The diagram below shows information about the amount of money spent on alcohol and drugs.

The given bar chart reveals information on billions of dollars spent on alcohol and drugs over a period of 17 years. It is shown in the chart that around US$ 140

billion

Use synonyms

spent

Add a missing verb

was spent

show examples

in 1975 and 1977, and

then

Linking Words

in 1980, it shot up to nearly $185

billion

Use synonyms

However

Linking Words

, a steep reduction to $100

billion

Use synonyms

occurred in 1985 followed by a rise of nearly $45

billion

Use synonyms

in 1992.

On the other hand

Linking Words

, spending on drugs showed a similar pattern. In 1975 and 1977, it remained at around US$ 40

billion

Use synonyms

and

then

Linking Words

it swelled to US$ 100 in 1980. But, it came down to nearly US$ 60

billion

Use synonyms

in 1985 only to shoot up again to almost US$ 100

billion

Use synonyms

in 1992.

Finally

Linking Words

, it is seen from the graph that the spending on alcohol and drugs did not decrease over the period of 17 years. It was almost at the same level in 1992 as it was in 1975.

lavishsaini280

May 12, 2023

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.

Introduction: The introduction is missing.

▼

Introduction: The chart intro is missing.

▼

Introduction: The chart intro is missing.

▼

Vocabulary: Replace the words billion with synonyms.

▼

Vocabulary: Rephrase the word "information" in your introduction.

▼

Vocabulary: The word "chart" was used 2 times.

▼

Vocabulary: The word "nearly" was used 3 times.

▼

Vocabulary: The word "almost" was used 2 times.

▼

Vocabulary: The word "around" was used 2 times.

▼

Do you want to check your IELTS essays?

Submit unlimited essays, letters and charts. Sign up right now and start improving your writing skills.

4
Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
1
Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
1
Grammar mistakes
detected issues

0123456789.0505

Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Introduction & conclusion present

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

159 words

🚀 Prepare for IELTS writing section today!

Unlimited Task 1 & Task 2 checks
Practice with essays, charts, and letters.
Personalized suggestions & mistake analysis
Spot every mistake and boost your score.
Topic ideas & vocabulary helpers
Expand your ideas and use the right words.
Progress tracking
Watch your writing improve with every practice.

What to do next:

Look at other essays:

7
band
More and More wild animals are on the verge of annihilation and others are on the rare list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve the problem.
Annihilation of wild animals is increasing day by day and some are very rare to see. In this essay, firstly I will discuss the reasons for this problem and then provide solutions to overcome this issue.
7.5
band
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: * explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday * describe some possible disadvantages * say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
I hope you are doing well. I’m writing with regard to your upcoming camping vacation.
7.5
band
The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?
How information is shared and consumed has been transformed by the internet and also led to problems that did not exist before. In this essay, I will examine the problems that are caused by the internet transformation and propose some solutions to them.
6
band
instead of requiring primary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only alllow them to watch experiments demonstrated by teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
nstead of requiring primary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only alllow them to watch experiments demonstrated by teachers.
6.5
band
Today, more and more students are deciding to move to another country for their studies. "Do you think" the benefits of this outweighs the disadvantages?
In the contemporary world, education has been opened widely, numerous countries provide various privileges to attract students from around the world. As a result, a huge amount of pupils are interested and deciding to study overseas. As far as I am concerned, there will be a vast of benefits for them not only in their education but also in their future opportunities.

The diagram below shows information about the amount of money spent on alcohol and drugs.

More and More wild animals are on the verge of annihilation and others are on the rare list. What are the reasons for this? What can be done to solve the problem.

The internet has transformed the way information is shared and consumed, but it has also created problems that did not exist before. What are the most serious problems associated with the internet and what solutions can you suggest?

instead of requiring primary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only alllow them to watch experiments demonstrated by teachers. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Today, more and more students are deciding to move to another country for their studies. "Do you think" the benefits of this outweighs the disadvantages?