IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Line Topics 2026

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The graph shows the consumption of three spreads from 1981 to 2007.

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The chart below shows world energy consumption from 1965 to 2013.
The chart below shows world energy consumption from 1965 to 2013.

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The line graph differ the amount of nitrogen oxide by four types of vehicles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant. Angsa

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The graph below gives information about the percentages of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
The graph below gives information about the percentages of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.

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The graph below shows the total value of exports and the value of fuel, food, and manufactured goods exported by one country from 2000 to 2005
The graph below shows the total value of exports and the value of fuel, food, and manufactured goods exported by one country from 2000 to 2005

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The graph shows the number of people taking parts in 4 kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005.
The graph shows the number of people taking parts in 4 kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005.

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The graph below shows the average montly change in prices of 3 metals during 2014
The graph below shows the average montly change in prices of 3 metals during 2014

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The graph below gives information on the number of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cımoarisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information on the number of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make cımoarisons where relevant.

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The line graph below shows changes in the amount of coffee exported from three countries between 2002 and 2012
The line graph below shows changes in the amount of coffee exported from three countries between 2002 and 2012

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The graph shows the rate of smoking among men and women in Somaliland
The graph shows the rate of smoking among men and women in Somaliland

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The line graph shows the amount of poutine* and French fries consumed between 1990 and 2010 in Canada. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main trends and comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the amount of poutine* and French fries consumed between 1990 and 2010 in Canada. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main trends and comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph shows visitor numbers to 5 attractions in the city of Parkvale from 1996 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows visitor numbers to 5 attractions in the city of Parkvale from 1996 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information from Annual Energy Outlook 2008 about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information from Annual Energy Outlook 2008 about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line chart below shows the percentage of renewable energy production in Germany from 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The line chart below shows the percentage of renewable energy production in Germany from 2000 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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The graph below shows the percentage of people going to the gym every month in one country from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the percentage of people going to the gym every month in one country from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph gives information about the quantity of UK residents using three types of the transportation each day from 1970 to 2030.

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The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. 
The graph below shows the number of books read by men and women at Burnaby Public Library from 2011 to 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. 

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The graph below shows population figures for India and China since the year 2000 and predicted population growth up until 2050.
The graph below shows population figures for India and China since the year 2000 and predicted population growth up until 2050.

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The chart below shows the percentage of households owning four types of electronic devices between 1995 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (line graph)
The chart below shows the percentage of households owning four types of electronic devices between 1995 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (line graph)

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The line graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph shows the percentage of visiting the cinema once a month or more between 1984 to 2003 (4 age groups) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the percentage of visiting the cinema once a month or more between 1984 to 2003 (4 age groups) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the average time spent by four car manufacturers to produce vehicles at their US factories.
The graph below shows the average time spent by four car manufacturers to produce vehicles at their US factories.

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The graph below shows the pollution levels in London between 1600 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the pollution levels in London between 1600 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zeland between 1901 and 2101
The graph below gives information about changes in the birth and death rates in New Zeland between 1901 and 2101

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THE FIRST CHART BELOW GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT THE M AND ONEY SPENT BY BRITISH PARENTS ON THEIR CHILDRENS SPORTS BETWEEN 2008 AND 2014.THE SECOND CHGART SHOWS THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATED IN THREE SPORTS IN BRITAIN OVER THE SAME TIME PERIOD.
THE FIRST CHART BELOW GIVES INFORMATION ABOUT THE M AND ONEY SPENT BY BRITISH PARENTS ON THEIR CHILDRENS SPORTS BETWEEN 2008 AND 2014.THE SECOND CHGART SHOWS THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATED IN THREE SPORTS IN BRITAIN OVER THE SAME TIME PERIOD.

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The line chart shows average attendance at the cinema among various age groups in the US from 2000 to 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries, namely the USA, Sweden, and Japan.
The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries, namely the USA, Sweden, and Japan.

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The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feautres and make comparisons where relevant
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feautres and make comparisons where relevant

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The line graphs illustrate the changes in having electrical devices and the time wasted doing housework in households in a country from 1920 to 2019.
The line graphs illustrate the changes in having electrical devices and the time wasted doing housework in households in a country from 1920 to 2019.

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The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995–2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995–2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the information on waste disposal in a European country from 2005 to 2008.
The graph below shows the information on waste disposal in a European country from 2005 to 2008.

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The graph shows average annual expenditure on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows average annual expenditure on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graphs show the percentage of people using public transport and people using private cars in five cities of Australia from 2000 to 2010.
The line graphs show the percentage of people using public transport and people using private cars in five cities of Australia from 2000 to 2010.

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The graph below shows the total revenue of three pizza places in Vietnam. The figures were taken in 2017.
The graph below shows the total revenue of three pizza places in Vietnam. The figures were taken in 2017.

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The graph below shows the quantities of goods transport in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
The graph below shows the quantities of goods transport in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.

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The graph below shows labour force employment in the USA between 1930 and 2010
The graph below shows labour force employment in the USA between 1930 and 2010

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The line graph below shows the household recycling rates in three different countries between 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph compares employment rates in three sectors of the economy in the UK, 2000-2010 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
The graph compares employment rates in three sectors of the economy in the UK, 2000-2010 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparions where relevant.

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The line graph below gives information about the number of visitors to three London museums between June and September 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below gives information about the number of visitors to three London museums between June and September 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to Japan for different purposes between 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors who came to Japan for different purposes between 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line chart displays the cities population proportion in Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia between 1970 and 2020, along with the projections for 2030 and 2040.
The line chart displays the cities population proportion in Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia between 1970 and 2020, along with the projections for 2030 and 2040.

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The chart outlines how frequently the individuals in USA feasted in quick nourishment eateries between 2003 and 2013
The chart outlines how frequently the individuals in USA feasted in quick nourishment eateries between 2003 and 2013

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The graph below shows the daily consumption of three spreads per person from 1981 to 2007 in a country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the daily consumption of three spreads per person from 1981 to 2007 in a country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph shows the proportion of energy that was produced from coal in four European countries from 1995 to 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with perdictions for 2030 and 2040.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with perdictions for 2030 and 2040.

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The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Carribean island between 2-10 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows prediction about the number of people who will study three major world languages between 2020 and 2030. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparision where relevant.
The graph below shows prediction about the number of people who will study three major world languages between 2020 and 2030. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparision where relevant.

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the graph below shows the number of shops that closed and
the graph below shows the number of shops that closed and

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The graph shows the amount of income from cinema ticket and DVD sales in the USA and internationally from 2001 to 2010.
The graph shows the amount of income from cinema ticket and DVD sales in the USA and internationally from 2001 to 2010.

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The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information bt selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information bt selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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the graph compare the number of train passengers and percentage of train running on time from 1995 to 2004.
the graph compare the number of train passengers and percentage of train running on time from 1995 to 2004.

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The aim of this report is to analyse the graph presented and make relevant comparisons. The line graph illustrates the average of the UK commuters travel habits by day, car, bus or train from 1970-2030.
The aim of this report is to analyse the graph presented and make relevant comparisons. The line graph illustrates the average of the UK commuters travel habits by day, car, bus or train from 1970-2030.

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The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. (8.26pm)
The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. (8.26pm)

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The two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The two line graphs below show New Zealand import figures from Australia and Japan in the years 1994 - 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the graph below shows the percentage of population in cities since 1970s with projection to 2030
the graph below shows the percentage of population in cities since 1970s with projection to 2030

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The graph below gives information about cinema attendance in Australia between 1990 and the present, with projections to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about cinema attendance in Australia between 1990 and the present, with projections to 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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This line chart diagram depicts that the number of teenagers in UK follow habit of eating vegetables.
This line chart diagram depicts that the number of teenagers in UK follow habit of eating vegetables.

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The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012.
The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012.

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The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features , and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph gives information about male and female gym membership between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph gives information about male and female gym membership between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the unemployment rates in the US and Japan between March 1993 and March 1999.
The graph below shows the unemployment rates in the US and Japan between March 1993 and March 1999.

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The line graph below shows who Americans spend their time with, by age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows who Americans spend their time with, by age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 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.

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The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Itay and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (co2) emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Itay and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.

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The graph below shows the proportion of four different materials They were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country.

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Q: The line graph below shows the percentage of spending in a European country from 1960 to 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant

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The graph below shows the proportions of workers in three different sectors in South Korea between 1981 and 2011
The graph below shows the proportions of workers in three different sectors in South Korea between 1981 and 2011

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The graph below shows the number of university graduates in Canada from 1992 to 2007.

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The line graph shows the percentage of New Zealand population from 1950 to 2050.
The line graph shows the percentage of New Zealand population from 1950 to 2050.

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The diagram shows the consumption of renewable energy in the USA from 1949-2008.
The diagram shows the consumption of renewable energy in the USA from 1949-2008.

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The chart shows requests for information at a tourist office in the United Kingdom from January to June
The chart shows requests for information at a tourist office in the United Kingdom from January to June

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The graph shows the nebberredfteverseas vigtters lEuredicted different areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information about computer possession by household in one European country between 1997 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about computer possession by household in one European country between 1997 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph compares the sales of different music formats from 1994 to 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island betwen 2010 and 2017
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island betwen 2010 and 2017

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The line graphs detail the figures for visitors to Caribbean islands over 8 years from 2010 to 2017.
The line graphs detail the figures for visitors to Caribbean islands over 8 years from 2010 to 2017.

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The line chart depicts the proportion of Australian expor ts to 4 nations, namely Japan, the US, China and India between 1990 an d 2012.
The line chart depicts the proportion of Australian expor ts to 4 nations, namely Japan, the US, China and India between 1990 an d 2012.

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The line graph below shows the number of cell phone subscribers in a particular city, by gender.
The line graph below shows the number of cell phone subscribers in a particular city, by gender.

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the graph below show the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.

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The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countires living in cities from 1970 ro 2020, with predicitions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countires living in cities from 1970 ro 2020, with predicitions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the informa%on by selec%ng and repor%ng the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the informa%on by selec%ng and repor%ng the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The graph below shows the average time spent by four car manufacturers to produce vehicles at their US factories. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the average time spent by four car manufacturers to produce vehicles at their US factories. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Newport city centre from 2003 to 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.

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The line graph illustrates the average emissions of carbon dioxide by each person in several countries in Europe from 1967 to 2007
The line graph illustrates the average emissions of carbon dioxide by each person in several countries in Europe from 1967 to 2007

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The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Line graph)
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. (Line graph)

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The graph below shows U.S. Energy Consumption by Fuel (1980-2030). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows U.S. Energy Consumption by Fuel (1980-2030). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007.
The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007.

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The line graph gives information relating to the average number of British travelers using car, bus and train to commute on a daily basis over a period of 6 decades, starting from 1970.
The line graph gives information relating to the average number of British travelers using car, bus and train to commute on a daily basis over a period of 6 decades, starting from 1970.

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The graph below shows the number of people taking part in four kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005.
The graph below shows the number of people taking part in four kinds of sports in a particular region between 1985 and 2005.

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the graph shows the trends in consumption of fast foods in the UK. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph
the graph shows the trends in consumption of fast foods in the UK. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph

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The graphs below show the average water temperature in Hawaii in the year 1990 and 2000.
The graphs below show the average water temperature in Hawaii in the year 1990 and 2000.

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The graph below shows the number of tourist visiting a particular caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
The graph below shows the number of tourist visiting a particular caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.

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The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel (measured in tonnes) in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel (measured in tonnes) in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information about thr percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040
The graph below gives information about thr percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040

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The line graph shows the information for internet users as percentage of population in three countries from 1999 and 2009
The line graph shows the information for internet users as percentage of population in three countries from 1999 and 2009

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The line graph below shows the changes in the share price of Outokumpu companies in euros between January 2006 and December 2010.
The line graph below shows the changes in the share price of Outokumpu companies in euros between January 2006 and December 2010.

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The line graph illustrates the proportion of tourists to England who attended four different attractions in Brighton.
The line graph illustrates the proportion of tourists to England who attended four different attractions in Brighton.

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The line chart shows trends in terms of employment in the USA in millions and predictions for the future. ▪️Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart shows trends in terms of employment in the USA in millions and predictions for the future. ▪️Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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