You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagram below shows the production of steam using a gas cooled nuclear reactor.

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

Model Answer:

A gas-cooled nuclear reactor consists of the reactor itself and a heat exchanger. The reactor
contains uranium fuel elements which are surrounded by graphite moderators and topped by
charge tubes for loading fuel elements, and boron control rods. The whole reactor is contained
in a pressure vessel surrounded by a concrete shield.

From the reactor the hot gas flows through a duct into the heat exchanger which is outside the
concrete radiation shielding. In the heat exchanger, steam is generated in a secondary loop.
There a pipe brings in water which is heated to steam, and this then flows out to the turbo-
alternator. Meanwhile the hot gas sinks to the bottom of the heat exchanger and passes
through a gas blower which pushes it into a cool gas duct and back to the reactor.

As can be seen, this is a continuous cycle that keeps the reactor from overheating, while
carrying away the heat and steam, which will power the turbines.
(161 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The pie charts below give information about world population in 1900 and 2000.

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

Model Answer:
The pie charts illustrate changes in the population of different areas of the world between 1900 and 2000.
The major regions are represented as percentages of the total world population.

From 1900 to 2000, the percentage of people living in Africa more than doubled from 4.5% to 10%, while
Latin America’s proportion almost tripled in the same period. On the other hand, the percentage of
population in Europe and Asia decreased over the last century. Europe’s percentage dropped from 25%
to 14%, while Asia declined from 60% to 54%. North America’s percentage however, remained constant
at 5% in 1900 and 2000. The Middle East and North Africa, a new category in 2000, represented 6% of
world population.

Overall, this represents a huge increase in the number of humans on the planet, from 1.6 billion to 6
billion in just one century. Most of this population growth has occurred in developing countries.
(151 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below gives information about the number of students studying Computer Science
at a UK university between 2010 and 2012.

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

Model Answer:
The bar chart illustrates the number of male and female students studying Computer Science at a UK
university over three years. It also indicates whether they were home or international students. Compared
to the number of home students, the number of international students was significantly smaller.
Nevertheless, there was clear statistical growth in the latter group from 2010-2012. Furthermore, the
number of female home students eventually overtook the number of males from the same group,
reaching a high of 45 in 2012.

The year 2011 saw the most dramatic developments; the number of male home students fell from just
below 40 to 24 and the number of females rose from 32 to 44. There was also significant growth in the
number of male students from overseas, climbing from 20 in 2010 to 39 in 2012. Overall, we can see an
upward trend in the number of students at the university.
(150 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below gives information from Annual Energy Outlook 2008 about consumption of
energy in the USA since 1980 with projection until 2030.

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

Source: http://www.eia.gov/oiaf/aeo/pdf/0383(2008).pdf
Model Answer:
The graph shows consumption of energy in the U.S. since 1980 with projections through 2030.
The historical trends show Petrol and Oil as the major sources of fuel, rising from 35 quadrillion (35q)
units used in 1980 to 42q in 2012. Despite some fluctuation between 1980 and 1995, there was a steady
increase, which is expected to continue, reaching 47q in 2030.
Consumption of energy from natural gas and coal followed a similar pattern over the period. From 20q
and 15q respectively in 1980, gas showed an initial fall and coal a gradual increase, with the two fuels
equal between 1985 and 1990. Consumption has fluctuated since 1990 but both now provide 24q. Coal
consumption is projected to rise to 31q in 2030, whereas after 2014, natural gas is forecast to remain
stable at 25q.
In 1980, energy from solar/wind, nuclear, and hydropower was the least-used, with only 4q. Nuclear has
risen by 3q, and solar/wind by 2. Since 2005, hydropower has fallen back to the 1980 figure. It is
expected to remain approximately constant through 2030, while the others are projected to rise gradually
after 2025.
Overall, fossil fuels will remain the chief energy source for the US, with a little bit of hydroelectric, nuclear
and a smidgen of renewables like wind and solar.
(215 words)

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ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in millions) of telephone calls in Finland,
divided into three categories, from 1995 – 2004.

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

Model Answer:
The chart shows the time spent by Finland’s residents on different types of telephone calls between 1995
and 2004.

Local landline calls were the highest throughout the period, rising from 12000 million minutes in 1995 to
just under 17000 million in 2000. After peaking at 17000 million the following year, these calls had fallen
back to the 1995 figure by 2004.

National and international landline calls grew steadily from 6000 million to 10500 million at the end of the
period in question, though the growth slowed over the last two years.

There was a dramatic increase in mobile calls from 250 to 9800 million minutes. This rise was particularly
noticeable between 2000 and 2004, during which time the use of mobile phones tripled.

To sum up, although local landline calls were still the most popular in 2004, the gap between the three
categories had narrowed considerately over the second half of the period in question.
(155 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries.

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

Model Answer:
The graph shows the overall numbers of tourist arrivals in five countries between 1995 and 2010. In 1995
over 70 million tourists visited the United States, more than twice as many as the next most popular
destination shown, France. However, between 2005 and 2010 there was a decrease of approximately
1,500,000 in the numbers going to the United States whereas there was an increase of nearly 20 million
tourists visiting France. The result was that in 2010 the number of tourists arriving in the United States
and France was almost equal at around 90 million each. 

The number of tourists visiting Malaysia rose steadily over the whole period but by 2010 the total was still
under 50 million. The countries with the fewest tourist arrivals were Brazil and Egypt. The number of
tourists going there was similar between 1995 and 2000 but after that there was a greater increase in
tourists going to Egypt than to Brazil.
(157 words)

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Complete the description of the table using an appropriate word, words or number.

reasons for shopping at ASDA

no. of men no. of women
supermarket
close to home 25 20
good reputation 17 22
24-hour shopping 4 0
parking facilities 21 20
friendly staff 6 6
competitive prices 14 17

The table shows the main reasons why ASDA is a popular supermarket for shoppers. The top three
reasons are its .................... , its reputation and its parking facilities. Of these, the most important reason
why men shop at ASDA is that the shop is close to their home – ....................  men rated this as an
important factor. .................... , however, prefer ASDA to other supermarkets mainly because .................... .
They rated the location of the supermarket second. A significant number of both men and women also
choose to shop at ASDA because ....................  good parking facilities.

The women ....................  this was as important as the location of the supermarket. On the other hand, the
attitude of the staff does not seem to be an important factor ....................  only six women and six men rated
this highly. Surprisingly, almost no one said they prefer ....................  at ASDA because it is open 24 hours a
day. 

Answer
 location / closeness to home
– 25 
Women,
it has a good reputation / of its reputation
it has / of the / of its 
felt / said / thought / considered 
as
to shop / shopping 

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the number of medals won by the top ten countries in the London 2012
Olympic Games.

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

London 2012 Olympic Games Medal Table

Rank by
Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
Gold

1 United States 46 29 29 104

2 China 38 27 23 88

3 Great Britain 29 17 19 65

4 Russia 24 26 32 82

5 South Korea 13 8 7 28

6 Germany 11 19 14 44

7 France 11 11 12 34

8 Italy 8 9 11 28

9 Hungary 8 4 5 17

10 Australia 7 16 12 35

Source: http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/

Model Answer:
The table shows the number of medals won by the top ten countries in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
The USA won greatest number of medals overall with the total of 104. They won more gold medals than
silver and more medals than any other country in both categories. China had the second number of
medals at 88, and like the USA, China won fewer silver medals than gold medals.

While Russia’s silver medal total was better than Great Britain’s, they did not do as well as Great Britain
in the gold medals, winning just 24. In fact Great Britain had a lower overall medal total than Russia but,
as the table is based on the number of gold medals won, they were placed third. Similarly, Germany was
significantly more successful at winning medals than South Korea, with a total of 44 compared to South
Korea’s 28, but because South Korea won two more gold medals than Germany they were ranked

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higher. Australia gave the worst performance in this group, winning only seven gold and sixteen silver
medals.
(178 words)

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ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the average band scores for students from different language groups
taking the IELTS General Test in 2010.

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

Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall

German 6.8 6.3 6.6 6.9 6.7
French 6.3 6.1 6.5 6.6 6.5
Indonesian 6.3 6.1 6.1 6.7 6.3
Malay 6.2 6.4 6.0 6.6 6.4

Model Answer:
The table illustrates the breakdown of scores for the IELTS General Test in 2010. It shows separate
scores for all four sections (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking), together with the overall score for
students from four different language groups around the world.

From an overall perspective, German speakers achieved the highest grades with an average score of 6.7
across all four sections. Moreover, they scored the highest of all four language groups in three sections of
the four sections (Listening, Writing, Speaking).

French speakers scored the second highest scores overall, closely followed by Malay and Indonesian
speakers. Although French speakers did not do so well in the Reading, Speaking and Listening sections
compared to Indonesian and Malay speakers, there was a significant difference in their grades for the
Writing section. These grades were high relative to Indonesian and Malay candidates. Surprisingly, Malay
speakers, who achieved the second lowest results overall, achieved the highest results of all four
language groups for the Reading section.

As a final point, it is interesting to note that the scores for each section show that all students on average
scored the highest marks for the Speaking section and the lowest marks for the Reading section.
(200 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the population figures of different types of turtles in India between 1980
and 2012.

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

Model Answer:
The total number of all species of turtles in India has been relatively stable over the last two decades,
although there were significant drops in numbers between 1987 and 1989 and again in 1992 and 1996.
Since 2004 there has been an improvement in numbers of all species, although the graph shows a slight
decrease in 2010.

In contrast, the population of Leatherback turtles has suffered a severe decline, particularly in 1988 when
numbers fell dramatically. The rate of decline in the population appears to have slowed and it has
remained relatively stable since 2009.

There was also a fall in the number of Green turtles of around 30% between 1984 and 2002. The
population increased slightly in 2010 but it had dropped again by 2012.

It is only Olive Ridley turtles that have seen a steady increase in population over this period. Their
numbers dropped slightly in 2007 and again in 2012 but the overall trend has been a positive one.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The following diagram shows how greenhouse gases trap energy from the Sun.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Write at least 150 words.

Complete the answer by filling the gaps with a word or phrase from the box below.
lead to release result in subsequently

fell reach less decades

amounts as a result of
Energy from the Sun ....................  the Earth as heat. Some of this heat energy is....................
radiated into space, while some of it is trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and reflected
back to Earth. This is a natural process, but in recent .................... , human activities
have ....................  an increase in the ....................  of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere which
is now trapping too much heat. One of the main greenhouse gases is carbon dioxide, and extra quantities
of this .................... into the atmosphere ....................  burning fossil fuels as a source of energy in
power stations, factories and homes. Exhaust gases from cars and lorries ....................  further
emissions of carbon dioxide.
Plants serve to remove some of the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by absorbing it through their
leaves. However, as large areas of forest ....................  in the Amazon and elsewhere,....................
carbon dioxide is removed in this way.
Answers

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Reaches, subsequently/then, decades, led to, amounts, are released/have been released, as a

result of, result in/have resulted in, are (being) felled/have been felled, less 

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below shows the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001.

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

1991 2001

Australian Dollar Per Month

 Food 155 160

 Electricity and Water 75 120
 Clothing 30 20
 Housing 95 100
 Transport 70 45
 Other goods and services* 250 270
 Total 675 715
*Other goods and services: non-essential goods and services

Model Answer:
The table shows changes in the spending patterns of an average Australian household between 1999
and 2001. In general, Australian household spending was high in 2001 than in 1991 but the difference
was not significant (AUD $715 per month and AUD $675 per month respectively).

The amount of monthly spending on electricity and water saw a dramatic increase over the 10-year
period from $75 to $120. Yet in terms of the expenditure on non-essential goods and services, the rising
trend was less obvious with a minor increase of $20. At the same time, the amount of money spent on
food and housing rose only slightly from $155 to $160 and $95 to $100 respectively.

However, there was a decrease in expenditure on the other two items. Australians spent one third less on
clothing, which fell from $30 to $20. Similarly, expenditure on transport dropped from $70 in 1991 to $45
in 2001.

It seems that food and “other goods and services” were the two biggest items of expenditure. Altogether,
they accounted for more than half of the total household spending. By comparison, Australians spent little
on dressing up.

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you should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The pie charts below show electricity generation by source in New Zealand and Germany in 1980
and 2010.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Electricity Generation by Source in New Zealand Electricity Generation by Source in Germany

Model Answer:
The charts compare the sources of electricity in New Zealand and Germany in the years 1980 and 2010.
Between these years, electricity generation almost doubled, rising from 127 units to 200 in New Zealand,
and from 107 to 214 units in Germany.

In 1980 New Zealand used coal as the main electricity source (56 units) and the remainder was produced
from natural gas, hydro power (each producing 30 units) and petroleum (which produced only 11 units).
By 2010, coal had become the fuel for more than 75% of electricity produced and only hydro continued to
be another significant source supplying approximately 20%.

In contrast, Germany used coal as a source for only 28 units of electricity in 1980, which was matched by
natural gas. The remaining 49 units were produced largely from petroleum and nuclear power, with hydro
contributing only 7 units. But by 2010 nuclear power, which was not used at all in New Zealand, had
developed into the main source, producing almost 75% of electricity, at 155 units, while coal and
petroleum together produced only 55 units. Other sources were no longer significant.

Overall, it is clear by 2010 these two countries relied on different principal fuel sources: New Zealand
relied on coal and Germany on nuclear power.
(210 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the changes in maximum number of Asian elephants between 1994 and
2007.

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

Model Answer:
The graph shows the estimated maximum population of elephants in a range of Asian countries in both
1997 and 2004.

In most of the countries included in the graph, the population fell. This was most noticeable in Malaysia
and Thailand, where the number of elephants was thought to be less than half the figure in 1997. In the
former, the number of elephants dropped as low as 1000. India remained the country with by far the
largest elephant population, but experienced a dramatic fall in numbers so that in 2004 there may have
been as few as 7500. Despite its size, China had a very small population of at most 500 elephants by
2004.

Although the trend was downwards overall, elephant populations were thought to have remained stable in
Laos and Vietnam at approximately 1200. The only country where elephants showed signs of recovering
was Cambodia, where numbers may have risen by up to 200.
(155 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the GDP growth per year for three countries between 2007 and 2010.

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

Model Answer:
The chart shows the annual GDP growth for three countries from 2007 to 2010. By the year 2007 the
figure for Tunisia was by far the highest at close to 6.3% per annum.
This figure is double that of Ecuador and three times that of Japan on a global level.

However by 2008 this trend has changed considerably; the Japanese doubled their annual GDP over this
period and there was also an increase in the GDP of Ecuador, while Tunisia fell to 4.5% per year. In 2009
and 2010, the downward trend for Tunisia continued falling to a low of 3% at the end of this period.

For Ecuador, the GDP fell sharply to just under 1.5% in the year 2009 and rose only slightly in 2010 to
2.3%. ON the other hand, for Japan, the GDP figure rose significantly throughout this time and by the
year 2010 had more than matched the GDP figures for Tunisia of the year 2007.
(162 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the percentage of total US population aged 65 and over between 1900 and
2000.

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

Model Answer:
The chart shows the percentage of total population aged 65 and over in the U.S. between 1900 and
2000. In the year 1900 just over 4% of the population was aged over 65. However, by 1960 this figure
had doubled.

The number of people aged between 75 and 84 remained fairly steady between 1900 and 1930, making
up only 1-1.3% of the population. The figure began to rise more significantly in 1940 and by 1970 it had
tripled to reach 3% of the population.

Although there was no change in the number of people aged 65 -74 between 1960 and 1970, the number
of people aged 75 and over increased during this time. By the year 2000, 12.4% of the US population had
reached the age of 65 or more, although this was slightly lower than in 1990 when it peaked at 12.6%.

The chart shows that today people in the U.S. can expect to live longer than in 1900. By the year 2000
more than 12% of the population had managed to live to the age of 65 and over compared to only 4.1%
in 1900.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows male and female fitness membership between 1970 and 2000.

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

Model Answer:
The chart shows male and female fitness membership over a thirty-year period. The vertical axis
represents the number of members. The horizontal axis represents the period from 1970 to 2000.

Overall, the chart indicates that there were greater fluctuations in fitness membership among men than
among women. The number of male members started the period at just over two thousand and reached
highs of four thousand in 1975 and five thousand around 1995. The lowest rates were in 1985 and more
recently in 2000 when the rate dipped as low as one thousand.

Female fitness membership began lower at one thousand, doubled by 1975, and then fluctuated between
two and three thousand for the remainder of the period. When male rates were at their lowest, female
rates were higher. This was particularly true in 1985 when over three thousand women held fitness
membership.

In brief, there were marked differences in rates of male and female fitness memberships in the period
covered.
(161 words)

Complete the answer by filling the gaps with a word or phrase from the box below.
steadily hovering trend

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 meanwhile rocketed fluctuated

peak plummeted period

The chart shows the average daily viewing figures for Channel One News over a 12-
month.................... . The figure for the 1pm News remained fairly stable, ....................  at around
1.3 million throughout the year. The figure for the 6pm News began the year at 4.8 million.
It.................... , but the general ....................  was downwards, and it ended the year at 3.4 million.

The figure for the 9:30 News gradually increased from 3.2 million viewers per day in January to
a....................  of 3.8 million in May. However, this month saw the introduction of the 11pm News, and
the figure for the 9:30 News .................... , hitting a low-point of 1.1 million in August. In the same
period, the figure for the 11pm news ....................  from 0.2 million to 4.1 million. At this point, the
trend reversed. From August onwards, the figure for the 9:30 news grew .................... , reaching 3
million by the end of the year. .................... , the figure for the 11pm News declined sharply, and in
December fell below the 1 million mark.
Answer
The chart shows the average daily viewing figures for Channel One News over a 12-month period. The

figure for the 1pm News remained fairly stable, hovering at around 1.3 million throughout the year. The

figure for the 6pm News began the year at 4.8 million. It fluctuated, but the general trend was
downwards, and it ended the year at 3.4 million.

The figure for the 9:30 News gradually increased from 3.2 million viewers per day in January to a peak of
3.8 million in May. However, this month saw the introduction of the 11pm News, and the figure for the

9:30 News plummeted, hitting a low-point of 1.1 million in August. In the same period, the figure for the

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11pm news rocketed from 0.2 million to 4.1 million. At this point, the trend reversed. From August

onwards, the figure for the 9:30 news grew steadily, reaching 3 million by the end of the

year. Meanwhile, the figure for the 11pm News declined sharply, and in December fell below the 1 million
mark.

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Write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The chart shows the challenges people face when they settle in a new country and how the challenges
vary according to people’s ages.

The most challenging aspect for young people aged 18 to 34 is making new friends, a problem
experienced by 46% of the people in this age group. However, only 36% of 35 - 54 year olds find it hard
to make friends, while even fewer people over 55 (23%) have this problem.

54% of the older age group finds learning the local language the biggest obstacle when settling. In
comparison, the youngest age group finds this easier, and the percentage of people who have problems
learning the language is much lower, at only 29%.

In contrast to their language-learning difficulties, only 22% of people in the oldest age group have trouble
finding accommodation. However, this is the second most significant problem for the other two age
groups with 39% to 40% of the people in each group finding it hard.

In general, all age groups experience the same problems to some extent, but people over the age of 55
reported that they face markedly fewer challenges settling in a new country than their younger
respondents.
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Task1
The charts A and B show the share of the UK and Australian cinema market in 2001 and cinema
admission in the UK and Australia from 1976 to 2006.

Sources: Admission data: BFI, Motion Picture Distributors Association of Australia (MPDAA).

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Classmates are a more important
influence than parents on a child’s success in school. Use specific reasons and examples to
support your answer.

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Read this sample report and fill each space by choosing one of the words in the box.
accounted compared dropped

stood fell increased

opposed predominated recovered

Chart (A) shows the cinema industry’s share of the Australian and UK cinema market by origin in 2001. In
both countries, films made in the United States ....................  with 77% of the market in the
UK....................  to 67% in Australia. UK films ....................  for 21% of the UK cinema market and
6% of the Australian market. On the other hand, while 11% of the films shown in Australia were
Australian, no Australian films were shown in the UK. Films from other countries had 16% of the market
share in Australia as ....................  to just 2% in the UK.

Chart (B) shows cinema admissions in the UK and Australia since 1976. In both countries cinema
admissions ....................  in the early 1980s. In Australia admissions ....................  from just under
40 million in 1980 to about 30 million in 1984–6 while in the UK the decrease was far more dramatic (from
100 million in 1980 to less than 60 million in 1984). Since then, however, the industry has ....................
in both countries. In 2001, cinema admissions in the UK ....................  at over 150 million, whereas in
Australia they reached 90 million.

Overall, the charts show that the cinema has ....................  in popularity in both countries over the last
15 years, but that the origins of the films projected in Australia are more diverse than in the UK.

Show Answer - Hide Answer

Chart (A) shows the cinema industry’s share of the Australian and UK cinema market by origin in 2001. In

both countries, films made in the United States predominated with 77% of the market in the

UKcompared to 67% in Australia. UK films accounted for 21% of the UK cinema market and 6% of the
Australian market. On the other hand, while 11% of the films shown in Australia were Australian, no
Australian films were shown in the UK. Films from other countries had 16% of the market share in

Australia as opposed/compared to just 2% in the UK.

Chart (B) shows cinema admissions in the UK and Australia since 1976. In both countries cinema

admissions dropped/fell in the early 1980s. In Australia admissions fell/dropped from just under 40

million in 1980 to about 30 million in 1984–6 while in the UK the decrease was far more dramatic (from

100 million in 1980 to less than 60 million in 1984). Since then, however, the industry has recovered in

both countries. In 2001, cinema admissions in the UK stood at over 150 million, whereas in Australia they
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reached 90 million.

Overall, the charts show that the cinema has increased in popularity in both countries over the last 15
years, but that the origins of the films projected in Australia are more diverse than in the UK.

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You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The Demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer is
illustrated in the graph. The use of electricity in an average English home is shown in the
pie chart. From the graph it is generally obvious that the demand is in its maximum around
2100 in winter times and in its minimum around 400 being almost constant between 1200
and 2100 in winter times. During summer times on the other hand the demand reaches its
top point around 1300 and the bottom point around 900 being almost constant between
1550 and 2000.

In wither times the curve gradually increases to reach 40000 units of electricity by 3 o’clock
in the morning. This is followed by gradual decline to its lowest limit of 30000 units at 9
o’clock. A gradual rise is obvious again to reach a stationary level between 3 o’clock and 9
o’clock of about 40000 units again. Then there is a sharp rise in the next hour to reach its
maximum before collapsing again to a lower level by the end of the day.

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In summer time the curve gradually decrease to reach its lower limit around 9 o’clock of a
bit more that 10000 units. A gradual increase is noticed to reach its top of 20000 after
which a stationary phase is obvious between 3 o’clock and 10 o’clock at night of about
15000 units.

The pie chart on the other hand shows that 52.5% of the electricity is used for heating
rooms and water. 17.5% is consumed for ovens kettles and washing machines 15% is used
in lighting TV and radio and finally 15% is consumed in the sue of vacuum cleaners food
mixtures and electric tools.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the number of girls per 100 boys enrolled in different
levels of school education.

Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown
below.
You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The chart shows the number of female students per 100 male students in primary,
secondary and tertiary education.

On Average, more boys than girls were enrolled in school both in 1990 and 1998 in all the
countries, except in tertiary education in developed countries. The number of girls per 100
boys was bigger in 1998 than in 1990 in the two country groups and in all the educational
stages.

Turning to the detail, there were more boys than girls in primary and secondary education.
As can be seen, developing countries saw a bigger discrepancy between the numbers of
male and female students than developed countries, with the number of girls per 100 boys
at 83 in 1990 and 87 in 1998 in primary education.

However, in developed countries, the balance of the two was much closer to the ideal,
particularly in secondary education, with 98 girls per 100 boys in 1990 and 99 in 1998.

Regarding tertiary education, the balance was even worse than in any other levels of
education in developing countries with 66 girls enrolled for every 100 boys in 1990 and 75
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in 1998. On the other hand, in developing countries, the number of girls overtook that of
boys at 105 per 100 boys in 1990 and 112 in 1998.
(213 words)
This answer would probably exceed Band 7
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the unemployment rates in the US and Japan between
March 1993and March 1999.

Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown
below.
You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
According to the results of the labor-force research published recently, the following
conclusions can be drawn from it:

In March, 1993, United States had seven percent of their workforce which might not seem
disastrous until compared with Japan, where 2.5% were unemployed. However, the
unemployment rate in United States began declining slowly since March 1993, and reached
5% mark in the middle of 1996. Japan turned out to be less lucky, as their unemployment
rate doubled in three years. From then on, the percentage of unemployed workforce in
United States remained roughly the same — about 5% until March 99, although there were
minor falls and rises in the unemployment rate.

As for Japan, the percentage of unemployed fell rapidly by 0.5—0.6% after March 1996, but
from summer 1996 and onwards it grew steadily and without any falls to reach 5.0%
boundary in March 1999. 

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The major conclusion that I’ve drawn using the graph, is that number of unemployed in
USA decreased by about 2.0% in the course of six years, while in Japan it actually increased
by 2.5% percent. As a result, in March 99, both Japan and US had about 5% of their work
force unemployed.
(198 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The tables below give information about the amount of beer and fruit juice consumed per person
per year in different countries.

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

 Country  Amount*  Country  Amount*

 1 Ireland  155 litres  1 Canada  52.6 litres
 2 Germany  119 litres  2 United States  42.8 litres
 3 Austria  106 litres  3 Germany  38.6 litres
 4 Belgium  98 litres  4 Austria  37.3 litres
 5 Denmark  98 litres  5 Sweden  35.5 litres
 6 United Kingdom  97 litres  6 Australia  34.4 litres
 7 Australia  89 litres  7 Finland  33 litres
 8 United States  85 litres  8 United Kingdom  29.3 litres
 9 Netherlands  80 litres  9 Netherlands  28.1 litres
 10 Finland  79 litres  10 New Zealand  24.8 litres
*Litres per person per year
Model Answer:
The tables show the amount of beer and fruit juice consumed per person per year in countries around the
world. Beer is most popular in Ireland, with the average Irish drinking 155 litres per year. Germany ranks
second with 119 litres per person. In fact, the top six countries in terms of consumption of beer are all
European. Australia and The United States come next in seventh and eighth positions, with Netherland
and Finland consuming the least beer of the countries mentioned. Finnish people only drink an average
of 79 litres of beer a year.

The country which consumes by the greatest quantity of fruit juice per capita is Canada. Canadians drink
an average of 52.6 litres each a year, that’s almost double the consumption of New Zealand, which is
placed at the bottom of the table. Another North American country, The United States, come second in
the table, while German drinkers are ranked at number three, consuming an average of 38.6 litres
annually. Swedes drink approximately the same quantity of fruit juice as Australians, which is 35.5 litres
per year. The Finnish and the British drink 33 and 29.3 litres per year respectively.
(194 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows radio and television audiences throughout the day in 1992.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Write at least 150 words.

model answer 1:
The graph shows the percentage of audiences over 4 yes old of UK follows the radio and television
throughout the day during the period October-December 1992. It has been observed from the graph that
less than 10% audiences follows the radio at 6:00 am and the percentage raised to a pick around 30% at
8′AM and decline gradually to around 10% during the period 2′00 to 4′00 Pm and again raised a bi t to
around 12% between 4′00 to 6′00 PM. It then again dropped to below 10% at around 10′PM. The rate
again raised to a bit between 10′00 PM to 12′00 PM and then dropped slowly by 4′00 AM. On the other
hand, the rate of television audiences raises 0-10% during the period 6′00 to 8′00 am and remain steady
up to 1 0′AM and then gradually goes down by 12′00 noon. The percentage raised dramatically to around
15% by 2′00 noon. The percentage raised dramatically goes down by 12′00 noon. The percentage raised
dramatically to around 15% by 2′00 PM which again raised to a pick above 40% between 6′00-8′00 PM
and then gradually dropped between the period 12′00 PM to 4′00 AM.
(197 words)
EXAMINER’S EXPLANATION
Band 6

“The answer has an appropriate introduction which the candidate has attempted to express in his/her
own words. There is good coverage of the data and a brief reference to contrasting trends. The answer
can be followed although it is rather repetitive and cohesive devices are overused. In order to gain a
higher mark for content, the candidate would be expected to select the salient features of the graph and

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comment primarily on these. Sentences are long but lack complexity. There are some errors in tense,
verb form and spelling which interfere slightly with the flow of the answer.”
model answer 2:
The blue graph shows the television audiences throughout the day. It shows that the percentage of
audiences is three percent in early morning but it gradually rises unto ten percent at 8:00 am and
maintains the same for the next two hours. There is a slight fall in percentage in next two hours however
after that it raises sharp unto twenty percent within the next two hours. After this the graph rises very fast
and attains its peak at 10 pm which is about forty five percent. The graph gradually falls down and at 2:00
am it is at five percent. The red graph shows the percentage for radio audiences. Unlike the television
one the peak percentage of the radio audiences is at 8:00 am which is about 30 percent. Then it
gradually falls and it corresponds with the television one at two pm. After that it gradually falls but with a
small increase in percentage at 4:30 to 6:00 pm. The percentage of audience then gradually goes down
and at four AM it is the lowest which is near 2 percent. These graphs prove the progressive popularity of
television.
(191 words)
EXAMINER’S EXPLANATION
Band 7

“The answer deals well with both the individual media trends and the overall comparison of these trends.
The opening could be more fully developed with the inclusion of information relating to the groups studied
and the period of time during which the study took place. There is a good variety of cohesive devices and
the message can be followed quite easily although the expression is sometimes a little clumsy. Structures
are complex and vocabulary is varied but there are errors in word forms, tense and voice though these do
not impede communication.”

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 should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three
periods and whether they were studying fulltime or part-time.

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

model answer 1:
The bar chart illustrates how many males and females have studied in full-time and part-time education in
the following years: 1970 to 1971, 1980 to 1981 and 1990 to 1991.

It is clear that in all three time periods more people of both sexes were involved in part-time education
than fulltime. Overall the number of men in fulltime education rose from approximately 100 thousand to
200 thousand, whereas the number of men in part-time education was lower in the early nineties than
twenty years earlier.

As far as women are concerned, the numbers increased in both sectors of education. The number of
part-time female students increased dramatically from 700 thousand to 1.2 million in the twenty year
period. The amount of women in fulltime education went up more gradually from 100 thousand in 1971 to
just over 200 thousand in 1991. This was similar the increase for fulltime male students.

To sum up, the number of women in both sectors increased significantly while it seems that the rate of
men entering part-time education decreased a little and was fluctuating.
(179 words)
model answer 2:
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This is a bar chart of the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods. In
1970, Most of Men were studying part-time but from 1980, studying part-time as decreased and studying
full-time was increased and in 1990, it was twice as many students as in 1970. On the other hand,
Women studying Full-time were increased and not only Full-time, part-time also were increased. In 1990,
studying full-time was three times as many students as in 1970. If compare Men and Women, as you see,
in 1970, Men were studying more than women full-time or part-time but it changed from 1980 and then, in
1990, Women were studying part-time more than Men and studying full-time was same number.

It shows you women has a high education now.

(132 words)
EXAMINER’S EXPLANATION
Band 5

“The length of the answer is just acceptable. There is a good attempt to describe the overall trends but
the content would have been greatly improved if the candidate had included some reference to the
figures given on the graph. Without these, the reader is lacking some important information. The answer
is quite difficult to follow and there are some punctuation errors that cause confusion. The structures are
fairly simple and efforts to produce more complex sentences are not successful.”
model answer 3:
According to this graph, the number of men and women in farther education in Britain shows that
following pattern.
In the case of male, the number of male has declined slightly from about 100 thousands in 1970/71 to
about 850 thousands in 1990/91. However, this figure rose back to about 850 thousands in 1990/91 from
about 820 thousands in 1980/81. The proportion of full-time education has declined during this period.
However, the proportion of part-time education has increased dramatically.
On the other hand, in the case of female, the number of both full-time education and part-time education
has increased during the period.
From about 700 thousands in 1970/71, these figures rose to about 820 thousands in 1980/81, to about
1100 thousands in 1990/91.
In terms of full-time education, this figure rose by about 260 to about 900 in 1990/91.
On the other hand, with respect to part-time education, this figure rose dramatically between 1980/81 and
1970/71. However this figure rose slightly between 1980/81 and 1990/91.
(165 words)
EXAMINER’S EXPLANATION
Band 6

“The candidate has made a good attempt to describe the graphs looking at global trends and more
detailed figures. There is, however, some information missing and the information is inaccurate in minor
areas. The answer flows quite smoothly although connectives are overused or inappropriate, and some
of the points do not link up well. The grammatical accuracy is quite good and the language used to
describe the trends is well-handled. However, there are problems with expression and the appropriate
choice of words and whilst there is good structural control, the complexity and variation in the sen
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the proportions of the world’s oil resources held in different areas,
together with the proportions consumed annually in the same areas.

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

Model Answer:
The charts shows the oil resources held, together with the proportions consumed within the same area
each year, in different areas of the world.

It is obvious that the region holding the most oil resources is the Middle East, with 56.52%, over a half of
total world oil resources while in the United States and Asia, the level of oil consumed each year is for
more away from the oil resources they hold. The percentage of total world oil consumption of United
States and Asia are 25.48% and 26.21% respectively. They are the highest oil consumption region in the
world.

Another place that is worth mentioned will be the Western Europe. With about twenty percent of total

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world oil consumption, the Western Europe merely holds less than 1.5% of the oil resources in the World.

Regions that are not mentioned above have the close percentage between oil holding and consuming
whereas Canada has the highest level of oil holding than consuming, the respective figures are 14.84%
and 2.48%.

Overall, the charts suggest that Middle East is the only majority at oil resources held, while Asia, United
States and western have the highest level at oil resources imported.
(197 words)
EXAMINER’S EXPLANATION
Band 5.5

“This response describes the main points of the bar graphs and provides a summary of their most
significant features. However, the figures are not well selected to support or highlight the key features,
there are some minor inaccuracies, and details are missing, with only half of the countries on the graphs
being mentioned. There is an overall progression to the response, though the middle section could have
been structured more clearly and coherently by use of linkers. There are no errors in spelling, but this
accuracy is achieved by staying within a limited range of vocabulary, and by relying on repetition of the
phrases supplied on the question paper. Grammatical errors occur but are not frequent or serious enough
to affect communication, and there is a range of sentence types which includes some complex
structures.”

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart shows the division of household tasks by gender in Great Britain.

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

Source: Office for National Statistics on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
Study these three sentences and then write three similar sentences about other parts of the chart.
1) Women spend over twice as much time doing kitchen tasks as men.
2) Men spend 30 minutes a day doing kitchen tasks whereas / while women spend 74 minutes a day.
3) Women are more active in the kitchen than men (74 minutes a day for women as opposed to 30
minutes for men).
Sample Report
Look at the following sample answer to the writing task. Write a word in each space.
The chart shows the average number of minutes per day men and women in Great Britain spend on jobs
around the house.

In total, men spend just ....................  two-and-a-half hours on household tasks whereas women
spend slightly ....................  than four hours. Women spend more than ....................  as much time
doing kitchen tasks such as cooking and washing up ....................  men (74 minutes for women as
opposed ....................  30 minutes for men. Women are also more active in cleaning the house- it
takes 58 minutes of their day compared ....................  13 minutes for men - and childcare, where
women put in more than twice as ....................  time as men.

On the other hand, men are ....................  active in gardening and pet care, where they spend twice
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as ....................  as women, and maintenance and DIY, on which they spend 15 minutes
more ....................  women. Women account for almost all the time spent on washing and ironing
clothes. This takes them 25 minutes, ....................  men spend just 2 minutes on this task.

Overall the figures show that women spend more time on routine domestic chores than
men,....................  men do more household maintenance, gardening and pet care.

Show Answer - Hide Answer

The chart shows the average number of minutes per day men and women in Great Britain spend on jobs
around the house.

In total, men spend just over two-and-a-half hours on household tasks whereas women spend

slightly lessthan four hours. Women spend more than twice as much time doing kitchen tasks such as

cooking and washing up as men (74 minutes for women as opposed to 30 minutes for men. Women are

also more active in cleaning the house- it takes 58 minutes of their day compared to / with 13 minutes

for men - and childcare, where women put in more than twice as much time as men.

On the other hand, men are more active in gardening and pet care, where they spend twice as long as

women, and maintenance and DIY, on which they spend 15 minutes more than women. Women account

for almost all the time spent on washing and ironing clothes. This takes them 25 minutes, while /

whereas men spend just 2 minutes on this task.

Overall the figures show that women spend more time on routine domestic chores than men, while /

whereas men do more household maintenance, gardening and pet care.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart shows student expenditure over a three-year period in the United Kingdom.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Student expenditure (aged under 26 in higher education) United Kingdom*

Percentage of total expenditure

(1) includes non-essential consumer items and credit repayments
* Source: Student Income and Expenditure Survey. Department for Education and
Employment.

Writing task 2
You should spend 40 minutes on this task. Write at least 250 words.

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Study these three sentences and then write three similar sentences about other parts of the chart.
1) During the period 1996 to 1999, student spent 3% less on accommodation, which fell from 23% to 20%
of total expenditure.
2) There was a 3% decrease in spending on accommodation, which fell from 23% to 20%.
3) Spending on accommodation went down by 3% from 23% to 20%.
Using prepositions
Complete the following sample report by putting a preposition in each space.
The chart shows the changes which took place ....................  student spending in the United
Kingdom ....................  the three-year period from 1996 to 1999.

Students spent 3% less on accommodation, which fell ....................  23% .................... 20% of total

expenditure, and there was a 2% decrease ....................  spending on food, bills and household
goods, which fell from 20% to 18%. At the same time course expenditure went down ....................
3% from 10% to 7%. Children, who constituted 1% ....................  students' expenditure in 1996, are
not represented in 1999.

On the other hand, there was a 5% growth ....................  spending on entertainment, which

stood....................  26% of total expenditure in 1996 but rose ....................  31% in 1999. Spending
on other non-essential items and credit repayments grew ....................  4% to make....................
16% of total expenditure. Spending on essential travel went up .................... 3% while non-essential
travel underwent a 1% fall.

Overall, with the exception of expenditure ....................  travel, the most significant general change
was a shift ....................  spending on essential items ....................  spending on non-essential
items.
Answer
The chart shows the changes which took place in student spending in the United

Kingdom during/overthe three-year period from 1996 to 1999.

Students spent 3% less on accommodation, which fell from 23% to 20% of total expenditure, and there

was a 2% decrease in spending on food, bills and household goods, which fell from 20% to 18%. At the

same time course expenditure went down by 3% from 10% to 7%. Children, who constituted

1% ofstudents' expenditure in 1996, are not represented in 1999.

On the other hand, there was a 5% growth in spending on entertainment, which stood at 26% of total

expenditure in 1996 but rose to 31% in 1999. Spending on other non-essential items and credit

repayments grew by 4% to make up 16% of total expenditure. Spending on essential travel went

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up by3% while non-essential travel underwent a 1% fall.

Overall, with the exception of expenditure on travel, the most significant general change was a shift

from/in spending on essential items to spending on non-essential items.

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pend about 20 minutes on this task.
The two graphs show the main sources of energy in the USA in the 1980s and the 1990s.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the changes which occurred.
Write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The two graphs show that oil was the major energy source in the USA in both 1980 and 1990 and that
coal, natural gas and hydroelectric power remained in much the same proportions. On the other hand,
there was a dramatic rise in nuclear power, which doubled its percentage over the ten years.

Oil supplied the largest percentage of energy, although the percentage decreased from 42% in 1980 to
33% in 1990. Coal in 1990 was the second largest source of energy, increasing its proportion to 27%
from 22% in the previous decade. Natural gas, the second largest source in 1980 at 26%, decreased its
share very slightly to provide 25% of America’s energy ten years later. There was no change in the
percentage supplied by hydroelectric power which remained at 5% of the total energy used. Nuclear
power the greatest change: in 1990 it was 10%, twice that of the 1980s.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the differences in wheat exports over three different areas.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The three graphs of wheat exports each show a quite different pattern between 1985 and 1990. Exports
from Australia declined over the five-year period, while the Canadian market fluctuated considerably, and
the European Community showed an increase.

In 1985, Australia exported about 15 millions of tonnes of wheat and the following year the number
increased by one million tonnes to 16 million. After that, however, there was a gradual decline until 1989
and 1990 when it stabilised at about 11 million tonnes. Over the same period, the amount of Canadian
exports varied greatly. It started at 19 million tonnes in 1985, reached a peak in 1988 of 24 million,
dropped dramatically in 1989 to 14 million tonnes and then climbed back to 19 million in 1990. Seventeen
million tonnes were exported from the European Community in 1985, but this decreased to 14 million
tonnes in 1986 and then rose to 15 million in 1987 and 1988 before increasing once more to 20 million in
1990.
(165 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The flowchart illustrates the production of coloured plastic paper clips in a small factory.

Write a report for a university tutor describing the production process.

Write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
There are four main stages in the production of plastic paper clips from this small factory. Two of these
stages involve actual preparation of the clips, while the other two consist of quality control before the clips
are sent out from the factory to the retailers to be sold to the public.

To begin with, molten plastic is poured into three different moulds depending on the colour required; the
colours are red, blue and yellow. Once these clips emerge from the moulds a quality control machine
checks them for strength. Unsatisfactory clips are rejected. In the third stage in the process the clips are
stored by hand into two groups, mixed and single colours. When this stage is complete the groups are
checked a second time to ensure that the colour mixtures are divided correctly into single colours and
mixed colour batches. Finally, the clips are packed and dispatched to the markets.
(152 words)

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ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below gives information about Favorite Pastimes in different countries.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
From 30 - 50 years old

TV Sport Reading Hobbies Music Beach Sleep

Canada 60 22 15 40 3 0 2
France / / 30 20 4 / /
England / / 30 21 4 / 20
Australia 65 30 15 45 5 30 4
Korea 22 21 60 45 2 2 4
China 15 25 60 50 0 5 5
USA 60 23 15 42 23 30 2
Japan / / 62 / / / /
Model Answer:
This table clearly presents and compares favorable pastimes in eight different countries. The pastimes,
across the top of the table, are analyzed in relation to each country.

As can be seen, about 60% of Canadians, Australians and Americans like watching television. On the
other hand, this figure is quite low for China where only 15% of people watch television. Predictably,
Americans like music at 23%, whereas only 2 to 5% of people in the other countries feel the same way.
20% of people in England enjoy sleeping as a pastime whereas in Canada and the USA, for example, the
figure is only 2%. Interestingly, the Chinese like hobbies the most at 50%, as opposed to only 20% in
France. It isn’t surprising that the highest percentage of beach-lovers is in Australia and the USA at 30%.

It seems that pastimes of people of different nationalities may be influenced by a number of factors such
as the socio-economic situation or the climate. These factors influence cultural differences between
different nationalities and make cross-cultural experiences more interesting.
(175 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The given pie chart describe the details regarding the world spending, total population and consumption
of resources.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
In this analysis we will examine three pie charts. The first one i s headed ‘World Spending.’ The second is
‘World Population’ and the third is ‘Consumption of Resources.’

In the first chart we can see that people spend most of their income (24%) on food. In some countries this
percentage would obviously be much higher. Transport and then housing are the next major expenses at
18% and 12% respectively. Only 6% of income is spent on clothing.

In the second chart entitled ‘World Population’, it is not surprising to find that 57% of people live in Asia.
In fact China and India are two of the most populated countries in the world and they are both situated on
this continent. Europe and the Americans account for nearly 30% of the total, whilst 10% of people live in
Africa.

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Finally, the third chart reveals that the USA and Europe consume a huge 60% of the world’s resource.

To sum up, the major expenditure is on food, the population figures are the highest for Asia and the major
consumers are the USA and Europe.
(182 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in
two different countries.

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

Country Population Irrigated land Water consumption per person

Brazil 176 million 26,500 km² 359 m³

Democratic
Republic 5.2 million 100 km² 8 m³
of Congo
Model Answer:
The graph shows how the amount of water used worldwide changed between 1900 and 2000.

Throughout the century, the largest quantity of water was used for agricultural Purposes, and this
increased dramatically from about 500 km³ to around 3,000 km³ in the year 2000. Water used in the
industrial and domestic sectors also increased, but consumption was minimal until mid-century. From
1950 onwards, industrial use grew steadily to just over 1,000 km³, while domestic use rose more slowly to
only 300 km³, both far below the levels of consumption by agriculture.

The table illustrates the differences in agriculture consumption in some areas of the world by contrasting
the amount of irrigated land in Brazil (26,500 km³) with that in the D.R.C. (100 km²). This means that a
huge amount of water is used in agriculture in Brazil, and this is reflected in the figures for water
consumption per person: 359 m³ compared with only 8 m³ in the Congo. With a population of 176 million,
the figures for Brazil indicate how high agriculture water consumption can be in some countries.
(180 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram below shows how a central heating system in a house works.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
This diagram provides an overview of a domestic central heating system. It shows how the tank, boiler
and pipes ensure a constant flow of hot waterto both the radiators and the taps.

The cold water enters the house and is stored in a water storage tank in the roof. From there ü flows
down to the boiler, located on the ground floor of the house.

The boiler, which is fuelled by gas or oil, heats up the water as it passes through it. The hot water is then
pumped round the house through a system of pipes and flows into the radiators, located in different
rooms. The water circulates through the radiators, which have small tubes inside them to help distribute
the heat, and this warms each of the rooms. Some of the water is directed to the taps to provide hot
water for the house.

Once the water has been through the pipes and radiators, it is returned to the boiler to be re-heated and
circulated round the house again.
Introduction: First sentence. Overview: Second sentence.

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Key features: Entry of cold water into boiler; circulation of hot waterto radiators and taps; return of
waterto boiler.

Supporting information: direction of flow; types of boiler; location of radiators; radiator tubes

Paragraph breaks: The paragraph breaks mark stages in the process.

Linkers: and, from there, then, once, again Reference words: it, both, there, which, this

Topic vocabulary: enters, stored, roof, flows, ground floor, located, passes, pumped, system, circulates,
heat, directed, returned, re-heated

Less common vocabulary: ensure, fuelled by, heats up, distribute the heat, warms

Structures: An appropriate mix of active and passive structures and a range of sentence types are used.

Length: 172 words

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below gives information about the preferred leisure activities of Australian children.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.

You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The graph shows the preferred leisure sctivities of Australian children aged 5-14. As might be expected, it
is clear from the data that sedentary pursuits are far more popular nowadays than active ones.

Of the 10,000 children that were interviewed, all the boys and girls stated that they enjoyed watching TV
or videos in their spare time. In addition, the second most popular activity, attracting 80% of boys and
60% of girls, was playing electronic or computer games. While girls rated activities such as art and craft
highly – just under 60% stated that they enjoyed these in their spare time – only 35% of boys opted for
creative pastimes. Bike riding, on the other hand, was almost as popular as electronic games amongst
boys and, perhaps surprisingly, almost 60% of girls said that they enjoyed this too. Skateboarding was
relatively less popular amongst both boys and girls, although it still attracted 35% of boys and 25% of
girls.
(157 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below provide information on rental charges and salaries in three areas of London.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
You should write at least 150 words.
Weekly rents per property
Salaries needed (£/year)
(£/w)
Area 1 bed 2 bed 3 bed 1 bed 2 bed 3 bed
Notting Hill 375 485 738 98,500 127,500 194,000
Regent's Park 325 450 650 85,500 118,000 170,500
Fulham 215 390 600 56,500 102,500 157,500
Model Answer:
The table shows two sets of related information: the relative cost, in pounds, of renting a property with
one, two or three bedrooms in three different suburbs of London and an indication of the kind of annual
salary you would need to be earning to rent in these areas.

Of the three areas mentioned, Notting Hill is the most expensive with weekly rents starting at £375 (salary
approximately f 100,000) and rising to £738 per week for a 3-bedroom property. To afford this, you would
require a salary in the region of £200,000 per annum. Alternatively, Fulham is the cheapest area shown
with rents ranging from £215 per week for a one bedroom property to £600 per week for a 3-bedroom
property. To rent in this area, salaries need to be somewhere between £85,000 and £170,000 depending
on the number of bedrooms required. For those able to pay in the middle price range for accommodation,
Regent's Park might be a more suitable district.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagrams below give information about the Eiffel Tower in Paris and an outline project to
extend it underground.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.

You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The Eiffel Tower is situated close to the Seine River in Paris. It is a metal structure that is 1,063 feet high
and weighs 7,417 tonnes. The tower has been a tourist attraction since 1889, when it was built, and there
are 1,665 steps that can be climbed in order to reach the two viewing platforms.

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There are now plans to build below the foundations of the tower. These plans include the development of
five underground levels that will incorporate the tower's ticket office, shopping facilities, a cinema and
museum and two floors of underground parking.

Although details have yet to be finalised, the principle is that the five floors will be connected by two
vertical passenger lifts on either side of the tower. In addition, the floor immediately below the tower,
which is planned to house the ticket office, will also consist of a large atrium with a glass ceiling so that
visitors can look directly up at the tower itself.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagram below gives the information about the Hawaiian island chain in the centre of the
Pacific Ocean.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.

You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The Hawaiian island chain, in the centre of the Pacific Ocean, is approximately 2,700 km in length. It is
formed of volcanoes and the active ones are at the south-east tip of the archipelago, where Hawaii itself
is located.

It is believed that the chain began to form nearly 80 million years ago. Each island started to evolve after
an eruption on the sea floor. First, a `hot spot' existed on the ocean bed, which let out a plume of material
called magma. This magma may originate as deep as 2,883km below the ocean bed. Next, further
eruptions took place, which built up the volcano. Eventually, it emerged above the surface of the ocean.

Since that time, the spume of magma has remained static as the Pacific tectonic plate moves in a north-
west direction across it at a speed of 7-9cm per year. As it moves, a volcano forms as it passes over the
hotspot and then become inactive when it has passed it.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey conducted by a personnel department at a
major company. The survey was carried out on two groups of workers: those aged from 18-30 and
those aged 45-60, and shows factors affecting their work performance.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The bar chart indicates a survey on two different age groups on the factors contributing to make their
environment pleasant for working.

These factors are divided into external and internal factors. The internal factors are team spirit,
competent boss, respect from colleagues and job satisfaction. The external factors are chance for
personal development, job security, promotional prospects and money.

On the internal factors above 50% in both age groups agreed that team spirit, competent boss and job
satisfaction are essential to make their environment pleasant. Whereas on the external factors, there are
contrasting results. On the chance for personal development and promotional aspects, 80% to 90% of the
younger groups were in favor while only less than 50% of the older group thought so. A similar pattern is
also noted on job security. With regards to money, 69% to 70% on both age group said it is essential.

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In conclusion, the internal factors have similar responses from the two age groups while they had
dissimilar responses on the external factors.
(170 words)
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 7 score. Here is the examiner's comment:
The information contained in the bar chart has been described accurately and concisely and follows a
clear progression. There is a clear introduction followed by effective comparisons between the age
groups and a valid conclusion. Good formulaic phrases (the bar chart indicates, these factors are
divided), although the candidate uses the same language to describe the factors in the bar chart and
does not attempt to rephrase them in any way.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below compares the number of visits to two new music sites on the web.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
You should write at least 150 words.

model answer 1:
The graph shows the number of hits to two new music sites on the web, measured in thousands over a
period of fifteen days. As far as Music Choice is concerned, the number of visits to the Site fluctuated
between 20,000 and 40,000 in the first eleven days, except for Day 3 when they reached 60,000. By
contrast, visits to the Pop Parade Site fell erratically from approximately 120,000 hits on Day 1 to around
40,000 on Day 7.

Between days 11 and 15 visits to Music Choice fluctuated dramatically, hitting a peak of over 120,000 on
Day 14. Despite a drop to less than 40,000 hits, Pop Parade Saw a huge increase in the number of hits
between Days 9 and 11, reaching a total of over 150,000 hits on Day 11. At the end of the fifteen-day
period the number of hits to Pop Parade peaked at around 170,00, whereas those for Music Choice
Showed a marked decline to around 70,000.
(163 words)
model answer 2:
The graph shows people using new music places on the Internet in fifteen days period of time namely
personal choice and trendy pop music.

The overall trend shows fluctuation with slight Increased towards the end of the period.

Starting with Music Choice websites; 40,000 poeple went on this new site on first-day. Half of them
backed out the next day. In Contrast to this Pop Parade net sites were visited by 120,000 music lovers on
day one which decreased slightly on the next day thereafter regaining the same fame on 3rd day.

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After 3rd day the enthusiasm for both music lines on Internet dropped slowly- reaching maximum fall of
40,000 on 7th day. Whereas Music choice gained popularity, slightly Improoving to get the original
strength of 30,000 viewers on screen, but was getting still less visiters than their opponent Pop group i.e.
40,000 on day 7.

In the biegining of the next week both gained remarkable recovery after a few fluctuations for 8th and 9th
day having 40,000 and 50,000 visiters respectively, reaching to their peaks of one and a half thousand
new viewers for Pop Parade on 11th day showing a contrast of very few people visiting Music choice for
the same day. Thereafter Music choice gained popularity on 12th day for having more than 120,000 new
visiters on web.

In the end of the period Pop sites were visited by maximum viewers of 180,000 whereas sites located to
Music choice were not explored by more than 80,000 explorers on the last day of the report.
(257 words)
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 6 score. Here is the examiner's comment:
Well organized with some good linking devices and collocations (gain popularity, remarkable recovery,
decrease slightly) and some valid comparison of the music sites. However, some sentences are long and
confusing (paragraph 5), some collocations are inaccurate (slight increased, reaching to their peaks) and
there is some repetition (7th day, 3rd day, 11 th day). Some words are spelt incorrectly (poeple,
Improoving, visiters, biegining).

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in
Australia in 1999.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

Proportion of people from each

Family type
household type living in poverty

single aged
person
6% (54,000)
aged couple
4% (48,000)
single, no
children 19% (359,000)

couple, no 7% (211,000)
children
21% (232,000)
sole parent
12% (933,000)
couple with
children 11% (1,837,000)

all households

Model Answer:
The table gives a breakdown of the different type of family who were living in poverty in Australia in 1999.

On average, 11% of all households, comprising almost two million people, were in this position. However,
those consisting of only one parent or a single adult had almost doubt this proportion of poor people, with
21% and 19% respectively.

Couples generally tended to be better off, with lower poverty levels for couples without children (7%) than
those with children (12%). It is noticeable that for both types of household with children, a higher than
average proportion were living in poverty at this time.

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Older people were generally less likely to be poor, though once again the trend favoured eldery couples
(only 4%) rather than single eldery people (6%).
Overall the table suggests that households of single adults and those with children were more likely to be
living in poverty than those consisting of couples.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The take below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.
Underground Railways Systems
Passengers per
Kilometres of
City Date opened year
route
(in  millions)
London 1863 394 775
Paris 1900 199 1191
Tokyo 1927 155 1927
Washington DC 1976 126 144
Kyoto 1981 11 45
Los Angeles 2001 28 50

Model Answer:
The table shows the details regarding the underground railway systems in six cities.

London has the oldest underground railway systems among the six cities. It was opened in the year
1863, and it is already lye years old. Paris is the second oldest, in which it was opened in the year 1900.
This was then followed by the opening of the railway systems in Tokyo, Washington DC and Kyoto. Los
Angeles has the newest underground railway system, and was only opened in the year 2001. In terms of
the size of the railway systems, London, For certain, has the largest underground railway systems. It has
394 kilometres of route in total, which is nearly twice as large as the system in Paris. Kyoto, in contrast,
has the smallest system. It only has 11 kilometres of route, which is more than 30 times less than that of
London.

Interestingly, Tokyo, which only has 155 kilometres of route, serves the greatest number of passengers
per year, at 1927 millions passengers. The system in Paris has the second greatest number of
passengers, at 1191 millions passengers per year. The smallest underground railway system, Kyoto,
serves the smallest number of passengers per year as predicted.

In conclusion, the underground railway systems in different cities vary a lot in the site of the system, the
number of passengers served per year and in the age of the system.
(233 words)
This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 7 score. Here is the examiner's comment:
This answer selects and describes the information well. Key features are clearly identified, while
unexpected differences are highlighted and illustrated. The answer is relevant and accurate with a clear
overview.
Information is well-organised using a good range of signals and link words. These are generally accurate

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and appropriate, although occasional errors occur.
The writer successfully uses some less common words. There is a clear awareness of style but there are
occasional inaccuracies and there is some repetition. Grammar is well-controlled and sentences are
varied and generally accurate with only minor errors.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The charts below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on
restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food
restaurants and sit-down restaurants.
You should write at least 150 words.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

Model Answer:
Over the past 30 years, the average family has dramatically increased the number of meals that they eat
at restaurants. The percentage of the family's food budget spent on restaurant meals steadily climbed.
Just 10 percent of the food budget was spent on restaurant meals in 1970, and 15 percent in 1980. That
percentage more than doubled in 1990, to 35 percent, and rose again in 2000 to 50 percent.

Where families eat their restaurant meals also changed during that 30-year period. In 1970, families ate
the same number of meals at fast food and sit-down restaurants. In 1980, fam¬ilies ate slightly more

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frequently at sit-down restaurants. However, since 1990, fast food restaurants serve more meals to the
families than do the sit-down restaurants. Most of the restaurant meals from 2000 were eaten at fast food
restaurants. If this pattern continues, eventually the number of meals that families eat at fast food
restaurants could double the number of meals they eat at sit-down restaurants.
(164 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The map below is of the town of Garlsdon. A new supermarket (S) is planned for the town. The
map shows two possible sites for the supermarket.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

Model Answer:
The first potential location (S1) is outside the town itself, and is sited just off the main road to the town of
Hindon, lying 12 kms to the north-west. This site is in the countryside and so would be able to
accommodate a lot of car parking. This would make it accessable to shoppers from both Hindon and
Garlsdon who could travel by car. As it is also close to the railway line linking the who towns to Cransdon
(25 km to the south-east), a potentially large number of shoppers would also be able to travel by train.

In contrast, the suggested location, S2, is right in the town centre, which would be good for local
residents. Theorically the store could be accessed by road or rail from the surrounding towns, including
Bransdon, but as the central area is a no-traffic zone, cars would be unable to park and access would be
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difficult.

Overall, neither site is appropriate for all the towns, but for customers in Cransdon, Hindon and Garlsdon,
the out-of-town site (S1) would probably offer more advantages.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows CO2 emissions for different forms of transport in the European Union.

The Pie Chart shows the percentage of European Union funds being spent on different forms of
transport.
You should write at least 150 words.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

Model Answer:
The chart shows CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre for variuos methods of transport in the
European Union while the pie chart shows European Union spending on transport. Flying by air produces
by far the greatest CO2 emissions, approximately three times as much as passenger cars which are the
next largest producers. Very little is spent by the EU on air travel while roads make up more than half of
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the EU transport budget.

Trains produce about three times less CO2 emissions per passenger kilometre than passenger cars and
eight times less than air travel. Nearly a third of EU transport funds are spent on railways.

Ships are a clean form of transport and produce about the same amount of CO2 per passenger kilometre
as trains do. However, only 2 percent of EU funds are spent on ports. A further one percent is spent on
inland waterways.

Coaches are the cleanest form of transport. Emissions of CO2 per passenger kilometre from coaches are
half those of buses. Buses emit less than half as much CO2 per passenger kilometre as cars. The
European Union spends 10 percent of its transport budget on public transport, such as buses and
coaches.
(197 wor

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The flowchart below shows the process involved in completing the work experience requirement
for university students.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Fulfilling the Work Experience Requirement
Credits will be awarded when the final report is
submitted.

Application

Choose potential workplaces from approved list and

arrange interviews. Submit applications to places of
interest.

Approval

When acceptance letter is received, submit it to

professor for approval.

Schedule

Arrange schedule to work a minimum of 10 hours/

week over 20 weeks.

Reports

Complete weekly Report Form and submit to

professor every Friday.

Evaluation

During final workweek, participate in evaluation

meeting with work supervisor. Supervisor submits
Evaluation Form.

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 Final Report

Submit Final Report before last week of spring term.

Model Answer:
Gaining work experience prior to graduation helps university students to succeed in getting their first job.
For this reason, some universities insist that all students must complete a Work Experience Requirement.
Completing the following six stages results in the requirements’ fulfillment.

The process begins with the Application stage. A student reviews an approved list of workplaces and
submits applications to places where he would like to work. Next is the Approval stage. When a student
receives an acceptance letter, he gives it to the professor for approval. The third stage, Schedule,
requires a student to arrange his work schedule. The student should work at least 10 hours/week over 20
weeks. Reports are next. The student must complete a Weekly Report Form and turn it in to the
professor every Friday.

The fifth stage, Evaluation, takes place during the final work week. A student participates in an evaluation
meeting with his work supervisor, who submits an Evaluation Form. The last stage requires that a student
submit a Final Report before the last week of spring semester.

By following these stages and subsequently submitting the final report, the student receives credit from
the university.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below shows the sales at a small restaurant in a downtown business district.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Sales: week of October 7-13
Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs. Fri. Sat. Sun.
Lunch $2,400 $2,450 $2,595 $2,375 $2,500 $1,950 $1,550
Dinne
$3,623 $3,850 $3,445 $3,800 $4,350 $2,900 $2,450
r
Model Answer:
The sales at this small restaurant during the week of October 7 to 13th followed a fairly set pattern from
Monday to Friday, and then showed notable shift on the weekend. The lunch and dinner sales during the
week peaked on Friday and then dipper down as the weekend set in.

During the week of October 7-14th, the lunch sales averaged at approximately $2,400. The highest lunch
sales occurred on Friday, and the lowest occurred on Sunday. Sunday's lunch sales were approximately
$1,000 less than the average lunch sales during the rest of the week.

Dinner sales, which generated at least $1,000 to $1,500 more a day than lunch sales, also remained
steady during the week. Just like the lunch sales, the dinner sales peak on Friday and dipped down for
the weekend.

Excluding Wednesday and Thursday, the lunch and dinner sales from October 7-11 rose gradually until
the end of the business week. Midweek, on Wednesday and Thursday, the sales were slightly lower than
they were on Tuesday.

According to the sales report, this restaurant has a steady lunch and dinner crowd. The most profitable
day during the second week of October was Friday. Sunday, was the least prof¬itable day, with the full
day's sales totaling/totalling less than the Friday dinner sales. These numbers are reflective of a
restaurant that is located in a business/financial district where business hours are Monday through
Friday.
(234 words)

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 should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
In June 1996, an experimental flu vaccine was trialled in a large country town on females only.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
You should write at least 150 words.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.

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Model Answer:
The diagrams show data for a flu epidemic which hit a large country town in 1996. Figure 1 gives the
number of persons who died; Figure 2 shows the percentage breakdown of females who received a new
flu vaccine; and Figure 3 gives the number of cases of flu before and during the epidemic.

In Figure 1 it can be seen that the flu was responsible for the deaths of 2 females but no males in the
period from March to May. However, from June to August, there were 4 female deaths and 1 male death.

According to the pie chart in Figure 2, only those females most at risk were given the new flu vaccine;
28% did not take part in the trial. Of those females who took part, 35% were aged (over 65 years old);
24% were babies or children; and 13% were either hospitalised or receiving other medical attention.

From Figure 3 it is clear that the new vaccine had a positive effect on the number of new cases of flu
reported in females. There were just over 1000 cases reported in March, climbing rapidly to a peak of
3500 in June. Thereafter, the number of cases dropped slowly to about 2800 in August, before levelling
off at 2500 for the rest of the year. For males, the figures were lower but showed a similar trend
throughout the epidemic.
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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows estimated world literacy rates by region and by gender for the year 2000.

Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.

You should write at least 150 words.
 

Model Answer:
In this report I will describe a bar chart that shows the estimated world illiteracy rates by gender and
region for the year 2000.

First I will look at male illiteracy for the 6 areas shown. The lowest rates were in Developed Countries,
Latin America/Caribbean and East Asia/Oceania with rates of 1% (approximately), 10% and 8%
(approximately) respectively. The rates for the next three areas were much higher and quite similar to
each other. Sub-Saharan Africa, the Arab States and South Asia had rates of approximately 31%, 29%
and 34%.

Female illiteracy was much higher relatively in each area except Latin America/Caribbean where it was
only slightly higher. The lowest rates for female illiteracy were again Developed Countries, Latin
America/Caribbean and East Asia/Oceania with rates of approximately 2%, 12% and 20%. Again the
rates for the next three areas were much higher and quite similar to each other. Sub-Saharan Africa, the
Arab States and South Asia had rates of approximately 48%, 52% and 56%.

This ends my report.

(168 words)

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart shows the number of mobile phones and landlines per 100 people in selected
countries. 
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The graph shows the number of mobile phones and landlines per 100 users, for selected countries.
Overall, most of the countries included in the graph have more mobile phones subscribers than
landlines. 

Most European countries have high mobile phone use. The biggest users of mobile phones are the
Italians, with 88 cell phones per 100 people. For example, Italy has twice as many mobile phones as
landlines, with 88 mobiles per hundred people compared to 45 for landlines. Mobile phone use is low in
Canada, with fewer than 40 phones per 100 people. Denmark is also unusual because it has slightly
more landlines than mobile phones. 

However, in some countries, the number of landlines is higher than the number of mobile phones. One
example is the USA, where the number of mobiles, at 50 per 100 people, is much lower than the number
of landlines, at almost 70 per hundred. A similar pattern can be seen in Canada. The highest number of
landlines in the graph is in Denmark, with about 90 per 100 people. In contrast, the lowest figures for
fixed lines are in Italy and the UK. 

In conclusion, it seems that mobile phone use is higher in Europe than in North America.

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u should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graphs show enrolment in different colleges in the Higher Colleges of Technology in 1999.
Write a total of 150 - 200 words about the information in the three graphs. 
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
You should write at least 150 words.

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Model Answer:
The charts shows student enrolment by gender and level in different colleges of the Higher Colleges of
Technology colleges in the UAE. 

There are clear differences in male and female enrolment. Females outnumber men in all the colleges,
with almost 25% more students in Dubai Women's college than in Dubai Men's. Ras Al-Khaimah
Women's College has almost 180 students, compared to only 100 in the Men's college. 

Females also outnumber males by level, with almost double the number of men at Higher Diploma level
(330 compared to 181). Only at Diploma level does the number of men slightly exceed that of women.

Over half the students are in Certificate level, with less than a quarter at Higher Diploma or Bachelor
level.

In conclusion, most students in the Higher Colleges are enrolled at Diploma level or below, and the
majority of students are women.

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ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The line graph below shows the number of annual visits to Australia by overseas residents. The
table below gives information on the country of origin where the visitors came from. Write a
report for a university lecturer describing the information given.
You should write at least 150 words.

NUMBER OF VISITORS (million)

1975 2005

SOUTH KOREA 2.9  9.1 

JAPAN 3.2  12.0 

CHINA 0.3  0.8 

USA 0.4  1.1 

BRITAIN 0.9  2.9 

EUROPE 1.1 4.5

Total 8.8 30.4

Model Answer:
The given line graph illustrates information on the number of overseas visitors traveling to Australia in
millions of people. Overall, one notable trend seems to be that Australia has steadily become more
popular as a destination spot. For example, there were 20 million more visitors to Australia in 2005 than
in 1975. That's a jump from 10 million to 30 million in 20 years.

The second table gives statistics showing the countries whose residents went to Australia between 1975
and 2005. In both years, the largest number of visitors came from Japan, followed by South Korea and
Europe. Britain, the United States and China also had many people traveling to Australia in these years.
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In fact, the number of people visiting Australia grew in every one of these countries. For example, in
2005, 12 million people went there from Japan compared with only 3.2 million in 1975. 

(147 words)

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ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the figures for imprisonment in five countries between 1930 and 1980.
Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The table shows that the figures for imprisonment in the five countries mentioned indicate no overall
pattern of increase or decrease. In fact there is considerable fluctuation from country to country.

In Great Britain the numbers in prison have increased steadily from 30 000 in 1930 to 80,000 in 1980. On
the other hand in Australia, and particularly in New Zealand the numbers fell markedly from 1930 to 1940.
Since then they have increased gradually, apart from in 1980 when the numbers in prison in New
Zealand fell by about 30,000 from the 1970 total. Canada is the only country in which the numbers in
prison have decreased over the period 1930 to 1980, although there have been fluctuations in this trend.
The figures for the United States indicate the greatest number of prisoners compared to the other four
countries but population size needs to be taken into account in this analysis. The prison population in the
United States increased rapidly from 1970 to 1980 and this must be a worrying trend.

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ld spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The chart below shows the employment rates across 6 countries in 1995 and
2005.
Summarize the information by choosing and describe the main idea, and make
comparisons where appropriate.
You should write at least 150 words.

Model Answer:
The graph shows changes in employment rates in six countries between 1995 and 2005, for
men and women. Overall more and more people of working age are employed, and there
have been significant improvements for women, although they leg behind men in entering
the workforce.

The most obvious trend in the graph is that women have lower employment rates in most
of the countries in the graph. For example, in Australia in 1995, 57 percent of men could
find work or retain a job, but only 27 percent of women. The difference was even bigger in
New Zealand, with 60 percent of women. Even in Switzerland and Iceland, alightly more
men than women were in the job market.

The second biggest trend in the graph is the improvement in employment between 1995
and 2005. In all countries shown, figures for both men and women improved. The biggest
change was in the United Kingdom, from 55 percent of men in 1995 to 73 percent over the
ten years period.

Furthermore, the increases in employment rates for women were much higher in New
Zealand. The percentage of working women jumped from 25 percent to 42 percent, and in
the United States from 45 percent to 61 percent over the decade.

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In conclusion, all the countries in the graph showed at least a 12 percent increase in
employment rates of both men and women over the ten yeares. While men had relatively
higher employment rate throughout the period, more and more women appear to be
entering the labour market.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010.

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

Average Household Expenditures by Major Category

Look at the phrases in italic. Choose the phrase which sounds more formal.
The two pie charts give information about what households spent their money on / household expenditure
on goods and services in 1950 and 2010. It is immediately obvious that there are some quite significant
differences / some things are significantly different between the two charts.

In 2010 the largest proportion of expenditure was / most money was spent on food whereas in 1950 it
was on housing, with food for just 11.2%. There is a great difference in terms of the amount of money
people’s spent on housing / housing expenditure between the two years. In 1950 72.1% of the total
household budget / the total of what households spent went towards housing, compared to only 22% in
2010.

There has been a notable increase in / People have notably increased the amount of money spent on
transportation between the two dates. In addition, the charts show a significant rise in the proportion of
money spent on health care / that people spent more on health care in 2010 compared to 1950.

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There are some similarities, however. For example, in both 1950 and 2010 people spent a similar
proportion on education. / the proportion of education expenditure was roughly the same.
..........
The two pie charts give information about household expenditure on goods and services in 1950 and
2010. It is immediately obvious that there are some quite significant differences between the two
charts.

In 2010 the largest proportion of expenditure was on food whereas in 1950 it was on housing, with
food for just 11.2%. There is a great difference in terms of housing expenditure between the two years.
In 1950 72.1% of the total household budget went towards housing, compared to only 22% in 2010.

There has been a notable increase in the amount of money spent on transportation between the two
dates. In addition, the charts show a significant rise in the proportion of money spent on health
carein 2010 compared to 1950.

There are some similarities, however. For example, in both 1950 and 2010 the proportion of education
expenditure was roughly the same.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The bar chart below shows the estimated sales of jeans for two companies next year in Turkey.
The pie chart shows the projected market share of the two companies in jeans at the end of next
year.

Write a short report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
Write at least 150 words.

model answer 1:
The bar chart shows the estimated sales of jeans in thousands of pairs for two companies in Turkey next
year.

It is anticipated that purchases of jeans at Mango Co. will rise from 150,000 pairs in January to
approximately 500,000 pairs in August, and will remain there until November. For December, sales are
expected to be in the region of 600,000 pairs.
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Meanwhile, it is estimated that the sales of jeans for Jack & Jones Co. will begin the year at around
450,000 pairs in January, falling to about 250,000, before increasing to around 400,000 in June. For the
next two months until August, sales are forecast to remain steady at this level, after which they are
expected to rise steadily to hit a peak of approximately 900,000 pairs in December.

The pie chart shows that, at the end of next year, the anticipated market share for Mango Co. and Jack &
Jones Co. is 20% and 30% respectively.

As can be seen from the chart, the overall sales trends for both companies are forecast to be upwards.
(178 words)
Model answer 2:
The bar chart shows the predicted sales of jeans in thousands of pairs for two companies in Turkey;
Mango Co. and Jack & Jones Co. for next year.

The most striking feature is that sales will increase for both companies, It is anticipated that sales of Jack
& Jones Co. will start at 450,000 pairs in January decreasing by 200,000 pairs following month with a
gradual recover over the subsequent four months reaching 400,000 pairs in June. Those of Jack & Jones
Co. are predicted to be stable until August peaking up to 600,000 pairs in September and October. 

Sales of Jack & Jones will reach a peak of 900,000 in December, For those of Mango Co. is forecasted a
gradual increase with the largest sale of 600,000 pairs in December. In the beginning of the next year
those of Mango Co. will stand at 150,000 pairs falling back to 100,000 pairs in February, rising steadily to
250,000 in June, In subsequent months sales will reach 450,000 pairs increasing to 500,000 pairs in
August, staying stable until November,

Regarding the pie chart the sales of Jack & Jones Co. will share 30% of market whereas those of Mango
Co. 20%. 50% of market is set to be shared by other companies.
(211 words)

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Adjective or Adverb?
Complete the answer by filling the gaps with an adverb or adjective from the box below.
dramatic dramatically impressive impressively

slight slightly steady steadily

sharp sharply steep steeply

The world population grew ....................  between 1960 and 2000.

The world population experienced a ....................  growth between 1960 and 2000.

European City Tourism showed an ....................  growth of 50% for three consecutive years from 2006
to 2008.

European City Tourism grew ....................  by 50% for three consecutive years from 2006 to 2008.

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Diesel consumption showed a ....................  increase between 2010 and 2011.

Diesel consumption increased ....................  between 2010 and 2011.

Consumption of chocolate fell ....................  between 1970 and 2010.

There was a ....................  fall in consumption of chocolate between 1970 and 2010.

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Worldwide sales of CD-ROM drives climbed ....................  during the first half of the year before
falling ....................  in August.

There was a ....................  climb in worldwide sales of CD-ROM drives during the first half of the year
before a ....................  fall in August. 
Answer

The world population grew dramatically between 1960 and 2000.

The world population experienced a dramatic growth between 1960 and 2000.

European City Tourism showed an impressive growth of 50% for three consecutive years from 2006 to
2008.

European City Tourism grew impressively by 50% for three consecutive years from 2006 to 2008.

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Diesel consumption showed a slight increase between 2010 and 2011.

Diesel consumption increased slightly between 2010 and 2011.

Consumption of chocolate fell steadily between 1970 and 2010.

There was a steady fall in consumption of chocolate between 1970 and 2010.

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Worldwide sales of CD-ROM drives climbed steeply during the first half of the year before

falling sharplyin August.

There was a steep climb in worldwide sales of CD-ROM drives during the first half of the year before

asharp fall in August. 

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