Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main incidents and make comparisons where relavent.

The bar graph illustrates the
hours
of
leisure
time
in a typical
week
spend
Wrong verb form
spent
show examples
people
Change preposition
by people
show examples
according to
their employment status and sex from the year 1998 to 1999.
Overall
, it is clear from the bar graph that unemployed and retired persons spent the highest
hours
of
leisure
time
and
full
Add a hyphen
full-time
show examples
time
employed persons used the lowest amount of
leisure
period
. Both unemployed and retired males spent around 82
hours
of
leisure
period
while
unemployed and retired females
spend
Wrong verb form
spent
show examples
around 80
hours
of
leisuire
Correct your spelling
leisure
period
in a
week
.
Moreover
,
full
Add a hyphen
full-time
show examples
time
employed males spent 45
hours
of
leisure
period
while
full
Add a hyphen
full-time
show examples
time
employed females spent approximately 38
hours
of
leisure
period
in a
week
. Males who are
part
Add a hyphen
part-time
show examples
time
employed
spent
Wrong verb form
spend
show examples
around 41
hours
of
leisure
period
in a
week
. Housewives spent around 55
hours
of
leisure
period
.
Submitted by rahman_rehana 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.

introduction conclusion present
Provide a brief conclusion to round off the summary.
relevant specific examples
Use specific data from the graph to make more precise comparisons.
logical structure
The structure of the essay is logical and follows a clear progression from an overview to specific details.
clear comprehensive ideas
Main points regarding leisure time differences based on employment status are clearly articulated.

Fully explain your ideas

To get an excellent score in the IELTS Task 2 writing section, one of the easiest and most effective tips is structuring your writing in the most solid format. A great argument essay structure may be divided to four paragraphs, in which comprises of four sentences (excluding the conclusion paragraph, which comprises of three sentences).

For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

Our recommended essay structure above comprises of fifteen (15) sentences, which will make your essay approximately 250 to 275 words.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

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!
What to do next:
Look at other essays: