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20 min test
Table
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Title: Population Data of New York City and its Districts (1800, 1900, 2000)
Data Type: Demographic Population Statistics (Integer and Percentage Values)
New York City (all five districts) Year,Population
1800,79216
1900,3437202
2000,8009185
Manhattan Year,Population,As percentage (%) of total population
1800,60515,76%
1900,1850093,54%
2000,1538096,19%
Other districts (Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) Year,Population,As percentage (%) of total population
1800,18701,24%
1900,1587109,46%
2000,6471089,81%
20 min test
Map
The plans below show the site of a farm in 1950 and the same site today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Beechwood Farm Land Use Map Comparison 1950 vs Today, DataType: Map with Land Use Labels and Infrastructure Features
Year,Feature,Location Description
1950,Fruit trees,Adjacent to River on left side
1950,Soft fruits,Next to Fruit trees, bordered by River and Tracks
1950,Vegetables,Right to Soft fruits, bordered by River and Tracks
1950,Sheep,Top right large area above Tracks
1950,Tracks,Connecting main road to Barn, Farmhouse, and borders farm fields
1950,Barn,Right middle, near Tracks
1950,Farmhouse,Below Barn, near Tracks
1950,Chickens,Dotted box near Farmhouse, beside River
1950,River,Curves along bottom and left side of farm fields
1950,Main road,Top left corner crossing near Fruit trees
Today,Fruit trees,Same position adjacent to River on left side
Today,Soft fruits,Next to Fruit trees, bordered by River and Roads
Today,Vegetables,Right to Soft fruits, bordered by River and Roads
Today,Camping field,Large area top right with tent icons and tree, above Barn and Farmhouse
Today,Farm shop,Small building near Fruit trees and Parking
Today,Parking,Two areas: near Farm shop and near Solar panels
Today,Solar panels,Top right corner, near Camping field and Parking
Today,Holiday cottages,Right side near Farmhouse and Road
Today,Farmhouse,Right middle below Holiday cottages
Today,Barn,Central near Roads junction
Today,Chickens,Dotted box near Farmhouse, beside River
Today,River,Curves along bottom and left side of farm fields
Today,Main road,Top left corner crossing near Fruit trees
Today,Roads,Multiple roads connecting Farm shop, Parking, Barn, Holiday cottages, and Camping field
20 min test
Multiple Chart
The charts below give information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words
Write at least 150 words
Title, DataType
"Little Chalfont Library Statistics 2016", "Library Data Overview"
Section, Category, Subcategory, Value, Unit, Year
"Age of library members", "Children", "", 22, "%", 2016
"Age of library members", "Young adults", "13-17", 15, "%", 2016
"Age of library members", "Adults", "18-64", 51, "%", 2016
"Age of library members", "Adults", "65 and over", 12, "%", 2016
Section, Category, Subcategory, Value, Unit, Year
"Total loans by category", "Children's fiction", "", 38, "%", 2016
"Total loans by category", "Children's non-fiction", "", 6, "%", 2016
"Total loans by category", "Children's DVDs", "", 1, "%", 2016
"Total loans by category", "Young adults", "", 2, "%", 2016
"Total loans by category", "Adult fiction", "", 38, "%", 2016
"Total loans by category", "Adult non-fiction", "", 13, "%", 2016
"Total loans by category", "Adult audio books", "", 2, "%", 2016
Section, Year, Total Loans
"Total number of loans", 2007, 16000
"Total number of loans", 2008, 19000
"Total number of loans", 2009, 19000
"Total number of loans", 2010, 20500
"Total number of loans", 2011, 21000
"Total number of loans", 2012, 20500
"Total number of loans", 2013, 19500
"Total number of loans", 2014, 20500
"Total number of loans", 2015, 21000
"Total number of loans", 2016, 21500
20 min test
Process
The diagram below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Write at least 150 words.
Title,Data Type,Step Number,Description,Additional Details
How bamboo fabric is made,Process Steps,1,Plant bamboo plants,Season: Spring
How bamboo fabric is made,Process Steps,2,Harvest,Season: Autumn
How bamboo fabric is made,Process Steps,3,Cut into strips,
How bamboo fabric is made,Process Steps,4,Crush strips,"Purpose: to make liquid pulp"
How bamboo fabric is made,Process Steps,5,Filter,"Purpose: separate long fibres from liquid"
How bamboo fabric is made,Process Steps,6,Soften fibres,"Additives: water and amine oxide"
How bamboo fabric is made,Process Steps,7,Spin,
How bamboo fabric is made,Process Steps,8,Weave,"Purpose: to make fabric"
How bamboo fabric is made,Process Steps,9,Finished product,"Example: shirt and socks"
20 min test
Line Chart
The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at one social centre in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Title,Data Type
Number of participants by activity from 2000 to 2020,Time Series Data
Year,Film club (participants),Martial arts (participants),Amateur dramatics (participants),Table tennis (participants),Musical performances (participants)
2000,65,35,25,15,0
2005,62,32,28,20,0
2010,60,38,20,20,12
2015,65,35,15,35,17
2020,67,36,7,55,19
20 min test
Map
The plans below show a harbour in 2000 and how it looks today.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Title:string,Porth Harbour Map Comparison (2000 vs today)
Section:string,Element Type:string,Location Description:string,Details:string
2000,Porth Harbour,Compass Rose,Top left corner,N/A
2000,Porth Harbour,Main Road,Left side,N/A
2000,Porth Harbour,Showers & Toilets,Left side adjacent to main road,Above first car park
2000,Porth Harbour,Car Park,Left side adjacent to main road,One above fishing boats, one below fishing boats
2000,Porth Harbour,Marina (private yachts),Central left area,Above fishing boats and below showers & toilets (top car park)
2000,Porth Harbour,Fishing Boats,Central area,Below marina, left side
2000,Porth Harbour,Dock,Upper middle right area,Two docks shown for boats
2000,Porth Harbour,Passenger Ferries,Near docks,Two ferry boats shown
2000,Porth Harbour,Public Beach,Upper right side,Next to docks
2000,Porth Harbour,Lifeboat,Right side,Near road and fishing boats
2000,Porth Harbour,Road,Bottom left to right,Curved road below fishing boats and lifeboat
2000,Porth Harbour,Castle (disused),Bottom right corner,Hexagonal shape with label
2000,Porth Harbour,Public Beach,Bottom right below road,Curved public beach below castle
Today,Porth Harbour,Compass Rose,Top left corner,N/A
Today,Porth Harbour,Main Road,Left side,N/A
Today,Porth Harbour,Showers & Toilets,Left side adjacent to main road,Two locations: one above first car park, one above second car park
Today,Porth Harbour,Car Park,Left side adjacent to main road,One above fishing boats, one below marina
Today,Porth Harbour,Fishing Boats,Central left area,Above first car park, left side
Today,Porth Harbour,Marina (private yachts),Central left area,Below second showers & toilets, left side
Today,Porth Harbour,Dock,Central right area,Two docks shown, both bigger than 2000
Today,Porth Harbour,Passenger Ferries,Near docks,Two ferry boats shown
Today,Porth Harbour,Public Beach,Upper right side,Next to docks
Today,Porth Harbour,Cafés & Shops,Center near road and marina,New addition below marina near road
Today,Porth Harbour,Lifeboat,Right side,Near road and cafés & shops
Today,Porth Harbour,Road,Bottom left to right,Curved road below marina with an additional fork near cafés & shops
Today,Porth Harbour,Hotel,Bottom right corner,Replaced disused castle with hexagonal hotel shape
Today,Porth Harbour,Private Beach (for the hotel),Bottom right below road,Curved private beach replacing previous public beach
20 min test
Process
The diagram below shows how a biofuel called ethanol is produced.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Title,Data
Biofuel production: how ethanol is made,
Step,Description,Additional Details
Energy input,Energy (sunlight + carbon dioxide),
Plant growth,Plants and trees grow,
Harvesting,Harvesting of plants and trees,Image of tractor harvesting crops
Pre-processing,Pre-processing,Image of machine shredding biomass
Material,Cellulose,
Processing,Processing,Image of chemical processing equipment
Product intermediate,Sugars,Molecular structure diagram of sugars
Microbial action,Microbes added,Image of microbes
Product,Ethanol,
Usage,Car,Emits Carbon Dioxide
Usage,Truck,Emits Carbon Dioxide
Usage,Airplane,Emits Carbon Dioxide
Environmental impact,Carbon Dioxide emissions listed repeatedly around cycle,Indicating carbon dioxide released at multiple stages including fuel use and biomass growth cycle
20 min test
Multiple Chart
The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Title,Data Type
Location and Types of Dance Classes,Chart Data
Section,Category,Value,Unit,Additional Info
Location of Dance Classes,Private studios,48,%
Location of Dance Classes,School halls (after-school),24,%
Location of Dance Classes,Community halls & other,18,%
Location of Dance Classes,College-based studios,10,%
Section,Type of Dance Class,Age Group,Number of Students
Types of Dance Classes (by age group),Ballet,Under 11,Approx. 600
Types of Dance Classes (by age group),Ballet,11–16,Approx. 400
Types of Dance Classes (by age group),Tap,Under 11,Approx. 450
Types of Dance Classes (by age group),Tap,11–16,Approx. 500
Types of Dance Classes (by age group),Modern,Under 11,Approx. 300
Types of Dance Classes (by age group),Modern,11–16,Approx. 550
20 min test
Line Chart
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Title,Data Type
Percentage of the population living in cities over time,Line graph
Year,Philippines (%),Malaysia (%),Thailand (%),Indonesia (%)
1970,30,30,15,15
1980,35,40,20,18
1990,50,45,30,25
2000,47,60,30,30
2010,45,70,32,45
2020,50,75,32,52
2030,55,80,40,60
2040,,83,50,63
20 min test
Bar Chart
The chart below shows the number of households in the US by their annual ’ income in 2007, 2011 and 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Title,Data Type
Number of US households (in millions), by annual income, Bar Chart Data
Year,Annual Income Range,Number of Households (millions)
2007,Less than $25,000,26
2007,$25,000–$49,999,27
2007,$50,000–$74,999,21
2007,$75,000–$99,999,14
2007,$100,000 or more,29
2011,Less than $25,000,28
2011,$25,000–$49,999,30
2011,$50,000–$74,999,21
2011,$75,000–$99,999,13
2011,$100,000 or more,27
2015,Less than $25,000,28
2015,$25,000–$49,999,29
2015,$50,000–$74,999,21
2015,$75,000–$99,999,15
2015,$100,000 or more,34
20 min test
Map
The diagram below shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Title,Section,Details
"Central Library 20 years ago","Top left room","CDs, videos, computer games"
"Central Library 20 years ago","Middle left room","Adult fiction books"
"Central Library 20 years ago","Bottom left room","Reading room (newspapers & magazines)"
"Central Library 20 years ago","Center middle","Tables & chairs with two round tables, each surrounded by six chairs"
"Central Library 20 years ago","Top right room","Children’s books"
"Central Library 20 years ago","Middle right room","Adult non-fiction books"
"Central Library 20 years ago","Bottom right room","Enquiry desk (tickets, book returns, etc.)"
"Central Library 20 years ago","Entrance","Main entrance located at bottom center"
"Central Library today","Top left corner","Sofa"
"Central Library today","Left storytelling area","Storytelling events with a sofa"
"Central Library today","Middle left room","Children’s fiction books"
"Central Library today","Bottom left room","All reference books"
"Central Library today","Bottom far left room","Computer room"
"Central Library today","Top right room","Lecture room"
"Central Library today","Middle right room","Adult fiction books with Information desk labeled"
"Central Library today","Bottom right room","Café"
"Central Library today","Bottom middle right","Self-service machines (three machines side by side)"
"Central Library today","Entrance","Main entrance located at bottom center"
20 min test
Line Chart
The graph below shows the average monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Title,Data Type
"Average monthly change in prices of copper, nickel and zinc (2014)","Line Graph"
Axis X,Axis Y
Month (J, F, M, A, M, J, J, A, S, O, N, D),% change in price compared with previous month (-4 to 7)
Legend
Copper,"Dashed line with circle markers"
Nickel,"Solid line with filled circle markers"
Zinc,"Solid line with x markers"
Data Points
Month,Copper (% change),Nickel (% change),Zinc (% change)
J,1,6,1
F,1,4,3
M,1,2,2
A,1,1,1
M,0,0,1
J,-1,-3,0
J,0,-1,0
A,1,-1,0
S,1,-1,-1
O,1,-2,-1
N,1,0,1
D,1,1,2
20 min test
Map
The maps below show an industrial area in the town of Norbiton, and planned future development of the site.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Title, Data Type: Planned and Current Map Layout of Norbiton Industrial Area, Diagram/Text
Section, Element, Description, Position/Relation
Current: Norbiton industrial area now, Title, Top map section, Above top map
Current, River, Natural water body, Horizontal, top edge
Current, Farmland, Land use, Above river
Current, Town, Area boundary, Left side, dashed line
Current, Road, Road layout, Horizontal road bottom, connected to roundabout
Current, Roundabout, Circular junction, Central in map
Current, Factory, Building type, Multiple locations around roundabout, shaded pattern
Legend, Factory, Indication, Rectangular shaded pattern
Compass, Directions, North, South, East, West, Top right corner
Future: Planned future development, Title, Bottom map section, Above bottom map
Future, River, Natural water body, Horizontal, top edge
Future, Farmland, Land use, Above river, right side
Future, Town, Area boundary, Left side, dashed line
Future, Road, Road layout, Two roundabouts: one large central and one smaller south, connected roads
Future, Housing, Building type, Multiple locations around roundabouts, cross-hatched pattern
Legend, Housing, Indication, Rectangular cross-hatched pattern
Future, Shops, Building type, Labelled, Left side below smaller roundabout, angled rectangular shape
Future, Medical centre, Building type, Labelled, Below large roundabout, angled rectangular shape
Future, Playground, Facility, Labelled, Right side near housing blocks, rectangular shape
Future, School, Facility, Labelled, Far right, rectangular shape connected by road
Future, Factories, Existing, Shown left side near river, cross-hatched pattern (same as housing legend but used for factories in current map)
Notes:
The current map uses shaded rectangles for "Factory".
The future plan uses cross-hatched for "Housing".
The future plan adds new facilities: "Shops", "Medical centre", "Playground", "School".
The river remains unchanged in both maps.
The roundabout system is expanded in the future plan.
The farmland remains north of the river in both maps.
The town is marked on the left side in both maps with dashed line boundary.
20 min test
Mixed Data
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Title,Data Type
"Police Budget 2017-2018 (in £m)",Table and Pie Charts
Table Headers,String
Sources,String
2017,String
2018,String
Row 1,String
National Government,String
175.5m,Float (millions GBP)
177.8m,Float (millions GBP)
Row 2,String
Local Taxes,String
91.2m,Float (millions GBP)
102.3m,Float (millions GBP)
Row 3,String
Other sources (eg grants),String
38m,Float (millions GBP)
38.5m,Float (millions GBP)
Row 4,String
Total,String
304.7m,Float (millions GBP)
318.6m,Float (millions GBP)
Pie Chart Titles,String
How the money was spent,String
2017,String
2018,String
2017 Pie Chart Segments,Percentage
Salaries (officers and staff),75%
Technology,8%
Buildings and transport,17%
2018 Pie Chart Segments,Percentage
Salaries (officers and staff),69%
Technology,14%
Buildings and transport,17%
Legend Labels,String
Salaries (officers and staff),Gray color
Technology,White color
Buildings and transport,Black color
20 min test
Bar Chart
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Title: Average Weekly Spending by Families in 1968 and 2018 (% of Weekly Income), Data Type: Bar Chart Data
Category, Spending 1968 (% of weekly income), Spending 2018 (% of weekly income)
Food, 30, 18
Housing, 10, 19
Fuel and power, 6, 4
Clothing and footware, 10, 5
Household goods, 8, 7
Personal goods, 8, 4
Transport, 8, 14
Leisure, 9, 22
20 min test
Line Chart
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 word.
Title:string, Number of shop closures and openings 2011–2018
Year:int, Closures:int, Openings:int
2011, 6200, 8500
2012, 6000, 4000
2013, 7200, 5000
2014, 6500, 6300
2015, 700, 4000
2016, 5300, 4000
2017, 5100, 4200
2018, 5200, 3000
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FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions while practicing and taking mock IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic tests.
What is the time limit for IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic?
The total time for the Writing test is 60 minutes, covering both Task 1 and Task 2. It’s recommended to spend about 20 minutes on Task 1, since it counts for one-third of the Writing score, requires less argumentation, and is generally easier to score well on compared to Task 2.
What are the common types of IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic questions?
There are 7 common types:
Line graph
Bar chart
Pie chart
Table
Process diagram
Map
Multiple charts
What is the minimum word count for IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic?
You must write at least 150 words. Falling short of this may negatively affect your score, so aim to meet or slightly exceed the minimum word count.
How is IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic different from General Training?
Yes, they are different. In the Academic test, Task 1 requires you to describe and compare data from charts, tables, diagrams, or processes. In the General Training test, Task 1 is letter writing, often based on everyday situations such as requesting information, making a complaint, or giving an apology.
Is there a maximum word limit for IELTS Writing Task 1 Academic?
No, there’s no official maximum. However, the safe range is 150–200 words. Writing much more doesn’t guarantee a higher score and may take away valuable time needed to review your work.
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