Sample

Task for
Writing
Part 1
 Task 1 Sample Pie Chart
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children's charity
located in the USA spent and received in one year, 2016.

Revenue Sources and Expenditures of a USA Charity in one year,

2016

The pie charts show the amount of revenue and expenditures in 2016 for
a children’s charity in the USA. Overall, it can be seen that donated food
accounted for the majority of the income, while program services
accounted for the most expenditure. Total revenue sources just exceeded
outgoings.
In detail, donated food provided most of the revenue for the charity, at
86%. Similarly, with regard to expenditures, one category, program
services, accounted for nearly all of the outgoings, at 95.8%.
The other categories were much smaller. Community contributions,
which were the second largest revenue source, brought in 10.4% of overall
income, and this was followed by program revenue, at 2.2%. Investment
income, government grants, and other income were very small sources of
revenue, accounting for only 0.8% combined.

There were only two other expenditure items, fundraising and

management and general, accounting for 2.6% and 1.6% respectively.
The total amount of income was $53,561,580, which was just enough to
cover the expenditures of $53,224,896.
 Task 1 Sample Table Chart

The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary

School Types Between 2000 and 2009.

Secondary School Attendance

2000 2005 2009

Specialist Schools 12% 11% 10%

Grammar Schools 24% 19% 12%
Voluntary-controlled Schools 52% 38% 20%
Community Schools 12% 32% 58%

The table illustrates the percentage of school children attending

four different types of secondary school from 2000 to 2009. It is
evident that whereas the community schools experienced a
marked increase in the proportion of those attending their
institutions over the period, the others saw a corresponding
decline.
To begin, the percentage of pupils in voluntary-controlled
schools fell from just over half to only 20% or one fifth from 2000
to 2009. Similarly, the relative number of children in grammar
schools - just under one quarter - dropped by half in the same
period. As for the specialist schools, the relatively small
percentage of pupils attending this type of school (12%) also fell,
although not significantly.
However, while the other three types of school declined in
importance, the opposite was true in the case of community
schools. In fact, whereas only a small minority of 12% were
educated in these schools in 2000, this figure increased to well
over half of all pupils during the following nine years.
 Task 1 Sample Map Chart
Below is a map of the city of Brandfield. City planners have decided to build
a new shopping mall for the area, and two sites, S1 and S2 have been
proposed.

Map of Brandfield with two proposed sites for a shopping mall

The map illustrates plans for two possible sites for a shopping mall in the
city of Brandfield. It can be seen that the two sites under consideration
are in the north and the south east of the town.
The first possible site for the shopping mall, S1, is just north of the city
centre, above the railway line, which runs from the south east of the city
to the north west. If it is built here, it will be next to a large housing
estate, thus providing easy access for those living on the estate and in the
city centre. It will also be next to the river that runs through the town.

The site in the south east, S2, is again just by the railway line and fairly
close to the city centre, but it is near to an industrial estate rather than
housing.
There is a main road that runs through the city and is close to both sites,
thus providing good road access to either location. A large golf course and
park in the west of the town prevents this area from being available as a
site.
 Task 1 Sample Bar Chart
The chart shows components of GDP in the UK from 1992 to 2000.

The bar chart illustrates the gross domestic product generated from the
IT and Service Industry in the UK from 1992 to 2000. It is measured in
percentages. Overall, it can be seen that both increased as a percentage
of GDP, but IT remained at a higher rate throughout this time.
At the beginning of the period, in 1992, the Service Industry accounted
for 4 per cent of GDP, whereas IT exceeded this, at just over 6 per cent.
Over the next four years, the levels became more similar, with both
components standing between 6 and just over 8 per cent. IT was still
higher overall, though it dropped slightly from 1994 to 1996.

However, over the following four years, the patterns of the two
components were noticeably different. The percentage of GDP from IT
increased quite sharply to 12 in 1998 and then nearly 15 in 2000, while
the Service Industry stayed nearly the same, increasing to only 8 per
cent.

At the end of the period, the percentage of GDP from IT was almost twice
that of the Service Industry.
 Task 1 Sample Bar Chart 2
The chart shows British Emigration to selected destinations
between 2004 and 2007.

The bar chart shows the number of British people who emigrated to five
destinations over the period 2004 to 2007. It is evident from the chart
that throughout the period, the most popular place to move to was
Australia.
Emigration to Australia stood at just over 40,000 people in 2004, which
was approximately 6,000 higher than for Spain, and twice as high as the
other three countries. Apart from a jump to around 52,000 in 2006, it
remained around this level throughout the period.
The next most popular country for Britons to move to was Spain, though
its popularity declined over the time frame to finish at below 30,000 in
2007. Despite this, the figure was still higher than for the remaining
three countries. Approximately 20,000 people emigrated to New Zealand
each year, while the USA fluctuated between 20-25,000 people over the
period.

Although the number of visitors to France spiked to nearly 35,000 in

2005, it was the country that was the least popular to emigrate to at the
end of the period, at just under 20,000 people.
 Task 1 Sample Line & Bar Chart
The line graph shows visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999,
and the bar graph shows the most popular countries visited by UK
residents in 1999.

The line graph illustrates the number of visitors in millions from the UK
who went abroad and those that came to the UK between 1979 and 1999,
while the bar chart shows which countries were the most popular for UK
residents to visit in 1999. Overall, it can be seen that visits to and from the
UK increased, and that France was the most popular country to go to.

To begin, the number of visits abroad by UK residents was higher than for
those that came to the UK, and this remained so throughout the period. The
figures started at a similar amount, around 10 million, but visits abroad
increased significantly to over 50 million, whereas the number of overseas
residents rose steadily to reach just under 30 million.

By far the most popular countries to visit in 1999 were France at

approximately 11 million visitors, followed by Spain at 9 million. The USA,
Greece, and Turkey were far less popular at around 4, 3 and 2 million
visitors respectively.
 Task 1 Sample Pie & Bar Chart
The pie chart shows the percentage of persons arrested in the five
years ending 1994 and the bar chart shows the most recent reasons
for arrest.

The pie chart illustrates the percentage of males and females who were
arrested from 1989 to 1994, while the bar chart compares the main reasons
that the different genders were arrested most recently. It is evident from
the charts that males were arrested more than females and that public
drinking was the most common reason for arrest for both.

To begin, the proportion of males arrested was much greater than for
females. 32% were arrested compared to only 9% for women. Turning to the
reasons for the most recent arrests, there were some clear differences
between men and women. Men were twice as likely to be arrested for drink
driving than women, at 26% and 14% respectively. Breach of order, theft,
and other reasons were also slightly higher for men, with all these offences
standing in the range of 12-18% for both sexes.

Interestingly though, women experienced a higher percentage of arrest

rates for assault and public drinking. The figures for assault were fairly
similar at approximately 18%, whereas public drinking represented the
main reason for arrest, with women at a massive 38%, compared to 31% for
men. In a small percentage of cases, no answer was given.
 Task 1 Sample Line Chart
The line graph shows thefts per thousand vehicles in four countries
between 1990 and 1999.

The line graph compares the number of cars stolen for every 1000
vehicles in four countries from 1990 to 1999. Overall, it can be seen that
car thefts were far higher in Great Britain than in the other three
counties throughout the whole time frame.
To begin, car thefts in Sweden, France and Canada followed a fairly
similar pattern over the first five years, all remaining at between 5 and
10 per thousand. The general trend though for France and Canada was
a decline in the number of vehicles stolen over the period, with both at
around 6 in 1999. In contrast, Sweden experienced an upward trend,
starting the period at approximately 8, and finishing at just under 15.
Interestingly, car thefts in Great Britain started at 18 per thousand,
which far exceeded that of the other countries. It then fluctuated over the
next nine years, reaching a peak of 20 thefts per 1000 in 1996, and ending
the period slightly lower than where it began, at approximately 17 per
thousand.
 Task 1 Sample Line & Pie Chart
The line graph shows the number of books that were borrowed in
four different months in 2014 from four village libraries, and the
pie chart shows the percentage of books, by type, that were
borrowed over this time.

The line graph depicts the number of books that were loaned out from four
libraries over a four month period and the pie chart illustrates the
proportions of books borrowed in terms of genre. It is immediately apparent
that the borrowing patterns for each library were quite varied, and that
fiction was by far the most popular type of book.

The borrowing of books at Sutton Wood and Ryeslip began fairly high, at
250 and 300 per month in June respectively. However, while book
borrowing at Ryeslip fell steadily to around 175 at the end of the period,
borrowing at Sutton Wood followed a much more erratic pattern. It
plummeted to 100 in August, before then rising steeply to finish at 300,
which represented the highest level of borrowing of the four.

Borrowing at West Eaton and Church Mount, meanwhile, followed very

similar patterns, with both starting quite low at 50 per month, but then
gradually increasing to finish at 150.

Moving on to the types of books borrowed, fiction was in demand the most,
at 43%. The next most popular books were biographies, accounting for
around a fifth of the total. The borrowing of science and history were
identical, at 14% each, leaving self-help as the least popular at 10%.
 Task 1 Sample Map Chart
The map below shows the development of the village of Ryemouth
between 1995 and present.

The map shows how a village called Ryemouth has developed over the last
twenty-five years. There have been several changes, the most noticeable
being the increases in accommodation, the elimination of the fishing
industry, and the introduction of sports facilities.

In 1995, to the south of the village where the sea is there was previously a
fishing industry, with a fishing port and quite a large fish market as well.
Next to this was a small cafe. On the other side of the road running by the
sea stood a line of five shops and a hotel, while situated in the north east
part of the village was farmland and a park with trees. The main housing
of the village was located in the north west around a main road that runs
from the coastal road, with twelve houses, four of them encircled by a
smaller side-street.

Turning to the present day map, it can be seen that the fishing facilities
have all gone, being replaced by four apartments, and the shops have
become restaurants. The cafe remains, as does the hotel, albeit with parking
facilities which it did not have before. Having been converted into a golf
course, the farmland has now gone, while the forest park has been removed
to make way for tennis courts. Although the old houses remain, new ones
have been built, along with a new road with two new houses beside it.
 Task 1 Sample Pie Chart
The chart below shows the proportion of staff employed by age
in the public sector in the UK in 2015 and 2020.

The pie charts illustrate the ages of people employed in the UK public
sector during two years, 2015 and 2020. Overall, while the percentage of
those employed in their 20s and 40s increased, employment for other ages
groups, particularly the over 50s, fell.
Turning first to the younger age groups, although the employment of
workers under 21 actually fell from 14% in 2015 to 12% in 2020, the
overall percentage of workers under 30 actually rose because of the surge
in employment of 21-30 year olds, which increased significantly from 23%
to 33%. Similarly, the proportion of employees over the age of
40 climbed from 19% in 2015 to 28% by 2020.

However, other groups saw quite significant falls in employment. For 31-
40 year olds, the employment figure plummeted from 21% in 2015 to just
11% by 2020, which represented a substantial drop of more than 50% in
relative terms. Likewise, the employment of over 50s declined, though
not by quite so much, standing at 23% in 2015 and 16% in 2020.
 Task 1 Sample Map Chart 2
The two maps below show an island, before and after the
construction of some tourist facilities.

The maps illustrate the changes that have occurred on an island due to the
building of facilities for tourists.

The island originally consisted of just palm trees and the beach, yet now,
although the palm trees remain, it hosts a wealth of attractions for holiday
makers, from restaurants and swimming to accommodation.

The island is approximately 200 metres long, with a small beach on the
western tip. It was deserted before, with only a scattering of palm trees. Now
though, there is an abundance of places to stay in the form of fifteen beach huts
situated in circular patterns in the centre of the island and to the west.

Between these two sets of accommodation there is also a new large restaurant
and a reception building, both served by new vehicle tracks. Situated in the
south is a t-shaped pier for ships to dock, and sailing boats are now evident in
this area of the sea. Footpaths have also been constructed, which traverse the
island, leading to the new buildings and also the beach, where tourists can now
swim.
 Task 1 Sample Map Chart 3
The plans below show a public park when it first opened in 1920
and the same park today.

The map compares Grange Park in 1920 with the current time. Several features have
moved, but a main change is the development of an amphitheatre, a water feature
and the removal of the fountain.

Looking at accessibility, the park kept it’s two original entrances on Arnold Avenue
and Eldon Street that have been there since its opening in 1920, but on today’s map
we see they have added underground parking for cars off of Eldon Street as well.

In 1920 they chose to have seating placed all around the edge of the park, while the
updated map shows that seating has now been concentrated around the central park
feature. The same is true of the multiple rose gardens that the park originally
featured which have now been concentrated into one central rose garden, with only
one left in its original location.

They kept an entertainment area in the same location in the west of the park, though
it has been upgraded from a stage to a full amphitheatre. The park's water attraction,
formerly a pond with water plants in the north-east corner, has moved and is now a
water feature where the glasshouse once stood.

While today’s park no longer features the central fountain, it does now include a cafe
and children’s play area for visitors to enjoy, along with plenty of open space around
the features.
 Task 1 Sample Process Chart
The illustrations show how chocolate is produced.

The diagram explains the process for the making of chocolate. There are
a total of ten stages in the process, beginning with the growing of the
pods on the cacao trees and culminating in the production of the
chocolate.
To begin, the cocoa comes from the cacao tree, which is grown in the
South American and African continents and the country of
Indonesia. Once the pods are ripe and red, they are harvested and the
white cocoa beans are removed. Following a period of fermentation, they
are then laid out on a large tray so they can dry under the sun.

Next, they are placed into large sacks and delivered to the factory. They
are then roasted at a temperature of 350 degrees, after which the beans
are crushed and separated from their outer shell. In the final stage, this
inner part that is left is pressed and the chocolate is produced.
 Task 1 Sample Diagram Chart
The diagrams below show a structure that is used to generate
electricity from wave power.

The given illustrations present how electricity is generated using the power of the
sea.

Overall, through a specially designed structure, a green source of electrical energy

can be produced by the constant movement of the sea, which forces air through a
chamber.

As seen in the first image, the man-made structure must be built next to a sea
wall or cliff so that its foundation is strong enough to withstand the powerful
waves. There is a specially constructed chamber, possibly built from a
combination of metal and concrete, that allows seawater to flow in and out. The
chamber leads into a column where a turbine is suspended. When a wave flows
into the chamber, the water forcefully pushes the air out of the column. As the
strong rush of air travels upwards, it pushes past the turbine, causing it to rotate
quickly. It is this mechanical movement of the turbine that generates electricity.

As shown in the second picture, when the wave recedes, air refills the chamber,
allowing the process to continue as the waves will keep entering and exiting the
chamber, making the turbine spin continually. The result is a sustainable source
of electrical energy.
 Task 1 Sample Bar Chart 2
The chart below shows changes in average house prices in five
different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average
house prices in 1989.

The bar chart compares the average prices of houses in five cities in 1990-1995
and 1996- 2002 with average prices in 1989. Overall it can be seen that while the
first period saw quite a significant drop in average prices compared to 1989 in
several cities, the following time frame tended to experience a reversal of this
trend in most of the locations.

From 1990-1995, three of the cities, namely New York, Tokyo, and London, saw
average prices that were around 5% to 7.5% lower than in 1989. On the contrary,
the cost of houses in the cities of Madrid and Frankfurt were slightly higher, by
approximately 2% and 2.5% respectively.

Turning to 1996-2002, prices looked very different. Madrid and Frankfurt

continued to see higher prices comparative to 1989, but while in Madrid they were
now 4% higher, in Frankfurt they were only 2% above 1989 levels. In Tokyo, the
only city to remain in negative territory, prices were still below 1989 levels,
standing at -5%.

The most noticeable changes, however, were evident in both New York and
London, with the former seeing average prices at 5% above those of 1989, the exact
opposite of the previous period. London, though, had had a significant turnaround,
with prices now 12% higher.