IELTS Writing Task 1 report sample 3317 – Band 7.0

Academic IELTS Writing Task 1 - Report

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The figures give information about economic growth and household expenditure across a range of categories.

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

Write at least 150 words.

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Economy and Business, Society and Community, Task 1 report, Writing samples

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Candidate’s Response:

The line graph and pie charts given provide data on economic growth, as well as household spending patterns in housing, food, clothing, entertainment, travel, and other from 1995 to 2010.

In 1995, economic growth was approximately 1 per cent. The pie chart for that year illustrates that the spending on essentials such as housing and food accounted for two-thirds of overall household expenses; whereas, the spending on less crucial categories like clothing, entertainment, and travel was way lower at roughly 20 per cent.

By 2000, the growth has nearly doubled and expenditure on housing has shrunk to roughly one-quarter of total spending. On the other hand, expenses on food and non-essential items had risen. The trend of expansion of the latter category was even more evident in 2005, when the growth of economy had reached approximately 4.5 per cent.

Nevertheless, the trend had reversed when in 2010 growth returned to 1 per cent caused by economic decline. The breakdown of expenditure was similar to the pattern marked in 1995. Moreover, the decrease in non-essential spending was even more evident.

Overall, the figures show that household expenditures were affected by economic growth.

191 words

Presented By: Shahab Hosseinzadeh

August 24, 2023

This is an IELTS writing band 7.0 sample

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Disclaimer

The writing sample displayed here is the work of IELTS candidates and has been assessed by our team for guidance and practice purposes. These scores are not official IELTS scores.

IELTS Writing Band Descriptors:

Task Achievement (Ac)

9.0 fully satisfies all the requirements of the task

8.0 presents, highlights and illustrates key features clearly and appropriately

9.0 details are fully and clearly extended.

8.0

Coherence and Cohesion

7.0 logically organizes information and ideas

8.0 manages all aspects of cohesion well

9.0 uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately

9.0 uses referencing clearly and appropriately throughout

7.0 presents a clear central topic within each paragraph

7.0

Lexical Resource

7.0 uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to allow some flexibility and precision

8.0 skillfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in word choice and collocation

8.0 produces rare errors in spelling and/or word formation

9.0 the communication is completely natural

7.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

7.0 uses a variety of complex structures

7.0 produces frequent error-free sentences

7.0 has good control of grammar and punctuation but may make a few errors

6.0 errors rarely reduce communication

6.0

7.0

Feedback:

Thank you indeed for writing this report. The report is almost perfectly successful in Task Achievement, whereas its grammar could use a bit more accuracy, especially in making sure the correct verb tense is used for each section.

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The figures offer an analysis of economic growth and household expenditure across various categories. Figure 1 displays the percentage of economic growth for the years 1995, 2000, 2005, and 2010. Figure 2 features four pie charts, each representing the distribution of expenses among housing, food, clothing, entertainment, travel, and other categories.

Looking at Figure 1, it is evident that economic growth stood at around 2 percent in 1995 and 2010. However, the growth rate experienced fluctuations in the intervening years. The year 2005 saw the highest growth rate within the observed period.

Figure 2 provides a breakdown of household spending proportions. Housing consistently occupies the largest portion in 1995, 2005, and 2010. Food follows as the second most substantial expense across all four years. Clothing, entertainment, and travel consistently constitute smaller portions. Notably, "other" expenses maintain a consistent presence as the third largest spending category in each of the observed years.

In conclusion, the figures provide a comprehensive overview of economic growth and household spending patterns. Economic growth remained relatively stable at approximately 2 percent in 1995 and 2010, with a significant peak in 2005. The pie charts in Figure 2 demonstrate a consistent distribution of expenses, where housing and food consistently dominate, while clothing, entertainment, and travel retain their smaller shares. The category of "other" expenses consistently ranks as the third largest across the years.

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