Preparation for IELTS

Writing mid-term test

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…………………….. The graph illustrates the number of tourists
who (1) …………………… three countries—
…………………….. Singapore, Japan, and Thailand—during the
…………………….. summer months of 2009. Overall, Singapore
attracted the highest number of tourists, with
…………………….. visitor numbers fluctuating between 3.5
…………………….. thousand and 4.5 thousand (2)
…………………… June to September. (3)
…………………….. ……………………, fewer tourists chose to travel
…………………….. to Japan and Thailand during this period.
In Thailand, the number of visitors
…………………….. experienced a gradual (4) ……………………
…………………….. from 2.5 thousand in June (5) …………………
approximately 1.8 thousand by August.
…………………….. However, there was a notable increase in
…………………….. September, with the visitor count rising (6)
…………………… around 3 thousand. A similar
…………………….. trend was observed in Japan, where there
…………………….. was a sharp (7) …………………… in tourist
numbers from June to July. Following this
…………………….. decline, the number of visitors remained
…………………….. stable until September, when it began to
increase (8) …………………….
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The graph illustrates the number of tourists who visited three
countries—Singapore, Japan, and Thailand—during the
summer months of 2009. Notably, Singapore attracted the
highest number of tourists, with visitor numbers fluctuating
between 3.5 thousand and 4.5 thousand from June to
September. In contrast, fewer tourists chose to travel to
Japan and Thailand during this period.
In Thailand, the number of visitors experienced a gradual
decline from 2.5 thousand in June to approximately 1.8
thousand by August. However, there was a notable increase
in September, with the visitor count rising to around 3
thousand. A similar trend was observed in Japan, where
there was a sharp drop in tourist numbers from June to July.
Following this decline, the number of visitors remained
stable until September, when it began to increase steadily.
…………………….. The line graph shows how people (1) …………………
to watch films between 1985 and 2005. Overall,
…………………….. some methods of watching films became less
…………………….. popular, while sonic other new methods became
very popular. Additionally, watching films on TV has
…………………….. always stayed popular.
…………………….. Both video and cinema decreased steadily (2)
………………… the twenty-year period. Video
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watching dropped (3) ………………… nearly 80% in
…………………….. 1985 to around 20% in 2005. (4) …………………,
…………………….. watching films at cinemas fell steadily (5)
………………… about 20% over this time.
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Some methods of watching films have become
…………………….. more popular. Watching films on the Internet and
DVD both increased from 1990 to 2005. There was a
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sharp (6) ………………… (from 0% to 65%) in DVD
…………………….. watching. Watching films on the Internet
experienced a steady (7) ………………… from 0% to
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just under 40%. The high percentage of people who
…………………….. watched films on TV remained stable (8)
………………… around 80%.
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The line graph shows how people liked to watch films between
1985 and 2005. Overall, some methods of watching films
became less popular, while sonic other new methods became
very popular. Additionally, watching films on TV has always
stayed popular.
Both video and cinema decreased steadily over the twenty-year
period. Video watching dropped from nearly 80% in 1985 to
around 20% in 2005. Similarly, watching films at cinemas fell
steadily by about 20% over this time.
Some methods of watching films have become more popular.
Watching films on the Internet and DVD both increased from
1990 to 2005. There was a sharp rise (from 0% to 65%) in DVD
watching. Watching films on the Internet experienced a steady
rise from 0% to just under 40%. The high percentage of people
who watched films on TV remained stable at around 80%.
………………... The graph (1) ………………….. information about the
………………... income trends of four cafes over the last year.
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Overall, although the income for all four cafes showed
………………... some fluctuation from month (2) …………………..
………………... month, there are some general upward and downward
………………... trends.
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………………... As regards the earnings for The Tea Room, they were
………………... down over the year, falling (3) ………………….. from
………………... almost $160,000 earnings a month to around $50,000
in December. (4) ………………….., the income for the
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other three cafes went up by varying degrees. There
………………... was a (5) ………………….. in Cafe Cools sales over the
………………... first ten months, followed by a sudden (6)
………………... ………………….. to $120,000. Furthermore, the income
………………... for both Internet Express and the Wi-fi Cafe also went
………………... up in December. The former experienced a steady fall
………………... to June but, after that, income rose steadily, ending
………………... the year (7) ………………….. approximately $130,000.
Likewise, the trend for W-fi Cafe was upward.
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………………... Between January and July, earnings doubled from
………………... $50,000 to nearly $100,000 and then rocked (8)
………………... ………………….. around $190,000. It is noticeable that
………………... the income for The Tea Room is lower in the winter
………………... months than for the other three cafes.
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The graph (1) ……………..... the percentages of homes in the UK which
had access to four items of modern technology (2) …………….....
1994/95 and 2008.
Overall, for all of these four items, the percentage showed a clear
upward trend.
In 1994/5, about 48 per cent of homes had a CD player. This figure
rose (3) ……………..... over time to reach around 90 per cent in 2004.
There was little change in the percentage after that. The number of
households with mobile phones stood (4) ……………..... just under 20
per cent in 1996. A continual (5) ……………..... was seen over the
period and reached approximately 80 per cent in 2004/5. After that,
this figure levelled off. (6) ………….……………..... houses with Internet
connections, the percentage experienced a (7) ……………..... (8)
……………..... around 10 per cent in 1998 to just over 60 per cent in
2008. No figures are given for households with DVD players before
2002/3. The percentage rose steeply from around 30 per cent at that
time to about 80 per cent in 2004/5. It then continued to increase, but
more gradually. 4
 The line graph (1) …………………….. the average annual
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spending on mobile phone services and national and
……………… international landline services in the US (2)
…………………….. nine years.
……………… Overall, spending on mobile phone services increased (3)
…………………….. , while expenditure on national landline
……………… services saw a downward (4) ………………... International
……………… landline services had the lowest spending throughout the
period. In 2001, US residents spent nearly $700 on national
……………… landline services, compared to around $200 for both
mobile and international services. Over the next five years,
……………… national landline spending fell (5) ………….. about $200, (6)
……………… …………….. mobile phone spending rose by roughly $300,
with international services fluctuating slightly below $300.
……………… By 2006, spending on mobile and national fixed-line
services was equal, (7) …………….. just over $500 each.
……………… From that year onward, mobile phone expenditure
……………… surpassed national landline spending, becoming the most
common telecommunication method. By the end of the
……………… period, spending on mobile services reached nearly $750,
while national landline spending experienced a (8)
……………… …………………….. to about $400, with international services
remaining stable.
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The line graph illustrates the average annual spending on
mobile phone services and national and international landline
services in the US over nine years.
Overall, spending on mobile phone services increased
significantly, while expenditure on national landline services
declined. International landline services had the lowest
spending throughout the period. In 2001, US residents spent
nearly $700 on national landline services, compared to around
$200 for both mobile and international services. Over the next
five years, national landline spending fell by about $200, while
mobile phone spending rose by roughly $300, with international
services fluctuating slightly below $300.
By 2006, spending on mobile and national fixed-line services
was equal, at just over $500 each. From that year onward,
mobile phone expenditure surpassed national landline
spending, becoming the most common telecommunication
method. By the end of the period, spending on mobile services
reached nearly $750, while national landline spending
decreased to about $400, with international services remaining
stable.
……………… The line graph (1) …………………. the proportions of
……………… Australian exports to four countries between 1990 (2)
…………………. 2012.
……………… Overall, exports to China and India increased, while
……………… those to the US and Japan declined. China
experienced the most significant (3) ………………….,
……………… becoming Australia's largest export market from
……………… around 2007.
In 1990, Japan was the leading market, receiving over
……………… 25% of Australian exports, while China received only
……………… 5%. By 2012, exports to Japan had dropped (4)
…………………. below 20%, whereas exports to China
……………… surged (5) …………………. nearly 30%.
……………… In 1990, Australia exported just over 10% of its goods
to the US, ten times more than to India. (6)
……………… …………………. , US exports fluctuated and fell to 5% by
……………… 2012. Exports to India remained stable until 2000,
then experienced a (7) …………………. to about 7% in
……………… 2010 before dropping (8) …………………. to roughly 5%
……………… in 2012.
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The line graph illustrates the proportions of Australian
exports to four countries between 1990 and 2012.
Overall, exports to China and India increased, while those
to the US and Japan declined. China experienced the
most significant growth, becoming Australia's largest
export market from around 2007.
In 1990, Japan was the leading market, receiving over 25%
of Australian exports, while China received only 5%. By
2012, exports to Japan had dropped to below 20%,
whereas exports to China surged to nearly 30%.
In 1990, Australia exported just over 10% of its goods to
the US, ten times more than to India. However, US exports
fluctuated and fell to 5% by 2012. Exports to India
remained stable until 2000, then increased to about 7% in
2010 before dropping slightly to roughly 5% in 2012.
This data highlights a clear shift in Australia's export
dynamics over the 22-year period, with significant growth
in the Asian markets.
……………... The line graph illustrates the percentage of tourists (1)
……………... ………………….. various attractions in Edinburgh,
Scotland, (2) ………………….. 1980 and 2010. Overall, the
……………... most popular attractions in both years were the castle
and the festival. In 1980, the least popular attraction was
……………... the zoo; by 2010, this shifted to the aquarium.
……………... Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the number of visitors
to the castle increased (3) ………………….. , rising from
……………... 25% to 45%, before gradually declining (4)
……………... ………………….. 30% by 2010. A similar (5) …………….. was
observed for the aquarium, where visitor numbers
……………... surged from 20% to 35% between 1980 and 1985,
followed by a (6) decrease to less than 10% over the next
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twenty-five years.
……………... In contrast, the number of tourists attending the festival
fluctuated slightly but remained stable (7) …………………..
……………... approximately 25%. Additionally, visitors to the zoo
……………... exhibited fluctuations from 1980 to 2000, before a sharp
(8) ………………….. from 10% to 20% between 2000 and
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The line graph illustrates the percentage of tourists visiting
various attractions in Edinburgh, Scotland, between 1980 and
2010. Overall, the most popular attractions in both years were
the castle and the festival. In 1980, the least popular attraction
was the zoo; by 2010, this shifted to the aquarium.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the number of visitors to the
castle increased significantly, rising from 25% to 45%, before
gradually declining to 30% by 2010. A similar trend was
observed for the aquarium, where visitor numbers surged from
20% to 35% between 1980 and 1985, followed by a decrease to
less than 10% over the next twenty-five years.
In contrast, the number of tourists attending the festival
fluctuated slightly but remained stable at approximately 25%.
Additionally, visitors to the zoo exhibited fluctuations from 1980
to 2000, before a sharp increase from 10% to 20% between
2000 and 2010.
The line graph (1) ………………….. changes in car ownership in the
UK from 1975 to 2005. Overall, the proportion of people owning
two or three cars increased, while the percentage of those
without a car declined. Notably, having one car was the most
common scenario (2) ………………….. the period.
In 1975, nearly half of the UK population owned one car, whereas
around 43% had no car. Over the next decade, these figures saw
a (3) ………………….. to about 37% for one-car owners and 25% for
those without a car. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals
owning two or three cars was approximately 7% and 3%,
respectively, in 1975, both witnessing a (4) ………………….. over
the following ten years (5) ………………….. about 13% and 5%.
From 1995 to 2005, the percentage of one-car owners (6)
………………….. increased to 45%, while those without a car
continued to decline to around 22%. (7) ………………….., the
proportion of people owning two or three cars rose (8)
………………….. 19% and 9%, respectively, reflecting a significant
shift in car ownership patterns over the three decades.

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The line graph illustrates changes in car ownership in the UK
from 1975 to 2005. Overall, the proportion of people owning
two or three cars increased, while the percentage of those
without a car declined. Notably, having one car was the most
common scenario throughout the period.
In 1975, nearly half of the UK population owned one car,
whereas around 43% had no car. Over the next decade, these
figures decreased to about 37% for one-car owners and 25% for
those without a car. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals
owning two or three cars was approximately 7% and 3%,
respectively, in 1975, both witnessing a rise over the following
ten years to about 13% and 5%.
From 1995 to 2005, the percentage of one-car owners gradually
increased to 45%, while those without a car continued to
decline to around 22%. Conversely, the proportion of people
owning two or three cars rose to 19% and 9%, respectively,
reflecting a significant shift in car ownership patterns over the
three decades