IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Unknown Topics 2026

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The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Mon, 2nd Dec
The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Mon, 2nd Dec

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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 reportion the main features, and make comparions where relevant.
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 reportion the main features, and make comparions where relevant.

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the graph below shows the contribution of three sectors- agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services- to the UK economy in the twentieth century. 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 urban!suburb an and rural households in a European country that had Internet access between 1999 and 2004. Summarize1 the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Household Internet Access 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004

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The diagram below shows how banana chips are made. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The diagram below shows how banana chips are made. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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The diagram gives information about the process of making pulp and paper.
The diagram gives information about the process of making pulp and paper.

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The charts below give information on a bus company's services between 1999 and 2003, including the target and actual percentage of buses that arrived on time, and the number of customer complaints.
The charts below give information on a bus company's services between 1999 and 2003, including the target and actual percentage of buses that arrived on time, and the number of customer complaints.

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The diagram shows how apple is canned. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows how apple is canned. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the various stages required to produce coffee products from coffee beans.

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The graph below shows the spending on research into renewable sources of energy in four countries between 1975 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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

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The chart below shows the proportions of graduates from Brighton University in 2019 entering different employment sectors. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the proportions of graduates from Brighton University in 2019 entering different employment sectors. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the average cost of a monthly contract for four different mobiles (cell phones) in a European country from January to September2002, measuredin euro.
The chart below shows the average cost of a monthly contract for four different mobiles (cell phones) in a European country from January to September2002, measuredin euro.

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The graphs below show the trends in three boys and girls names which are currently in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show the trends in three boys and girls names which are currently in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.

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The chart below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full time work did after leaving college in 2008 Summarise the information by selecting main features and make comparison where relevant
The chart below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full time work did after leaving college in 2008 Summarise the information by selecting main features and make comparison where relevant

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The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarize information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons were relevant.

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The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. N.
The graph below shows the number of international graduates from UK universities in 2000 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. N.

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The graph below shows US consumers' average annual expenditures on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010.
The graph below shows US consumers' average annual expenditures on cell phone and residential phone services between 2001 and 2010.

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The diagram below shows the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly.

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The graphs below show current rates of secondary and higher education among people in various parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show current rates of secondary and higher education among people in various parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram shows the process by which milk and related products are produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The diagram shows the process by which milk and related products are produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

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The chart below shows the percentages of males and females with higher education qualifications in 5 countries in 2001.
The chart below shows the percentages of males and females with higher education qualifications in 5 countries in 2001.

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The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. 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 UK adolescents following a vegetarian diet. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The graph shows the percentage of UK adolescents following a vegetarian diet. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

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The graph below shows the percentage ofhouseholds with different kinds of technology in theU.S.from 1995 to 1999.Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the percentage ofhouseholds with different kinds of technology in theU.S.from 1995 to 1999.Summarize the informationby selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram details the process of making leather products. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram details the process of making leather products. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below show some principles of house design for cool and for warm climates.
The diagram below show some principles of house design for cool and for warm climates.

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the chart below gives some of the most reported isssues among the people living in the UK in 2008
the chart below gives some of the most reported isssues among the people living in the UK in 2008

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The diagram below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the diagram shows the process by which sheep embryos are cloned
the diagram shows the process by which sheep embryos are cloned

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THE DIAGRAMS BELOW SHOW THE STAGES and equipment used in the cement-making process
THE DIAGRAMS BELOW SHOW THE STAGES and equipment used in the cement-making process

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The diagram below shows how cheese is made. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how cheese is made. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows male and female fitness membership in Thailand between 1985 and 2015.
The chart below shows male and female fitness membership in Thailand between 1985 and 2015.

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The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992. Summarize 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. 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 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 tourists 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 percentage of female workers and workers aged 50 or above in the UK workforce. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.
The graph below shows the percentage of female workers and workers aged 50 or above in the UK workforce. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.

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The charts give information about world forest in five different regions. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts give information about world forest in five different regions. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows information about the activities that Boy and Girl enjoy doing the most in VN.
The graph below shows information about the activities that Boy and Girl enjoy doing the most in VN.

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The lower diagram depicts the various of stages in production of bricks, which are manufactured for the building industry.
The lower diagram depicts the various of stages in production of bricks, which are manufactured for the building industry.

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The flow chart shows "trampling", the negative effect of tourists walking in the countryside for the environment. Summarize the informtion by selecting and reporting the main features.
The flow chart shows "trampling", the negative effect of tourists walking in the countryside for the environment. Summarize the informtion by selecting and reporting the main features.

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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,
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,

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The diagram below shows the recycling process of aluminium cans. write 150 words.
The diagram below shows the recycling process of aluminium cans. write 150 words.

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The following process diagram describes how greenhouse gases trap energy from the Sun. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown in the diagram.
The following process diagram describes how greenhouse gases trap energy from the Sun. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown in the diagram.

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The graph below shows the monetary aid from four organizations to developing countries in four different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the monetary aid from four organizations to developing countries in four different years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features making comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram shows the process by which milk and related products are produced. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main featured
The diagram shows the process by which milk and related products are produced. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main featured

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The diagram shows the life cycle of the honey bee.

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The chart below shows purchase levels of four meats in the UK from 1974 to 2011
The chart below shows purchase levels of four meats in the UK from 1974 to 2011

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The charts show the proportion of male and female employees in different job categories in an engineering company in 2005 and in 2015.
The charts show the proportion of male and female employees in different job categories in an engineering company in 2005 and in 2015.

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The diagram shows how hydro-electric power is generated. Write a report of at least 150 words describing the main details.
The diagram shows how hydro-electric power is generated. Write a report of at least 150 words describing the main details.

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The diagram below shows a possible future means of home energy production. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows a possible future means of home energy production. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram shows how small and large Venus Flytrap species handle small prey to optimize their use of digestive enzymes Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows how small and large Venus Flytrap species handle small prey to optimize their use of digestive enzymes Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average British household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average British household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.

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The given diagram illustrates the various stages in the production of brick manufacturing.
The given diagram illustrates the various stages in the production of brick manufacturing.

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The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reportung the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarise the information by selecting and reportung the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the floor plan of the public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
The diagram below shows the floor plan of the public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.

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The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate at fast-food shops between 2003 and 201
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate at fast-food shops between 2003 and 201

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The diagram below shows how leather goods are produced

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The graph illustrates the proportion of people that visited various amusement centres in Brighton in the range of 1980 to 2010.
The graph illustrates the proportion of people that visited various amusement centres in Brighton in the range of 1980 to 2010.

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The graph shows information about the average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
The graph shows information about the average number of visitors entering a museum in summer and winter in 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.

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The graph shows Underground Station passenger numbers in London. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows Underground Station passenger numbers in London. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph shows the results of a survey of British public figures that people can recognise from their photographs. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the results of a survey of British public figures that people can recognise from their photographs. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below show the percentage of water used by different sectors in Sydney. Australia, in 1997 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the percentage of water used by different sectors in Sydney. Australia, in 1997 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows in percentage terms the changing patterns of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.
The graph below shows in percentage terms the changing patterns of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.

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The diagram below shows how to recycle organic waste to produce garden fertilizer (compost). Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how to recycle organic waste to produce garden fertilizer (compost). Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph represents the levels of production for primary fuels in a European nation from the year 1981 to 2000.
The graph represents the levels of production for primary fuels in a European nation from the year 1981 to 2000.

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The diagrams below show a structure that is used to generate electricity from wave power.
The diagrams below show a structure that is used to generate electricity from wave power.

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The graph below shows the pollution levels in London between 1600 and 2000.
The graph below shows the pollution levels in London between 1600 and 2000.

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The shown charts provide information on the way of dealing with insecure garbage products in three different governments.
The shown charts provide information on the way of dealing with insecure garbage products in three different governments.

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The diagram shows the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows the life cycle of a monarch butterfly. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption of energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up- to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.
The diagram below shows how the Australian Bureau of Meteorology collects up- to-the-minute information on the weather in order to produce reliable forecasts.

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Queen Mary Hospital The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Queen Mary Hospital The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugarcane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherel relevant.
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugarcane. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons wherel relevant.

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

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The diagrams below show two methods of collecting water for irrigation purposes. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagrams below show two methods of collecting water for irrigation purposes. summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The diagram below shows one way of manufacturing ceramic pots.
The diagram below shows one way of manufacturing ceramic pots.

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The flow chart shows the process in which a tourist resort can develop and grow. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. To zoom in, click on the image.
The flow chart shows the process in which a tourist resort can develop and grow. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. To zoom in, click on the image.

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The chart below gives information about the number of social networking sites people used in Canada in 2014 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan
The chart below gives information about the number of social networking sites people used in Canada in 2014 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevan

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The chart beloe shows yhe number of Australian students studied from 2004 to 2006
The chart beloe shows yhe number of Australian students studied from 2004 to 2006

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The chart below shows the different types of goods and services purchased online in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom in one year. Summaries the the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the different types of goods and services purchased online in Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom in one year. Summaries the the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the investment trends of men and women in the UK since 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the investment trends of men and women in the UK since 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below show the water supply system in Australia present and in future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the water supply system in Australia present and in future. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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THE CHART BELOW SHOWS INFIRMATION ABOUT CHANGES IN AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES IN FIVE DIFFERENT CITIES BETWEEN 1990 AND 2002 COMPARED WITH THE AVERAGE PRICES IN 1989
THE CHART BELOW SHOWS INFIRMATION ABOUT CHANGES IN AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES IN FIVE DIFFERENT CITIES BETWEEN 1990 AND 2002 COMPARED WITH THE AVERAGE PRICES IN 1989

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the chart below shows the sales figures for children's toys in 2012 and 2016 in six different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the chart below shows the sales figures for children's toys in 2012 and 2016 in six different countries. Summarize 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. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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.

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The chart below shows the places visited by different people living in Canada. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the places visited by different people living in Canada. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram illustrates the process of lithography: a method used for printing newspapers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where necessary

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The chart below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six science-related subjects at a UK university in 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The chart below shows the numbers of male and female research students studying six science-related subjects at a UK university in 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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The charts below give information al1out the origin of crude oil imports to the US in 2012 and about the percentage of imports as a share of US crude oil consumption.
The charts below give information al1out the origin of crude oil imports to the US in 2012 and about the percentage of imports as a share of US crude oil consumption.

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The diagram below shows how leather goods are produced. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows four different electric devices used by households from 1995 to 2015
The graph below shows four different electric devices used by households from 1995 to 2015

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The chart below give information about level of education in Glasgow,a city in Scotland, in 2010.
The chart below give information about level of education in Glasgow,a city in Scotland, in 2010.

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The graph compares the GDP per capita, cost of a Toyota Camry and approximate length of time it takes for 1 citizen to purchase that mode of transport in eight Asian countries.
The graph compares the GDP per capita, cost of a Toyota Camry and approximate length of time it takes for 1 citizen to purchase that mode of transport in eight Asian countries.

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The graph below shows the average number of movies seen in a theater per year, by age group. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the average number of movies seen in a theater per year, by age group. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the diagram below shows the stages involved in producing one bottle of wine
the diagram below shows the stages involved in producing one bottle of wine

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The diagram shows the process of making instant coffee. Write a report of at least 150 words showing the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows the process of making instant coffee. Write a report of at least 150 words showing the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the average years of schooling in four countries from 1900 to 2000.

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The graph below gives information about the price of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below

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The Chart below shows the number of household in US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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