IELTS Writing Task 1 Report sample 3421 – Band 5.5

Academic IELTS Writing Task 1 - Report

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000.

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

Write at least 150 words.

The graph below shows the production levels of the main kinds of fuel in the UK between 1981 and 2000.

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Candidate’s Response:

The line graph illustrates how the production of ~~the~~ three main fuels in the UK ~~has~~ changed from 1981 to 2000. According to the data, it is clear that petroleum was the major kind of fuel produced over the period, while coal and natural gas had a lower level of production.

Natural gas level remained steady, around 40 million tonnes, from 1981 to 1991, when the level doubled to 80 million tonnes, by 1996. Then, it slightly increased to 100 million tonnes by 2000. On the contrary, coal production experienced a downward trend over time: although the level was higher than that of natural gas in 1981, around 80 million tonnes, coal fell to less than 40 million tonnes by 1984, before a little growth to 60 million tonnes by 1986. It remained steady until 1989, before falling again to around 40 million tonnes in 1995. By 2000 it slightly decreased to less than 40 million tonnes.

On the other hand, even if petroleum had the highest level overall, it fluctuated over the period: starting from almost 100 million tonnes in 1981, it significantly increased to around 140 million tonnes by 1984, before remaining steady until 1987. Then, it considerably fell to 100 million tonnes in 1990. After that, the level of petrol ~~raised~~ rose again to 140 million tonnes by 1996, remaining quite steady until 2000.

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Presented By: Kasra Sharifan

February 18, 2025

This is an IELTS writing band 5.5 sample

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Disclaimer

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IELTS Writing Band Descriptors:

Task Achievement (Ac)

6.0 addresses the requirements of the task

6.0 presents and adequately highlights key features

6.0 details may be irrelevant, inappropriate, or inaccurate

6.0 presents an overview with information appropriately selected

6.0

Coherence and Cohesion

5.0 presents information with some organization

6.0 there is a clear overall progression

7.0 uses a range of cohesive devices appropriately although there may be some under-/over-use

6.0 may not always use referencing clearly or appropriately

7.0 presents a clear central topic within each paragraph

5.0

Lexical Resource

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

7.0 uses less common lexical items with some awareness of style and collocation

8.0 produces rare errors in spelling and/or word formation

6.0 they do not impede communication

6.0

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

5.5

Feedback:

Thank you for writing this report. The candidate addresses the main trends but misses some important details. For instance, they overlook the footnote that clarifies that 1 energy unit = energy from one million tonnes of oil. Additionally, the order of reporting in the introduction (petroleum, coal, natural gas) does not match the order in the body paragraphs (natural gas, coal, petroleum), which could lead to confusion for the reader. The vocabulary is adequate but repetitive. Terms such as "million tonnes," "level," and "remained steady" appear frequently without much variation.

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The 5.5 sample upgraded to 7.0+

The line graph illustrates the production levels of three main fuels—petroleum, coal, and natural gas—in the UK from 1981 to 2000. Overall, while natural gas experienced a steady increase, eventually surpassing coal, showing a downward trend, petroleum consistently held the highest production levels throughout the period.

From 1981 to 1991, natural gas production remained relatively low and stable at around 40 million tonnes. However, it began to rise sharply from 1991, doubling to 80 million tonnes by 1996. This upward trend continued, reaching approximately 100 million tonnes by 2000.

In contrast, coal production followed a declining trend. Starting at around 80 million tonnes in 1981, coal production dropped sharply to just below 40 million tonnes by 1984. There was a brief recovery to 60 million tonnes by 1986, after which coal production remained steady until 1989. Subsequently, it continued to decline, reaching below 40 million tonnes by 1995 and finishing slightly lower by 2000.

Petroleum, while generally dominant, showed some fluctuations. Production started at nearly 100 million tonnes in 1981 and quickly rose to around 140 million tonnes by 1984, remaining stable until 1987. A noticeable decrease brought petroleum levels back down to 100 million tonnes in 1990, followed by a recovery to 140 million tonnes by 1996. After that, production stabilized, maintaining this level until the end of the period in 2000.

In summary, petroleum remained the most-produced fuel throughout the period despite some fluctuations. Natural gas experienced consistent growth, overtaking coal, which saw a steady decline in production over the years.

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