You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows the change in production (Million Tonnes) of three products in the forest industry in a European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the change in production (Million Tonnes) of three products in the forest industry in a European country.  

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

Write at least 150 words.
The chart compares the amounts of the output of three kinds of forestry products between 1980 and 2000 in Europe.
Paper
Add an article
The paper
show examples
was by far the good produced most in forestry, with the figure increasing modestly from 3.5
million
to approximately 7
million
in 1990 and
then
rising even at a faster pace during the period to nearly 10
million
tonnes
in 2000. The amount of timber generated was 6
million
tonnes
in 1980.
However
, there was a dramatic fall in the figure for timer from around 9
million
tonnes
in 1985 to around 6.5
million
tonnes
in 1995,
although
it increased to nearly 8
million
tonnes
in 2000. The production of pulp saw a slight increase to about 6
million
tonnes
in 2000.
Overall
, almost every kind of product in the forest industry saw an upward trend in yield. The production of timber was highest in 1980,
while
in 2000 paper became the most popular product in the forest industry.
Submitted by zdq on

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Sentences: Add more complex sentences.
Vocabulary: Replace the words million, tonnes with synonyms.
Vocabulary: The word "figure" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "amounts" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "increased" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "nearly" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "around" was used 2 times.

Ultimate Speaking practice for IELTS

Practice speaking step by step, answer real-life questions, and build your confidence. Start your free trial and improve your speaking skills today!
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Production levels
  • Million Tonnes
  • Forest industry
  • Trends
  • Fluctuations
  • Milestones
  • Significant increase/decrease
  • Outperformed
  • Underperformed
  • Stable
  • Timeframe
  • Data analysis
  • Implications
What to do next:
Look at other essays:

Essentional vocabulary list for IELTS Writing 7+

Learn how to write high-scoring essays with powerful words.
Download Free PDF and start improving you writing skills today!