The Graph below shows the working hours for men and women in developing world between years 1998 to 2003 - Ielts Academic Task 1

The Graph below shows the working hours for men and women in developing

world between years 1998 to 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons wherever necessary.

Write at least 150 words 

Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 

The given graph depicts number of hours spent at work by men and women in 8 underdeveloped nations between 1998-2003. 

The average working hours of nationals of each mentioned country is just above 6 hours. In Mongolia, workers of both the genders spent more time than workers of  other country (more than 8 hours); they were followed by Indians; Mexicans; workers of Madagascar; North Korea; and Mauritians respectively, who spent a little above 6 hours. Workers of Benin and South Africa spent between 4 to 6 hours at work.

Similarly, average extra time spent by women workers of these countries was 1 hours and 9 minutes. Women in Benin spent did most over time than (145 minutes). They were followed by Mexicans (105minutes), Indians (65 minutes), South Africans (59 minutes), women of Madagascar (51 minutes), Mongolians (24 minutes) and Mauritians (24 minutes).

To conclude, most time spent at work by both genders was in Mongolia while extra hours spent by Mexican women was more than women of other countries.

The Chart below shows the amount spent on six consumer goods in four European countries.- Ielts Writing Task 1 - Spending on Consumer goods

The Chart below shows the amount spent on six consumer goods in four European countries. Write a report for a university lecturer describing information shown below.

You should write at least 150 words.

Ielts Writing Task 1 - Spending on consumer goods  

The given bar chart depicts the money spent by nationals of four European nations; Britain, France, Germany and Italy on six categories of consumer goods, namely Personal stereos, tennis racquets, perfumes, CDs, toys, photographic films.

It can be observed, Britons led in spending on all six product categories – with most money spent on photographic films; and least expenditure incurred on personal stereos. British were closely followed by French whose spending on 3 commodities was more than Germans and Italians, but lesser in other three goods.

Similarly, the spending of Italians on all 6 types of goods was more than Germans; more than French in 3 categories; at par with them in toys; and less in other two – highest amount of money spent on toys and least on personal stereos.  

On the other hand, the inclination of Germans to spend on all the consumer goods was less than the nationals of other three European countries.

To conclude, British led in spending in all product categories, while Germans trailed in all.

The Table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults - Ielts Academic Writing Task 1

The Table below shows the results of a survey that asked 6800 Scottish adults (aged 16 years and over) whether they had taken part in different cultural activities in the past 12 months.

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

Write at least 150 words.

Ielts Academic Writing Task 1

Participation in cultural activities, by age
	16-24	25-44	45-74	All aged 16 and over
	%	%	%	%
Any performance*	35	22	17	22
Undertaking any crafts	11	17	22	19
Cultural purchases	11	17	18	16
Any visual arts	30	16	11	15
Any writing	17	6	5	7
Computer based	10	9	5	6
* Dancing, singing, playing musical instruments and acting

The given table depicts the age wise details of participation by 6800 Scottish adults in an array of cultural activities.

The table shows that most of participants aged between 16-24 took part in any performance (35%) - dancing, singing, playing musical instruments and acting –; while least number of people participated in computer based activities (10%).

Similarly, most participants in 25-44 age group took part in any performance (22%), whereas only 6% went for any writing activity.

Most of people aged with 45-74 years participated in Undertaking any crafts while only 5% went for any writing and computer based activities each.

In an overall, all participants aged 16 and above took part in any performance (22%) while least number of people participated in computer based activities (6%).

To sum up the assessment, most of the participants seemed to be more inclined to any activity – closely followed by undertaking any crafts; cultural purchases; any visual arts; any writing, whilst least number of participants seemed inclined to computer based activities.

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Chorleywood is a village near London whose population has increased steadily since the middle of the nineteenth century. The map below shows the development of the village.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the development of the village.

Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 - Chorleywood Village 

The given map depicts development – in terms of increase of population – of Chorleywood Village near London between 1868 and 1994.

The Chorleywood area had two main roads – running from south to north and North-west to east around Chorleywood Park and golf course. First settlements came up east of the main road and south west of gold course between1868 - 1883.

There was a subsequent expansion of residential areas just south of first settlement from 1883 to 1922. In the meanwhile, a railway line – running across the second settlement with a station in the area; and running from west to east – was laid in 1909.

This led to further settlements (1922-1970) along the railways lines – in the east and west of second settlement.

Construction of motorway in 1970 – running from south to north and intersecting railway lines and the main road led to development of fourth phase of settlements – that came up around motorway and railway lines.

The major development of Chorleywood took place after development of railways and motorway. 

The charts below show the result of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reason why adults decide to study.

The charts below show the result of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reason why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared.

Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below

Ielts Writing Task 1 _ Adult education 

The given charts depict the outcome of the survey conducted on adult education. The bar chart shows reasons, why adult pursue education whereas the pie chart shows what people feel about sharing of cost incurred on education.

The reason why adult pursue education can broadly categorized as professional and non- professional 40% of the adults pursued education due to interest towards specific subject followed by 20%enjoying gaining more knowledge and 9% willing to increase their circle.

On the other hand, 38% repentance wanted to gain qualifications; 22%wanted qualification to help them in current employment! 20%adults grownups wish to enhance of promotion and 12%wanted to switch job.

On the issue of the cost sharing , people felt that the major burden of education fees (40%) should be borne by individual seeking collage addmition!30% should be contributed by employer !The balance 25%should be funded from Taxpayer.

It conclude that most of adults pursue education because of professional reason and people feel that burden of fees should be divided in three parts

Academic Writing task 1 - Graphs

Ielts Writing Tasj 1

The Charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of Japanese Tourist Market.

Write a report for University Lecturer describing the information show below.

You should write at least 150 words.

The given Bar chart and Line graph depict number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between1985 to 1995; and the percentage of Japanese going to Australia.

In 1985 above 4 million Japanese travellers went abroad, and ratio of people travelling Down Under was 2%. From 1985 to 1988 number of tourists from Japan travelling to other countries rose steadily to above 8 million; with percentage of Japanese heading Australia also registered a rise.

From 1988 to 1990, number of Japanese going to foreign countries kept rising at a steady pace (rose by almost 2 million), whereas the percentage travelling to Aussie shores dipped to almost 4% between 1988 and 1989, but rose again between 1989 and 1990.

From 1989 to 1990 there was a fall in number of tourists going abroad, but from 1990 to 1995 the figures rose again to above 14 million.

In the corresponding period the percentage of Japanese going Down Under rose to 6%.

To sum up, Japanese tourists going abroad and Australia rose in said decade.          

Ielts Writing Task 1 - coin operated photo booth

The Picture below shows an automatic photo booth.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words

The given diagram depicts the way a self-service coin operated photo booth works.

To start the process, the interested customers need to insert coins of required denomination in the coin slot; and select the type of picture required by them, i.e. the booth can deliver one large format or 4 passport sized pictures. Furthermore, the customers need to select whether they pictures in color or black and white –it is recommended that passport size photos should be in color.

After that clients move in; pull the curtains; and make adjustments in their appearance by using mirror in the booth. The clients need to sit on adjustable stool provided inside the booth. The clients need to adjust height of the stool so that their eyes are at the indicated level. A light above the camera panel tells the clients to be prepared, and after 3 seconds the flash light goes off. The photographs, as required, are delivered within 60 seconds.

Automated photo booth  is fast and convenient way of taking pictures. 

The Pie chart below shows why the agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during 1990s.- Ielts Academic writing Task 1

The Pie chart below shows why the agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during 1990s.

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

Ielts Writing Task 1

The given pie chart and table illustrate the causes of deterioration in quality of arable land and the three regions, namely North America, Europe and Oceania, affected by these causes in 1990s.

Pie  chart clearly shows that much of the arable land was lost due to use of land for cattle grazing (35%) followed by cutting down of forest cover (30%); over farming (28%); and other reasons (7%) respectively.

As per table, total area of land lost in America was 5%, out of which, most of land was left uncultivable by over cultivation (3.3%), followed by overgrazing (1.5%) and deforestation (0.2%). In Europe, out of the 23% of land deteriorated, a major portion (9.8%) was lost due deforestation, followed by over cultivation (7.7%) and use of land as pastures.

In Oceania, out of 13% of land lost much of land lost was due to overgrazing, followed by deforestation.  

To sum up, America was worst affected by over cultivation; Europe by deforestation while Oceania was suffered land loss due to overgrazing.

IELTS Writing Task 1: Process Diagram with Sample Answer

IELTS Writing Task 1: Process Writing  with Sample Answer

The diagram shows how electricity is generated by a hydroelectric dam.

Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer explaining how the process works.

 

Academic Writing Task 1- Hydroelectric 

The diagram depicts and elaborates the process of electricity generation with help of Hydro project.

The hydroelectric power generation process involves construction of a dam to store water in the reservoir; and a powerhouse to house generation equipment. The water from dam’s lake is channelized to the turbine through intake and a narrow channel called Pen stock. The water channels are usually narrow passages which are designed to add speed and force to the flow of water. The force of water is, in turn, used to turn the turbine which subsequently runs the generator unit, connected to it, in the powerhouse. The water that passes through channel; and turns the turbine is routed into the river through a second tunnel.  

The electricity resulting from such process is transmitted to distant locations with the help of long distance transmission lines.

**Hydroelectric power generation is a long term solution for meeting power requirements as it is renewable resources; and does not use fossils fuels.  
** can be alternated with - 

Hydroelectric electricity generation process involves four phases, i.e. storage in reservoir; directing towards the turbine through tunnel; electricity generation through generator; release of water into the river; and transmitting electricity through power lines.

Ielts Academic Writing Task 1- Interpreting and comparing Data The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999

The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

proportion of different categories of Aussie families living in poverty in 1999 

The given table depicts the proportion of Australian population under poverty. It also compares the proportion of household types spending their lives under extreme poor conditions.

Of the gross population of inhabitants spending their lives in poor financial conditions, around 6%, or  54000 single old people do not have enough resources. Similarly, the ratio of people living in alone without children was 19% or rather 359000 and the proportion of single parents was 232000 that meant 21% of proportions in the category.

However, the proportion of poor people living as couples was relatively lower than the people living single. The proportion of old couples under the poverty line was 4%, or 48,000. Similarly, the proportion of childless couples spending their lives in poor condition was 7%, i.e. 211,000. The ratio of families with children facing scarcity of basic resources like money, i.e. couples having children was 12%, or rather 933,000.

To conclude with, the ratio of single people living in poor condition was relatively more than couples.

Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Tables

The Table Below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.

The given table highlights shift in preferences of English in terms of use of various mediums of transportation between 1985 and 2000.

A clear decline in inclination was noticed, among English, to travelling on foot (237 miles in 2000 in comparison to 255 miles in 1985);  using a bicycle (41 miles in 2000 down from 51 miles in 1985; and local buses (covered 274 miles in 2000 instead of 429 miles as in 1985).

On the other hand, preferences of people towards mediums like cars, long distance buses, trains, taxis and other modes rose in the corresponding 15 year period, i.e. 4806 in 2000 from 3199 in 1985; 124 in 2000 from 54 in 1985; 366 miles in 2000 from 286 miles in 1985; 42 miles in 2000 up from 13 miles in 1985; 585 in 2000 from 450 in 1985 respectively.

To sum up, in the 15 year period a noticeable change in use of various mediums of transport was observed in England.

Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 - The flowchart illustrates the production of colored plastic paper clips

The flowchart illustrates the production of colored plastic paper clips in a small factory.Write a report for a university tutor describing the production process. Write at least 150 words.

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Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 -  production of colored plastic paper clips 

The depicted flowchart depicts the manufacturing process of plastic paper clips in a small factory.

The process of manufacturing paper clips starts with molten plastic being poured into the moulds, namely blue, red and yellow, to get paper clips of these colors. After molding, the clips are tested for their endurance with help of a quality control machine and the clips not found appropriate are rejected.

The clips fulfilling the design and strength parameters are assorted by hand in a pre-established pattern or as per the queries received into batches of mixed colors and single colors. After the completion of sorting process, the pieces are subject to yet another quality control process is undertaken to ensure exact distribution of color mix or single colors as per   requirements. After completion of this final stage, the clips are packed and shipped to the markets.

To conclude, the manufacturing process of plastic paper clips involves four stages starting with molding to final dispatch.    

The given Charts illustrate information about USA Marriage and Divorce rates between 1970 and 2000 and the marital status of adult Americans in 2 of the years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting following features and make comparisons where relevant.

The Charts below give information about USA Marriage and Divorce rates between 1970 and 2000 and the marital status of adult Americans in 2 of the years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting following features and make comparisons where relevant. 

 

Number of Marriages and Divorces 

The given bar graphs illustrate changes in trend of marriage, divorce and marital status among Americans between 1970 and 2000.

In 1970, 2.5 million Americans tied nuptials while 1 million people sought divorces. From 1970 to 1980, no change in number of marriages was observed whereas, number of couples seeking legal separation rose. From 1980 to 1990 lesser number of Americans married and sought legal separations. The number of marriages and divorces from 1990 to 2000 continued to fall to 2 million and 1 million respectively.  

Similarly, the bar diagram illustrating the marital status of American inhabitants shows that number of individuals who never wedded and who got legally separated rose in the 30 year period between 1970 and 2000.

On the other hand, inclination to marry decreased among Americans between 1970 and 2000. Similarly, there was a decline in number of widowed people in the corresponding period.

To conclude, more and more people in USA are willing to spend their lives single.