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IELTS Writing Task 1

The document outlines various writing tasks, including graph comparisons, bar charts, and diagrams related to trends in acid rain emissions, household recycling rates, bakery incomes, and university enrollments. It highlights significant trends and comparisons between different sectors, countries, and demographics, emphasizing changes over time and gender disparities in various fields. Each section provides detailed observations and statistical data to support the comparisons.

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IELTS Writing Task 1

The document outlines various writing tasks, including graph comparisons, bar charts, and diagrams related to trends in acid rain emissions, household recycling rates, bakery incomes, and university enrollments. It highlights significant trends and comparisons between different sectors, countries, and demographics, emphasizing changes over time and gender disparities in various fields. Each section provides detailed observations and statistical data to support the comparisons.

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Writing Task 1

1. Graph with trend (data is moving)


2. Comparative diagram (data is static)
3. Process
4. Map

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Graph with trend 1

The line graph compares four sectors in terms of the amount of acid rain
emissions that they produced over a period of 17 years in the UK.
(paraphrase the description)

It is clear that the total amount of acid rain emissions in the UK fell
considerably between 1990 and 2007. The most dramatic decrease was
seen in the electricity, gas and water supply sector. (overview)
In 1990, around 3.3 million tonnes of acid rain emissions came from the
electricity, gas and water supply sector. The transport and communication
sector was responsible for a bout 0.7 million tonnes of emissions, while
the domestic sector produced around 0.6 million tonnes. Just over 2 million
tonnes of acid rain gases came from other industries. (body 1)

Emissions from electricity, gas and water supply fell dramatically to only
0.5 million tonnes in 2007, a drop of almost 3 million tonnes. While acid
rain gases from the domestic sector and other industries fell gradually, the
transport sector saw a small increase in emissions reaching a peak of 1
million tonnes in 2005. (body 2)

Graph with trend 2

The line graph compares three different countries in terms of the rates
of household recycling over a period of 10 years.

It is clear that the total household recycling rates in France experienced


a downward trend, while the percentage of recycled waste in the UK
and Germany showed a steady but significant rise over the period.
In 2005, the recycling rates of the UK and Germany were nearly 35% and
20% respectively. Germany’s rate increased sharply throughout the
period, exceeding France’s rate in 2009 and reaching almost 60% in
the end of the period. In the meantime, the percentage of recycled
waste in the UK grew to 49% in 2007, and then remained steady until
2009. During 2009-2011, it experienced a rapid surge to more than
50% and continued with a gradual increase to 60% in 2015.

In early 2005, the recycling rate of France (50%) was the highest among
these three countries. However, it dramatically declined to 30% in
2013. Then, there was a growth of 10% in 2015, but France’s recycling
rate was the lowest in the end of the period.

Showed a significant rise = rose significantly = experienced an upward trend


= experienced an increase = increased

Showed a significant fall = fell significantly = experienced a downward trend


= experienced a decrease = declined

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Graph with trend 3


The line graph compares three different bakeries in London in terms of
the amount of yearly income over a period of 10 years.

It is clear that the amount of earning of Lovely Loaves experienced a


downward trend, while the annual income of Barnie’s Buns and Robbie’s
Bakery showed a steady but significant rise over the period. Another
interesting point is that Lovely Loaves was the most popular bakery in
2000, but in 2010, Robbie’s Bakery earned more than the others.

Looking at the details, as regards Bernie’s Buns, income started at 20,000


in 2000, then there were fluctuations over the next three years, at which
point it levelled off at just under 40,000 until 2006. Then the figure
went up significantly, finishing at around 65,000 in 2010. If we look at
Robbie’s Bakery, the trend was similar. Having remained stable at
approximately 55,000 in the first half of the decade, income then rose
sharply, reaching nearly 100,000 in 2008. There was then a gradual
rise to around 105,000 in 2010.

By contrast, the income of Lovely Loaves went in the opposite


direction. Takings fluctuated around 90,000 until 2004. After that,
despite falling sharply to just over 40,000 in 2008, the figure then
levelled off in the last two years.

Comparative diagram 1
The bar graph compares two bakeries in London in terms of their
average Saturday sales of eight different items, including cakes, rolls, and
doughnuts in 2010.

Overall, it can be seen that Bernie’s Buns is generally the busiest bakery,
outselling Lovely Loaves in six out of eight items. On the whole, savory
foods such as toasted sandwiches, salads and rolls are not as popular as
sweet items like cakes and cookies.

In terms of sales at Bernie’s Buns, doughnuts come top of the list, with
an average of around 135 sold on a Saturday. Cookies and cakes are the
next best sellers, with around 115 and 100 of these snacks sold
respectively. Savory foods are less popular. Bernie’s Buns sells slightly more
rolls than crips, with roughly 75 of each leaving the shelves. Toasted
sandwiches and salads are not nearly as popular, with just 25 and 18 sold
in turn.

Doughnuts are also the number one purchase in Lovely Loaves, with just
over 120 sold on a Saturday. Cookies are third, at around 65 sales. Salads
come next, with just over 60, three times as many as are sold in Bernie’s
Buns. Rolls and fresh loaves are joint fifth, with 50 sales apiece, followed
by crips at approximately 45. The least popular item in Lovely Loaves is
toasted sandwiches, with around 25 sales.

Compare the two in overview.


Talk about each in detail without comparing one another.

Comparative diagram 2

The bar chart compares male and female students in a UK university in


terms of the enrollment in six art-related majors during 2011.

Overall, it can be seen that although females outnumbered males in most


subjects, the gender gap was not significant for each discipline except
Philosophy.

Regarding male enrollment, Art and Design was only the subject with more
male students than female with around 175 participants. Besides Art and
Design, language and communication related majors were the most popular
subjects among males. The least attractive course for men was Philosophy
with the number of enrollments of around 50.

In terms of female enrollment, it is clear that there were higher proportion


of females than male in five out of six subjects. Like men, women were also
drawn to language and communication related courses. Of course, English
Language and Literature was the most popular subject with an enrollment of
nearly 250 students. Although being the least popular major in comparison
to other subjects, there were still more women in History and Archeology
class.
Comparative diagram 3

The bar chart compares male and female executives across the UK in terms
of their employment rate in seven different professions in 2007.

Overall, it is evident that there were significant gender disparities in


certain professions, such as teaching, construction, and therapy,
while other fields showed more or less balanced representation.

Regarding male employment, there were dramatically more men in


traditionally male-dominated fields of construction with male making up to
90% of the job. On the contrary, men were only 10% and around 19% of
employment in teaching and therapists careers respectively. Journalism is the
only field where males and females equally represented.

For females, it can be seen that teaching (90%) and therapists (over 80%)
jobs were the most popular jobs among them. With around 55%, jobs related
to advertising followed the third position. Although not majorities, females
around 40% of females can be found in science and legal areas.

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In terms of male employment, construction was the most male-dominated


profession, with men accounting for 90% of executives. In contrast, males
were significantly underrepresented in teaching and therapy, making up only
10% and 19% of the workforce, respectively. Journalism was the only field
where males and females were equally represented, with each gender
comprising 50% of executives.
Regarding female employment, teaching and therapy were the most popular
professions, with females representing 90% and over 80% of executives,
respectively. Advertising followed, with around 55% female representation. In
science and legal professions, females accounted for approximately 40% of
executives, indicating a more balanced gender distribution compared to
other fields.

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