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BAR CHARTS
SAMPLE 1
The bar chart shows the divorce rates in two European countries from
2011 to 2015.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart provides information about the percentages of divorces in Finland
and Sweden between 2011 and 2015.
Overall, Sweden experienced a downward trend, while Finland showed an upward
trend throughout the period. Both countries’ divorce rates had some fluctuations.
Although Finland initially had a lower rate, it outraced Sweden at the end of the
period.
Sweden’s divorce rate was about 45% in 2011, being higher than Finland’s rate
by approximately 8%. Then, it rose to almost fifty percent in 2012. However, the
figure showed a gradual decrease to about 47% in 2013, and continued to decline
steadily to the end of the period, reaching around 45% in 2014 and hitting a low-
point of about 37% in 2015.
Percentage of divorces in Finland was less than 40% in 2011, and it decreased in
2012, when about one third of marriages in Finland ended with a divorce (as
opposed to almost a half in Sweden). However, the figure experienced a steady
growth during the next two years. It rose to approximately 39% in 2013, then
increased by around 3% in 2014, and remained steady for the next year,
outracing the rate of Sweden.
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SAMPLE 2
The bar chart shows the number of visitors to three London Museums
between 2007 and 2012.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart compares the yearly number of visitors in 3 different museums
from 2007 to 2012.
Overall, the peak of visitors' number was in 2012, while the lowest point was in
2009 and 2010.
Victoria and Albert Museum was the most popular from 2007 to 2009. During
2007-2008 its annual number of visitors remained constant at about 14 million
people per year. However, the figure started to decline rapidly in 2009, and
reached its lowest point of about 8 millions in 2010, becoming the least popular
museum for the rest of the period. After that, the number of Victoria and Albert
Museum's visitors gradually rose up to 10 million visitors within 2 years.
British Museum was the second most popular in 2007, being outraced by Victoria
and Albert Museum. Nevertheless, its number of visitors experienced a sharp fall
in 2008 and remained unchanged the following year. Then, the figure started to
increase. It reached its peak of approximately 14 million visitors in 2012,
regaining its position of 2007.
National Gallery Museum showed the most notable development with a steady
growth throughout the period. Being the least popular museum in the beginning,
it experienced a growth of more than 10 million visitors over 6-year period, and
became the most visited museum in 2012.
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SAMPLE 3
The chart shows components of GDP in the UK from 1992 to 2000.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart illustrates the gross domestic product generated from the IT and
Service Industry in the UK from 1992 to 2000. It is measured in percentages.
Overall, it can be seen that both increased as a percentage of GDP, but IT
remained at a higher rate throughout this time.
At the beginning of the period, in 1992, the Service Industry accounted for 4 per
cent of GDP, whereas IT exceeded this, at just over 6 per cent. Over the next four
years, the levels became more similar, with both components standing between 6
and just over 8 per cent. IT was still higher overall, though it dropped slightly from
1994 to 1996.
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However, over the following four years, the patterns of the two components were
noticeably different. The percentage of GDP from IT increased quite sharply to 12
in 1998 and then nearly 15 in 2000, while the Service Industry stayed nearly the
same, increasing to only 8 per cent.
At the end of the period, the percentage of GDP from IT was almost twice that of
the Service Industry.
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SAMPLE 4
The bar chart shows the participation of children
is selected leisure activities in Australia.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph indicates the level of participation in various leisure activities between
Australian boys and girls aged 5 to 14 years old. It shows what percentage of
each group have enjoyed these activities, and shows which activities are more
popular by gender.
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In general, the boys in this age group engage in a higher number of included
leisure activities than the girls, with higher participation levels in all activities
except art and craft.
As we can see, watching TV and videos is the most popular activity for children in
this age group with 100% of the boys and girls surveyed having been involved.
The least popular activity overall is skateboarding/roller-blading, as it saw the
lowest overall participation rate amongst the boys and girls, at around 38% and
28% respectively.
The boys show a preference for electronic games, which were enjoyed by 80% of
them, and outdoor activities, such as bike riding, which 70% of all boys surveyed
had participated in. They were less interested in arts and crafts. The girls on the
other hand took part in bike riding, electronic games, and art and craft at similar
rates, with all at around 60% participation.
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SAMPLE 5
The chart shows British Emigration to selected destinations between
2004 and 2007.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
and make comparisons where relevant.
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The bar chart shows the number of British people who emigrated to five
destinations over the period 2004 to 2007. It is evident from the chart that
throughout the period, the most popular place to move to was Australia.
Emigration to Australia stood at just over 40,000 people in 2004, which was
approximately 6,000 higher than for Spain, and twice as high as the other three
countries. Apart from a jump to around 52,000 in 2006, it remained around this
level throughout the period.
The next most popular country for Britons to move to was Spain, though its
popularity declined over the time frame to finish at below 30,000 in 2007. Despite
this, the figure was still higher than for the remaining three countries.
Approximately 20,000 people emigrated to New Zealand each year, while the
USA fluctuated between 20-25,000 people over the period.
Although the number of visitors to France spiked to nearly 35,000 in 2005, it was
the country that was the least popular to emigrate to at the end of the period, at
just under 20,000 people.
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SAMPLE 6
The chart below gives information about the age of women in Australia
when they gave birth to their first child in 1966, 1986 and 2006.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
and make comparisons where relevant.
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The bar chart details when women in Australia had their first child from 1966 to
2006. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent
that women in the past tended to have their first child earlier in
life, especially very young women. Having a child in one’s 30s became much
more common, though after one’s 30s it remained relatively rare.
In 1966, 33% of women had their first child under the age of 19. This figure
dropped precipitously to reach 11% by 2006. The data for women 19-
24 underwent a similar drop, falling from 62% to 50% and finally 28%.
In contrast, 36% of women were 19-24 years old when they first gave birth in
1966 and this number then rose to 50% in 1986 before dropping back to just
above the original figure to end the period. The largest rise occurred
in the 30-34 age range which more than quadrupled (11% to 18% to 45%).
This paralleled the growth for ages 34-39, nearly doubling every 20 years
from 9% to 17% and lastly 30%. Finally, there was little change for women over
40 despite marginal growth from 3% to 5%.
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SAMPLE 7
The bar chart below shows the popularity of well-known Instagram
accounts in 2011 and 2021.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The bar chart details the follower statistics for 5 popular
personalities on Instagram in 2018 and 2021. Looking from an overall
perspective, it is readily apparent that figures rose for all influencers with
Christiano Ronaldo becoming the most followed and Selena Gomez going from
most to least popular over the period surveyed.
In 2018, Selena Gomez had by far the most followers at 125 million, more than
10 million above Ariana Grande (112 million) and Ronaldo (110 million). By 2021,
Selena’s follower count had nearly doubled to 245 million, while
Ronaldo’s surged to lead all celebrities at 315 million and Ariana Grande
increased more than twofold to 251 million.
The final two influencers, Kylie Jenner and The Rock, experienced similarly
dramatic rising trends. Kylie’s followers were just under 100 million in 2018 and
The Rock was slightly lower at around 95 million. Both influencers added
approximately 150 million followers with the former finishing at 250 million
and the latter modestly higher at 252 million.
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SAMPLE 8
The bar chart below shows the average duration of housework women
did (unemployed, part-time employed and full-time) when compared to
men who had full-time work in the UK between 1985 and 2005.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart details hours of housework completed in the UK from 1985 to
2005 by fully employed males and females with various states of
employment.
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Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that time spent
on housework rose for all groups with the exception of unemployed women,
which was stable overall. However, the latter category undertook by far the
most housework, while men with full-time jobs did comparatively little.
Unemployed women led throughout the period in terms of hours, at
a peak of 7 hours in 1985 and 2005 and a slight dip to 6.5 hours in between. In
contrast, men with full-time work were unchanged at just 1 hour in 1985 and
1995, though there was a slight rise to 1.5 hours in 2005.
Women with part-time employment were slightly lower than their
unemployed counterparts throughout the period, beginning at 5.3 hours in
1985, before declining to 5 hours over the next 5 years, and then finishing
the period with a surge to 6 hours. The figures for women with full-time
employment resembled those of men, though they were marginally higher at
2, 1.5, and 2.8 hours in 1985, 1995, and 2005, respectively.
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SAMPLE 9
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of businesses in the UK who
had a social media presence from 2012 to 2016.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The bar chart displays data concerning the social media presence of small,
medium and large businesses in the UK between 2012 and 2016.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that
figures for all types of businesses grew
despite a widespread and significant pullback in 2015. Large businesses
increased the least yet had by far the greatest presence each individual
year.
In terms of small businesses, less than 30% (the lowest data point on the
chart) had a social media presence in 2012. This number then rose to 35% by
2014, before a pullback to 30%, and a final surge to fewer than 50% with a
presence to end the period. The trend for medium-sized businesses
was similar, beginning at 31%, rising significantly to slightly under 50% in
2013 and 2014, falling to 30% in 2015, before finally growing to 52% by 2016.
The proportions for large businesses were more than double small and
medium enterprises to begin the period (78%). This figure largely
plateaued until 2015 when it fell to its nadir of 51%, preceding a
final recovery to 79% in 2016. (185 words)
SAMPLE 10
The bar chart illustrates the number of people in the UK eating more
than 5 portions of vegetables and fish per day.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The bar chart illustrates statistics concerning individuals in the UK
consuming 5 or more portions of vegetables and fish per day from 2011 to
2017.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent
that percentages for women, children and men all rose over the period and
women had the highest numbers throughout. The increase for
children, comparatively, was modest.
Women began the period with 20% consuming more than 5 portions of
vegetables and fish a day and this figure was stable until 2013 when it began
to rise precipitously to eventually reach a high of 36% in 2016, before a
fall to 30% to end the period. The numbers for males finished slightly
lower at 26%, however their growth was steadier, rising in each
year besides 2016 from a starting point of 16% in 2011.
The figures for children were much lower to begin (10%), preceding a relative
surge to 14% the next year. Percentages then fluctuated around 14% and
finished at a peak of 15% by the end of the period.
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2.PIE CHARTS
SAMPLE 1
The pie charts show the main reasons for migration to and from the UK
in 2007.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
and make comparisons where relevant.
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The pie charts detail the rationales for immigration to and emigration
from the UK in 2007.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent
that immigration was mainly related to various kinds of work, study,
and accompanying someone, with no reasons stated and other less typical.
Emigration was similarly focused on work (non-definite work being more
prevalent) but formal study was a less likely reason and less defined
reasons were more common.
In terms of study and work, 30% of immigrants came to the UK for definite
jobs, just 1% above the number emigrating for the same purpose.
The disparity regarding looking for work was greater (12% for immigration
and 22% for emigration) and even more significant concerning formal study
(26% immigrating and just 4% emigrating for school).
There was relative alignment for other reasons with 11% immigrating with
another purpose and 14% emigrating, comparable to the figures
for accompanying another person (15% and 13%, respectively). Finally, only 6%
of individuals immigrate to the United Kingdom without a reason, while three
times this figure emigrate lacking a stated purpose.
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SAMPLE 2
The pie charts show information about energy production in a country in
two separate years.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
and make comparisons where relevant.
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The pie charts detail the distribution of various energy sources in a given
nation in the years 1995 and 2005.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that production
of two main energies (coal and gas) rose marginally, while petrol declined
considerably. ‘Other’ and nuclear production also grew
greatly, despite remaining less popular in both years.
In 1995, coal, gas, and petrol were roughly equal in terms of energy
production with each slightly above 29%. By 2005, the figures for coal and
gas had risen moderately (30.93% and 30.31%, respectively) while
petrol exploitation declined to represent just 19.55% of all sources.
The data for the remaining categories was considerably lower
with ‘other’ accounting for 4.9% of energy production to begin the
period and nuclear noticeably higher at 6.4%. By 2005, ‘other’ had narrowed
the disparity and nearly doubled to 9.1% as nuclear energy use grew more
slowly to reach 10.1%.
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SAMPLE 3
The pie charts give information about the world’s forest in five different
regions.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The pie charts detail information about the world’s forests and timber
according to continent.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that most of
the world’s forests are in Africa and North America, followed by Europe, South
America, and lastly Asia. In contrast, Africa possesses the
least timber while North America has the most.
Looking first of all at North America and Africa,
the former continent represents 25% of the world’s forest and
the latter 27%. In terms of timber, the figure is slightly higher for North
America (30%) and drastically lower for Africa (9%).
Forest and timber ratios are more even in the other regions. European
nations contain 18% of the world’s forests and 20% of its timber. South America
is marginally lower at 16% for forests and moderately higher at 23% for
timber. Finally, Asian forests constitute 14% of the global total and 18% of all
timber.
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SAMPLE 4
The charts below show the percentage of five kinds of books sold by a
bookseller between 1972 and 2012.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The pie charts detail sales by a bookseller between 1972 and 2012 according
to genre.
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that adult
fiction became by far the most popular type at the expense of the genres
which declined in popularity (others, biography, and travel). Interest
in children’s fiction also increased.
In 1972, this particular bookseller sold relatively equal proportions of each
type with others leading at 25%, followed by adult fiction, children’s fiction,
and biography all at 20%, and travel lowest at 15%. By 1992, adult fiction
had risen by 5%, while others and biography declined by the same number.
Travel and children’s fiction grew by 3% and 2%, respectively.
In the final year surveyed, adult fiction surged to 45% and children’s
fiction ticked up slightly to 25%. The rise of adult fiction was compensated
for by dramatic drops for the remaining genres with others finishing at 12%,
travel at 10%, and biography 8%.
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SAMPLE 5
The charts below show changes in the proportion of energy produced
from different resources in a country in 1985 and 2003.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The given pie chart depicts the percentage of energy generated from various
sources in a particular country from 1985 to 2003.
It can be clearly seen that the use of some sources to produce energy increased
with time, whereas that of others decreased Overall, the maximum energy was
produced from oil and the least from hydrogen and other renewable sources.
Oil was the major source of energy production throughout the whole period,
although its usage dropped from just over a half(52%) in 1985 to approximately
two fifth (39%) in 2003. The use of nuclear also declined from 22% to 17% over
the given period.
The use of natural gas and coal showed an increase from 13% and 8% in 1985 to
23% and 13% respectively in 2003. Interestingly, the proportion of energy
produced from hydrogen remained stable at 4%, whereas that from other
renewable sources increased from 1% to 4% over the given period of 18 years.
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