The line graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities in the Philippines,Malaysia,Thailand and Indonesia from 1970 to 2040.

IELTS Writing Task Chart for The line graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities in the Philippines,Malaysia,Thailand and Indonesia from 1970 to 2040.

The graph illustrates changes in the proportion of the population living in four different countries over a 70-year period.

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, the figures were varied, and the figures for all countries increased. In general, the population of the total population in Malaysia was expected to be the highest. In terms of Malaysia and Indonesia, the percentage for the former

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at 30 in 1970.

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figure climbed sharply to roughly 75 in 2020,

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it is projected to rise slowly from 2030to 2040. The proportion of

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Indonesians

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for around 12 in 1970, with it reaching the lowest value in

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graph, and

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anticipated to grow

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over 60. Regarding

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the Philippines

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and Thailand, the proportion for the Philippines

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at 31 in 1970, with it experiencing a drop after

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to approximately 42, and being forecast to reach about 53 in 2040. The percentage of Thailand accounts for just under 20 in 1970, and it climbed to roughly 30 in 1990,

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remained

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unchanged for the next 30 years.

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Oct 20, 2025

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 9.0

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: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 9.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

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4 paragraphs

170 words

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The line graph shows the percentage of the population living in cities in the Philippines,Malaysia,Thailand and Indonesia from 1970 to 2040.

In many large cities, people waste hours of their time every day because of traffic congestion on the road. What are the causes of this, what solution can you suggest.

Some people belive that it is best to accept a bad situation, such as an unsatisfactory job or shortage of money. Other argue that it is better to try and improve such situations. Discuss both these views and give your own opinión

5 June 2025, Many things that used to be done in the home by hands are now being done my machines. Does this development bring more advantages or disadvantages?

With deforestation, urban development and illegal hunting, many animal species are becoming endangered as they lose their habitat and some are even threatened to the point of extinction. Do you think it is important to protect animals? What measures can be taken to deal with this problem?