IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Unknown Topics 2025

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The chart below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by Canada, UK, USA and Germany in 2007 in tonnes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. write 150 words.
The chart below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by Canada, UK, USA and Germany in 2007 in tonnes. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. write 150 words.

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The diagram below shows the process of using water to generate electricity for human use.
The diagram below shows the process of using water to generate electricity for human use.

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The charts below show the changes in ownership of electric appliances and amount of time spend doing housework in household in one country between 1920 and 2019.

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The diagram details the process of making clothes from plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram details the process of making clothes from plastic bottles. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The first chart shows how energy is used in an average australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Make summary by choose and report the main features and compare the charts
The first chart shows how energy is used in an average australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use. Make summary by choose and report the main features and compare the charts

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graph below shows percentage of households having 4 different electronic devices

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The diagram below shows the process of drinking water made from rainwater in Australian town
The diagram below shows the process of drinking water made from rainwater in Australian town

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

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The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories[ unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home,housework and gardening] describe the information presented below,comparing results for men and women in the categories shown.
The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories[ unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home,housework and gardening] describe the information presented below,comparing results for men and women in the categories shown.

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The chart below shows the persentage of male and female teachers and six different types
The chart below shows the persentage of male and female teachers and six different types

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The charts below show the percentage of people aged 23-65 in different occupations in one UK town (Ashby) and in the UK as a whole in 2008.
The charts below show the percentage of people aged 23-65 in different occupations in one UK town (Ashby) and in the UK as a whole in 2008.

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The chart below shows changes in the number of international students in Australia in 2019 and 2020.
The chart below shows changes in the number of international students in Australia in 2019 and 2020.

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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 graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the US from 1995 to 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparions where relevant.

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the diagram below show the manufacturing process for making sugar cane.

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The charts below show the proportions of British student at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the proportions of British student at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram shows how fruit is canned.
The diagram shows how fruit is canned.

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The diagram shows the process of labelling shellfish for the international market. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The diagram shows the process of labelling shellfish for the international market. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

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

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The Chart shows expected city visits by country of origin for 2018 (Thousands/Year)
The Chart shows expected city visits by country of origin for 2018 (Thousands/Year)

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The graph below shows the percentage of people in one country who accessed the news from four sources between 1995 and the present, with projections to 2025.
The graph below shows the percentage of people in one country who accessed the news from four sources between 1995 and the present, with projections to 2025.

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The diagram below shows the production and processing of milk production for commercial sale. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the production and processing of milk production for commercial sale. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The shown diagram illustrates the process of tea production from raw leaves for 5 distinct kinds of tea, including White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong tea, Large Leaf Black Tea, and Small Leaf Black Tea.
The shown diagram illustrates the process of tea production from raw leaves for 5 distinct kinds of tea, including White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong tea, Large Leaf Black Tea, and Small Leaf Black Tea.

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The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom , Sweden, Italy, and Portugal between 1967 and 2007
The graph below shows average carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions per person in the United Kingdom , Sweden, Italy, and Portugal between 1967 and 2007

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The graph below gives information from 2008 report 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 comparison where relevant.
The graph below gives information from 2008 report 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 comparison where relevant.

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

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

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The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperature in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities.
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperature in degrees Celsius and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities.

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The charts below show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram illustrates the proportions of students in Britain who have the ability to speak other languages in addition to English from 2000 to 2010.
The diagram illustrates the proportions of students in Britain who have the ability to speak other languages in addition to English from 2000 to 2010.

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the chart shows the percentage of land in four countries that was covered by forest between 1600 and 2000.
the chart shows the percentage of land in four countries that was covered by forest between 1600 and 2000.

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The charts below show UK and USA energy consumption in 2000 and 2006.
The charts below show UK and USA energy consumption in 2000 and 2006.

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The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below show the percentage of the day working adults spent doing different activities in a particular country in 1958 and in 2008.

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The chart illustrates how much governments in four countries invested in roads and transport between 1990 and 2005.
The chart illustrates how much governments in four countries invested in roads and transport between 1990 and 2005.

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The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in London, 2000-2010 summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features make comparisons where relevant
The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in London, 2000-2010 summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features make comparisons where relevant

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The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park secondary school since it's construction in 1950. Summarise the information and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent 1950 Main road Houses school Farmland playground 1980 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground 2010 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at West Park secondary school since it's construction in 1950. Summarise the information and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevent 1950 Main road Houses school Farmland playground 1980 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground 2010 Main road Car park science block school Sports field play ground

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the diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity
the diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity

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The diagram shows a method of shaping glass containers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows a method of shaping glass containers. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graphs below show the opening and closure and the types of magazines that opened in Southern Europe between 1995-2015 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show the opening and closure and the types of magazines that opened in Southern Europe between 1995-2015 Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in thecement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concretefor building purposes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in thecement-making process, and how cement is used to produce concretefor building purposes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the different levels of post-school qualifications in Australia and the proportion of men and women who held them in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfe atures andmake comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the different levels of post-school qualifications in Australia and the proportion of men and women who held them in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the mainfe atures andmake comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the process of waste paper recycling. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
The chart below shows the process of waste paper recycling. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.

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The graph illustrates the percentage of government spending on road and transport. in Italy, Portugal, the UK and the USA. Summarize nad make comparison where relavant.
The graph illustrates the percentage of government spending on road and transport. in Italy, Portugal, the UK and the USA. Summarize nad make comparison where relavant.

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The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at west park secondary school since its construction in 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below show the changes that have taken place at west park secondary school since its construction in 1950. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart shows the expendeture of two countries on consumer goods in 2010
The chart shows the expendeture of two countries on consumer goods in 2010

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The chart below gives infomation about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reposrting the main features, and make comparisonss where relevant.
The chart below gives infomation about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reposrting the main features, and make comparisonss where relevant.

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The graph below shows the percentage changes in the number of international students graduating from universities in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.
The graph below shows the percentage changes in the number of international students graduating from universities in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006.

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

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The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the graphs shows the international users of internet from 2010 to 2017.
the graphs shows the international users of internet from 2010 to 2017.

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The diagram below illustrates the carbon cycle in nature
The diagram below illustrates the carbon cycle in nature

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The diagrams below show the life cycle of a speicies of large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a speicies 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 graph illustrates the percentage of people residing in urban areas across four Asian countries—Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia—from 1970 to 2020, along with projections for 2030 and 2040.
The graph illustrates the percentage of people residing in urban areas across four Asian countries—Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia—from 1970 to 2020, along with projections for 2030 and 2040.

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The diagram shows differences in temperature zones between tropical mountains and temperate mountains Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows differences in temperature zones between tropical mountains and temperate mountains Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the proportion of business making e-commerce by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019.

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The diagram shows the process by which sheep embryos are cloned. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The diagram shows the process by which sheep embryos are cloned. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

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The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant. (Kll)

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The graph compared the amount of Beef, Pork, Broilers meat and poultry consumed in US in from the year 1955 to 2012.
The graph compared the amount of Beef, Pork, Broilers meat and poultry consumed in US in from the year 1955 to 2012.

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The graph shows the income of four cafés in New York over last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features. Make comparisons where relevant
The graph shows the income of four cafés in New York over last year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features. Make comparisons where relevant

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

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The graph shows data about the average Saturday sales of two bakeries in London in 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram illustrate the two options to contract a school in Canterbury habitant area.
The diagram illustrate the two options to contract a school in Canterbury habitant area.

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The diagram on 13th page shows what kind of changes was taking place from 1996 to 2003 years in the use of gadgets and technology in people homes in the United Kingdom
The diagram on 13th page shows what kind of changes was taking place from 1996 to 2003 years in the use of gadgets and technology in people homes in the United Kingdom

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THE DIAGRAM BELOW SHOWS THE PROCESS BY WHICH BRICKS ARE MANUFACTURED FOR THE BUILDING INDUSTRY.

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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 charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount times spent doing housework in household in one country between 1920 and 2019.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount times spent doing housework in household in one country between 1920 and 2019.

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The lie chart below shows the proportions of british students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages on addition to english, in 2000 and 2010.
The lie chart below shows the proportions of british students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages on addition to english, in 2000 and 2010.

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

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The diagram below shows the steps of processing cocoa beans
The diagram below shows the steps of processing cocoa beans

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the diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the current -making process and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
the diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the current -making process and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.

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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 following diagram illustrates how the recycling of waste paper is treated.
The following diagram illustrates how the recycling of waste paper is treated.

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The diagram shows how Liverton Docks have changed since 1980. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagram shows how Liverton Docks have changed since 1980. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The given diagram illustrates how the layout of a public library has changed.
The given diagram illustrates how the layout of a public library has changed.

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The graph shows how employerer free time activity was passed enjoyab
The graph shows how employerer free time activity was passed enjoyab

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The chart shows the unemployment situation in Australia in the year 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart shows the unemployment situation in Australia in the year 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity.
The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity.

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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 graph below shows the global demand for different textile fibres between 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The chart shows number of students who choose different subjects at university in 2005.
The chart shows number of students who choose different subjects at university in 2005.

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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 charts below show the total number of applicants the year before and the year after Doolittle University’s social media advertising campaign, organized by age range and how close the applicants live to the university.
The charts below show the total number of applicants the year before and the year after Doolittle University’s social media advertising campaign, organized by age range and how close the applicants live to the university.

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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 reporting the main features, and
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 reporting the main features, and

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

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The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cemen-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building puroses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cemen-making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building puroses. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles
The diagram below shows the process for recycling plastic bottles

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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 reporting the main features, and make comparasions 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 reporting the main features, and make comparasions where relevant.

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The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport.
The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and 2009. Each tourist may have used more than one type of transport.

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The diagram below describes the structure of a home smoker and how it works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below describes the structure of a home smoker and how it works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Describe the chart that shows reasons which made people move to capital city
Describe the chart that shows reasons which made people move to capital city

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The diagram below shows the life cycle of the honey bee. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the life cycle of the honey bee. 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 Australian households. 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 Australian households. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use

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The chart shows the average life expectancy for males and females in 1900, 1950 and 1990.
The chart shows the average life expectancy for males and females in 1900, 1950 and 1990.

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The charts below show the percentage of students at an adult education centre taking various courses offered in 1985 and this year.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the percentage of students at an adult education centre taking various courses offered in 1985 and this year.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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