IELTS

WRITING
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TASK 1

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 OVERVIEW

- Report on a chart
(bar chart, line graph, pie chart, table, map, diagram and process.)
 
- Recommend you spend no more than 20 mins.

- Write over 150 words.

- Worth 33% of your total writing marks.

 TYPES OF QUESTIONS
1) Bar Chart
2) Line Graph
3) Table Chart
4) Pie chart
5) Process Diagram
6) Map
7) Multiple Graphs

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 1) Bar Chart The bar chart below shows numbers of seals, whales and
dolphins recorded in the Gormez Straits from 2006 to 2018.
- very common
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the
- presented vertically main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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 2) Line Graph The graph below shows the population for India and China since the year 2000
and predicts population growth until 2050.

- also very common Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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 3) Table
The tables below give information about the world population and
distribution in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050.
- come up regularly
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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 4) Pie Chart The chart below shows the reasons why people travel to work by
bicycle or by car.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main

- not as common as bar charts features, and make comparisons where relevant.
and line graphs
Write at least 150 words.

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 5) Process The diagrams below show a structure that is used to generate electricity from
wave power.
Diagram Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
- less frequent
Write at least 150 words.
- could be a natural process
(the water cycle, a Generating Electricity From The Sea
manufacturing process o the
diagram of a system)

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 6) Map
The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at QueenMary
Hospital since its construction in 1960.
- come occasionally
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
- compare 2-3 maps of a place make comparisons where relevant.
over a period of time
Write at least 150 words.

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 7) Multiple
Graphs The diagrams below give information on transport and car use in
Edmonton.
- fairly common
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,
- more than 1 type of diagram and make comparisons where relevant.

- 2 diagrams (a bar chart and a Write at least 150 words.

line graph or a pie chart and a
table

Commute to work 55%

Shopping 15%

Leisure activities 15%

Taking children to school 40%
Business 45%

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WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction Paraphrase the statement

Overview Main features

Describe / compare the data

Body 1

Describe / compare the data

Body 2

No conclusion is needed! 13
1) bar chart
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the expenditure of two countries on consumer goods in 2010. (Pound
Sterling)

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words

£500,000

£375,000

£250,000

£125,000

£0
Cars Computers Books Perfume Cameras

France UK
 WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

Overview

Body 1

Body 2

The chart illustrates the amount of money spent on 5 consumer goods

(cars, computers, books, perfume and cameras) in France and the UK
in 2010. Units are measured in pounds sterling.
 WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

Overview
Main features

Body 1

Body 2

Overall the expenditure of the UK was higher than that of France. Both the French and the
British spent the most money on cars while the UK the least amount of money was spent on
perfume compared to cameras in France. Furthermore, the most significant expenditure
between the two countries was on cameras.
 WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

Overview
Main features

Body 1
Describe / compare the
data

Body 2
Describe / compare the
data

Body 1 : cars, books, cameras

Body 2 : computers + perfume
 WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

Overview
Main features

Body 1
Describe / compare the
data

Body 2
Describe / compare the
data

Body 1 : cars, books, cameras

Body 2 : computers + perfume
 WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

Overview
Main features

Body 1
Describe / compare the
data

Body 2
Describe / compare the
data

In terms of cars, the UK spent around £450,000 on this as opposed to exactly

£400,000 in France. The expenditure on books in the UK was higher than in Frame
(about £400,000 and £300,000 respectively). In the UK expenditure on cameras
📌 Always give the data !
(just over £350,000) was double that of France, which was only £150,000.
 WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

Overview
Main features

Body 1
Describe / compare the
data

Body 2
Describe / compare the
data

On the other hand, the amount of money paid out on the remaining goods was
higher in France. Above £350,000 was spent by the France on computers which
was slightly more than the British who spend exactly £350,000. Neither of the 📌 Always give the data !
counties spent much on perfume which accounted for £200,000 of expenditure in
France but under £150,000 in the UK.
The chart illustrates the amount of money spent on 5 consumer goods (cars, computers, books, perfume and
cameras) in France and the UK in 2010. Units are measured in pounds sterling.

Overall the expenditure of the UK was higher than that of France. Both the French and the British spent the most
money on cars while the UK the least amount of money was spent on perfume compared to cameras in France.
Furthermore, the most significant expenditure between the two countries was on cameras.

In terms of cars, the UK spent around £450,000 on this as opposed to exactly £400,000 in France. The
expenditure on books in the UK was higher than in Frame (about £400,000 and £300,000 respectively). In the UK
expenditure on cameras (just over £350,000) was double that of France, which was only £150,000.

On the other hand, the amount of money paid out on the remaining goods was higher in France. Above £350,000
was spent by the France on computers which was slightly more than the British who spend exactly £350,000.
Neither of the counties spent much on perfume which accounted for £200,000 of expenditure in France but under
£150,000 in the UK.
The bar graph illustrates the relative percentage contributions made by the agricultural, industrial and
service sectors to the Indian economy between 1960 and 2000.

Over the whole time period, the significance of agriculture declined steadily while services grew in
importance decade by decade. A different patterned emerged for industry, which initially showed a
slowly increasing percentage but then plateaued from 1980 onwards.

In 1960, agriculture contributed by far the highest percentage of GDP, peaking at 62%, but it then
dropped in steady increments to a low of 12% in 2000. The service sector, on the other hand, had a
relatively minor impact on the economy in 1960. This situation changed gradually at first, then its
percentage contribution jumped from 28% to 43% between 1980 and 1990. By 2000 it matched the
high point reached by agriculture in 1960, showing a reversal in the overall trend.

Industry remained a steady contributor to India's wealth throughout the period. As a sector, it grew
marginally from 16% in 1960 to exactly a quarter in 1980 then remained static for the next two
decades, maintaining a constant share of the overall GDP.
2) Line Graph
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

 DESCRIBING TRENDS FOR LINE GRAPHS
rise
jump

“
sharply quickly
grow rapidly steeply
climb
considerably
fluctuate (v.)
go up fluctuation (n.)
significantly
increase substantially
soar
steadily
soar
gradually
in moderately
slightly peak
slowly reach the highest point
fall
The numbers dropped steadily to 2% in June.
drop
decline The percentage of the population in the US
decrease remained stable.
constant
go down There was a moderate fluctuation in the
stay + steady
plunge availability of seasonal produce.
stable
plummet remain There was a peak in customer numbers.
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DESCRIBING TRENDS FOR LINE GRAPHS

“
SUBJECT VERB ADVERB

Sales Verb
fell Verb
slightly
Prices dropped sharply
Production rose steadily
The percentage of x decreased significantly
The number of x increased dramatically

THERE + BE + A ADJ NOUN

There is a Verb
slight Verb
rise in sales …
There was a gradual fall in the price of x
There has been a dramatic drop in the rate …
There will be a steady decline in the number …

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WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction Paraphrase the statement

Overview Main features

Describe / compare
Body 1
the data

Describe / compare
Body 2 the data

No conclusion is needed! 27
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

This graph illustrate the amount of three kinds of spreads (margarine, low fat and
reduced spreads and butter) which were consumed over 26 years from 1981 to 2007.
Units are measure in grams.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Overview
Main features

Overall, the consumption of margarine and butter decreased over the period given,
while for low fat and reduced spreads, it rose. At the start of the period, butter was the
most popular spread, which was replaced by margarine from 1991 to 2001, and
following that low fat and reduced spreads become the most widely spread in the final
years.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 1
Describe / compare the data

With regards to the amount of butter used, it began at around 140 grams and then
peaked at 160 grams in 1986 before falling dramatically to about 50 grams in the last
year. Likewise, approximately 90 grams of margarine was eaten in the first year after
which the figure fluctuated and dropped to a low of 40 grams in 2007.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 2
Describe / compare the data

On the other hand, the consumption of the low fat and reduced spreads only started in
1996 at about 10 grams. This figure, which reached a high of just over 80 grams 5 years
later, fell slightly in the final years to approximately 70 grams in 2007.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the consumption of 3 spreads from 1981 to 2007.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

This graph illustrate the amount of three kinds of spreads (margarine, low fat and reduced spreads and butter) which were
consumed over 26 years from 1981 to 2007. Units are measure in grams.

Overall, the consumption of margarine and butter decreased over the period given, while for low fat and reduced spreads, it
rose. At the start of the period, butter was the most popular spread, which was replaced by margarine from 1991 to 2001,
and following that low fat and reduced spreads become the most widely spread in the final years.

With regards to the amount of butter used, it began at around 140 grams and then peaked at 160 grams in 1986 before
falling dramatically to about 50 grams in the last year. Likewise, approximately 90 grams of margarine was eaten in the first
year after which the figure fluctuated and dropped to a low of 40 grams in 2007.

On the other hand, the consumption of the low fat and reduced spreads only started in 1996 at about 10 grams. This figure,
which reached a high of just over 80 grams 5 years later, fell slightly in the final years to approximately 70 grams in 2007.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below gives information about consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words. Food / drinks Clothing Leisure /

Country
/tobacco /footwear education
Ireland 28.91% 6.43% 2.21%

Italy 16.36% 9.00% 3.20%

Spain 18.80% 6.51% 1.98%

Sweden 15.77% 5.40% 3.22%

Turkey 32.14% 6.63% A

WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction Paraphrase the statement

Overview Main features

Describe / compare the data

Body 1

Describe / compare the data

Body 2

No conclusion is needed! 36
 Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

The table illustrates the promotion of national expenditure in Ireland, Italy, Spain,
Sweden and Turkey on three types on consumer items in 2002.
 Overview
Main features
Overall, the category of consumer goods that all countries spent most on was food, drinks and
tobacco, which was three times higher than on the other types of goods. The lowest spending could
be seen in the category of leisure and education in all five countries. The outlay of Turkey was
generally higher than the other four countries.
 Body 1
Describe / compare the data
In terms of food, drinks and tobacco, the Turkey spent the most at 32.14%. The expenditure of
Ireland was also high (28.91%) compared to Sweden which spend the least (15.77%). Spain and
Italy spent 18.80% and 16.36% respectively. On the other hand, the lowest expenditure was on
leisure and education which accounted for under 5% in all countries. Turkey spent most on these
items at just 4.35% of their national expenditure which is around double that of Spain (1.98%)
 Body 2
Describe / compare the data

Clothing and footwear was the third category of consumer goods and outlays for those items were
between 9% in Italy and 5.40% in Sweden. The national spending in this area for the remaining
countries averaged around 6.5%.
The table illustrates the promotion of national expenditure in Ireland, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Turkey on three types
on consumer items in 2002.

Overall, the category of consumer goods that all countries spent most on was food, drinks and tobacco, which was
three times higher than on the other types of goods. The lowest spending could be seen in the category of leisure
and education in all five countries. The outlay of Turkey was generally higher than the other four countries.

In terms of food, drinks and tobacco, the Turkey spent the most at 32.14%. The expenditure of Ireland was also high
(28.91%) compared to Sweden which spend the least (15.77%). Spain and Italy spent 18.80% and 16.36%
respectively. On the other hand, the lowest expenditure was on leisure and education which accounted for under 5%
in all countries. Turkey spent most on these items at just 4.35% of their national expenditure which is around double
that of Spain (1.98%)

Clothing and footwear was the third category of consumer goods and outlays for those items were between 9% in
Italy and 5.40% in Sweden. The national spending in this area for the remaining countries averaged around 6.5%.
The table illustrates the proportion of factory staff and factories in England and Wales over SO years
from 1851 to 1901.

Overall, the table indicates that the total number of employees witnessed a significant drop throughout
the whole period, whereas the number of factories increased substantially over the fifty year timeframe.

Regarding employee numbers, male factory staff in 1851 comprised 287,100 compared to 190,000
females. The figure declined rapidly for males in the years after 1851 dropping to a low of 31,000 in
1901 . Figures in the female category also witnessed a sharp decline dropping to 160,000 in 1861, which
was more than that of male workers at the time. By 1901 female employee numbers were almost equal to
males at 30,000. In total, the workforce figure plummeted from 477,100 in 1851 to 61,000 by 1901.

Looking at the data for factories, these accounted for 225 in 1851. Then the figure jumped sharply after
1861, peaking at 721 factories by 1881. In the following 20 years numbers dropped slightly, totalling 600
factories by 1901 .
4) Pie Chart
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production of France in two years

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction Paraphrase the statement

Overview Main features

Describe / compare the data

Body 1

Describe / compare the data

Body 2

No conclusion is needed! 45
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production of France in two years

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

The two ie chart illustrate the promotion of five types of energy production in France in
1995 and 2005.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production of France in two years

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Overview
Main features

Overall, in both years, the most significant sources of energy were gas and coal, which
together accounted for over half the production of energy, while nuclear and other kinds
of energy sources generated the least amount of energy in France. In all types of
energy production there was only minimal change over the 10 year period.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production of France in two years

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 1
Describe / compare the data

Energy produced by coal comprised of 29.80% in the first year and this showed only a
very slight increase of about a mere 1% to 39.9% in 2005. Likewise, in 1995, gas
generated 29.63% which rose marginally to 30.1% 10 years later.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production of France in two years

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 2
Describe / compare the data

With regards to the remaining methods of producing energy, there was an approximate
5% growth in production from both nuclear power and other sources to 10.10% and
9.10% respectively. Petrol, on the other hand, was the only source of energy which
decreased in production from 29.7% in 1995 around a fifth (19.55%) in 2005.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production of France in two years

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The two ie chart illustrate the promotion of five types of energy production in France in 1995 and 2005.

Overall, in both years, the most significant sources of energy were gas and coal, which together accounted for
over half the production of energy, while nuclear and other kinds of energy sources generated the least
amount of energy in France. In all types of energy production there was only minimal change over the 10 year
period.

Energy produced by coal comprised of 29.80% in the first year and this showed only a very slight increase of
about a mere 1% to 39.9% in 2005. Likewise, in 1995, gas generated 29.63% which rose marginally to 30.1%
10 years later.

With regards to the remaining methods of producing energy, there was an approximate 5% growth in
production from both nuclear power and other sources to 10.10% and 9.10% respectively. Petrol, on the other
hand, was the only source of energy which decreased in production from 29.7% in 1995 around a fifth
(19.55%) in 2005.
The charts below show the results of a questionnaire that asked visitors to
the Parkway Hotel how they rated the hotel's customer service. The same
questionnaire was given to 100 guests In the years 2005 and 2010.
 The charts below show the results of a questionnaire that asked visitors
to the Parkway Hotel how they rated the hotel's customer service. The
same questionnaire was given to 100 guests In the years 2005 and 2010.

The pie charts compare visitors' responses to a survey about customer service at
the Parkway Hotel in 2005 and in 2010.

It is clear that overall customer satisfaction increased considerably from 2005 to

2010. While most hotel guests rated customer service as satisfactory or poor in
2005, a clear majority described the hotel's service as good or excellent in 2010.

Looking at the positive responses first, in 2005 only 5% of the hotel's visitors rated
its customer service as excellent, but this figure rose to 28% in 2010. Furthermore,
while only 14% of guests described customer service in the hotel as good in 2005,
almost three times as many people gave this rating five years later.

With regard to negative feedback, the proportion of guests who considered the
hotel's customer service to be poor fell from 21 % in 2005 to only 12% in 2010.
Similarly, the proportion of people who thought customer service was very poor
dropped from 15% to only 4% over the 5-year period. Finally, a fall in the number
of 'satisfactory' ratings in 2010 reflects the fact that more people gave positive
responses to the survey in that year.
WIRITNG TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagrams below give in formation about the manufacture of frozen fish pies.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

 WIRITNG TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagrams below give in formation about the manufacture of frozen fish pies.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

The pictures illustrate the ingredients that go into a factory-made fish pie, and the

various steps in its production.
 WIRITNG TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagrams below give in formation about the manufacture of frozen fish pies.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Overview
Main features

Overall, The pie contains salmon, peas, sauce and potatoes, and there are ten stages
in its manufacture, from delivery to dispatch. One of the ingredients, potato, goes
through its own six-stage preparation process before it can be added to the pie.
 WIRITNG TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagrams below give in formation about the manufacture of frozen fish pies.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 1
Describe / compare the data

Potatoes are the first ingredient to be prepared on the production line. They are
delivered to the factory up to a month before the process begins, and they must be
cleaned, peeled and sliced. Potato peelings are thrown away, and the sliced potatoes
are boiled, then chilled and stored.
 WIRITNG TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagrams below give in formation about the manufacture of frozen fish pies.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 2
Describe / compare the data
When fresh salmon arrives at the factory, lemon juice and salt are added, and the fish is cooked in
a steam oven within 12 hours of delivery. Next, factory workers remove and dispose of the skin and
bones, and the is inspected. Following inspection, pre-pared peas, sauce and potatoes are added.
The resulting fish pies are wrapped, frozen and then stored or dispatched.
 WIRITNG TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagrams below give in formation about the manufacture of frozen fish pies.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The pictures illustrate the ingredients that go into a factory-made fish pie, and the various steps in its production.

Overall, The pie contains salmon, peas, sauce and potatoes, and there are ten stages in its manufacture,
from delivery to dispatch. One of the ingredients, potato, goes through its own six-stage preparation process before
it can be added to the pie.

Potatoes are the first ingredient to be prepared on the production line. They are delivered to the factory up to a
month before the process begins, and they must be cleaned, peeled and sliced. Potato peelings are thrown away,
and the sliced potatoes
Describe / compareare boiled,
the data then chilled and stored.

When fresh salmon arrives at the factory, lemon juice and salt are added, and the fish is cooked in a steam oven
within 12 hours of delivery. Next, factory workers remove and dispose of the skin and bones, and the is inspected.
Following inspection, pre-pared peas, sauce and potatoes are added. The resulting fish pies are wrapped, frozen
and then stored or dispatched.
The diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in The diagrams illustrate the way in which cement is made and how it is then
the used
cement-making process, and how cement is used to produce in the process of making concrete. Overall, limestone and clay pass through
concrete four
for building purposes. stages before being bagged ready for use as cement which then accounts for
15% of
the four materials used to produce concrete. While the process of making
cement
uses a number of tools, the production of concrete requires only a concrete
mixer.

In the first stage of making cement, Limestone and clay are crushed together to
form a powder. This powder is then combined in a mixer before passing into a
rotating heater which has constant heat applied at one end of the tube. The
resulting mixture is ground in order to produce cement. The final product is
afterwards put into bags ready to be used.
Describe / compare the data
Regarding the second diagram, concrete consists of mainly gravel, which is
small stones, and this makes up 50% of the ingredients. The other materials
used are
sand (25%), cement (15%) and water (10%). These are all poured into a
concrete mixer which continually rotates to combine the materials and
ultimately produces concrete.
6) map

WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The maps below shows the changes that have

taken place in Meadowside village and
Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.

Summarise the information by selecting and

reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

WRITING TASK 1 STRUCTURE
Introduction Paraphrase the statement

Overview Main features

Body 1
1962 - past tenses Describe / compare the data

Body 2
Describe / compare the data
1985 - past tenses

Body 3
Describe / compare the data
No conclusion is needed!
The present - present tenses
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 USEFUL SENTENCES & PHRASES FOR MAPS

Directions
• “
The forest to the south of the river was completely cut down.

• A school was constructed to the north-east of the station.

• The houses in the south-west of the town were demolished to make space for the new car park.

• The green fields to the south-west of the hospital were redeveloped as a park

• The airport in the centre of the city was relocated to the north-east of the river.

• The school to the south-east was knocked down and a new one was built to the north of the
forest.

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 USEFUL SENTENCES & PHRASES FOR MAPS

Preposition of places
“
• To the south of the town, there is a recreational park surrounded by trees

• A new playground was built next to the swimming pool.

• The old road running from north to south was replaced by a brand new motorway.

• A completely new marina was built on the river banks.

• Dramatic changes took place in the village center.

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 USEFUL SENTENCES & PHRASES FOR MAPS
Describe changes

•
For buildings
“
Demolished: The industrial estate was demolished and developed into a sports ground by
the local community.

• Knocked-down: The shops were knocked-down and replaced with a skyscraper.

• Flattened: The factory in the city centre was flattened and relocated to the north of the city.

• Replaced with: The old warehouses were replaced with new hotels.

• Renovated: The old buildings were completely renovated.

• Built: A new factory was built north of the residential area.

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 USEFUL SENTENCES & PHRASES FOR MAPS
Describe changes

•
For buildings
“
Constructed: A harbor was constructed at the edge of the river.

• Reconstructed: The school was completely reconstructed after the passing of the hurricane.

• Developed into: the industrial estate was demolished and developed into a sports ground by the local
community.

• Extended: The school was extended by adding 2 more buildings.

• Expanded: The residential area expanded south-east by constructing 3 more homes.

• Relocated to: The factory in the city centre was flattened and relocated to the north of the city.
• Converted into: The factory was converted into apartments.

• Modernized: The infrastructure was modernized by converting the dirt roads into concrete streets.  
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 USEFUL SENTENCES & PHRASES FOR MAPS
Describe changes
For trees and forests
“
• Cleared: The trees were cleared to make way for a new residential area.

• Cut-down: The forest was cut-down and made space for a shopping centre.

• Chopped-down: The forest was entirely chopped-down to make way for a new highway.

• Removed: Some of the trees were removed to build a new playground.

• Planted: A new forest was planted west of the factory

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 USEFUL SENTENCES & PHRASES FOR MAPS
Describe changes
For roads, bridges & railways
“
• Constructed: A new railroad was constructed next to the village.

• Built: A new bridge was built to replace the old one.

• Extended: The main road was extended and a new bridge built over the river.

• Expanded to: The main road was expanded to the north to connect to the other town.

• Removed: The railway lines were removed and replaced by a metro line.

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 USEFUL SENTENCES & PHRASES FOR MAPS
Describe changes
For leisure facilities
“
• Opened: A brand new sports centre opened just north of the school.

• Set up: A brand new skate park was set up close to the swimming pool.

• Developed: A playground was developed next to the school.

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 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The maps below shows the changes that have

taken place in Meadowside village and
Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.

Summarise the information by selecting and

reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

The map illustrates how Meadowside village and Fonton, which is a neighboring town,
have developed over three different time periods (1962, 1985 and the present).
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The maps below shows the changes that have

taken place in Meadowside village and
Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.

Summarise the information by selecting and

reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Overall
Main features

Overall, Meadow village increased in size and has become Meadowside suburb as it
merged together with Fonton. Furthermore, there have been significant changes in
infrastructure, housing and facilities over the period given.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The maps below shows the changes that have

taken place in Meadowside village and
Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.

Summarise the information by selecting and

reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 1
Describe / compare the data

In 1962, both Meadowside and Fonton were completely separate with no roads and rail
connecting them. While Fonton had a railway line running through it to the north,
Meadowside, located to the West of Fonton, only had the small road from the west.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The maps below shows the changes that have

taken place in Meadowside village and
Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.

Summarise the information by selecting and

reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 2
Describe / compare the data

By 1985, there was a considerable growth in the size of Meadow village and Fonton.
The small road in Meadow village had been converted into a main road and was also
extended to the east to connect with Fonton. Meadowside, moreover, had also
developed a housing estate in the west, a leisure complex and supermarket in the
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The maps below shows the changes that have

taken place in Meadowside village and
Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.

Summarise the information by selecting and

reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 3
Describe / compare the data

Currently, both Meadowside village, which is now a suburb, and Fonton are joined. The
railway line, which runs through Fonton, as been extended to the west where a train
station has been built. To the north of the station , a hotel has been constructed and
opposite the station to the south, there is now a business park.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The maps below shows the changes that have taken place in
Meadowside village and Fonton, a neighboring town, since 1962.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main

features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

The map illustrates how Meadowside village and Fonton, which is a neighboring town, have developed over three
different time periods (1962, 1985 and the present).

Overall, Meadow village increased in size and has become Meadowside suburb as it merged together with Fonton.
Furthermore, there have been significant changes in infrastructure, housing and facilities over the period given.

In 1962, both Meadowside and Fonton were completely separate with no roads and rail connecting them. While Fonton
had a railway line running through it to the north, Meadowside, located to the West of Fonton, only had the small road
from the west.

By 1985, there was a considerable growth in the size of Meadow village and Fonton. The small road in Meadow village
had been converted into a main road and was also extended to the east to connect with Fonton. Meadowside,
moreover, had also developed a housing estate in the west, a leisure complex and supermarket in the south.

Currently, both Meadowside village, which is now a suburb, and Fonton are joined. The railway line, which runs through
Fonton, as been extended to the west where a train station has been built. To the north of the station , a hotel has been
constructed and opposite the station to the south, there is now a business park.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Model IELTS Map Writing Answer
The two maps below show an island, before and aner the
The maps illustrate the changes that have occurred on an island due
construction of some tourist facilities.
to the building of facilities for tourists.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the
main features and make comparisons where relevant The island originally consisted of just palm trees and the beach, yet
now, although the palm trees remain, it hosts a wealth of attractions
Write at least 150 words. for holiday makers, from restaurants and swimming to
accommodation.

The island is approximately 200 metres long, with a small beach on the
western lip. 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.
WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The line graph shows visit to and from the UK from 1979
to 1999. The bar chart shows the most popular countries
visited by UK residents in 1999.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting

the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The line graph shows visit to and from the UK from 1979 to
1999. The bar chart shows the most popular countries visited
by UK residents in 1999.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting

the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Introduction
Paraphrase the statement

The line graph illustrates the number of the UK residents going abroad from the UK and
over sea residents visiting the UK between 1979 and 1999, while the bart chart gives
the information about how many UK residents travelled to the most popular countries in
1999. Units are measured in millions of people.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The line graph shows visit to and from the UK from 1979 to
1999. The bar chart shows the most popular countries visited
by UK residents in 1999.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting

the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 1
Describe / compare the data

The number of UK residents visiting overseas began at just under 15 million in 1979
and rose significantly to reach over 50 million in 1999. Around 10 million overseas
residents visited the UK in the first year before climbing steadily to just under 30 million
by the final year.
 WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The line graph shows visit to and from the UK from 1979 to
1999. The bar chart shows the most popular countries visited
by UK residents in 1999.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting

the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Body 2
Describe / compare the data

In 1999, France was visited by over 10 million UK residents , followed by Spain at

approximately 9 million. The USA and Greece had about 4 million and 5 million visitors
respectively. The least popular country visited was Turkey which had only about 2
million UK residents going there.
The pie charts and table give information about the total The table shows the value of fish that was imported to the US (measured in
value and sources of fish imported to the US between 1988 billions of dollars) in 1988, 1992 and 2000, while the three pie charts illustrate the
and 2000. amount of fish that the US brought in from China, Canada and other countries in
the same three years.

Overall, the value of imports rose by just under double over the period given. At
the start of the period, the US imported fish predominantly from Canada but,
by 1992 other countries became the main source.

Regarding the table, the value of imports started at $6.57 billion in the first
year, increasing to $8.52 in 1992 and reaching $10.72 in the last year.

In terms of the source of fish importation, Canada supplied the overwhelming

majority in 1988 (60%) compared to China and other countries which provided
only 13% and 27% respectively. The imports from Canada then proceeded to
fall to 28% in the final year. Conversely, by 1992, other countries had replaced
Canada as the main supplier and made up 46% of all imports in 1992 and 42%
by 2000. Likewise, imports from China rose over the period to reach 30% in
2000.
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WRITING TASK 1
Practice Tests
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The chart shows the average number of hours each day that Chinese, American, Turkish and
Brazilian tourists spent doing leisure activities while on holiday in Greece in August 2019.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where
relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph shows data about the annual earnings of three bakeries in Calgary, 2000-2010.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below gives information about UK independent films.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie charts below show the devices people in the 18 to 25 age group use to watch
television in Canada in two different years.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagram illustrates how bees produce honey.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The maps below show changes in the city of Nelson in recent times.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The charts below show the favourite takeaways of people in Canada and the number of Indian
restaurants in Canada between 1960 and 2015.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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