IELTS Graph - 8

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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.

      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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IELTS Graph - 7

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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.

(164 words)

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IELTS Graph - 6

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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.

      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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IELTS Graph - 5

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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.

 

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 pounds (salary approximately 100,000) and rising to 738 pounds per week for a 3-bedroom property. To afford this, you would require a salary in the region of 200,000 pounds per annum. Alternatively, Fulham is the cheapest area shown with rents ranging from 215 pounds per week for a one bedroom property to 600 pounds per week for a 3-bedroom property. To rent in this area, salaries need to be somewhere between 85,000 pounds and 170,000 pounds 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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IELTS Graph - 4

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 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 activities of Australian children aged 5-14. As might be expected, it is clear from the data that sedentary pursuits are far more popular now a days 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 girl related 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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IELTS Graph - 3

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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.

Sample 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 water to 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 water 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 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 tabs 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.

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IELTS Graph - 2

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     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.

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 300km3, 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 (26,500km3) 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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IELTS Graph - 1

     The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers.

     Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

• You should write at least 150 words.

• You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Model Answer:

     The first graph shows that there is a gradual decrease in study for career reasons with age. Nearly 80% of students under 26 years, study of their career. This percentage gradually declines by 10-20% every decade. Only 40% of 40-49 years old students and 18% of over 49 years old students studying for career reasons in late adulthood.

     Conversely, the first graph also shows that study stemming from interest increases with age. There are only 10% of under 26 years old students studying out of interest. The percentage increases slowly till the beginning of the fourth decade, and increases dramatically in late adulthood. Nearly same number of 40-49 years old  students study for career and interest. However 70% of over 49 years old students study for interest in comparison to 18% studying for career reasons in that age group.

     The second graph shows that employer support is maximum (approximately 60%) for the under 26 years old students. It drops rapidly to 32% up to the third decade of life, and then increases in late adulthood up to about 44%. It is unclear whether employer support is only for career focused study, but the highest level is for those students who mainly study for career purposes.

This is an answer written by a candidate who achieved a Band 8 score. Here is the examiner's comment:

    This answer summarises the key features of both charts and integrates them well. Clear trends are identified and supported with appropriately selected figures. The answer could only be improved by adding an introduction to the general topic of the charts.

     The information is well organized, with a clearly-signaled progression. Linking words are used accuretly and precisely, although there is occasional omission. Paragraphing is used well initially, but lapses in the later section.

     A very good range of vocabulary is used to convey the information concisely and accurately with only occasional inappropriacy. Words are used precisely and there are no errors in spelling or word form.

     A wide range of structures is used and most sentences in this answer are accurate. Errors are rare and do not affect communication in this answer.

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