,significant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The bar chart below shows the number of students who studied three different subjects in 2001, 2002 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
The two graph illustrate the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia over the period 2010.This report aims to summarise the key trend ,significant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The pie charts show the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in 2010
The bar chart provides information about the export of Scotland to either the United Kingdom or around the world in nine different industries during 2014.
The bar chart below shows Scotland’s exports to the rest of the UK and the rest of the world for the year 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where necessary.
The above charts depict the yearly average spendings per house in Japan and Malaysia in 2010. The main trends that are directly identified are that households in general spend most of their money on "housing", "health care" as well as "other goods and services".
The pie charts show the average household expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in 2010
The graph illustrates Scotland`s exports to the rest of the UK and the rest of the world over the period 2014.This report aims to summarise the key trends,sigmificant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The bar chart below shows Scotland’s exports to the rest of the UK and the rest of the world for the year 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where necessary.
The two pie charts illustrate native spoken languages by the students of Bakersfield college in two different periods from 1980 to 1990.
The pie chart below shows the native languages spoken by students at Bakersfield senior college in two separate years.
The two pie charts provide information about the proportions of British learners in a university who were able to speak additional languages besides English in the interval from 2000 to 2010.
Some people The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparson
The bar chart provides information about the four types of waste collected by a recycling centre in the interval from 2011 to 2015.
The chart below shows waste collection by recycling centre from 2011 to 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given logical line graph provides information on production level of main fuels, categorised into three sources, in a European region, between 1981 and 2000. Figure are given in tonnes.
The graph below shows the production levels of main fuels in a European country from 1981 to 2000.
The bar chart provides information about the proportions of five housing preferences in the United Kingdom across three populations during 2005.
The bar graph below depicts the outcome of a research in UK for the year 2005 on the housing preferences by British population.
The bar chart compares the population aged 65 and above in three countries, namely Canada, Germany and the UK , in 1980, 2000 and 2030.
The chart below shows the population percentage aged 65 and above in three countries in 1980, 2000, and predicted percentage in 2030.
The bar chart provides information about the proportions of men and women in academic staff between different departments during 2012.
the bar chart shows about female and male academic member staff in 2012
The given logical bar graph provides the information on telephone calls, in the UK categorised into three call types, between 1995 and 2002. Figures are given in billions of minutes.
The bar chart illustrates the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories: local - fixed line, national and international - fixed line, and mobiles (all calls), from 1995 to 2002.
The pie charts give information on the proportion of British students who were able to speak other languages in addition to English at one university, in 2000 and 2010, expressed in percentages.
Some people The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparson
The given first bar graph illustrate on goals of academic career, categorised into two factors, while other bar graph illustrates on employers preferance towards employees education, according to their age groups. Figures are given in percentages.
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart provides information about the proportion of households in owned and rented accommodation in England in the interval from 1918 to 2011.
the chart below shows the percentage of household in owned and rented acommodation in england and waves between 1918-2011
The bar chart provides information about the participation of 5-14-year-old children in five selected entertainment activities in Australia.
The bar chart shows the participation of children is selected leisure activities in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The presented pie charts demonstrates the proportion of men and women arrested over a 5 year period, and the bar chart illustrates the causes for recent arrests.
The chart below show the males and females arrested over 5 years and the reasons for the most recent arrest.
The given logical table illustrates the number of visitors visited the Ashdown Museum before and after its modification, while the decripitve pie charts show the satisfaction level of the visitors, according to a survey conducted, during the same two periods. The satisfaction level is given by percentages.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting tha main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph illustrates the percentage of money spent on different entertainments in three different areas from 1995 to 2000. This data is measured in billions.
The graph shows how many money was spent on different forms of entertainment over a five-year period.
The given logical pie charts illustrate water usage of different regions, categorised into three main areas. Figures are given in percentages.
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart provides information about the proportions of individuals who ate five portions of fruit and vegetables in a day between three groups.
The chart below shows the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruit and vegetable per day in the uk from 2001 to 2008
The bar chart provides information about electricity production and consumption across ten different countries.
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the ....
The map illustrates the changes that took place in the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and the present day.
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present
The given logical line graph illustrates the average Co2 emission in four different regions, between 1967 and 2007. Figures are given in metric tonnes.
The line graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
The two pie graphs illustrate how many students spoke in their mother tongue at Bakersfield Senior College in 1980 and 1990.
The pie chart below shows the native languages spoken by students at Bakersfield senior college in two separate years.
The bar chart provides information about the factors affecting work performance across two different age groups.
Academic IELTS Sample 4 – The bar chart below shows the results of a survey and shows factors affecting work performance
The graph illustrates the energy is used in an average Australian household ,the second graph illustrates the greenhouse gas emmissions which result from this energy use.This report aims to summarise the key trends,significant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph illustrates the percentage of volunteers by organizations over the period 2008 to 2014.This report aims to summarise the key trends,significant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The charts below show the percentage of volunteers by organizations in 2008 and 2014
The given bar charts illustrates information about the number of gradaute and post graduate students who were no interested into full time work after college study in the united kingdom in 2008.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008.
The chart bar provides information about the number of persons arrested in five years for men and women during the period from 1989 to 1994.
The chart below show the males and females arrested over 5 years and the reasons for the most recent arrest.
The provided pie chart depicts the percentage of people who volunteered in different departments such as environmental , art , sport , health care , education and others in 2008 and 2014 . Clearly , the interest of individuals , was more inclined towards environmental and education in 2008 , by 21% and 24% respectively.
The charts below show the percentage of volunteers by organizations in 2008 and 2014
The graph depicts, from the years 2000 to 2020, the number of participants for each activity available at a social centre in Melbourne.
The graph below gives information on the number of participants for different activities at one social center in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
The line graph illustrates the percentage of four famous places , and the number of tourists who visited those places in Bangkok. Clearly, Chinatown became the most famous place in 2015 and 2016 with a percentile of approximately 100%.
The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to Thailand who visited four different places in Bangkok. Summarizes the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart provides information about the proportion of car trips by eight different purposes and genders during 2015.
The chart bellow shows the percentage of car trips by purpose and genders in 2015.
The given pie charts compare the percentage of English students at one university in England, who were able to speak a foreign language in 2000 and in 2010.
The chart below shows the proportions of british students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages in addition to english,in 2000 and 2010.
The given bar chart illustrates the estimated percentage of car trips according to the purpose of the trip and the gender of the drivers, in 2015.
The chart bellow shows the percentage of car trips by purpose and genders in 2015.
The presented table demonstrates tourist visits in Vietnam from various nations. The units are measured in figures.
The table below gives data on tourists visiting in Vietnam from 8 different countries.
The line graph provides information about the proportion of cinema visitors between four different people ages in the interval from 1978 to 2008.
The line graph shows the percentage of different age groups of cinema visitors in particular country.
The presented table demonstrates monthly wages for secondary/high school educators across Australia, Denmark, Luxembourg, Japan, and Korea during 2009. The units are measured in figures.
The table give information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in fivr countries in 2009.
The line graph provides information about the consumption of oil in four different regions in the interval from 2009 to 2030.
The graph below shows the total oil use 4 main consumers from 2009 to 2030
The line diagram illustrates how much three kinds of fuel were produced in the United Kingdom from 1981 to 2000.
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000
The provided bar chart illustrates the percentage of four musical instruments that little kids opted for , in year 2005, 2010 and 2015. Clearly, piano and guitar were the most favourite instruments of all time, having the highest percentages , around 40% in 2015.
Bar Graph The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instruments in 2005, 2010, 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make compari
The provided bar chart illustrates percentage of four musical instruments that little kids opted for , in year 2005, 2010 and 2015. Clearly, piano and guitar were the most favourite instruments of all time, having highest percentages , around 40% in 2015.
Bar Graph The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instruments in 2005, 2010, 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph illustrates the percentage of tourists to Thailand who visited four different places in Bangkok.This report aims to summaries the key trends ,significants comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The line graph below shows the percentage of tourists to Thailand who visited four different places in Bangkok. Summarizes the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table chart presents the propotion of road trips by intention and divided women and men in 2015.
The chart bellow shows the percentage of car trips by purpose and genders in 2015.
The graph illustrates the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instruments over the period 2005-2010-2015.This report aims to summarise the key trends,significant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
Bar Graph The bar chart shows the percentage of school children learning to play different musical instruments in 2005, 2010, 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph provides information about the banana price in four different countries in the interval from 1994 to 2004. Overall, whilst the four countries exhibited different trends over the given period, three followed a volatile trajectory, whereas the USA showed a relatively stable path. Additionally, Japan consistently recorded the highest prices throughout the period, whereas the USA remained the lowest.
The line graph shows the price of banana in Japan, France, Germany and the USA from 1994 to 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
The line graph provides information about the production levels of three different types of fuels in the United Kingdom in the interval from 1981 to 2000.
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000
The table chart depicts the number of people from 8 different countries travelling in Vietnam from 2009 to 2010.
The table below gives data on tourists visiting in Vietnam from 8 different countries.
The graph line provides information about the proportion of Australian exports to four different countries in the interval from 1990 to 2012.
The line chart shows exports in the percentage of Australia to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012
The given bar chart illustrates the approximate percentile of automobile trips taken in 2005 , by gender and the purpose of travelling. Clearly, men travelled the most, for their job and other office concerns , by more than 50%, leaving women at approx 40%.
The chart bellow shows the percentage of car trips by purpose and genders in 2015.
The line graph provides information about the proportion of tourists that visited four different places in the interval from 1980 to 2010.
The chart graph shows the percentage of tourists to Scotland who visited four different types of attractions from 1980 to 2010
The given process diagram illustrates how glass containers are shaped. Overall, the process is not cyclical as it consists of 9 steps, starting with the melting of the glass and ending with the packaging of the containers.
The diagram shows a method of shaping glass containers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph provides information on the proportion of women aged 15–64 in employment across different countries between 2003 and 2009.
The line graph below gives information about the percentage of women aged 15-64 in employment between 2003 and 2009.
The presented table demonstrates first-year college learners who assessed 'very good' to various resources given by the university for economics, law, and commerce. The units are measured in percentages.
The table below shows the percentage of first year students who gave ‘very good’ rating to the resources provided by the college, for three courses. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows changes in the percentage of women aged 15-64 in employment in five different countries between 2003 and 2009. Overall, it is evidence that women in Iceland contributed for the largest employment percentage of the total, while the rate for Turkey women were the least over the period. The figure for most countries experienced slight growth except that for Iceland and Turkey.
The line graph below gives information about the percentage of women aged 15-64 in employment between 2003 and 2009.
The given logical line graph illustrates the preference for cinematic experience of Australians, according to their age groups, between 1990 and 2010. Figures are given in percentages.
The graph gives information about cinema attendance in Australia between 1990 and the present, with projections to 2010.
The line graph provides information about the proportions of cinema visitors across different age groups in Australia between 1990 and 2010.
The graph gives information about cinema attendance in Australia between 1990 and the present, with projections to 2010.
The given map illustrates the comparison of Brisbane's city layout from 2000 to the present day. The left map is the landscape in 2000, and the right one is the current layout.
The maps below show the city layout of Brisbane between 2000 and the current day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given logical line graph illustrates women employment of aged 15-64, in different regions, between 2003 and 2009. Figures are given in percentages.
The line graph below gives information about the percentage of women aged 15-64 in employment between 2003 and 2009.
The diagrams illustrate the layout of Stokeford in 1930 and the proposed changes for 2010.
The maps below show the village of Stokeford in 1930 and in 2010.
The table illustrates customer spending on different items in five different countries over the period 2002.This report aims to summarise the key trends,significant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The table below gives information on customer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The two maps illustrate the suburb of Ryemouth where the infrastructural developments were done between 1995 and the present.
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth between 1995 and present
The graph illustrates cinema attendance in Australlia over the period 1990 to 2010.This report aims to summarise the key trends,significant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The graph gives information about cinema attendance in Australia between 1990 and the present, with projections to 2010.
The chart provides key information about salt intake in the US among different age groups for men and women in 2000.
The chart shows the information about salt intake in the US in 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The presented bar chart demonstrates the figures of individuals from various age groups having heart attacks. The units are measured in thousands.
The chart below indicates the number of people who have heart attacks every year in the US
The line graph provides information about the proportion of cinema visitors in a specific country, ranging from teenagers to adults aged over 50, between 1978 and 2008.
The line graph shows the percentage of different age groups of cinema visitors in a particular country from 1978 to 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar graph illustrates how many men and women have heart attacks every year in the US across three age groups.
The chart below indicates the number of people who have heart attacks every year in the US. Summarise information and give report.
The presented bar chart demonstrates the primary reasons why adults consider pursuing education. The pie chart illustrates what individuals believe is the ideal distribution of college expenses. The units are measured in percentages.
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reason why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared.
This graph illustrates the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and predictions over the period 2025.This report aims to summarise the key trends,significant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and predictions for 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates the number of individuals migrating from countryside regions to cities in three different nations between 2000 and 2015, alongside projections extending to 2025.
The chart below shows the movement of people from rural to urban areas in three countries and predictions for 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph illustrate the number of people who have heart attacks every year in the US .This report aims to summarise the key trends,significant comparisons and notable changes highlighted in the data.
The chart below indicates the number of people who have heart attacks every year in the US
The line chart displays the amount of severe crimes including armed robbery, assault and murder that happened in London from 2003 until 2012.
The line graph below shows the number of serious crimes that occurred in London between 2003 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart provides key information about the percentage growth in average property prices in China, Argentina, and Algeria during the period from 2007 to 2010.
The bar graph shows the percentage growth in average property prices in three different countries. between 2007 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting main features and make comparison where relavent.
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