DOL Sample Task 1

SAMPLES TASK 1 - Written by Tho Ba Nguyen
CHARTS WITH TREND
SAMPLE 1
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries.
The statistics set out how many international tourist arrivals were welcomed in five different
countries over a 15-year period, ending in 2010.
Overall, all five countries witnessed an ascending trend in the number of arrivals, with France
experiencing the biggest increase. Among the five, the USA and France were the most popular
destinations in 2010.
At the start of the period, by far the most popular country was the USA, with about 70 million
international arrivals being recorded, which was double the figure for France. In the same year,
the number of arrivals in Malaysia stood at over 20 million, more than twice as many as those of
Egypt and Brazil, at under 10 million each.
Thereafter, international tourists arrivals in the USA increased gradually to a peak of around 90
million in 2005, after which a slight decrease was recorded at the end of the period. Meanwhile,
France registered a significant increase until its figure was exactly the same as that for the USA
in 2010. The remaining countries also followed similar patterns, but less pronounced, with
respective figures for Malaysia, Egypt and Brazil being 50, 20 and 15 million arrivals in 2010.
(9979 = 8.5) (190 words)
SAMPLE 2
The graph below shows population figures for India and China since the year 2000 and predicted
population growth up until 2050.
The line graph compares the populations of India and China from 10-year intervals, starting in
2000, and projections for 2050.
Overall, the two countries generally witnessed an upward shift in their populations. In addition,
the figure for China was higher than that for India at the start of the period, but by 2050, the
situation would be reversed.
The period opened with a considerable contrast in the number of people living in both countries,
as China was home to about 1.25 billion people, while the number of Indian people were
reported at 1 billion. Thereafter, China's population increased gradually during the first 20
years, and is estimated to reach a peak of 1.45 billion people by 2030. The figure, however, is
predicted to decrease slightly, finishing at 1.4 billion people by 2050.
By contrast, an ascending trend could be observed in India's population, and calculations show
that this trend would continue until 2050, with its estimated figure being 1.6 billion people in
that year. It is also set to overtake China’s by 2030. (177 words)
SAMPLE 3
The chart shows the consumption of electricity in five countries from 2000 to 2004.
Plan
The line chart illustrates how much energy was consumed in five different countries during the
course of 5 years, starting from 2000.
Overall, the electricity consumption of country B, C and D experienced an increasing trend

while the figure for country A witnessed a considerable decrease and that for country E
fluctuated mildly. Of the five countries, although country A consumed the highest amount of
electricity, country B overtook it in the second half of the period.
In 2000, the highest amount of electrical power consumed belonged to country A, at 4000
TkWh, 300 TkWh higher than the figure for B and 1500 TkWh higher than that for D. The next
place went to country C, with 2000 TkWh, double the consumption of country E.
Thereafter, there was a marked drop to 3200 TkWh in 2004 in the electric energy consumption
of country A whereas the amount of electrical power consumed in country B increased
considerably to 4200 TkWh in 2004, surpassing that of country A. Likewise, the figures for C
and D both underwent an upward shift, finishing at 2700 and 2200 TkWh respectively. Finally,
the consumption of country E fluctuated around the vicinity of 1000 TkWh during the entire
period.
(202 words)
SAMPLE 4
The line graph shows the percentage of the New Zealand population from 1950 to 2050.
The line graph displays the proportion of people living in New Zealand in terms of different age
groups since 1950 and includes a forecast to 2050.
Overall, by 2050, it is expected that the percentage of citizens under 34 years old in this country
would witness a downward shift while that of those older than 34 would experience an opposite
trend. Among them, the proportion of people falling into the group 35-64 would register the
biggest growth and would be the highest at the end of the period.
In 1950, a third of the population in this country belonged to the 15-34-year-old group, and
slightly behind them were those whose ages were under 14, at 28%, which was nearly twice as
high as the figure for the 35-64s. The oldest group accounted for the lowest percentage, at only
10%.
Thereafter, the percentage of 15-34s underwent wild fluctuations in the first 60 years and then
is estimated to decrease to 29% in 2050. The trend for the youngest bracket would be very
similar and downward, ending the period at only 10%. In contrast, the figures for the 35-64s and
those aged 65+, despite fluctuating mildly in the first half of the period, would increase
considerably to nearly 35% and 20% respectively in 2050. (212 words)
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SAMPLE 5
July 15th 2017

The chart shows the number of cars made in three countries from 2003-2009.
2003 2006 2009
Argentina 145,930 413,062 512,247
Australia 430,658 331,256 212,647
Thailand 784,770 1,119,283 950,258
The table presents information on car manufacturing across three countries over the course of 6
years, starting from 2003.
Overall, Argentina and Thailand witnessed an ascending trend in the number of automobiles
produced whereas the opposite was the case in Australia. Among the three countries, Thailand
dominated the automobile industry throughout the time shown.
Thailand started the period with roughly 785,000 cars, making it the top car-producing country at
that time. In the same year, Australia produced roughly 430,000 cars, which was three times as
many as the number of those manufactured in Argentina.
Thereafter, the number of cars made in Thailand increased to an all-time high of slightly above
1,100,000 in 2006 before a mild reduction of 160,000 was recorded in 2009. Meanwhile, the
figure for Australia nearly halved, as it ended the period with around 210,000 units. In contrast,
the quantity of automobiles that originated from Argentina grew exponentially to approximately
half a million in the final year, surpassing that of Australia in 2006.
(166 words)
SAMPLE 6
The graph below shows how people buy music. Summarise the information by selecting and
reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph illustrates trends in music purchasing habits over a period running from 2011 to
2018.
Overall, both digital downloads and physical sales witnessed a downward movement while
streaming took the opposite direction. Out of the three, streaming dominated the music industry
at the end of the assessed period.
In 2011, by far the most popular purchasing method was buying CDs, with 55% of total sales
being physical, which was approximately 20% higher than the figure for downloads. In the same
year, streaming music was not common at all, as only 5% of all sales came from this.
Thereafter, CD sales declined drastically, amounting to 25% of all music sales in 2018.
Meanwhile, downloads rose to a peak of nearly 45% in 2014 before registering a considerable
decrease to 30% in the final year. In contrast, sales generated from streaming services increased
to a level of over 40% at the end of the period, overtaking the figures for CDs and downloads in
2016 and 2017 respectively.
(167 words)
SAMPLE 7
The graph shows estimated oil production capacity for several Gulf countries between 1990
and 2010.
Oil Production Capacity, millions of barrels per day (estimated)
The bar chart compares how many barrels of oil six Gulf countries could produce daily over the
course of 20 years, starting from 1990.
Overall, daily oil production capacity of these countries witnessed an upward movement except
for that of Qatar. Among the six countries, Saudi Arabia registered the biggest growth and
maintained its position as the top oil producer throughout the entire period.
In 1990, Saudi Arabia had by far the highest figure, producing about 8.5 million barrels of oils per
day (MBPD), while that for Qatar was almost negligible, at around 0.5 MBPD. The values for the
remaining countries varied slightly, ranging from just under 2 MBPD in Kuwait to approximately
3 MBPD in Iran.
Afterwards, a dramatically ascending trend could be seen in the oil production of Saudi Arabia,
as this figure ended the period with 15 MBPD, about four times as much as most other
countries. Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, UAE followed a similar trend, but less pronounced, with their figures
in 2010 falling into the range between 3.5 and 4 MBPD. Meanwhile, the data for Qatar, despite
doubling to 1 MBPD in 2000, experienced a decreasing trend, finishing at just under 0.5 MBPD.
(197 words)
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SAMPLE 8
The graph below shows the percentage of people going to cinemas in one European country
on different days.
The statistics display the frequency of attending cinemas on every day of the week in one
particular European country in three different years, 2003, 2005 and 2007.
Overall, the majority of the audience in this country visited cinemas at weekends, with Saturday
recording the highest attendance rates during the whole period.
Regarding the weekends, 40% of the people in the European country came to cinemas on
Saturday in 2003 and this figure climbed to a peak of 45% in 2005 before registering a slight fall
to 42% in 2007. The data on Sunday followed a similar pattern, witnessing a 4% increase in
2005 and a negligible decline to 32% in 2007. Meanwhile, the percentage of cinemagoers on
Friday, which was equal to that of Sunday in 2003, maintained the same value throughout the
period.
Concerning the weekdays, the proportion of people going to the movies increased from Monday
to Thursday, except for Wednesday. Among these days, Monday, despite starting with the
lowest figure, was the only day that witnessed an upward shift, from 10% in 2003 to 13% in 2007.
The remaining days saw an opposite trend, as their values in 2007 ranged from 8% on
Wednesday and 18% on Tuesday and on Thursday. (204 words) Band 8
SAMPLE 9
Paraphrasing:
- Spend (v): allocate, pour into…,
- Spending on research (n): budget spent on research, the amount of money allocated to
research, research expenditure, national budget for research, areas of spending
- Category: different fields, research area, research category,
The line graph compares the amount of the US national budget spent on five different research
fields over a 20-year period, starting from 1980.
Overall, an upward trend was seen in the amount of funding allocated to all types of studies,
except for other fields. Among them, health was the largest area of spending and witnessed the
biggest increase during the period.
In 1980 , health-related studies received approximately $8 billion in funding, which was around
$0.5 billion higher than the spending on ‘other’ fields. Regarding the remaining three areas, their
figures varied from nearly $6 billion spent on space research to $2.5 billion allotted to general
science.
Thereafter, the budget allocated to health research, despite a mild drop to $7 billion in 1984,
rose dramatically to a peak of around $23 billion in 2004 before undergoing a considerable
decrease of $5 billion in the next 4 years. By contrast, having fallen to $5 billion in the first 4
years, state funding for other fields grew gradually by $7 billions between 1984 and 2000, after
which a plunge to $5 billion was recorded in 2008. Finally, concerning space, energy and
general science, their values underwent upward fluctuations, finishing the period at nearly $9
billion, $7 billion, and exactly $5 billion, respectively. (211 words)
SAMPLE 10
communication methods
= methods/means/ways/forms of communication
= communication services
= services of communication
use [landline services] (to communicate) = opt for/choose [landline services] (as a way of
communication) = communicate via [landline] = communicate using [landline telephones] =
reach other people via [landline]
landline = telephone = landline telephone = landline services

cellular phone = cellphone = mobile phone = cellular services
user internet services (to communicate) = communicate via/on/through the internet =

communicate online = use the internet as a means of communication.
The line graph illustrates how the popularity of five different ways of communication changed
over a period of 10 years, starting from 1998.
Overall, all methods of communication witnessed an increase in usage except for mobile
broadband. Among them, cellular services registered the most dramatic growth in the
proportion of users, eventually becoming the most popular way people communicate.
In 1998, the percentage of people who communicated via landline was the highest, at roughly
15%. Ranking second and third were cellphones and the Internet with nearly 10% of users each,
while the figures for fixed and mobile broadband in this year were negligible.
From 1998 to 2008, the proportion of cellphone users soared to 60% and in the process
surpassed the figure for telephone users, specifically in 2002. Similarly, the value for the Internet
experienced an increase, although less pronounced, ending the period with around 20%. While
fixed and mobile broadband remained unpopular in the first 4 year, they recorded a modest gain
in popularity, with below 10% of users each in 2008. The only communication method that saw
no growth in the number of users after the 10-year period was the landline, whose figure always
hovered around the 15% mark.
SAMPLE 11
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before
and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors
how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
Refurbishment (n):
- to refurbish = to renovate = to make renovation
- renovation work
- efforts were made to renovate this place
Satisfied with their visit:
- to be pleased with their visit
- to be content with their visit
- to feel happy that they spend their time in the museum
- to enjoy their time in the museum
- to express satisfaction with their visit
- to have high levels of satisfaction with
- satisfied visitors
- (museums) enjoy higher level of visitor satisfaction
- to have positive experience
- visitor satisfaction
- very pleased with their time spent in the museum
No response:
- do not complete their survey
- do not give responses
- not share their opinions on their visits in the survey.
Visit museum:
- spend time in the museum
- museum welcomes…
- (people) were attracted to/ were drawn to the museum
- The number of guests to the museum
The table displays Ashdown Museum’s attendances one year prior to and one year following the
renovations while the pie charts detail visitor satisfaction in these two years.
Overall, after the museum was refurbished, it recorded a considerable rise in the annual guest
number. Coupled with this increase was a much more positive response from the public.
Concerning attendance figures, 74,000 people were attracted to the museum before efforts
were made to renovate this venue. A year after the refurbishment, the museum welcomed a
total of 92000 visitors, indicating a 25% increase.
Regarding the outcome of the surveys, prior to the renovation work, visitor feedback was mixed,
as half of them expressed their dissatisfaction in the survey (40% dissatisfied, 10% very
dissatisfied) compared to 45% whose experiences were positive. After the renovation, the newly
updated museum enjoyed a much higher level of visitor satisfaction, with three quarters of
visitors claiming that they enjoyed their time here, nearly half of whom felt extremely happy with
their visits whereas dissatisfaction fell to a mere 20%. In both years, only a negligible proportion
of visitors, 5%, did not share their opinions on their visits in the surveys. (194 words)
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SAMPLE 12
The charts below show the number of international students in Canada and USA in 2002 and
2003, and also compare the three top sources of countries.
The tables compare how many international students from three particular countries chose
Canada and the US to study in the year 2002 and 2003.
Overall, the US welcomed significantly more foreign students than Canada, with the former
witnessing a slight decrease compared to a marginal increase seen in the latter. In addition, the
majority of overseas students in the US were from India while Chinese students outnumbered
other ones in Canada.
Regarding the proportionate changes, the greatest increase can be observed in the number of
students sent by India to both countries, with a 6% rise in Canada versus 9.8% in the US.
Meanwhile, China showed opposite trends for each country, as the number sent to Canada rose
by 4.5% whereas the figure for the US declined by 8.1%. Moreover, the number of US students in
Canada and that of Canadian ones in the US increased by 3% and 1.5% correspondingly.
Concerning the actual numbers, the US was more popular among Indian students, with around
200000 students each year, nearly six times as many as the number going to Canada. As for
Chinese students, their number in the US slid by 2000 while the data for Canada increased by
1700. Finally, the US student number in Canada is nearly triple the Canadian student number in
the US, at around 15000 and 5500 respectively. (227 words)
SAMPLE 13
The graphs show the employment of graduates from top US universities in 2004
The statistics show graduate employment at top-ranked US universities in 2004, and how it is
different compared to 2003.
Overall, the proportion of graduates choosing to enter the finance/banking field was by far the
highest in 2004. This sector also witnessed the biggest decrease in comparison with the
previous year while industrial and transport are the only two fields that experienced an upward
trend.
In 2004, the most popular sector belonged to finance/banking with just under 40% of graduates
saying that they chose it, which was nearly double the figure for consultancy. The third position
went to the marketing sector with 14%, and far below were industrial and transport, which
accounted for 9%, and 4%, respectively. The remaining 14% of graduates were recruited in fields
other than these main five.
With regard to the difference from the previous year, an increasing tendency of 8% could be
observed in the employment of graduates in both industrial and transport sectors. In contrast,
those of finance/banking, marketing and consultancy registered a decrease, with respective
figures being 17%, 2.5%, and 0.5%. Finally, the figure for other fields remained unchanged.
Overall: 8.5 (188 words)
SAMPLE 14
The graph below shows information about the total oil consumption of four major consumers
from 2009 to 2030.
Version 1
The line chart compares how many barrels of oil were consumed daily by four main consumers
since 2009 and shows projections for 2030.
Overall, the consumption of China and the Middle East would witness an upward trend while the
opposite would be the case for the USA as well as Western Europe and Japan. Among the four,
the US would remain the largest market for oil.
In 2009, Americans consumed by far the highest amount of oil, at 9 million barrels of oil per day
(MBPD). Far below were Western Europe and Japan, with 4 MBPD, which was double the figures
for China and the Middle East in the same year.
Thereafter, the amount of oil consumed in the US increased, peaking at 10 MBPD in 2015, but
predictions show that this number would decrease considerably to 7.5 MBPD in 2030. The trend
for oil consumption in Western Europe and Japan would also be downward, ending the period
with 2 MBPD. Having an opposite consumption pattern, people in the Middle East would
consume more oil, with the estimated figure in 2030 being 3 MBPD. Similarly, the data for
China, despite a slight drop forecast between 2025 and 2030, would generally increase,
finishing at 3.5 MBPD. (208 words)
Version 2
Purpose: 1t1c
Overview:
- Trend: USA + WEJ descending trend // China + ME opposite

- Compare: 1st => USA
Body 1: In 2009,
- USA by far 1st (9 million barrels per day)

- WEJ (4) = double the figures for China and the ME
Body 2: Thereafter
- USA increased to a peak of 10 MBPD in 2015 => is predicted to decline to around 7.5
in 2030
- Meanwhile, China => witnessed an increase in the first 6 years => is expected to
continue this trend to 2025, peaking at 4 before => s;lightly decline to 3.5 in 2030
- ME increase => 3 // WEJ => drop to 2 in 2030
The line graph illustrates how four primary consumers consumed oil since 2009 and shows
projections for 2030.
Overall, the US and Western Europe & Japan (WEJ) would register a descending trend while
China and the Middle East would take the opposite direction. Among these four, the USA
would remain as the top oil-consuming market.
In 2009, by far the highest oil consumption belonged to the US, as this country consumed 9
million barrels per day (MBPD). This was followed by WEJ, at 4 MBPD, double the figures
for China and the Middle East.
Thereafter, American oil consumption increased to a peak of 10 MBPD in 2015 and

predictions show that this figure would decline to around 7.5 MBPD in 2030. Meanwhile,
China witnessed a marked growth in the first 6 years and is expected to continue this trend
to 2025, peaking at 4 MBPD, after which a slight decline to 3.5 MBPD is estimated in 2030.
Finally, it is anticipated that the data for the Middle East would rise to 3 MBPD whereas that
for WEJ would drop considerably to 2 MBPD in 2030.
CHARTS WITHOUT TREND
SAMPLE 1
The chart below shows the percentage of people who use the Internet at home.
The bar chart provides information on how people in five particular countries access the Internet
at home.
Overall, broadband is more popular than dial up in the US and Japan while the opposite is the
case for the UK and India. In addition, Australia was the only country where both methods share
the same proportions of subscribers and India has the lowest percentage of people with
household Internet access.
In the US, an overwhelming majority of its citizens, 70%, subscribe to broadband services,
compared to 20% who opt for dial-up Internet. Japan shares a relatively similar pattern, but less
pronounced, with respective figures being 65% and 15%.
However, an opposite pattern can be observed in the UK, where 60% of customers use dial-up
connections to access the Internet while their broadband counterparts are chosen by 35% of
people in that country. The figures for Indian subscribers are similar, as those who buy the
former method account for 20%, double that for the latter. Finally, there are equal percentages
of Australian Internet users subscribing to the two modes of connections, at 40% each.
(181 words)
SAMPLE 2
The bar chart below shows tea and coffee consumption in 2015.
The bar chart compares how much tea and coffee were consumed per person in kilograms in
seven particular countries in the year 2015.
Overall, the UK is the only place where tea and coffee were equally consumed. In the other
countries, coffee was preferred to tea, except for Turkey and Russia where people drank more
tea than coffee.
In Canada, average coffee consumption was around 6.25kg per capita, the highest value among
all countries listed, which was more than six times as high as the amount of tea consumed. The
figures for the US were relatively similar, but less pronounced, with 5.5kg of coffee versus 0.5kg
of tea per person. The differences in consumption of both commodities were much less
significant in New Zealand (3.75kg of coffee to 1.25kg of tea) and in Australia (3kg of coffee to
1kg of tea).
In contrast, Turks consumed the highest amount of tea, at 5kg per capita, compared to 3kg of
coffee. Having a similar consumption pattern, Russians consumed 2.5kg of tea but 1.5g of
coffee. Finally, in the UK, there were the same amounts of coffee and tea consumed, at 3kg per
person. (197 words). Band 8.5
SAMPLE 3
The bar charts illustrate how people answered two questions in a survey conducted in a
particular European country in 2009.
Overall, the majority of people said that they changed their cars after using more than five years.
In addition, second-hand cars were the most popular choice.
Regarding/Concerning the frequency of changing cars, above half of the respondents

confessed that they changed new ones after five years or more of use, which was the most
common response. This was followed by those having exactly-five-year-old cars, with the figure
being 37%. The proportions of the remaining answers were negligible, ranging from 1% to 5%.
With regard to the second question, around two-thirds of people asked in the survey purchased
second-hand cars, which was nearly twice as high as the percentage of those opting to buy
completely new ones. Meanwhile, those who could not decide whether to buy a new or a
second-hand automobile accounted for 6%, compared to only 3% of participants who would
never buy cars. (160 words)
SAMPLE 4
The tables give information on the temperatures and the hours of daylight in two particular
cities during the same weekend in May 2007.
The tables compare the differences regarding the temperatures and the length of the day in
Mumbai of India, and in Moscow of Russia from Friday to Sunday in May 2007.
Overall, the climate of Mumbai was generally hotter compared to that of Russia. However, the
latter city experienced longer daylight hours than the former did.
With regard to the temperatures, the maximum ones were consistently around 33-34oC, with
Saturday being the hottest day, while the minimum figures were 29oC, which reflected a peak-
trough difference of around 4oC. In contrast, the weather in Moscow was generally colder, as
the peak temperatures varied considerably, ranging from 8oC on Friday to 13oC on Sunday. In
addition, the city recorded the lowest minimum temperature on Saturday, at 2oC, compared to
at 5oC and at 9oC on Friday and on the final day respectively.
Looking at the hours of daylight, Mumbai enjoyed nearly 13 hours, with the sun rising at 6:00
and setting at between 19:05 and 19:15. Meanwhile, in Moscow, sunrise started nearly 2 hours
sooner and sunset began around 3 hours later than in the other city. (190 words)
SAMPLE 5
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of
electricity in 2014.
The bar chart provides information about the top ten electricity producing and consuming
countries in 2014.
Overall, all countries produced more electrical power than they consumed, with the exception of
Germany where the pattern was reversed. Among the ten, China and the US were by far the
biggest producers and consumers.
Regarding the top two countries, China generated almost 5400 billion kWh, marginally higher
than its consumption. The figures for the US were around a quarter less, with around 4100
billion kWh being produced and 3900 being consumed.
Far behind those were Russia, Japan and India, which produced 1057, 936 and 871 billion kWh
respectively, while the values of consumption in Japan and India were around 100 billion kWh
lower than the amount generated. Next came Canada, France and Brazil, whose production
figures ranged from 619 billion kWh in Canada to 530 billion kWh in Brazil, which were all around
10% higher than the amounts consumed.
In contrast, German electricity consumption stood at 582 billion kWh, exceeding its production
figure by nearly 60 billion kWh. The opposite was the case for Korea, as this country produced
485 billion kWh, compared to 449 billion kWh being consumed. (195 words)
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SAMPLE 6
The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive.
The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.
The charts illustrate the culprits of agricultural land degradation worldwide and their effects on
three different parts of the world in the 1990s.
Overall, there are three principal reasons why farmland becomes less productive, the most
important of which is overgrazing. Out of the three regions, Europe suffered the most from land
degradation, with 23% of land becoming infertile.
Looking at the factors, more than a third of degraded land is due to livestock intensively feeding
on it, making it the biggest driver of land degradation. This was followed by tree clearance and
over-cultivation, as 30% of infertile land is linked to the former compared to 28% associated with
the latter. Only a minority of land becomes unproductive because of other factors.
Regarding the impacts of these causes on 3 different regions, nearly 10% of European
degraded land resulted from forest destruction, while the two farming activities together were
responsible for 12%. In contrast, in Oceania, the main driver was overgrazing, constituting 11%
of land deteriorated whereas the other 2 factors had minimal or barely any effects on this
region. Finally, North America had only 5% of land degraded, and this was mainly due to over-
cultivation, at 3,5%.
Paraphrasing:
Land degradation= Degraded land= land deterioration= deteriorated land
Causes= reasons= culprits= (contributing) factors = driver
Deforestation= loss of forests = Tree clearance= the act of cutting trees
Over grazing= animals feeding on it
Overgrazing/ over-cultivation= cultivating and grazing excessively = farming activities
Result from/ caused by/ be responsible for
SAMPLE 7
The pie charts provide data on the regions where coffee is manufactured and consumed, and
the share of profit earned. Overall, South America is the top coffee-producing region while
Europe is the largest market for this item. In addition, shippers receive the biggest share of the
total revenue.
Regarding areas where coffee is produced, South America dominates other regions, as 44% of
coffee is produced there, compared to only 2% manufactured in Oceania. The values for the
remaining continents vary slightly, ranging from 17% in Central America to 19% in Africa.
Concerning coffee consumption, more than a half was done so by Europeans, approximately
twice as much as the data for other countries not listed in the chart and five times higher than
that for North America. The Japanese market has the lowest consumption, amounting to only
7%.
With regard to the division of profit, 55% of it goes to shippers, which is more than double the
proportion of money that sellers receive. As for explorers and producers, their shares are
exactly the same, at 10% each. (179 words) Band 7.5-8.0
SAMPLE 8
The table shows annual expenditure of university students in three nations and their
percentages of spending on accommodation, books, leisure food and others.
Country Country A Country B Country C
Total spending $5000 $4500 $1500
Different living costs
Accommodation 45% 35% 30%
Food 22% 28% 36%
Books 3% 9% 21%
Leisure 22% 23% 12%
Others 8% 5% 1%
The table compares the annual student expenditure at a university in 3 particular countries and
details the proportions of it in terms of five different categories.
Overall, the highest amount of money spent each year can be found in the students in country A.
In addition, students in country A and B allocated the majority of their budget to
accommodation while those studying in country C spent the most on food.
Regarding the total spending, $5000 was done so by students staying in country A, making it
the most expensive among the three countries. Slightly behind this was students in country B
whose total money spent was $4500, which was triple the figure for those in the remaining
country.
Concerning the percentages of students’ spending, accommodation accounted for the biggest
share of students’ budget in country A, at 45%, which was twice as high as the amount of money
allotted to food and leisure. In country B, student spending patterns were very similar, with
respective figures being 35%, 28% and 23%. Meanwhile, in country C, students allocated most of
their money to food, at 36%, followed by accommodation and books, at 30% and 21%. Finally,
the proportions of other categories listed in the table were negligible. (206 words)
SAMPLE 9
The bar chart shows the information about the favourite subjects of 60 students from 2
schools, school A and school B in 2012.
The chart compares the preference for five different subjects in two particular schools, based
on a survey of 60 students.
Overall, according to the outcome of the survey, sport was the most favourite subject in school
A. Meanwhile, the majority of students in school B stated that they enjoyed craft and drawing
the most.
Concerning the top two subjects, 36 respondents from school A regarded sport as their
preferred subject, which is approximately 7 times as many as the figure for school B. As for the
arts and crafts subject, an opposite pattern can be observed, as 25 students in school B voted
for this subject, compared to 4 students from the other school.
Regarding the remaining subjects, 18 students from school B expressed a preference for
language, more than triple the number from school A. The figures are relatively similar for social
science, with 10 students from the former school versus 6 from the latter. In contrast, more
students from school A preferred content about science than school B, with respective figures
being 9 and 5.
(176 words)
SAMPLE 10
The pie charts show the main reasons for migration to and from the UK in 2007
The charts provide information on why people decided to move to or leave the UK in 2007.
Overall, having a definite job and pursuing a formal study are two leading factors behind
immigration to the UK. Meanwhile, the majority of emigrants stated that they left their country
because of their jobs or employment possibilities.
Regarding reasons cited by immigrants, 30% of them migrated to the UK because their jobs
required them to do so while nearly a quarter said that they did so for their education. This is
followed by those accompanying other people and those seeking job opportunities, with
respective figures being 15% and 12%. In addition, 11% of immigrants cited other reasons not
listed in the chart, double those who preferred not to specify their motives.
Concerning reasons behind emigration from the UK, career-related ones are the most common,
as having a definite job and looking for work account for 29% and 22% of the total answers,
correspondingly. Additionally, the proportion of people leaving to join their family members is
13%, which is around 3 times as high as that of those emigrating for their study. Finally, 18% of
people did not detail why they left the UK, 4% higher than the figure for other reasons. (208
words)
SAMPLE 11
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all
of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Average percentages of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar
in typical meals consumed in the USA
The pie charts illustrate the average consumption of sodium, saturated fat and added sugar in
four typical meals in America, all of which may have adverse effects on health when
overconsumed.
Overall, by far the highest percentage of sugar can be seen in snacks while dinner accounts for
the largest share of sodium and saturated fat. Among the four meals, the healthiest one is
breakfast as it contains the lowest amounts of these substances.
Regarding dinners and snacks, an excessive amount of sodium, 43%, was consumed for the
former, triple that of the latter. The figures for saturated fat are very similar, at 37% and 27%
respectively. In contrast, snacks are sugar-dominated, with 42%, which is twice as high as the
amount added in dinner.
Concerning the two remaining meals, an American consumes approximately one-sixth of the
total sodium, saturated fat and sugar for breakfast on average. However, at lunch, these figures
increased to 29%, 26% and 19% respectively. (157 words)
SAMPLE 12
The graph below shows the number of students studying six different courses, by gender, in
2014, at one British university.
Courses Males Females
Business Administration 1300 1250

Accountancy 1240 1220
English 800 850
Various engineering 500 200
Chinese 200 50
Gender studies 20 100
The table displays how many students chose to enroll in six different courses in terms of
genders at a particular university in the UK in 2014.
Overall, by far the most popular courses were business administration and accountancy.
Among the six subjects, engineering and Chinese courses were male-dominated while gender
studies had significantly more female students.
Regarding the more popular courses, 1300 male students chose business administration,
marginally higher than the female number, at 1250. A similar ratio was seen in those opting for
accountancy, at 1240 and 1220 correspondingly. Ranking in third place was English, as it was
chosen by 850 women, exceeding the number of men by 50.
Concerning the remaining courses, men studying engineering vastly outnumbered women in the
same subjects, with respective figures being 500 and 200. Having a similar pattern, chinese had
200 male students, compared to 50 women. In contrast, 100 women decided to study about
gender, which was four times as many as the number of their male counterparts.
(163 words)
SAMPLE 13
The charts below show the percentage of water used for different purposes in different parts
of the world.
The pie charts compare the water consumption in terms of different purposes in various
continents of the world. Overall, North Americans and Europeans use the majority of their water
for industrial purposes, while in other continents, most water is consumed agriculturally.
In Europe, industrial uses account for half of total water, with one third being used for
agricultural activities, leaving 15% for households. The figures are relatively similar in North
America, at 48%, 39% and 13% correspondingly.
Concerning the remaining regions, more than four-fifths of all water is used for agriculture in
Africa, Central and South East Asia, whereas the figure for South America is slightly lower, at
71%. In contrast, South Americans use nearly 20% of their water domestically, which is about
twice as high as the numbers in three other areas. Finally, the proportions of water consumed
industrially in these four regions vary slightly, ranging from 5% in Central Asia to 12% in South
East Asia.
(158 words)
SAMPLE 14
The table below shows the average weekly salaries of men and of women working in different
occupations in 2015.
The table compares how many dollars men and women from different professions earn on a
weekly basis in 2015.
Overall, by far the highest weekly wages belong to professionals while manual laborers earn the
least. In addition, male workers get paid more than their female counterparts in every
occupation listed in the chart, with the largest gap being seen in the income of technicians.
Regarding the top paying jobs, male professionals received $2000 per week, which was $100
higher than the amount paid for women. The income gap between male and female technicians
is much more significant, as the former made $1400 while the latter earned $900, implying a
difference of $500.
Concerning the remaining jobs, male administrative/clerical workers are paid $1350 a week,
compared to $1000 earned by females. The figures are relatively similar for those employed as
service workers, at $1300 and $950. Finally, weekly earnings of those working as manual
laborers were the lowest, with men and women receiving $1100 and $850 respectively.
(167 words)
MAPS
SAMPLE 1
The graphic provides information on access to Mount Eron for visitors. Overall, the mountain is
accessible thanks to different roads. Nevertheless, travellers have to take either one particular
path or the climbing track if they want to reach the mountain.
If we look at the western section, we can see a road approaching Mount Eron. Along this road,
there are the sunset viewing area lying to the north and the cultural centre on the south side,
with each place being served by a car park. Situated on the opposite part of the map, another
road leads from the sunrise viewing area. In the vicinity of the mountain, the two roads then join
a circular road where two more car parks can be seen. One is on the west side, and the other is
in the south, with the former also having a first aid post and toilet facilities.
From the cultural centre, a path leads to the car park with the toilets and then joins another path
circling the mountain, just inside the aforementioned circular road. There, visitors may follow a
climbing track to reach the mountain. Otherwise, they may also use another path leading from
the southern car park. (200 words)
SAMPLE 2
The two maps below show the developments along Olive Drive before and after the
construction of new facilities between 1980 and now
The two maps display how the area surrounding Olive Drive has changed since 1980. Overall,
both sides of Olive Drive witnessed several transformations, the most notable of which is the
construction of more educational, residential and commercial facilities.
Regarding the northern section of the area, one noticeable change is the addition of more
housing units, opposite to the old ones and the nearby park. Another development is that a
school has been established to the east of the residential zone, which has necessitated the
installation of a new road connecting the former and the latter.
Concerning the changes in the south, what once was a row of small shops is now a shopping
centre coupled with a new supermarket. Next to them is a café which has replaced the old bank,
as this bank has been relocated to the back of the community centre, resulting in this centre
decreasing in size to make place for the bank. Finally, the hospital in the south-eastern corner of
the map remains intact. (169 words)
SAMPLE 3
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist
facilities.
The maps display how an island changed with the addition of tourist infrastructure. Overall, this
underdeveloped island was turned into a tourist resort, complete with lodging, a restaurant and
other facilities to accommodate visitors.
From the maps we can see that the island measures about 250 metres in length and 60-80 in
width, resembling a rough rectangle. In its original state, the island was barren and uninhabited
as it had no buildings, no infrastructure and its only features were a few scattered palm trees
and an untouched beach.
The second map indicates the construction of significant tourist facilities, making the island
now accessible via a pier in the southern bay, which accommodates sailboats. From this pier,
there are vehicle tracks leading to the reception and the restaurant, on either side of which are
separate areas of accommodation consisting of bungalows erected in circular patterns and
connected by footpaths. In the westernmost section of the island, the beach now offers a
swimming area whereas the opposite part of the island remains relatively unchanged. (172
words) Band 8.5-9.0
SAMPLE 4
The diagrams show the site of a school in 2004 and the plan for changes to the school site in
2024.
The graphics illustrate the layout of a school in 2004 and the plan for its renovation by the year
2024. Overall, according to the proposed design, there will be a new school building, whereby
the school will be able to operate with a larger number of students.
In 2004, there was a path running from the main entrance to the sports field, each side of which
was a separate school building. With these facilities, the school was able to house 600
students. By 2040, it is expected that the two original buildings will be joined together and a
third building will have been constructed in place of the sports field, which would allow the
school to accomodate 1000 students. These developments will necessitate the construction of
a new and shorter path connecting these buildings.
Concerning other facilities, the plan is to build a second car park behind the third school
building, south of which a smaller sports field will be laid. Another change is the installment of a
new road that links the main entrance to the second car park. Finally, this entrance and the
original car park will remain intact. (191 words)
SAMPLE 5
The diagram below shows how an office building looks in the present and its future building
plan.
The graphics illustrate the layout of an office building as it is now and its proposed design in the
future. Overall, according to the plan, the building, despite having the same number of office
rooms, will have more areas where people can sit and meet.
At the moment, from the main entrance, there is a reception and to its left lies a row of four
offices which is facing the kitchen, canteen, storeroom and toilet. On both sides of the offices,
there are two outdoor green areas.
Regarding how the building will be modified in the future, the reception area will be moved to the
middle of the room, each side of which will be a single office room. Also, the left-hand side
grass area will have more chairs in order to create an outside seating area. Another noticeable
change is that the kitchen and the canteen will be converted into two offices while the
stockroom will still stand. Finally, the plan is also to turn the other green area into an indoor
meeting area with a few chairs and a coffee machine, coupled with a new toilet as a substitute
for the old one.
(193 words)
SAMPLE 6
The two maps below show an area of land before and after the building of a hydroelectric
dam.
The diagrams show how an area has changed since the construction of a hydroelectric dam.
Overall, this area witnessed various transformations, the most notable of which is the
expansion of the river into a lake and the building of the dam by removing some natural,
historical and agricultural features.
In 1980, the area still had several natural features, including a few scattered mountains, a forest
and a river running from north to south and dividing the area into two separate parts. On the left
side, there were rare fauna and flora, coupled with an ancient structure situated in the forest. On
the other side, farmland lay alongside the river, southeast of which was a village.
After the course of 20 years, the hydroelectric dam, together with four electrical towers along
the two river banks, had been built, following which the middle stretch of the river had been
expanded into an artificial lake, serving both as a water reservoir and as a place for fishing and
boating. These developments had necessitated the removal of the ancient structure, the
farmland and some natural features. Finally, the village had been relocated further south to
make way for the establishment of a new hotel. (194 words)
SAMPLE 7
Plan A shows the ground floor of the art gallery in 2005. Plan B shows the same area in
the present.
The diagrams show how the ground floor of a museum looked in 2005 and its current layout.
Overall, this floor has experienced various modifications, the most notable of which is the
decrease in the number of exhibition rooms and the addition of a new children’s area.
After the renovation, a new ramp has been added to the main entrance, thereby allowing the
museum to be accessed by wheelchairs. From the entrance, we can see a round-shaped
reception desk placed in the center of the Entrance Hall instead of the old rectangular one.
Furthermore, the upper floor is now accessible not only by a staircase but also by a new
elevator.
On the right side of the floor, three adjacent rooms that serve exhibition purposes still stand.
The fourth exhibition room, which used to be at the bottom left-hand corner, has been converted
into an area where children can interact with others. Another striking change is that the original
gallery room is now used for exhibitions deemed as temporary while what once were shops
selling coffee and arts is now the new gallery room, served by a coffee machine. (187 words)
SAMPLE 8
The diagrams show a museum and its surroundings in 1990 and in 2010.
The graphics illustrate the layout of a museum in 1990 and how it was modified 20 years later.
Overall, this museum witnessed various transformations, the most notable of which are the
reduction in the size of the exhibition and the removal of a green area to accommodate more
cars.
The maps indicate that there was a small path that ran from the exit to a big garden, where
more trees had been planted. On the right side of this path, another garden, half the size of the
aforementioned one, was demolished to make room for the expansion of the adjacent car park.
On the other side of the walking path, next to the exit, what once was a cottage is now a coffee
shop. Another striking change is that although the shop was still located next to the exhibition,
the former increased to twice its original size, which necessitated the shrinkage of the latter.
Further north, a storage also became bigger in size after being renovated.
(165 words)
SAMPLE 9
The maps below show a plan of a city in 1950 and at the present.
The diagrams illustrate how a city has changed since 1950. Overall, this city has become much
more populated, with the growth of residential and commercial areas as well as the addition of
a dam and the expansion of a lake.
In 1950, a major road led from west to an airport at the easternmost part of the city, with
another road running from north to south. These roads intersected at the center of the business
district which was surrounded by the residential zone, home to 20000 people. These areas lay
on the northern bank of the river while the government building, located on the other side, could
be reached via a bridge.
At the moment, a stretch of the river has been enlarged to form a lake, acting as a water
reservoir for the newly-built dam to the end of this lake. Another striking change is the
expansion of commercial and housing zones to the southern side of the lake, thereby raising the
total population of the city to 200.000. Also on this side, another major road and a new bridge
have been built to connect the south and the east of the city, providing access to a new and
bigger government building. Finally, the airport has increased to three times its original size.
(214 words)
SAMPLE 10
The plans show a student room for two people, and a student room for one person at an
Australian university.
The diagrams show the layouts of a room for one and another for two students at a particular
university in Australia. Overall, while facilities provided are almost similar between the two
options, the twin room is wider and more economical for each person staying there.
Regarding the single room, it measures 6 metres in length and 2.5 metres in width, and the
rental is $200 per week. The room is equipped with facilities for one person, including a bed
next to a window, a study desk, coupled with a television. In addition, a full set of kitchen
equipment such as a stove, a sink and a microwave is also provided, which is opposite a
bathroom located in the same room.
Concerning the room for two students, its length is similar to that of the single room while its
width is 1.5 metres longer, providing living quarters enough for two people. The fee for renting it
is $350, meaning that each student has to pay $175, which is cheaper than the other option.
The available facilities are almost the same, as each person still has their own bed and study
desk, separated by two cupboards, and there are also a bookshelf and an additional table and
chair set. Nevertheless, both must use a shared kitchen and shared bathroom. (219 words)
PROCESSES
SAMPLE 1
The diagrams below show the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production
of silk cloth.
The graphics illustrate the developmental stages involved in the life process of the silkworm and
how silk cloth is produced.
Overall, the life cycle is a circular, natural process and goes through four main phases,
commencing with adult moths laying eggs and culminating in a new moth emerging from a
cocoon. For the production of cloth, there are five stages in this linear, man-made process,
starting with selecting materials and ending with weaving thread into cloth.
The life cycle of the silkworm starts when the fully grown moth lays its eggs which take 10
days to hatch into silkworm larvae. The larvae then feed on mulberry leaves during a period of 4
to 6 weeks before constructing a cocoon from silk, serving as a shield against potential threats.
This construction phase takes around one week, which is followed by the pupation stage when
the larvae hide inside the cocoon for nearly half a month and eventually transform into moths,
and the process can begin again.
With regard to the making of silk cloth, the cocoon is first selected and boiled in hot water,
subsequently it is unwound into a length of 300 to 900 meters. The resulting silk threads are
then twisted together before being woven into silk cloth. The dying step can take place either
before or after the weaving step.
(222 words)
SAMPLE 2
The pictures highlight the steps involved in the making of coffee and how the finished products
are prepared for retailing.
Overall, the process of producing coffee can be outlined in various steps, commencing with
coffee beans being harvested and culminating in final products being packaged.
The multi-stage process begins when the coffee beans are picked on the plantation and spread
on fields to let dry under the sun. The beans are then transferred to an oven where they are
roasted in order to bring out the characteristic flavor of coffee. After a short period of cooling,
the roasted beans are ground into a powder which is then mixed with hot water. The next step
starts when the mixture is strained and frozen inside a chamber, which later undergoes another
grinding step. When this stage has been done, the ground mixture is placed in a drying vacuum
so that any extra water can evaporate and the coffee can achieve the ideal moisture. Finally, the
resulting products are filled in jars which are now ready to enter the market. (167 words)
SAMPLE 3
The diagram shows the life cycle of the honey bee.
The diagram illustrates the developmental stages involved in the life span of honey bees.
Overall, the life cycle is a natural process and goes through six main phases, commencing with
eggs being laid and culminating in fully-grown bees, which can take up to 36 days to complete.
The life cycle of the honey bee starts when the mature female adult lays its eggs, with about one
or two being laid every 3 days. Between 9 and 10 days, these eggs will hatch into the immature
form called nymph, lacking the characteristic stripes of the honey bees. This is followed by 3
moulting stages, taking place 5 days after the eggs hatch, then 7 days later, and again another 9
days. During these stages, the nymphs shed their skin and grow in size, and eventually, young
adults emerge after the final moulting. At this stage, the typical stripes can now be observed
and it only takes 4 days for these bees to fully mature into larger adult bees whose stripes are
now bolder and darker. After completing all stages, the process can begin again.
(183 words)
SAMPLE 4
The diagram below shows the process of producing orange juice
The graphic illustrates how orange juice is produced. Overall, the process of manufacturing
orange juice goes through various steps, commencing with fruits being grown on the plantation
and culminating in final products being packaged.
The multi-stage process begins when oranges are grown on trees and harvested as they ripen.
The fruits are then loaded onto lorries to be delivered to the factory where they are examined by
graders and a sorting system so that unsuitable ones can be removed. Subsequently, the
selected oranges undergo an extracting phase in which a machine is used to extract the juice.
The next step starts when the extract is transferred to another machine which makes excess
water evaporate.
Once the extraction of water has been completed, the liquid is then concentrated inside a
container before being stored at a low temperature. After that, the concentrate is canned, and
the resulting cans are shipped to other factories where the concentrate is diluted with water,
resulting in the orange juice. Finally, the juice is packaged into individual boxes, ready to be
consumed.
8 8 8 9. Overall: 8.0
SAMPLE 5
The flowchart below shows the stages in the production of yoghurt.
The graphic illustrates how yoghurt is produced. Overall, the process of making yoghurt goes
through four consecutive steps, commencing with various ingredients being mixed and
culminating in final products being packaged.
The four-stage process begins with dry milk, together with sugar and stabilizers, being added
into a clean vessel made of stainless steel which is already filled with milk. The liquid is then
brought to a temperature of 85 oC, and the heat starts to pasteurize it, thereby eliminating any
pathogenic germs. The process continues when the pasteurized milk is cooled down to 42 oC so
that it can become homogenized.
Once this stage has been completed, the stir rod inside the vessel rotates to stir the milk while
bacterial cultures are introduced, which facilitates the fermentation of milk. After the mixture
has been successfully fermented and turned into yoghurt, this step can be halted by lowering
the temperature to 7oC. Finally, the resulting yoghurt is packaged into individual jars, ready to be
consumed.
8889. Overall: 8.0
SAMPLE 6
The diagrams below show the small-scope about the production of smoked fish.
The flowchart shows the small-scale production of smoked fish before getting to consumers.
What stands out from the diagrams is that the process of making smoked fish goes through
eight consecutive steps, commencing with fish being prepared and culminating in final products
being ready for commercial purposes.
The eight-stage process starts when the fresh fishes are killed and cleaned with a knife. The
prepared fishes are then transferred to a container where they are immersed and rested in
salted water for 30 minutes. Subsequently, the water is brought to a higher temperature in order
to cook the fishes for 5 minutes before they are removed from the container.
Once this stage has been completed, the fishes are hung in a vat, on top of smudging water.
The vat is covered with a wooden piece/lid which traps the smoke inside. This smoking stage
takes place for 30 minutes, and after that the smoked fish are taken out and yellow food
colorant is added. Finally, the finished fishes are packaged into individual containers to be
distributed to retailers.
(9889 = 8.5)
(172 words)
SAMPLE 7
The diagram below shows how to recycle organic waste to produce fertilizer (compost).
The picture describes how fertiliser is produced from recycled organic waste. Overall, the
process of making compost comprises five steps, from ingredients being prepared in a
container, through several processing steps, to the final product being collected for gardening.
The five-stage process takes place in a large container which is made of plastic and which can
house up to two cubic meters of liquid. This container also has six air holes, with three on each
side, enabling the air to circulate in and out. The next step starts when three distinct types of
organic waste are piled up in the container in a particular order. Specifically, at the bottom is a
layer of food with a thickness of 15 centimeters, followed by a 15-centimeter bed of grass, after
which shredded newspaper can finally be added.
Once the raw materials have been fully prepared, nitrogen and hot water are poured into the
container which is then covered by a lid to be heated. The heat helps excess water evaporate,
leading to vapor emitting through the air holes. The remaining mixture is seated in the container
and after six months, it is converted into the final fertilizer, ready to serve gardening purposes.
SAMPLE 8
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured.
The graphic displays the steps involved in the manufacture of instant noodle cups. Overall, the
process of making instant noodles involves five ingredients and consists of eight stages, from
flour being delivered and stored in silos, through various processing steps, to final products
being put into individual packages.
The eight-stage process begins when flour is unloaded from lorries and stored in silos. The
flour, together with water and oil, is added to a mixer which helps combine the three ingredients
into dough. The resulting mixture is then stretched into sheets by rollers before being
transferred to a conveyor belt. The sheets subsequently travel through a slitter, thereby being
cut into thin strips which are in turn moulded into a disc-like shape. After that, the noodle discs
undergo a cooking phase in which they are dipped in a bath filled with hot oil so that they can be
fried, which helps to maintain the shape.
After the fried noodle discs are let dry, they are put into individual cups, along with
sachets/packets/packs of dried vegetables and spices. Finally, labels are added to the cups
which are sealed after that. The end products are now ready to leave the factory and dispatched
to where they can be consumed. (205 words) TA8-9 CC8 LR8-9 GRA9 Band 8.5
SAMPLE 9
The diagram below shows how ethanol fuel is produced from corn
The graphic shows the steps involved in the production of corn ethanol. Overall, this process
consists of two ingredients, corn and water, and goes through nine stages, from raw materials
being collected, through various processing steps, to final products being sold at gas stations.
The nine-step process begins when ripe corn is harvested and transferred to storage before
being ground into meal by a miller. The meal is subsequently liquefied by water inside a
container which is then brought to a higher temperature. The heat helps decompose the
cornstarch and after four hours of cooking, the resulting mixture is left to ferment for another
two days so that the starch can be transformed into ethanol.
Once fermentation is complete, the fermented mixture is subsequently filtered to separate the
liquid from the solid waste. After separation, the liquid undergoes a purifying phase which takes
five hours to eliminate any impurities, resulting in pure ethanol. The end product goes to
storage and is ready to be dispatched to retailers. (165 words)
SAMPLE 10
The diagram below describes how storm water is recycled in an Australian city.
The graphic shows the steps involved in the stormwater recycling system in a particular city in
Australia. Overall, this process consists of multiple phrases, from water being collected after a
storm, through various processing steps, to clean water being consumed in households.
The multi-step process begins when stormwater is gathered by a drainage system. The
collected water then travels through pipes to the recycling plant where it undergoes four
separate treatments. First, large objects such as plastic and other types of waste are removed
before smaller particles are filtered out. Following this is disinfection in which bacterial and viral
pathogens are killed, before salt and other molecular compounds are finally eliminated.
Once water filtration is complete, chlorine is added to the water until a concentration of 4 mg/l
is reached so that the water could free from any remaining microorganisms. The chlorinated
water then goes to storage before being distributed to consumers and used for domestic
purposes on sunny days. (161 words) Band 8
SAMPLE 11
The diagram shows the making of strawberry jam.
The graphic displays the steps involved in how strawberry jam is made at home. Overall, the
process of cooking homemade strawberry jam consists of 2 ingredients, strawberries and
sugar, and goes through 8 stages, from fresh berries being washed, through various processing
steps, to the end product being consumed.
The eight-stage process begins when 4 kilograms of raw strawberries are washed and
prepared. After the fruits are clean and hulled, a masher tool is used to crush them into smaller
pieces. The mashed berries, together with a quarter cup of sugar, are put into a pan in which the
mixture is cooked over low heat in 5 to 10 minutes. The heat starts to break down the small
pieces of strawberries, after which the pan is brought to a higher temperature for another 10
minutes.
Once the cooking is complete, 4 more cups of sugar are added to increase the sweetness
before the resulting jam is transferred into a clean jar and let cool down for 1 hour. Finally, a lid
is put on the jar and the finished product is now ready to be enjoyed in daily meals. (185 words)
SAMPLE 12
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon.
The graphics illustrate the life process of salmon. Overall, the salmon undergoes three
developmental phases to reach full maturity, from eggs being laid in freshwater to mature
salmon living in saltwater.
The life cycle starts when salmon eggs are laid and hidden among reeds on the pebbly riverbed
of the slow-moving upper stretch of a river. These eggs take around five months to half a year
to hatch into “fry”, following which they travel to lower reaches of the river where water flows
faster. At this stage, these baby salmon often measure about three to eight centimeters in
length.
After 4 years, the fish, termed “smolt” by this stage, reach twelve to fifteen centimeters before
migrating to the open sea where they will spend another 5 years to mature into adult salmon
whose size is approximately seventy to seventy-six centimeters. These full-grown salmon then
swim back to their birthplace so that they can ultimately mate and lay eggs, and the cycle can
begin again. (169 words) (Band 8.5 - 9.0)
OTHERS
SAMPLE 1
The diagram below shows how a simple filter water is constructed and how it functions to
produce clean drinking water.
The graphic illustrates a simple water filtration system that purifies dirty water.
Overall, the apparatus consists of two main stages, through which dirty water is turned into
potable water by using natural materials and some basic pieces of equipment.
Regarding the construction of this filter, the barrel has three layers of materials, including sand
on the top, charcoal in the middle and gravel at the bottom, all of which help eliminate any
impurities and pathogens present in water. This barrel is placed next to a tank which is used to
store water and has a tap fixed to its bottom. The barrel needs to be higher than the tank so
that water can flow from the former to the latter. These two items are connected by a pipe,
which runs from the bottom of the barrel to the side of the tank.
Concerning the operation, after contaminated water is poured into the barrel, it gradually
passes through the three filtering layers and goes up the pipe into the tank. When the tap is
turned on, clean water comes out.
(179 words)
SAMPLE 2
The diagram below shows how a solar powered water pump works
The graphic illustrates an apparatus that can be used to pump water for a village via the sun.
Overall, the system includes three principal components, a solar panel, an underground bore and
a water tank, and comprises various stages, through which underground water is pumped out by
using solar power.
The process starts when sunlight is collected by a solar panel facing directly the sun. This
panel, mounted on a pole raised above ground level, consists of multiple photovoltaic cells that
absorb sunlight and convert it into DC electricity. The generated current then travels to a pump
which is submerged below water level inside the underground well.
After being powered by the DC current, the pump creates a force, thereby causing water to flow
from the well, through a piping system, to the top of a large tank placed on the ground nearby.
The water is stored there before being distributed to consumers in the village. (156 words)
TA9 CC8 LR9 GRA9 Overall 8.5
SAMPLE 3
The diagrams below show how water is supplied to cities in Australia now and how water will
be supplied to cities there in the future.
The graphics illustrate the urban water supply and treatment system in Australia as it is now
and how it will be modified in the future. Overall, this system will witness some alterations, the
most notable of which is the recycling of wastewater and water collected from the storm.
At the moment, water is sourced from dams and their reservoirs, following which it is
transferred to nearby cities for domestic, commercial and industrial uses. After being
consumed, wastewater travels from households, shops and factories to a treatment plan where
it undergoes various processing steps before being released into the river. Stormwater, on the
other hand, will flow directly to the river without being processed.
Regarding the proposed plan, man-made reservoirs will continue to be the main source of water
supplies for urban areas. However, both wastewater and stormwater will be collected and
treated at the plant, after which they are turned into clean water, which is in turn sent back to
cities for reuse.
(163 words)
SAMPLE 4
The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools in the Stone Age.
The graphic provides a description of two cutting tools used at two different periods in the
Stone Age. Overall, the earlier tool was rudimentary, but after 0.6 million years, human ancestors
learned how to refine their tools in terms of forms and the cutting edge.
Concerning tool A, it was widely used 1.4 million years ago and is about 8 centimeters long.
Looking from the front, we can see that it had a serrated edge, with one end smaller than the
other. Observed from the side, it was quite narrow although the edge is barely sharp enough,
whereas its back part was flatter and less broad than the front.
Regarding tool B, it was made 0.8 million years ago and measured about 10 centimeters in
length. Seen from the front, it appeared rather symmetrical and had the shape of a teardrop as
one end was tapered to a pointed tip while the opposite end was rounded. The side view shows
that it was rather sharp for most of its periphery, while the back part wass much flatter
compared to that of tool A. (186 words)
SAMPLE 5
The picture below shows how a hot balloon works.
The diagram depicts how a hot-air balloon ascends and descends.
Generally, warmer air causes the balloon to rise whereas cooler air, with the help of the
parachute valve, will lower it. These actions can be controlled by the pilot situated in the basket
of the balloon.
To raise the balloon, the pilot releases gas from the propane tanks located in the basket to flow
into the burner which is underneath the skirt of the balloon. This causes the burner to produce a
flame which draws heat into the envelope. The pilot does not need to operate the parachute
valve at this time. As the air inside the balloon heats up, the gores and panels of the envelope
expand, causing the balloon to ascend.
In comparison, to allow the balloon to descend, the pilot must not ignite the burner. Instead, the
parachute valve cords are pulled down, causing the parachute valve at the very top of the
balloon to open. This forces the hot air inside the envelope to escape so that cooler air can
enter, thus lowering the temperature for the balloon to descend. (184 words)

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CHARTS WITH TREND

Overall, the electricity consumption of country B, C and D experienced an increasing trend

TA8 CC8 LR8 GRA8 Band 8.0

July 15th 2017

2003 2006 2009

Argentina 145,930 413,062 512,247

Australia 430,658 331,256 212,647

Thailand 784,770 1,119,283 950,258

landline = telephone = landline telephone = landline services

user internet services (to communicate) = communicate via/on/through the internet =

TA8-9 CC8-9 LR8 GRA9 Band 8.0-8.5

- Trend: USA + WEJ descending trend // China + ME opposite

- USA by far 1st (9 million barrels per day)

Thereafter, American oil consumption increased to a peak of 10 MBPD in 2015 and

CHARTS WITHOUT TREND

Regarding/Concerning the frequency of changing cars, above half of the respondents

Country Country A Country B Country C

Total spending $5000 $4500 $1500

Different living costs

Accommodation 45% 35% 30%

Food 22% 28% 36%

Leisure 22% 23% 12%

Courses Males Females

Business Administration 1300 1250

Accountancy 1240 1220

English 800 850

Various engineering 500 200

Gender studies 20 100

TA9 CC8 LR8 GRA9 Band 8.5

The picture below shows how a hot balloon works.

The diagram depicts how a hot-air balloon ascends and descends.

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