IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Line Topics 2026

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This list contains a selection of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 line 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 line graph below shows the fast food consumption in various regions around the world from 1980 to 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 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.

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the graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Swedan, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
the graph below shows average carbon dioxide emissions per person in the United Kingdom, Swedan, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.

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The line graph shows the changes in the number of overseas tourists in three different regions (coast, lakes, and mountains) in each country in Europe. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The line graph shows the changes in the number of overseas tourists in three different regions (coast, lakes, and mountains) in each country in Europe. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph shows the projected population growth of China and India. 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. 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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Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Use the information and language from this lesson to answer this The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. 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 tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodations in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph illustrates the use of 3 kinds of fast food in Britain between 1970 and 1990. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The line chart illustrated the sale of five different fruit jams ( strawberry, raspberry, grape, cherry, and plum) in one nation during the period from 2009 to 2014.

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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 line graph illustrates the amount of visitor spend for visitors to New Zealand from 5 countries over a period of eighteen years between 1996 and 2014.
The line graph illustrates the amount of visitor spend for visitors to New Zealand from 5 countries over a period of eighteen years between 1996 and 2014.

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The graph compares the percentage of international and the percentage of UK students gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK University in 2009.
The graph compares the percentage of international and the percentage of UK students gaining second class degrees or better at a major UK University in 2009.

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the chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port city center from 2003-2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in New Port city center from 2003-2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the changes in production (millions) of three products in a garment factory from 1990 to 2010.
The graph below shows the changes in production (millions) of three products in a garment factory from 1990 to 2010.

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The graph shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries observed لاحظ approximately تقريبي . In contrast, في المقابل remained under 5%. anticipated متوقع slump ركود expected respectively
The graph shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries observed لاحظ approximately تقريبي . In contrast, في المقابل remained under 5%. anticipated متوقع slump ركود expected respectively

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The chart below shows the percentage of river water in UK rivers that is classified as having good chemical quality between 1990 and 2002.
The chart below shows the percentage of river water in UK rivers that is classified as having good chemical quality between 1990 and 2002.

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The line graph shows the percentage of people accessing news form 4 sources from 1995 to 2025
The line graph shows the percentage of people accessing news form 4 sources from 1995 to 2025

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The line graph shows the number of population shows TV and Radio from october -november 1992.
The line graph shows the number of population shows TV and Radio from october -november 1992.

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The line graph shows visitor number to 5 attractions in the city of Parkvale from 1996 to 2016.
The line graph shows visitor number to 5 attractions in the city of Parkvale from 1996 to 2016.

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The graph below shows UK air pollutants in millions of tons, from three different sources, between 1990 and 2005.
The graph below shows UK air pollutants in millions of tons, from three different sources, between 1990 and 2005.

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The Graph Below Shows The Proportion Of Four Different Materials That Were Recycled From 1982 To 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The Graph Below Shows The Proportion Of Four Different Materials That Were Recycled From 1982 To 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The provided line chart depicts the rate of citizens living in urban spaces of four countries in Asia over the course of 70 years, beginning from 1970
The provided line chart depicts the rate of citizens living in urban spaces of four countries in Asia over the course of 70 years, beginning from 1970

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The graph line shows radio and television audience throughout the day in 1992.
The graph line shows radio and television audience throughout the day in 1992.

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The chart below shows the Japan’s population by age groups starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040.
The chart below shows the Japan’s population by age groups starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040.

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The graph below shows the number of students from the US, the UK and Australia who studied in universities in other countries from 2002 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of students from the US, the UK and Australia who studied in universities in other countries from 2002 to 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph shows the number of active daily users of Facebook in 3 different countries.
The line graph shows the number of active daily users of Facebook in 3 different countries.

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The graph below compares changes in the birth rates of China and the USA between 1920 and 2000.
The graph below compares changes in the birth rates of China and the USA between 1920 and 2000.

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The graph below shows the percentage of university students studying arts degrees over four different decades in three continents.
The graph below shows the percentage of university students studying arts degrees over four different decades in three continents.

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The line chart illustrates the amount of money in US dollars paid on cars in China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia from the years 1995 until 2005.
The line chart illustrates the amount of money in US dollars paid on cars in China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia from the years 1995 until 2005.

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The given line chart delineates the proportion of Australian exports with four different nations, namely Japan, The US, China and India, from 1990 to 2012.
The given line chart delineates the proportion of Australian exports with four different nations, namely Japan, The US, China and India, from 1990 to 2012.

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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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R) The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shop that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.

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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 below shows average cabon dixide emmisions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.
The graph below shows average cabon dixide emmisions per person in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Italy and Portugal between 1967 and 2007.

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The graph below shows the percentage of the labor force employed in the USA between 1930 and 2010. . 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 household car ownership in Britain from 1990 - 2030.
The graph below gives information about household car ownership in Britain from 1990 - 2030.

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The table shows the information about medical care in three European countries between 1980 and 2000.
The table shows the information about medical care in three European countries between 1980 and 2000.

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The graph below gives information about international tourist arrival in different parts of the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrival in different parts of the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph gives information about a number of using of public transportation system by different ages and location of dwellers in 2016.
The line graph gives information about a number of using of public transportation system by different ages and location of dwellers in 2016.

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

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The line graph gives information about the proportion of students from age 18 to 25 years old in universities in four various areas (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand) from 1961 to 2011.
The line graph gives information about the proportion of students from age 18 to 25 years old in universities in four various areas (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand) from 1961 to 2011.

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the graph below shows the number of tourist visiting a particular Caribbean Island between 2010 and 2017.
the graph below shows the number of tourist visiting a particular Caribbean Island between 2010 and 2017.

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The graph below presents the employment patterns in the USA between 1930 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the average closing price of precious metals from 2013 to 2021
The graph below shows the average closing price of precious metals from 2013 to 2021

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The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over three different areas. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

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The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK. Summarise 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 in the UK. 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 tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph shows the price of banana in Japan, France, Germany, and the USA from 1994 to 2004 Summaris3 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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This line graph illustrates the number of tourists who visited Caribbean islands between 2010 and 2018, measured in millions
This line graph illustrates the number of tourists who visited Caribbean islands between 2010 and 2018, measured in millions

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The line graph shows the unemployment rates in three countries (the UK, the rest of Europe and Japan) between 1993 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The charts gives information about the rate of electrical using for different purposes and how much time spent by the owner of houses in the year 1920 to 2019 in a country.
The charts gives information about the rate of electrical using for different purposes and how much time spent by the owner of houses in the year 1920 to 2019 in a country.

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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 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.

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Topic: The given graph shows the past and projected figures of the government spending as a percentage of GDP for the years 2000 to 2025 in three areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Topic: The given graph shows the past and projected figures of the government spending as a percentage of GDP for the years 2000 to 2025 in three areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph shows the percentages of Australian export with four countries. The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012
The line graph shows the percentages of Australian export with four countries. The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012

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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 chart below shows the change in three different areas of crime in Machester city centre from 2003-2012.
The chart below shows the change in three different areas of crime in Machester city centre from 2003-2012.

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The graph below shows the total births and the deaths in a European country from 1950 to 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and give comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the total births and the deaths in a European country from 1950 to 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and give comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the favorite sport of people from the US between 1985 and 2015
The graph below shows the favorite sport of people from the US between 1985 and 2015

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The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time

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The diagram illustrates the basic principles of a hydraulic dam.The process includes a large dam,powerhouse and long distance power line
The diagram illustrates the basic principles of a hydraulic dam.The process includes a large dam,powerhouse and long distance power line

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the line graph below show the Internet Users as percentage of population with 3 countries between 1999 and 2005 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in four different months in 2014 from four village libraries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.  (20 mins.)

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Academic The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accomodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
Academic  The chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accomodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.

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The graph shows radio and television audiences of the United Kingdom throughout the day in the year 1992.
The graph shows radio and television audiences of the United Kingdom throughout the day in the year 1992.

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The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three diffrent countries. Summarise the information by selection and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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the graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particulat carribean island between 2010 and 2017. summarise the informattion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant
the graph below shows the number of tourists visiting a particulat carribean island between 2010 and 2017. summarise the informattion by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant

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The chart shows the percentage of people who accessed news from 4 sources from 1995 and projection to 2025. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write least 150 words. Write your answer in the space provided.

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The line graph below shows changes in the amount and type of junk food consumed by Australian teenagers from 1975 to 2000

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The graph shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. 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 ASEAN countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four ASEAN countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.

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The line chart shows exports in billions of dollars
The line chart shows exports in billions of dollars

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

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The graph below shows the percentage of money spent on advertising in five types of media in France from 2010 and projected spending to 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the percentage of money spent on advertising in five types of media in France from 2010 and projected spending to 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 teenage pregnancy rates in selected countries - Australia, Sweden, the United States, and South Africa - from 1985 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The line chart below shows the teenage pregnancy rates in selected countries - Australia, Sweden, the United States, and South Africa - from 1985 to 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph illustrates three different kinds of crimes that occurred in Newport City center between 2003 and 2012.
The line graph illustrates three different kinds of crimes that occurred in Newport City center between 2003 and 2012.

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The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fueld in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fueld in the UK between 1981 and 2000. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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

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The graph shows the amount of money spent on books in Germany, France, Italy and Asutralia between 1995 and 2005

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The line graph illustrates the proportion of inhabitants of different generations going to the cinema once a month or more in a citizen of Europe between 2000 and 2011.
The line graph illustrates the proportion of inhabitants of different generations going to the cinema once a month or more in a citizen of Europe between 2000 and 2011.

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The line graph below shows the percentage of people in Africa subscribing to mobile and fixed-line phones from 1994 to 2004.
The line graph below shows the percentage of people in Africa subscribing to mobile and fixed-line phones from 1994 to 2004.

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The graph belows show the average number of UK commuters travelling each day by car, train or bus between 1970 and 2030.
The graph belows show the average number of UK commuters travelling each day by car, train or bus between 1970 and 2030.

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The graph below shows the number of appliances sold in an electronic store in Ghana from 1965 to 2000.
The graph below shows the number of appliances sold in an electronic store in Ghana from 1965 to 2000.

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The graph below shows how people buy music

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The line graph illustrates the consumption of fish and various types of meat in grams per person per week in a European country over the period from 1979 to 2004.
The line graph illustrates the consumption of fish and various types of meat in grams per person per week in a European country over the period from 1979 to 2004.

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The graph below shows average world GDP in six regions of the world during the first decade of the 21st century. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 provides information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (You should spend 20 minutes on this task).
The graph below provides information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (You should spend 20 minutes on this task).

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The line graph below shows how much money was spent on cars in four different countries in Asia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The graph above shows the stock price of four technology companies between 2011 and 2016.

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The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)

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The given line graph illustrates the medium amount of time four distinct car-making companies used to produce automobiles at their manufacturing facilities in the United States between 1998 and 2005.

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The graph below shows UK air pollutants, measured in million tonnes, from three different sources between 1990 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows UK air pollutants, measured in million tonnes, from three different sources between 1990 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The first chart below gives information about British parents on their children’s sports between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.
The first chart below gives information about British parents on their children’s sports between 2008 and 2014. The second chart shows the number of children who participated in three sports in Britain over the same time period.

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The charts shows the performance of sector wise indices in india from 2008 to 2018.
The charts shows the performance of sector wise indices in india from 2008 to 2018.

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The line graph illustrates the proportion of how much three music methods were purchased from 2011 to 2018.
The line graph illustrates the proportion of how much three music methods were purchased from 2011 to 2018.

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The graph below shows the number of sourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mani features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below shows the number of sourists visiting a particular Caribbean island between 2010 and 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mani features, and make comparison where relevant.

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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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