IELTS Writing Task 1 — 42 charts with model answers
Every question below shows the original visual and a full model report at three band levels, with the structure and comparison language each one uses. All free.
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Line graph
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004
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Line graph
The graph below shows the changes in food consumption by Chinese people between 1985 and 2010
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Bar chart
The charts below give information on the ages of people when they got married in one particular country in 1996 and 2008
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Bar chart
The bar chart shows the percentage of international students enrolled in universities in ten British cities in two years, 2009 and 2014
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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
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Pie chart
The chart below show the proportion of income spent on different areas by one university, in 2005 and 2015
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Bar chart
The charts below show what UK graduate and post graduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008
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Bar chart
The bar chart depicts the distribution of income groups, namely low (40,000 dollars or less), lower middle (40,00 - 70,000 dollars), middle (70,000 - 120,00 dollars), and high (120,000 dollars or more) in the cities and the regional centers of Australia
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Bar chart
The given bar chart illustrates how many households owned and rented places in England and Wales during the period of 93 years
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Table
The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufactures in the years 2005 and 2006
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Mixed / multiple charts
The table below shows the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010
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Bar chart
The chart below gives information about how people aged 25 - 34 are housed in the UK
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Line graph
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with prediction for 2030 and 2040
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Table
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday
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Mixed / multiple charts
The bar chart below shows the average Australian water consumption in selected cities for last year. The pie chart shows the distribution of Australian water consumption for last year
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Table
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different iters in five different countries in 2002
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Map
The maps show Pacific Railway Station station in 1998 and now
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Pie chart
The given pie charts compare the expenses in 7 different categories in 1966 and 1996 by American Citizens. Write a report for a university lecture describing the information below
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Bar chart
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015
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Table
The table below gives information about population in Australia and Malaysia in 1980 and 2002
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Table
The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics
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Process diagram
The diagram shows a process of making a storage area from a material called concrete canvas
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Line graph
The graph below shows the population figures for different types of turtles in India from 1980 to 2012
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Map
The maps below show recent changes in the town of Kimsville
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Bar chart
The chart below shows the reasons why people travel to work by bicycle or by car
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Process diagram
The diagram details the process of making leather products
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Map
The maps below show the centre of a small town called lslip as it is now, and plans for its development
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Map
The diagram below shows the development of a particular area between 1965 and the present day
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Bar chart
The bar chart below shows the number of houses built per year in two cities, Derby and Nottingham, Between 2000 and 2009. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below
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Mixed / multiple charts
the map below show an industrial area in the town of Norbition and planned future development of the site
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Pie chart
The two pie charts below show the percentages of industry sectors' contribution to the economy of Turkey in 2000 and 2016
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Bar chart
The chart below gives information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010
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Bar chart
The bar charts below shows the prevalence of obesity among boys and girls aged 12 to 19 by ethnicity, in the United States for the years 2004 and 2014
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Line graph
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019
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Table
J. The table below shows the expenses of a used bookstore in Scotland for the first and last month of the same year
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Bar chart
The charts below provide information on popular modes of transport in the city of Cambridge for the years 2008 and 2018
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Pie chart
The pie chart below show the rebenue from 5 industries in Togo in 2000 and projections for 2050
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Map
The maps illustrate the changes in the Local Museum at the north-east corner of Hartford Street and Redcliff Street in three separate years: 1957, 1987, 2007
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Bar chart
The chart below shows the number of girls per 100 boys enrolled in different levels of school education
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Bar chart
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2003, and projections for 2050
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Bar chart
The bar chart shows the percentage of people who have moved house either in last 3 years,between 3years to 5 years,not within the last 5 years
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Process diagram
The diagram shows the procedure for university entry for high school graduates. Write a report for a university or college lecturer describing the information
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By letter formality (General Training)
General Training letters
24 General Training Task 1 letters — formal, semi-formal and informal — each with a full model letter at Band 6.0, 7.0 and 8.5.
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Complaint letter
You recently bought a piece of equipment online, but it arrived damaged. Write a letter to the company you bought it from.
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Complaint letter
A new business has opened near your home and is causing a serious noise problem. Write a letter to the manager of the business.
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Request letter
You saw an advertisement for an evening course at a local college and would like more information before enrolling. Write a letter to the college.
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Complaint letter
The heating in the flat you rent has not been working properly for two weeks, despite you reporting it. Write a letter to your letting agency.
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Complaint letter
You recently had a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, but the service was very poor. Write a letter to the restaurant manager.
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Request letter
An event you paid for was cancelled at short notice, and you have not yet received a refund. Write a letter to the event organiser.
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Complaint letter
You have noticed you were overcharged on your most recent phone bill. Write a letter to the billing department of your phone company.
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Application letter
You saw a job advertised online for an assistant at a local library and would like to apply. Write a letter to the employer.
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Reference request
You recently decided to apply for a place on a university course, and you need an academic reference. Write a letter to a teacher who taught you in the past, asking them to provide one.
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Schedule change
You need to change your usual working hours for a period of time. Write a letter to your manager.
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Membership problem
You have a problem with your membership at a gym you belong to. Write a letter to the gym manager, who you know personally.
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Course absence
You recently missed some classes on a course you are attending. Write a letter to your tutor explaining your absence.
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Job handover
You are leaving your job soon, and a colleague will be taking over your responsibilities. Write a letter to this colleague.
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Hotel follow-up
You recently stayed at a hotel where a problem occurred during your stay. Write a letter to the manager you dealt with directly during your visit.
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Lease renewal
The lease on your flat is due to end soon, and you would like to renew it. Write a letter to your usual contact at the letting agency.
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Neighbour dispute
There is an ongoing problem with a garden that you share with a neighbour. Write a letter to this neighbour about the situation.
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Invitation letter
You are going to have a party to celebrate a special occasion. Write a letter to a friend inviting them to the party.
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Personal news letter
You have recently moved to a new city, or started a new job. Write a letter to a friend telling them about it.
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Advice-seeking letter
You are trying to decide whether to accept a new opportunity, such as a job offer or a place to study. Write a letter to a family member asking for their advice.
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Apology letter
You recently missed an important event that a friend had invited you to. Write a letter to your friend.
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Directions letter
A friend is coming to visit your home for an event, but they have never been there before. Write a letter to your friend.
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Request-to-stay letter
You are planning to visit a city where a friend of yours lives. Write a letter to your friend.
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Congratulations letter
A friend of yours has recently achieved something significant, such as passing an important exam, getting a new job, or winning a competition. Write a letter to your friend.
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Pen pal letter
You are writing to a pen pal who lives in another country. Write a letter to your pen pal.
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