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Academic Test Writing Task 1: Line Graphs

5. Line Graph

The graph below shows the consumption of orange juice and some other types of juice in a European country between 1990 and 2010.


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

Model Answer & Useful Vocabulary
Some people believe that governments should invest more in trains, while others argue that it is more important to improve the roads. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

10. Line Graph

The line graph below shows the usage of different internet browsers between 2007 and 2019.


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

Model Answer & Useful Vocabulary
Some people work very hard to make their dreams come true, while others are happy with what they already have. Do you think people should chase their dreams?

18.  Line Graph

The line chart below shows world grain (cereal) production from 1960 through 2011 measured in million hectares planted and million tons harvested.


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

Model Answer & Useful Vocabulary
In some countries people prefer to rent accommodation while in others people prefer to buy their home. In your opinion, is it better to rent or own your home?

22. Line Chart

The line chart below shows the changes in GDP of three countries between 1991 and 2021.


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

Model Answer & Useful Vocabulary
It is impossible to help all the people in the world that need help, so we should only be concerned with helping those in our own communities and countries. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

27. Line Chart

The chart below shows the percentages of unemployed people in three European countries from 1991 to 2021.


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

Model Answer & Useful Vocabulary
Generally, people do not have such close relationships with their neighbours as they did in the past. What are the causes of this? What can be done to improve the relationships between neighbours?

31. Line Chart

The chart below shows the energy use per capita in 5 countries between 1971 and 2013.


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

Model Answer & Useful Vocabulary
Some people believe it is more important to avoid mistakes while others think that you can learn from them. What is your opinion?

32. Line Chart

The chart below shows the consumption of four types of fruit in an Asian country between 1999 and 2022.


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

Model Answer & Useful Vocabulary
These days, in most countries it is possible to buy products made in other countries. To what extent do the benefits of this development outweigh the problems?
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