IELTS Writing Vol 2

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Question 11:

The polyline graph depicts the wheat exports for Australia, Canada and the European community

from the years 1985-1990. The data is calibrated in millions of tonnes.

From an overall perspective, quite a different pattern is observed between 1985 and 1990. Exports

from Australia declined over the five-year period, while the Canadian market fluctuated

considerably, and the European Community showed an increase.

In 1985, Australia exported about 15 millions of tonnes of wheat and the following year the number

increased by one million tonnes to 16 million. After that, however, there was a gradual decline until

1989 and 1990 when it stabilised at about 11 million tonnes.

Over the same period, the amount of Canadian exports varied greatly. It started at 19 million tonnes

in 1985, reached a peak in 1988 of 24 million, dropped dramatically in 1989 to 14 million tonnes and

then climbed back to 19 million in 1990.

17 million tonnes were exported from the European Community in 1985, but this decreased to 14

million tonnes in 1986 and then rose to 15 million in 1987 and 1988 before increasing once more to

20 million in 1990.

Overall, it is observed that in 1985, Canada's wheat export was the highest while in 1990, the

European community's wheat export was at the peak.


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Question 12:

The two pie charts portray 5 energy sources in the USA for the years 1980 and 1990. The data is

calibrated in percentage.

From the first glance, it is clear that oil was the major energy source in the USA in both 1980 and

1990 and that coal, natural gas and hydroelectric power remained in much the same proportions. On

the other hand, there was a dramatic rise in nuclear power, which doubled its percentage over the

ten years.

Oil supplied the largest percentage of energy, although the percentage decreased from 42% in 1980

to 33% in 1990. Coal in 1990 was the second largest source of energy, increasing its proportion to

27% from 22% in the previous decade. Natural gas, the second largest source in 1980 at 26%,decreased its share very slightly to provide 25% of Americas energy ten years later. There was no

change in the percentage supplied by hydroelectric power which remained at 5% of the total energy

used. Nuclear power had the greatest change, in 1990 it was 10%, twice than the figure in the 1980s.

Overall, it can be clearly seen that Oil was the major source of energy in both years.


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Question 13:

The two tabular charts depict the visits abroad by UK residents by purpose of visit and the

destinations of visits for the years 1994 to 1998.

From the the first glance, it is observed that the main reason for traveling abroad has been the

holidays in all the 5 years followed by business and visits to friends and relatives. There was an

approximate 30% increase in the holiday figures from 1994 to 1998 while in other purposes the

figures inclined slightly. The maximum visits abroad by UK residents were in 1998.

Moving further, Western Europe was the favorite destination for UK residents traveling abroad and

the figure jumped by an approximate 25% in 5 years. Visits to North America doubled from 919 to

1823 from the years 1994 to 1998.

Overall, the biggest reason for visits abroad was holidays and the favorite destination was Western

Europe.


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Question 14:

The polyline graph portrays the changes in the amount of fast food consumed in the UK between

1970 and 1990. The data is calibrated in grams.

From an overall perspective, it is apparent that in 1970, the most popular fast food was fish and

chips. Over 300g were consumed per week. By 1990, however, the consumption experienced a 50%

drop. Consumption of other fast foods such as pizza and hamburgers increased, however. The

amount of pizza eaten shot up from about 20g a week to more than 270g, overtaking fish and chips

in the late 1980s. Hamburger consumption also increased, rising from about 80g in 1970 to almost

300g in 1990.

Moving further, accompanying this change in the choice of foods was an increase in the amount of

fast food consumed. In 1970, British consumers ate about 450g a week of fast food. In 1990, on the

other hand, this had more than doubled, to 1000g.

In conclusion, although there was a big increase in the consumption of pizza and hamburger, sales of

fish and chips decreased.


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Question 15:

The vertical bar chart shows the changes in the fertility rate of women in six Gulf countries Saudi

Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain between 1990 and 2000. The data is calibrated in

births per woman.

Firstly, in the ten year period, there was a decline in the number of births per woman in all countries.

The biggest declines were in two countries which had low fertility rates at the start of the decade,

Bahrain and the UAE.

Moving further, Fertility rates varied greatly between the six countries. Oman and Saudi Arabia had

the highest rates, with over seven births per woman in 1990. This compared with around 4 births per

woman in Bahrain and the UAE, and just 3.75 in Kuwait

Stating further, by 2000, the rate had fallen below three births per woman in Kuwait, Bahrain and

the UAE, with a drop of over 25% in a decade in the UAE. However, in Saudi Arabia and Oman, the

rates fell by just 20%, from 7.0 to 5.5.

Overall, there were major decreases in birth rates in all countries and Oman and Saudi Arabia had

the highest fertility rate in both years.


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Question 16:

The line graph depicts the sales of gold in Dubai for 12 months for the year 2002. The data is

calibrated in millions of dirhams.

From an overall perspective, it is crystal clear that the main season for sales was in the December to

May period. Sales were consistently above 200, rising sharply to a peak of 350 in March. However, in

the next four months, sales declined steadily, reaching an annual low of 120 million dirhams in July.

Stating further, In August, there was a sudden increase. Sales almost doubled, rising from 120 in July

to 210 in August. This was followed by a drop in September, where the figure was as much as in July.

Moving further, From September to October, sales recovered, from 120 to 180. In October and

November, sales remained steady, and there was a small increase in December to 190.

Overall, the main sales period was in the early part of the year, slumping in the summer, except for a

sudden increase in August.


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Question 17:

The pie chart and the line graph reveal the percentage of food budget spent on restaurant meals,

home cooking and the number of meals per year. The data is calibrated in percentage.

From an overall perspective, a dramatic increase is observed in the number of meals families eat at

restaurants. The percentage of the family's food budget spent on restaurant meals steadily climbed.

Just 10 percent of the food budget was spent on restaurant meals in 1970, and 15 percent in 1980.

That percentage more than doubled in 1990, to 35 percent, and rose again in 2000 to 50 percent.

Stating further, in 1970, families ate the same number of meals at fast food and sit-down

restaurants. In 1980, families ate slightly more frequently at sit-down restaurants. However, since

1990, fast food restaurants serve more meals to the families than do the sit-down restaurants. In


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2000 the percentage of fast food meals reached the pinnacle at almost 90% while the percentage for

sitdown restaurant meals was approximately half.

Overall, fast food meals and sitdown restaurant meals eventually started at the same percentage but

within 30 years, fast food meals' percentage surpassed its counterpart's to reach the pinnacle.


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Question 18:

The polyline graph depicts the percentage of people who went to the movies in the United Kingdom

between 1990 and 2010. The data has been calibrated in percentage.

From an overall perspective, it is noticeable that the younger people were and are more active in

movie going as compared to their older counterparts. However, all four age groups showed a

gradual increase in attendance numbers during the given period, except for a slight drop between

1995 and 2000.

Moving further, a larger percentage of people between the ages of 24 and 34 went to the cinema

than those in any other age group. Approximately 51% from this age group attend movies in 2010

compared with only 38% in 1990. Even in the 44-54 age group there was an increase of 6% in their

attendance.

Overall, the maximum cinema attendance in the UK was and still remains to be in the 44-54 age

group.


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Question 19:

The vertical bar graph depicts the changes in the age profile of Internet users between 1998 and

2000.

From an overall perspective, the main users of the Internet are young adults between 16 and 30

years old. In 1998, they accounted for more than half of all users. In 1999 the number dropped

slightly to 45%, but even in 2000 they were the biggest group.

Moving further, the second biggest group of users is aged between 31 and 50. They made up 41% in

1998, falling slightly to 37% in 2000. When combined with the 16-30 age group, over 94% of users in

1998 were between 16 and 50.

Stating further, this number dropped steadily as more children and older users logged on. In 1999,

the number of children online quadrupled from 2% to 8%, and it continued to increase in 2000.

There were similar increases for older users, rising from 4% in 1998 to 10% in 2000.

Overall, adults between 16 and 50 still represent the great majority of Internet users.


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Question 20:

The two pictorial charts illustrate the information on the Eiffel Tower in Paris and also the outlined

project for its underground extension.

The Eiffel Tower is situated on the banks of the Seine River in Paris. The structure is 324m high and

weighs 10,100 tonnes. The first viewing platform is located at a height of 57m. 1,665 steps above is

the second viewing platform at a height of 115m.

Five levels will be developed according to the outline project. The first level would be the ticket

office and will give access to the tower. The second level will deal with the shops and restaurants.


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The third level will feature the cinema and the museum. The fourth and fifth levels will be used for

parking purposes. All five levels will be connected by two vertical passenger lifts.

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