IELTS Writing Correction Service /
Writing Samples /
Band 5.5

The graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which these were exported (in thousand tonnes) in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which these were exported (in thousand tonnes) in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
#graphs #show #four #categories #fruits #three #countries #were #thousand #tonnes #summarise #information #features #comparisons
The given bar chart provides information on: the proportion of citrus fruits and the top different countries that were exported in 2012 . It is obvious that there are some significant changes in the given figures.
Overall
, there was an upward trend in lemons in Mexico
while
,
Remove the comma
apply
show examples
 there was a downward trend in others in the United States .
According to
 the graphs,for both lemons and
others
Add a comma
others,
show examples
 the highest category was in Mexico reaching over 500
which
Correct word choice
while
show examples
 the rest of
countries
Correct article usage
the countries
show examples
 had a decline in percentages.
Moreover
, the United States had a decrease
numbers
Correct the article-noun agreement
number
show examples
 in grapefruits and oranges . The second was Mexico and Egypt .
Similarly
, Turkey had a rise in
Correct article usage
the numbers
show examples
numbers
Fix the agreement mistake
number
show examples
in
Change preposition
of
show examples
 grapefruits reaching 400.
By contrast
, the highest country in all proportion was South Africa at 1000.
Submitted by alasu8899 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.

Common mistake: Your writing should be 150-250 words.
Vocabulary: Rephrase the word "information" in your introduction.
▼
Vocabulary: The word "give" was used 2 times.
▼
Vocabulary: The word "proportion" was used 2 times.
▼
Vocabulary: The word "trend" 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!
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!