IELTS 5.

5B (Writing)
Weeks 8 & 9
Practice test
Sample analysis
 Dynamic data
Introduction (paraphrase the task description)
The graph/ chart/ table shows/ illustrates/ indicates/ represents/ depicts
• the number of + plural countable noun + V_ing (active) / V3/ed (passive)
• the amount of + uncountable noun + V_ing (active) / V3/ed (passive)
• the proportion of + noun + V_ing (active) / V3/ed (passive)
• the percentage of + noun + V_ing (active) / V3/ed (passive)
• how many + plural countable noun + verb
• how much + uncountable noun + verb
Overview (summarise the trends and identify the differences)
• Overall, there were rises in the numbers / percentages … in all the cities/ countries/ schools examined/surveyed,
with … experiencing the most substantial increase. Despite the upward trend, … had the lowest figure over the
period.
• Overall, there was a rise in … whereas a steady fall was seen in … . Moreover, …. experienced the most dramatic
increase, but it was overtaken by …. in the last year of the period examined.
• It is noticeable that whereas … experienced a marked increase in the proportion of … over the period, the others
saw a corresponding decline.
Body paragraphs
- select and report the main features, and make comparisons
- group the data effectively and write a topic sentence about the grouping criterion
1. Subject (S) + Verb (V) + Adverb
2. There + Be + (a/an) Adjective + Noun
3. S + see/ witness/ experience/ undergo/ record + (a/an) Adjective + Noun
4. S + V, after which S + V
5. S + V, and then S + V
6. S + V, followed by (a/an) Adjective + Noun
Static data
Complete the sample. Write ONE WORD for
each gap.

The line graph illustrates how many

people participated in five activities at a
certain social centre in Melbourne,
Australia between 2000 and 2020.
Overall, there were [1]________ in the
numbers of participants in table tennis
and musical performances while the
[2]________ trend was true for amateur
dramatics. In addition, film club
consistently remained the most popular
activity, followed by martial arts for
[3]________ of the period.
Complete the sample. Write ONE WORD for
each gap.
Both film club and martial arts started
with higher participation than other
activities and experienced minimal
[4]________ in numbers. In 2000, about
64 people participated in film club, after
which this number gradually
[5]________ to 60 in 2010 before it
steadily increased to approximately 67
in 2020. Meanwhile, martial arts
participation fluctuated throughout the
period. The number started at
approximately 36 participants,
[6]________ between 32 and 38, and
then [7]________ to its initial level.
Complete the sample. Write ONE WORD for
each gap.
The other activities experienced more substantial
changes. Approximately 27 individuals
participated in amateur dramatics, [8]________
by a slight increase to 29 and a significant decline
to merely 5 in the final year. In contrast, table
tennis and musical performances had upward
trends. Table tennis, initially ranked fourth with
around 16 participants, had a moderate rise over
the next five years and remained [9]________ for
another five-year period. Subsequently, it
experienced significant growth, [10]________
amateur dramatics in 2010 and martial arts in
2015 to become the second most popular activity
with 55 participants in 2020. Musical
performances, which began attracting participants
in 2005, consistently grew to approximately 16
members by the end of the observed period.
The line graph illustrates how many people participated in five activities at a certain social
centre in Melbourne, Australia between 2000 and 2020.
Overall, there were [1] increases in the numbers of participants in table tennis and musical
performances while the [2] opposite trend was true for amateur dramatics. In addition, film
club consistently remained the most popular activity, followed by martial arts for [3] most of
the period.
Both film club and martial arts started with higher participation than other activities and
experienced minimal [4] fluctuations in numbers. In 2000, about 64 people participated in
film club, after which this number gradually [5] decreased to 60 in 2010 before it steadily
increased to approximately 67 in 2020. Meanwhile, martial arts participation fluctuated
throughout the period. The number started at approximately 36 participants, [6] fluctuated
between 32 and 38, and then [7] returned to its initial level.
The other activities experienced more substantial changes. Approximately 27 individuals participated
in amateur dramatics, [8] followed by a slight increase to 29 and a significant decline to merely 5 in
the final year. In contrast, table tennis and musical performances had upward trends. Table tennis,
initially ranked fourth with around 16 participants, had a moderate rise over the next five years and
remained [9] stable for another five-year period. Subsequently, it experienced significant growth, [10]
surpassing amateur dramatics in 2010 and martial arts in 2015 to become the second most popular
activity with 55 participants in 2020. Musical performances, which began attracting participants in
2005, consistently grew to approximately 16 members by the end of the observed period.
The line graph illustrates how many people participated in five
activities at a certain social centre in Melbourne, Australia
between 2000 and 2020.
Overall, there were increases in the numbers of participants in
table tennis and musical performances while the opposite
trend was true for amateur dramatics. In addition, film club
consistently remained the most popular activity, followed by
martial arts for most of the period.
Both film club and martial arts started with higher participation than other activities and experienced minimal
fluctuations in numbers. In 2000, about 64 people participated in film club, after which this number gradually
decreased to 60 in 2010 before it steadily increased to approximately 67 in 2020. Meanwhile, martial arts
participation fluctuated throughout the period. The number started at approximately 36 participants, fluctuated
between 32 and 38, and then returned to its initial level.
The other activities experienced more substantial changes. Approximately 27 individuals participated in amateur
dramatics, followed by a slight increase to 29 and a significant decline to merely 5 in the final year. In contrast, table
tennis and musical performances had upward trends. Table tennis, initially ranked fourth with around 16
participants, had a moderate rise over the next five years and remained stable for another five-year period.
Subsequently, it experienced significant growth, surpassing amateur dramatics in 2010 and martial arts in 2015 to
become the second most popular activity with 55 participants in 2020. Musical performances, which began
attracting participants in 2005, consistently grew to approximately 16 members by the end of the observed period.
Complete the same using the
provided phrases.
exceeded that spent more on
compared to the figure for
more than double the most significant
the amount of money the opposite was
true
spent
The barthe least
chart with figuresspent
illustrates [1]…………………….. of on
five consumer products by people in the UK and
France in 2010.
Overall, British people [2]……………………. cars,
books, and cameras than the French, while [3]
……………………. for computers and perfume. It is also
clear cars were [4]……………………. expenditure in
both countries.
Regarding the categories where the UK's expenditure [5]……………………. of France, the UK
spent 450,000 pounds on cars compared to 400,000 pounds in France. Similarly, the UK's
spending on books was greater than France's, [6]……………………. 400,000 and 300,000
pounds, respectively. It is also noticeable that France [7]……………………. on cameras, at
150,000 pounds, while the UK spent [8]……………………. on this item at about 350,000
pounds, the biggest spending gap between two countries.
As for the goods on which the UK's expenditure was lower than France's, expenditure on
computers in the UK was about 350,000 pounds, and [9]……………………. France's budget
on this item was slightly higher, at 380,000 pounds. With regard to perfume, British people
Complete the same using the
provided phrases.
exceeded that spent more on
compared to the figure for
more than double the most significant
the amount of money the opposite was
true
spent
The barthe least
chart illustratesthe with
amount of figures
money ofspent
[1]……………………..…..
on five consumer products by people in the UK and
France in 2010.
spent more on
Overall, British people [2]……………………. cars,
books, and cameras than the French,thewhile
opposite
[3] was true
……………………. for computers and perfume. It is also
the most
clear significant
cars were [4]………………………. expenditure in
both countries.
Regarding the categories where the UK's expenditureexceeded[5]…………………….
that of France, the UK
spent 450,000 pounds on cars compared to 400,000 pounds in France. Similarly, the UK's
spending onwith figures
books of greater than France's, [6]……………………. 400,000 and 300,000
was
spent the
pounds, least
respectively. more than double
It is also noticeable that France [7]……………………. on cameras, at
150,000 pounds, while the UK spent [8]……………………. on this item at about 350,000
pounds, the biggest spending gap between two countries.
As for the goods on which thethe figure
UK's for
expenditure was lower than France's, expenditure on
computers in the UK was about 350,000 pounds, and [9]……………………. France's budget
on compared
this item to
was slightly higher, at 380,000 pounds. With regard to perfume, British people
Complete the same using the
provided phrases.
The bar chart illustrates [1] the amount of
money spent on five consumer products
by people in the UK and France in 2010.
Overall, British people [2] spent more on
cars, books, and cameras than the French,
while [3] the opposite was true for
computers and perfume. It is also clear
cars were [4] the most significant
expenditure in both countries.
Regarding the categories where the UK's expenditure [5] exceeded that of France,
the UK spent 450,000 pounds on cars compared to 400,000 pounds in France.
Similarly, the UK's spending on books was greater than France's, [6] with figures of
400,000 and 300,000 pounds, respectively. It is also noticeable that France [7]
spent the least on cameras, at 150,000 pounds, while the UK spent [8] more than
double on this item at about 350,000 pounds, the biggest spending gap between
two countries.
As for the goods on which the UK's expenditure was lower than France's,
expenditure on computers in the UK was about 350,000 pounds, and [9] the figure
The chart below shows the
expenditure of two countries on
consumer goods in 2010.
The bar chart illustrates the amount of
money spent on five consumer products
by people in the UK and France in 2010.
Overall, British people spent more on cars,
books, and cameras than the French, while
the opposite was true for computers and
perfume. It is also clear cars were the
most significant expenditure in both
countries.
Regarding the categories where the UK's expenditure exceeded that of France, the
UK spent 450,000 pounds on cars compared to 400,000 pounds in France.
Similarly, the UK's spending on books was greater than France's, with figures of
400,000 and 300,000 pounds, respectively. It is also noticeable that France spent
the least on cameras, at 150,000 pounds, while the UK spent more than double on
this item at about 350,000 pounds, the biggest spending gap between two
countries.
As for the goods on which the UK's expenditure was lower than France's,
expenditure on computers in the UK was about 350,000 pounds, and the figure for
 Agree or disagree
Par.
1 One-sided 2
Par. 3 One-sided & Counter-argument Par.
One-sided & Counter-argument Par. 4 Balanced
1 Introduction: 1 Introduction: 1 Introduction: 1 Introduction:
Background statement & Background statement & Background statement & Background statement &
Thesis statement Thesis statement Thesis statement Thesis statement

2 Body paragraph 1: 2 Body paragraph 1: 2 Body paragraph 1: 2 Body paragraph 1:

Counter-argument &
Argument 1 Argument(s) Refutation state the cases in which you
(agree or disagree) (agree or disagree)
agree with the statement

3 Body paragraph 2: 3 Body paragraph 2:

3 Body paragraph 2:
Argument 2 (agree or Counterargument & 3 Body paragraph 2:
Argument(s)
disagree) Refutation state the cases in which you
disagree with the statement
4 Conclusion: 4 Conclusion:
4 Conclusion:
Summary and Summary and
Summary and 4 Conclusion:
recommendation recommendation
recommendation Summary and
recommendation
 Two-part questions

Par Function

1 Introduction: paraphrase the question statement & briefly answer

the questions

2 Body paragraph 1: answer the first question and support your

answer

3 Body paragraph 2: answer the second question and support your

 Two-part questions

Problems Examples
•One of the biggest problems of... is that.... •… such as / such + noun + as
•Another worrying issue is that... •… like/ ranging from... to…
•.... is a final demerit of... •For example, …/ For instance, …
Causes •A case in point is …
• One of the biggest causes of... is that... •A typical example of this is that …
• ... is also caused / triggered by... •By way of example, …
• Another reason behind... is that... Explanations
• A final factor that causes... is that... •In other words, …
•This means …/ By this/that I mean …
Solutions •…, by which I mean …/ …, which means that …
•One of the measures to take is to Vo... Effects
•Another tackling approach is that... • ... result in / lead to / bring about...
•... could also be combatted / tackled / solved by... • As a result / As a consequence / Consequently /
•To combat / tackle / solve this..., Therefore / Thus, ...
governments/individuals... should.... • If this were done, the effect would be that...
•A further step/ solution/ measure/ approach/ way is • If this measure were taken, it would possibly help...
for + Noun + to Vo • However, one shortcoming of this... is that...
• A downside associated with this... is that....
Introduction
The diagram illustrates/ show The diagram below shows the production of olive oil.
• how to produce/ make…
• how … is produced/ made
• the process of …
• the stages in the production of …
Overview
• Overall, there are a number of processes involved,
from …through … to …
• Overall, the process comprises/ encompasses/
includes a number of steps, from … through… to
…
• It is clear that there are ... main stages, starting
with ..., undergoing several processing steps
and ending with ...
Body paragraphs
• At the first stage of the process, …., after which …,
• Subsequently, …
• The next step is that … before being + V3/ed a conveyor belt
• The process continues with …
• … to … where / in which …
• After …, S + V
• …, which is followed by + noun phrase
• … with the next step involving + noun phrase
• … and then …
more vs higher
• most/more + noun
• fewest/fewer + countable noun (people/males/females)
• least/less + uncountable noun (time/ money/ spending)

• highest/ higher
• lowest/ lower + figure/number/percentage/proportion
• largest/larger
• smallest/ smaller
 Grammar focus: Making comparisons
Noun Adjective/Adverb
Equality the same + noun + as as + adjective/adverb + as
as many/much + noun + as
Comparative more + noun (+ than) adjective/adverb + _er (+ than)
fewer + plural countable noun (+ than) more + adjective/adverb (+ than)
less + adjective/adverb (+ than)
less + uncountable noun (+ than)

Superlative the most + noun the + adjective/adverb + _est

the fewest + plural countable noun the most + adjective/adverb
the least + uncountable noun the least + adjective/adverb
 Different ways of describing proportions

• 26 percent • 33 percent • 48 percent • 66 percent • 75 percent

• just over a quarter • one third • almost half • two thirds • three quarters
• slightly more than • nearly half • ​three fourths
one fourth
Verb phrases
constitute / make up/ take up/ account for/ comprise/ represent/ contribute + %
• made up 52% of the workforce.
Women …………………….
• contributed 20% of the total budget.
The company …………………….
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