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Academic Test Writing Task 1: Bar Charts

The graph below shows the average number of tickets sold in a theme park from Monday to Sunday during three periods of the day.


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

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Some people believe that you should judge others on their appearance, while others think that appearance is not important. What is your opinion?

The chart below shows the number of automobiles that several countries imported and exported in 2011.


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

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Children these days spend too much time studying and don’t spend enough time having fun. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The chart below shows the percentages of people in various age groups in the UK who are obese, overweight, normal or underweight.


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

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Some countries are making serious efforts to reduce global warming. Do you believe that all countries should do the same?

The chart below shows the annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles in the top selling markets between 2011 and 2021.


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

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of raising children in a small town?

The bar chart below shows the percentage of people who used a computer daily in the UK in 2006 and 2012.


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

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Unemployment is often a serious problem in societies. What are the causes of unemployment? What solutions are there to this problem?

The chart below shows the percentage change in house prices in five cities between 2000 and 2020 compared with 1999.


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

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Some people think that we should not try to prevent climate change, but instead we should find a way to adapt to it. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

The bar chart below shows the total population of four regions in 2005, 2020 and a forecast for 2035 and 2050.


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

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Some people think that newspapers are the best way to learn news. However, others believe that it is better to get the news from other media. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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