Ielts Writing Task 1

Duong Duc Anh/ED/ Hanoi University June- 2014
FOREWORD
Tài liệu này tôi viết nhằm mục đích rèn luyện kỹ năng WRITING nhằm phục vụ
cho công việc viết lách sau này. Đây cũng là tài liệu tự ôn của một sĩ tử luyện thi
Ielts.
Đối với tôi việc đạt điểm cao trong kì thi Ielts không quá quan trọng, mà chính
việc rèn luyện bản thân mới là điều tôi nhắm tới.
Một số danh nhân đã nói trong cuộc sống nên viết được một cuốn sách. Tuy răng
đây không phải là cuốn tài liệu mà tôi tự nghĩ ra, mà là của thầy Simon nhưng tôi
hi vọng rằng đây sẽ là một bước đệm để tôi có thể viết được một cuốn sách cho
riêng mình.
Cuối cùng tôi muốn các bạn sẽ học tốt, có sự chuẩn bị thật tốt cho những kỳ thi
quan trọng của riêng mình.
I- LINE GRAPH
Hôm nay chúng ta sẽ đi đến bài đầu tiên của phần Writing task 1: Line
Graph. Chúng ta có vài điểm lưu ý cho phần TASK 1 WRITING như sau
- Có tất cả 6 dạng bài (Simon, IELTS writing task 1)
o Line graph
o Bar chart
o Table
o Pie Chart
o Map
o Process
Đối với dạng bài đầu tiên Line Chart sẽ có chiến thuật như sau
- CẤU TRÚC:
o Viết 4 đoạn
Đoạn 1: INTRODUCTION: 1 hoặc 2 câu. Giới thiệu: Đây là biểu dồ dạng

gì, nêu lên thông tin gì? --> Chú ý: Paraphrase lại ý của đề bài.
Đoạn 2: TREND – SPECIAL THINGS : Đề cập xu hướng chung của biểu

đồ. Nói lên những ý đặc biệt
Đoạn 3: FIRST YEAR – COMPARISON : Miêu tả dữ liệu năm đầu tiên. Chỉ
ra những CON SỐ CỤ THỂ (SPECIFIC NUMBERS, YEARS). Và tiến hành sô
sánh giữa các LINES
Đoạn 4: Nêu lên số liệu của năm cuối.

I- Eg1: Internet Users as percentage of population
Alternatives for
- Percentage: proportion/rate/ratio/percent
- Internet users: internet usage/people who had access to the Internet/people using
internet
Prewriting:
- Đây là biểu đồ gì? miêu tả cái gì?

- Xu hướng chung: Tất cả đều tăng
- Điểm đặc biệt: Canada tăng trưởng nhanh nhất
- Năm đầu/ năm cuối:...
The line graph shows the proportion of people using Internet in three countries
namely: USA, Canada and Mexico, in ten-year-period from 1999 to 2009.
(INTRODUCTION)
In general, over the period of ten years, the percentage of internet users increased
in three countries. (WHAT CHANGE) Noticeably, the percentage of people using
Internet in USA and Canada was well above that of internet users in Mexico.
(TREND) During the period, Canada experienced the fastest growth in the
proportion of internet users, whereas Mexico experienced the lowest increase.

(SPECIAL THINGS)
In 1999, 20% percent of US population had access to the Internet, whereas the
Internet users as percentage of population in Canada and Mexico/ the ratio of
Internet users to population were lower, 10% and 5% respectively (THE FIRST
YEAR). While the rate of Mexican people using Internet gradually increased from
5% to 50%, in USA and Canada, there was a rapid growth in the rate of Internet
usage. (COMPARISON)
By 2009, the percentage of Internet users was highest in Canada. Almost 100% of
Canadians used the Internet, compared to about 80% of Americans and only 40%
of Mexicans. (THE FINAL YEAR)
Eg2: International migration in UK
Alternatives for
- Migration/emigration/immigration: people migrating/ people

immigrating/ citizens who came to the UK to live/ immigrants/ emigrants/
people who left the UK to live in other countries
- International: global/worldwide
Prewriting
- Đây là biểu đồ gì? miêu tả gì?

- Xu hướng chung: Biến động, nhưng đều tăng
- Điểm đặc biệt: Năm 2005 có lượng nhập cư lớn nhất
- Miêu tả năm đầu/so sánh/ năm cuối
INTRODUCTION
The chart shows the changes in/the information about immigration, emigration
and net migration in UK from 1999 to 2008.
WHAT CHANGE – TREND – SPECIAL THINGS
Generally, the number of people immigrating from other countries to the UK and
those emigrating from the UK to other countries fluctuated yet increased over the
period, which resulted in variation in net migration in the UK. Noticeably,
immigration was well/significant higher above emigration over the 9-year period
and net migration reached a peak in 2004.
FIRST YEAR – COMPARISION
In 1999, there were 300,000 people leaving the UK to live in another countries and
approximately 400,000 people coming to live in the UK. As the result, net
migration was about 170,000 people and it maintained at a similar level until 2004,
when immigration rate rapidly rose 100,000 people from 500,000 to 600,000, but
emigration rate slightly decreased. During the rest 5 years, net migration
maintained at high level due to high but quite stable rate of immigration and low
but fluctuated portion of emigration
LAST YEAR
By 2008, the number of net immigration fell back to the 2001’s level, because of no
change in immigration but uprising trend in emigration from around 350,000 to
more than 400,000 immigrants.
Eg3: UK acid rain emission
The graph below shows UK acid rain emissions, measured in millions of tones,
from four different sectors between 1990 and 2007.
[Note-kakalot] Acid rain emission means that emissions that cause acid rain.
Alternatives for
- acid rain emission: Acid rain gases/ gases that cause acid rain/ emission
that cause acid rain
Prewriting:
- Đây là bản đồ miêu tả lượng phát thải gây ra mưa axit

- Xu hướng chung: Đều giảm
- Điểm đặc biệt: Lượng phát thải từ điện/gas... giảm mạnh
- Miêu tả năm đầu/ so sánh/ năm cuối
INTRODUCTION
The line graph above illustrates/demonstrate/shows/clarifies/points out/

explains a comparison between/ gives – provides – supply information about/
four main sectors of emissions that cause acid rain in the UK from 1991 to 2007.
(Paraphrase)
WHAT CHANGES – SPECIAL THINGS – TREND

Clearly from the graph, there was a gradual downtrend in (TREND) the four
sectors in acid rain emissions for over 9 years. However, the most
outstanding/dramatic change/decrease/reduction in the amount of acid rain
emissions was from electricity, gas and water supply sector (SPECIAL THING)
FIRST YEAR – COMPARISON
In 1990, there was a huge gap between sectors. Around 3.3 tone of acid rain
emission came from electric, gas and water supply. On the contrary, transportation
and communication sector; and domestic sector contributed approximately 0.6
million tones and 0.7 million tones of emissions respectively. Just over 2 million
tones of emissions came from other industries. While there was a sharp decline in
the amount of acid rain gases from electricity, gas and water supply sector as well
as other industries, the analyzed period experienced a small/minor/slight/subtle
increase of acid rain gases from transport and communication sector and gradual
decrease/decline/reduction/fall/drop of emissions from domestic sector.
LAST YEAR
By 2007, there was a small gap between the four sectors. The highest number,
about 1.3 million, was from other industries. Meanwhile/in the meanwhile/ in the
meantime/whereas, emission from domestic sector secured the lowest quantity,
0.2 million of tones.
II- Eg4: Water consumption

Alternatives for
- water consumption: water usage/ water used for/ water was used for/ water
use
Prewriting
- Biều đồ miêu tả lượng tiêu thụ nước trên toàn cầu theo từng khu vực
- Xu hướng chung: Đều tăng dần
- Đặc biệt: Khu vực nông nghiệp tiêu thụ mạnh nhất/ Brazil – gã khổng lồ so
với Congo bé ti hon ^^
- Miêu tả năm đầu/ so sánh / năm cuối
INTRODUCTION
The line chart and table above showed/illustrated/demonstrated information

about the global/international consumption/usage/use of water in different sectors
from 1900 to 2000 and the water usage in two particular nations, Brazil and Congo
in 2000.
SPECIAL THINGS – TREND
Clearly from the line chart, during the 19th century, there was a steady
increase/expansion/growth in water consumption on global scale in three
analyzed sectors. Noticeably, agriculture consumed largest amount/proportion of
water than the two others. It also can be seen from the table, in 2000, compared to
DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), Brazil was much/ significantly

/importantly/ dramatically /substantially/ considerably larger in term of
population, irrigated land and water consumption per capita. (paraphrasing)
In 1900, the use of water by three sectors maintained at small scale. Particularly,
agriculture accounted for about half of 1,000 km3, while both industrial and
domestic sector accounted for around 50 km3 of water/ while the figures/numbers
for industrial and domestic use of water stood at around 50 km3 of water. Over
the period, agricultural water consumption steadily increased six-fold from 500
km3 to 3,000 km3, similar trend happened to industrial use where the figure rose
dramatically in the 1960 – 2000 phase.
LAST YEAR
By 2000, agricultural sector’s water consumption reached 3,000 km3 , while the
figures for industrial and domestic usage were over 1,000 km3 and 500 km3
respectively. In the two particular countries, Brazil and DRC, water consumption
per capita were 359 m3 and 8 m3 respectively.
III- Eg5: Car ownership
Alternatives for
- Car ownership: car possession/automobile possession/ automobile ownership/

households with no car, two car/...
Prewriting
- Biểu đồ miêu tả sở hữu xe hơi của các hộ gia đình Anh quốc
- Xu hướng chung: Tỷ lệ sở hữu xe hơi càng gia tăng
- Đặc biệt: One care/ three or more car: Hầu như ko biến đổi, no car and 2
cars biến đổi rõ rệt
- Miêu tả năm đầu/ so sánh / năm cuối.
INTRODUCTION
The line graph above shows/illustrates/demonstrates/gives/presents

information/trends/changes in the car possession in Britain for over 3 decades
from 1971 to 2007.
SPECIAL THINGS – CHANGES – TRENDS
Overall/ in general/ clearly from the graph, car ownership in Britain increased/
expanded for over three periods. Noticeably, there were
huge/vast/massive/sea/cosmetic changes in the percentages of households with no
car and families with two cars. On the other hand/by contrast/on the contrary,
small/minor/subtle changes could be found in the number of household with one
car and households with three and more cars.
In 1970, more than 40 percentage of Britain population possessed at least one car
and nearly a half of Britain citizens had no car. Only about 7% had two cars and
nearly 1% possessed three or more cars. However, since 1979, the number of
households owning two cars had risen/increased/grown/expanded/rocketed
dramatically/significantly/quickly from 10% in 1979 to 28% in 2007. On a
contrary, there was a constant/gradual downtrend in the percentages of families
without car. In the meantime, one car ownership showed a small fluctuation, while
triple or multiple car ownership presented a subtle expansion.
LAST YEAR
By 2007, huge gaps could be seen in the number of car ownership between
different sectors. Fairly interesting, the figure for no car ownership and two car
ownership stood at the same level 25%. On the other hand, one car possession
maintained at 42% and less than 10% of Britain households possessed three or
more cars.
II- Bar chart

Cấu trúc của loại này sẽ tương tự như câu trúc của LINE CHART.
Cụ thể bao gồm 4 đoạn
- INTRODUCTION
- TREND – SPECIAL THINGS
- COMPARISON
- LAST YEAR..
IV- Eg1: Marriages and divorces

A -- Analyse Simon’s essay
The first bar chart shows changes in the number of marriages and divorces in the
USA, and the second chart shows figures for the marital status of American
adults in 1970 and 2000.
 Introduction: The first bar chart/ the second bar chart
It is clear that there was a fall in the number of marriages in the USA between
1970 and 2000. The majority of adult Americans were married in both years, but the
proportion of single adults was higher in 2000.
 Trend in the first paragraph

 Special info
In 1970, there were 2.5 million marriages in the USA and 1 million divorces. The
marriage rate remained stable in 1980, but fell to 2 million by the year 2000. In
contrast, the divorce rate peaked in 1980, at nearly 1.5 million divorces, before
falling back to 1 million at the end of the period.
 First year 1970

 Comparison
Around 70% of American adults were married in 1970, but this figure dropped to
just under 60% by 2000. At the same time, the proportion of unmarried people
and divorcees rose by about 10% in total. The proportion of widowed Americans
was slightly lower in 2000.
 The final year
B -- Kakalot’s essay
INTRODUCTION
The first bar chart shows/illustrates/presents/demonstrates changes/fluctuations/ in the

number of marriages and divorces in the USA for three decades from 1970 to 2000.
The second bar chart shows a comparison of marital status of grown men
between 1970 and 2000.
TREND – SPECIAL THINGS

Clearly from the first bar chart, there was a gradual downtrend in the number of
marriages during the 30-year period. Also in the second chart, in both years, the
proportion of married adults were much higher than the percentage of adults in
other marital status. [Also from the second bar chart, it can be easily seen that in
both years, majority of Americans were married, but the 1970’s figure was slightly
higher than the 2000’s number]
In 1970, there were 2.5 million marriages, and 1 million divorces in the USA.
During 1970 decade, the number of marriages maintained at the same level/stable
and started falling slightly since 1980. In the meantime, the figure for divorces
increased slowly from 1970 (1 million) to 1980 (1.4 million) and entered to the next
20-year period of slowdown. In 1970, 70 percent of the US’s population were
married, which were much higher than the number of those who were single (11%),
widowed (8%) and divorced (1%).
FINAL YEAR
By 2000, the figure of divorces dropped back to 1 million – its 1970’s level.
Meanwhile, after having experienced 20 years of gradual decrease, the number of
divorces stood at 2 million. In the same year, 60 percent of the US’s population
were married, fell 10 percentage points from 70% in 1970. However, this number
was significantly higher than the rate of those who were single (20%), widowed
(5%) and divorced (9%).
V- Eg2: Levels of participation

A – Analysed the Simon’ essay
INTRODUCTION
The three bar charts show average years of schooling, numbers of scientists and
technicians, and research and development spending in developing and
developed countries. Figures (~ Numbers) are given for 1980 and 1990.
It is clear from the charts that the figures for developed countries are much
higher than those for developing nations. Also, the charts show an overall
increase in participation in education and science from 1980 to 1990. (OVERALL:
dùng rất hay/ hầu như ko thể thay được từ khác như gross/global/inclusive. Có
thể thay bằng comprehensive)
THE FIRST YEAR - COMPARISON
People in developing nations attended school for an average of around 3 years,

with only a slight increase in years of schooling from 1980 to 1990. On the other
hand, the figure for industrialised countries rose from nearly 9 years of schooling
in 1980 to nearly 11 years in 1990.
From 1980 to 1990, the number of scientists and technicians in industrialised

countries almost doubled to about 70 per 1000 people. Spending on research and
development also saw rapid growth in these countries, reaching $350 billion in
1990. By contrast, the number of science workers in developing countries
remained below 20 per 1000 people, and research spending fell from about $50
billion to only $25 billion.
B – KAKALOT’S ESSAY
INTRODUCTION
The three bar charts show/illustrate/present/demonstrate information about the

average years of schooling, the number per 1000 of scientists and technicians, and
the amount of money spending on Research and development in two year, 1980
and 1990.
In general/ On the whole/ generally, there was an uptrend/ increase/ expansion/

growth in those figures showed in the three charts. Most noticeably, in both years,
those figures from industrialized countries always maintained at a much/
significantly/ importantly higher level compared to those from developing
countries.
In 1980, people living in developing countries spent two years of schooling on

average, however, the average academic year of students from industrialized
countries was well above 8 year. A clear difference between the two systems of
countries could be found in the number scientists and technicians, and the budget
spending on R&D activities.
From 1980 to 1990, the number of scientists and technicians grew nearly double in
industrialized countries, whereas this figure for developing countries increased
slightly. The 1980 decade also experienced a dramatic/ enormous/ gigantic /huge
/large/ major/ massive/ drastic/considerable/sharp/ increase in the budget that
developed countries spent on R&D activities from $150 bill to $330 bill. On the
contrary, the number for developing countries fell/decreased/dropped from $50
bill to $25bill.
VI- Eg3: Consumer good
A – ANALYSE SIMON’S ESSAY

INTRODUCTION
The bar chart compares consumer spending on six different items in Germany,
Italy, France and Britain.
It is clear that British people spent significantly more money than people in the
other three countries on all six goods. (TREND) Of the six items, consumers spent
the most money on photographic film. (SPECIAL)
COMPARISON
People in Britain spent just over £170,000 on photographic film, which is the
highest figure shown on the chart. By contrast, Germans were the lowest overall
spenders, with roughly the same figures (just under £150,000) for each of the six
products.
(Comparison between the countries – the highest and lowest)
DETAILED INFO
The figures for spending on toys were the same in both France and Italy, at nearly
£160,000. However, while French people spent more than Italians on photographic
film and CDs, Italians paid out more for personal stereos, tennis racquets and
perfumes. The amount spent by French people on tennis racquets, around £145,000,
is the lowest figure shown on the chart. (154 words)
INTRODUCATION
The bar chart illustrates the information about spending of customers in four
countries namely Germany, Italy, France and Britain, on six items.
TREND – SPECIAL THING
Clearly from the chart, amongst four countries, Britain people became the heaviest
customers of overall items. Whereas in most parts, German people spent the least
amount of money on the six items. In general, photographic film was the biggest
market on which shoppers from four countries spent a lot of money.
COMPARISON
Britain customers spent about £170,000 on photographic film (the highest number
in the chart), on the contrary, this figure for Germany was just £144,000. In the toys
industry, Italy and France spent an equal amount of money (just under £160,000),
however, Italian shoppers inclined to buy more personal stereos, tennis racquets
and perfumes, and less CDs than the French. Particularly, French buyers spent just
£145,000 on tennis racquets, the lowest figure shown in the chart, (150 words)
VII- Eg4: House prices
INTRODUCTION
The bar chart compares the cost (~PRICE) of an average house in five major cities
over a period of 13 years (~13-YEAR PERIOD) from 1989.
We can see that house prices fell overall between 1990 and 1995, but most of the
cities saw rising prices between 1996 and 2002. London experienced by far the
greatest changes in house prices over the 13-year period.
 TREND: illustrated by “overall”/most of/

 SPECIAL: greatest changes
COMPARISION IN THE FIRST PERIOD
Over the 5 years after 1989, the cost of average homes in Tokyo and London
dropped by around 7%, while New York house prices went down by 5%. By
contrast, prices rose by approximately 2% in both Madrid and Frankfurt.
COMPARISON IN THE SECOND PERIOD
Between 1996 and 2002, London house prices [jumped] to around 12% above the
1989 average. [Homebuyers] in New York also had to pay significantly more, with
prices rising to 5% above the 1989 average, but homes in Tokyo remained cheaper
than they were in 1989. The cost of an average home in Madrid rose by a further
2%, while prices in Frankfurt remained stable. (165)
INTRODUCTION
The chart showed/presented/illustrated/demonstrated a comparison of housing

cost in five different cities between two periods. [The chart compares the average
housing price in five major metropolis between two periods]
It is clear from the chart that housing cost fluctuated wildly during 13-year period.
In the first 6 years, from 1990 to 1995, there was a downtrend in the price of
residential accommodation. However, during the last 7 years, from 1996 to 2002,
the housing price rose/climbed up/increased/grew in majority of cities. Noticeably,
London (UK) experienced the wildest change in housing cost.
COMPARISON
From 1990 to 1995, compared to 1989 price, London and Tokyo experienced the
same level of decline, around minus 7 percentage points. Whereas, the figure for
Madrid (Spain) and Frankfurt (Germany) rose by 2 and 3 percent respectively. For
the second phase, from 1996 to 2002, in comparison with 1989 prices, on average,
only Tokyo experienced 5 percent dropping, while London experienced 11 percent
increasing. In comparison with 1989 level, the cost of an average house in
Frankfurt, Madrid and New York climbed up by 2%, 4% and 5% respectively.
III- TABLE
Chiến thuật
4 paragraphs
Highlight key numbers

Prewriting
Biggest numbers in row and column
Biggest changes
INTRODUCTION 1 sentence (pay attention to paraphrase)
Compare whole categories (row/columns)

SUMMARY OF MAIN POINT
2 sentences
Try to make COMPARISON
Organized the highlighted numbers in 2 groups
1 group - 1 paragraph
2 DETAILS PARAGRAPHs Include at least 3 numbers / paragraphs
Past simple for past years
Will/is expected/predicted: future
Present simple : no year presented

Eg1: Rail networks
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six
cities.
City Date opened Km of route Passengers per year (in mil)

London 1863 394 775
Paris 1900 199 1191
Tokyo 1927 155 1927
Washington DC 1976 126 144
Kyoto 1983 11 45
Los Angeles 2001 28 50
A – Analyse Simon’s essay
The table shows data about the underground rail networks in six major cities.
 paraphrase: information ~ data

 Underground rail networks: underground railway system.
The table compares the six networks in terms of their age, size and the number of
people who use them each year. It is clear that the three oldest underground
systems are larger and serve significantly more passengers than the newer systems.
 Describe the table

 Compare the whole categories: The oldest system and the newer
The London underground is the oldest system, having opened in 1863. It is also
the largest system, with 394 kilometres of route. The second largest system, in Paris,
is only about half the size of the London underground, with 199 kilometres of
route. However, it serves more people per year. While only third in terms of size,
the Tokyo system is easily the most used, with 1927 million passengers per year.
 The group 1: The older system and larger system

 Three numbers
Of the three newer networks, the Washington DC underground is the most

extensive, with 126 kilometres of route, compared to only 11 kilometres and 28
kilometres for the Kyoto and Los Angeles systems. The Los Angeles network is
the newest, having opened in 2001, while the Kyoto network is the smallest and
serves only 45 million passengers per year.
 The group 1: The newer system

 more than three numbers
The tables illustrates data about the subway systems in six major cities/metropolis.
The table compares the underground networks in six large cities in terms of their
size, length of route and annual passengers. It is clear that/ it can be seen from the
tablet that the three older systems in three cities namely London, Paris and Tokyo
have longer routes and serves more people in a year than the newer systems in
Washington DC, Kyoto and Los Angeles.
The oldest subway system in London which was opened in 1863 have longest route,
394 km. The underground network in Tokyo is only the third oldest system
opened in 1927 – however, it ranks first in terms of annual passengers with 1927
million people.
Of the three newer system, Washington DC’s railroad networks, having been
opened in 1976, is the most extensive system with 126 km of route serving 144
million passengers per year. Much smaller in size than Washington DC’s system.
Los Angeles’s railway network – the newest system – has 28 km of routes with 50
million passengers per year. Finally, Kyoto’s underground railway network is the
smallest system in size with 11 km of route, and the least used network with only
45 million passengers in a year. (206 words)
Eg2: Poverty proportion in Australia
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in
poverty in Australia in 1999.
Proportion of people from each

Family type
hosehold type living in poverty
Sigle aged person 6% 54000
aged couple 4% 48000
singer, no children 19% 359000
couple no children 7% 211000

sole parent 21% 232000
couple with children 12% 933000
All households 11% 1837000
The table gives information about poverty rates among six types of household in
Australia in the year 1999.
 Introduction with general description “ What is the table for”?
It is noticeable that levels of poverty were higher for single people than for couples,
and people with children were more likely to be poor than those without. Poverty
rates were considerably lower among elderly people.
 Point out the TREND

 Start to classify it into two different sector:
Overall, 11% of Australians, or 1,837,000 people, were living in poverty in 1999.

Aged people were the least likely to be poor, with poverty levels of 6% and 4% for
single aged people and aged couples respectively.
 describe the first category
Just over one fifth of single parents/sole parents were living in poverty, whereas
only 12% of parents living with a partner were classed as poor. The same pattern
can be seen for people with no children: while 19% of single people in this group
were living below the poverty line, the figure for couples was much lower, at only
7%.
 Describe the second catergory
(150 words, band 9)
B – KAKALOT’S ESAY
For paraphrase:
- information: data
- poverty rate:
o the level of people living under poverty line
o the rate of poor people

o the proportion of people living in poverty
o the level of people living in underprivileged condition
- Number: figure
- Aged people: elderly people
- household: family
The table illustrates the data about poverty rate of Australian households
classified in six different types in the year 1999. [The poverty rate amongst 6
different types of Australian household in 1999]
Clearly shown from table, the poverty rate of elderly people was lower than that
of young people. The figure for single people was higher than that for couples.
Additionally, children was an element that makes the poverty rate higher. Sole
parents (with children) were poorer than those single with no children. Likewise,
the level of couple with children living under poverty line was nearly double the
level of couple with no children.
Overall, there were 1,837,000 people in Australia, which accounts for 11%, in
Australia living in poverty. Amongst 10% of aged people living in poverty, 6%
came from single elderly people and 4% was from aged couple.
One fifth of Australian population living in underprivileged condition were sole

parents. This number was nearly double the figure for couple with children (12%).
Similar trend was seen in those who did not have children. The poverty rate for
the single was 19%, nearly triple that for the couple without offspring.
(191 words)
Eg3: Daily activities
The chart below shows average hours and minutes spent by UK males and
females on different daily activities.
Males Females
Sleep 8,04 8,18
Resting 0,43 0,48
Personal care 0,4 0,48
Eating and drinking 1,25 1,19
Leisure
Watching TV/DVD and listen to radio/music 2,5 2,25
Social life and entertainment/culture 1,22 1,32
Hobbies and games 0,37 0,23
Sport 0,13 0,07
Reading 0,23 0,26
All leisure 5,25 4,53
Employment and study 3,45 2,26
Housework 1,41 3
Childcare 0,15 0,32
Voluntary work and meeting 0,15 0,2
Travel 1,32 1,22
Other 0,13 0,15
For paraphrasing:
- The average time: the time on average

- daily activities: everyday activities/ daily routine/
- housework: domestic chores/ housekeeping
- spend time: devote time/ spare time / have time to, for/ invest time in
The table compares the amount of time on average that men and women in the UK
spend on different everyday activities. [The table shows a comparison between
UK males and females in terms of time spent on daily activities]
Clearly shown from the chart, British people spent more time on sleeping and
leisure activities than any other activities. There are also significant differences/
gaps between the time invested in employment and study and housework
between males and females.
In general, UK females spend 8.18 hours on sleeping, 8 minutes longer than 8.04
hours spent by males. However, in term of leisure activities, UK men devote 5.25
hours on average to pursue their hobbies and games, do sport and watch TV/DVD,
etc. This figure (5.25) is higher than the time spared by UK women to do leisure
activities (4.53).
The largest gap could be found in the category of housework. While UK women
spare 3 hours on average to do housework, UK men spend a nearly half of this
number doing domestic chores. Similar trend also could be seen from the childcare
category, in which men devote average 1.41 hour, half of the time spent by women.
By contrast, UK males tend to have more time for employment and study (3.45
hours) than women (2.26). (212 words)
Eg4: Good consumer
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in

five different countries in 2002.
Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002
Country Food/Drinks/Tobacco Clothing/Footwear Leisure/Education

Ireland 28,91% 6,43% 2,21%
Italy 16,36% 9,00% 3,20%
Spain 18,80% 6,51% 1,98%
Sweden 15,77% 5,40% 3,22%
Turkey 32,14% 6,63% 4,35%
For paraphrasing:
- spending: expenditure/expend/budget for/money spent for

- percentage: rates/level/share in overall national expenditure
- most: highest number, figure/put more priority to/rank first, second
- items: products and service
Analyse:
- Turkey: highest number for the first column, and the third column
- Italy: highest number in the second column.
- Sweden: the lowest number in first column and the second column.
- Spain: the lowest figure in the third column.
The table shows percentages of consumer expenditure for three categories of

products and services in five countries in 2002.
 Introduction ( 1 sentence)
It is clear that the largest proportion of consumer spending in each country went
on food, drinks and tobacco. On the other hand, the leisure/education category has
the lowest percentages in the table.
 Pointing out the special thing: the largest/ the lowest.
Out of the five countries, consumer spending on food, drinks and tobacco was
noticeably higher in Turkey, at 32.14%, and Ireland, at nearly 29%. The proportion
of spending on leisure and education was also highest in Turkey, at 4.35%, while
expenditure on clothing and footwear was significantly higher in Italy, at 9%, than
in any of the other countries.
 Analyse Turkey and Italy

 shows some specific numbers
It can be seen that Sweden had the lowest percentages of national consumer
expenditure for food/drinks/tobacco and for clothing/footwear, at nearly 16% and
just over 5% respectively. Spain had slightly higher figures for these categories,
but the lowest figure for leisure/education, at only 1.98%.
B- KAKALOT’S ESSAY
The table above compares the level of spending/expense/expenditure of customers in

5 different countries on different items. [The table compares the
rates/percentages/level of national consumption of customers in 5 different
countries]
Clearly shown in the table, food/drinks/tobacco are the items one which overall
customers spent most. Clothing/footwear and leisure/education were the
categories that ranked second and third respectively in terms of national
expenditures rates. Of the 5 countries, Turkey shared more percentage of money
spent on food/drinks/tobacco as well as leisure/education.
In 2002, the rate of Turkey’s budget for food/drinks/tobacco was 32.14%, the
highest figure in the table. Compared to the other 4 countries, Turkey also had
more percentage of money for leisure/education (4.35%). Whereas, Italian people
put higher priority to clothing/footwear, in which the figure stood at 9.00%.
It can be seen from the table that Sweden had lowest figures for the two categories,
food, drinks, tobacco and clothing, footwear, compared to other countries, at
32.14% and 6.63% respectively. Of the five countries, the share of leisure and
education in overall Spain’s expenditure was lowest, at 1.98%, which was also the
smallest number in this table.
IV- PIE CHART

Eg1: Cam 7, page 101
The pie charts compare the amount of electricity produced using five different
sources of fuel in two countries over two separate years.
 Introduction : 1 sentence, describe the role of charts

 using paraphrase
Total electricity production increased dramatically from 1980 to 2000 in both

Australia and France. While the totals for both countries were similar, there were
big differences in the fuel sources used.
 The most noticeable thing

 Compare the chart to the chart

Coal was used to produce 50 of the total 100 units of electricity in Australia in 1980,
rising to 130 out of 170 units in 2000. By contrast, nuclear power became the most
important fuel source in France in 2000, producing almost 75% of the country’s
electricity.
Australia depended on hydro power for just under 25% of its electricity in both
years, but the amount of electricity produced using this type of power fell from 5
to only 2 units in France. Oil, on the other hand, remained a relatively important
fuel source in France, but its use declined in Australia. Both countries relied on
natural gas for electricity production significantly more in 1980 than in 2000. (170
words)

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- Có tất cả 6 dạng bài (Simon, IELTS writing task 1)

Đoạn 1: INTRODUCTION: 1 hoặc 2 câu. Giới thiệu: Đây là biểu dồ dạng

Đoạn 2: TREND – SPECIAL THINGS : Đề cập xu hướng chung của biểu

Đoạn 4: Nêu lên số liệu của năm cuối.

I- Eg1: Internet Users as percentage of population

- Đây là biểu đồ gì? miêu tả cái gì?

proportion of internet users, whereas Mexico experienced the lowest increase.

Eg2: International migration in UK

- Migration/emigration/immigration: people migrating/ people

- Đây là biểu đồ gì? miêu tả gì?

WHAT CHANGE – TREND – SPECIAL THINGS

FIRST YEAR – COMPARISION

Eg3: UK acid rain emission

- Đây là bản đồ miêu tả lượng phát thải gây ra mưa axit

The line graph above illustrates/demonstrate/shows/clarifies/points out/

WHAT CHANGES – SPECIAL THINGS – TREND

FIRST YEAR – COMPARISON

II- Eg4: Water consumption

The line chart and table above showed/illustrated/demonstrated information

SPECIAL THINGS – TREND

DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), Brazil was much/ significantly

FIRST YEAR – COMPARISON

III- Eg5: Car ownership

- Car ownership: car possession/automobile possession/ automobile ownership/

The line graph above shows/illustrates/demonstrates/gives/presents

SPECIAL THINGS – CHANGES – TRENDS

FIRST YEAR – COMPARISON

II- Bar chart

Cụ thể bao gồm 4 đoạn

IV- Eg1: Marriages and divorces

A -- Analyse Simon’s essay

 Introduction: The first bar chart/ the second bar chart

 Trend in the first paragraph

 First year 1970

 The final year

The first bar chart shows/illustrates/presents/demonstrates changes/fluctuations/ in the

TREND – SPECIAL THINGS

FIRST YEAR – COMPARISON

V- Eg2: Levels of participation

A – Analysed the Simon’ essay

TREND – SPECIAL THINGS

THE FIRST YEAR - COMPARISON

People in developing nations attended school for an average of around 3 years,

From 1980 to 1990, the number of scientists and technicians in industrialised

The three bar charts show/illustrate/present/demonstrate information about the

TREND – SPECIAL THINGS

In general/ On the whole/ generally, there was an uptrend/ increase/ expansion/

FIRST YEAR – COMPARISON

In 1980, people living in developing countries spent two years of schooling on

VI- Eg3: Consumer good

A – ANALYSE SIMON’S ESSAY

TREND – SPECIAL THINGS

(Comparison between the countries – the highest and lowest)

TREND – SPECIAL THING

VII- Eg4: House prices

A – ANALYSE SIMON’S ESSAY

TREND – SPECIAL THINGS

 TREND: illustrated by “overall”/most of/

COMPARISION IN THE FIRST PERIOD

COMPARISON IN THE SECOND PERIOD

The chart showed/presented/illustrated/demonstrated a comparison of housing

TREND – SPECIAL THINGS

Highlight key numbers