IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Table Topics 2024

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This list contains a selection of IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 table topics that were submitted by students who completed the IELTS exam in 2024. Select a topic at random and start practicing and enhancing your writing abilities.

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The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts 

show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.

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Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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The table below shows daily oil production in 4 countries from 2000 to 2004. Write at least 150 words.
The table below shows daily oil production in 4 countries from 2000 to 2004.

Write at least 150 words.

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The table shows the export values of various products in 2009 and 2010
The table shows the export values of various products in 2009 and 2010

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The table chart below illustrates the percentage of school children attend of four groups in secondary school from 2000 to 2009.
The table chart below illustrates the percentage of school children attend of four groups in secondary school from 2000 to 2009.

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The table below shows changes in the numbers of residents cycling to work in different areas of the UK between 2001 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
The table below shows changes in the numbers of residents cycling to work in different areas of the UK between 2001 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The table shows the amoun t of waste produced by different countries in 1980,1990and 2000. Summarise the information
The table shows the amoun t of waste produced by different countries in 1980,1990and 2000. Summarise the information

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The table below gives information about the value (NZ$) of exports of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012.
The table below gives information about the value (NZ$) of exports of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012.

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The table below shows the amount of waste production (in millions of tonnes) in six differerent countries over a twenty-year period.
The table below shows the amount of waste production (in millions of tonnes) in six differerent countries over a twenty-year period.

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The table below show response to a questionnaire given by two groups of people (Club members and the general public) who showed their opinions about a new theatre.
The table below show response to a questionnaire given by two groups of people (Club members and the general public) who showed their opinions about a new theatre.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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the table below shows the results of a 20-year study into why adults

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The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and year after it was refurbished. The charts showed a result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and year after it was refurbished. The charts showed a result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.

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The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbishment. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two period.
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbishment.  The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit,  during the same two period.

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The graphs below show the cinema attendance in Australia and the average cinema visits by different age groups from 1996 to 2000.
The graphs below show the cinema attendance in Australia and the average cinema visits by different age groups from 1996 to 2000.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart above shows information about various professions in the U.K. and their salaries. The table shows the average working hours per week for each profession Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The chart above shows information about various professions in the U.K. and their salaries. The table shows the average working hours per week for each profession

Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

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The chart below shows information about subway systems in three major European cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main information and making comparisons.
The chart below shows information about subway systems in three major European cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main information and making comparisons.

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The chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course.The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features andake comparison where relevant
The chart below shows what anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course.The table shows the salaries of the anthropologist in work after five years 

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features andake comparison where relevant

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The table below gives information about student enrolments at Bristol University in 1928, 1958 and 2008
The table below gives information about student enrolments at Bristol University in 1928, 1958 and 2008

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The table below shows the results of a survey of the average number of cars travelling through three suburban roads during working hours in a 10-year pollution monitoring programme. Traffic calming was introduced in Harper Lane at the beginning of 1999
The table below shows the results of a survey of the average number of cars travelling through three suburban roads during working hours in a 10-year pollution monitoring programme. Traffic calming was introduced in Harper Lane at the beginning of 1999

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The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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“The table shows the average length of video advertisements on the internet and the average length of time viewers spend watching them. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.”
“The table shows the average length of video advertisements on the internet and the average length of time viewers spend watching them. 

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

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The chart below gives information about birth and death rates in Switzerland from 1970 to 2020 according to United Nations statistics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about birth and death rates in Switzerland from 1970 to 2020 

according to United Nations statistics.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make 

comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows social and economic indictators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations Statistics.
The table below shows social and economic indictators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations Statistics.

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The table above shows the percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features. Write a report of at least 150 words, summarizing the information and making comparisons where relevant.
The table above shows the percentage of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features. Write a report of at least 150 words, summarizing the information and making comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the world's ten most expensive countries for petrol along with other financial information.
The table below shows the world's ten most expensive countries for petrol along with other financial information.

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The table below gives information about the three countries wit the highest populations. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after 5 years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course. The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after 5 years.

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

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43.The table shows the changes in carbon production in four countries from 1995 to 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
43.The table shows the changes in carbon production in four countries from 1995 to 1999. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The table shows the number of people who took part in a national health survey between 2005 and 2009, answering questions about their sleeping habits. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table shows the number of people who took part in a national health survey between 2005 and 2009, answering questions about their sleeping habits. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The table below shows General Practice appointment attendance in the United Kingdom over six days in January 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows General Practice appointment attendance in the United Kingdom over six days in January 2020.

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

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the table shows below information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries

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The table below shows the average percentage of household income spent on food in specific countries. The percentages shown in the table below are separated by ten-year intervals. Write a report describing the information below. You should write at least 250 words.
The table below shows the average percentage of household income spent on food in specific countries.

The percentages shown in the table below are separated by ten-year intervals.

Write a report describing the information below. You should write at least 250 words.

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The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate. Write at least 150 words.

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The Table Below Shows the Results of Surveys in 2000, 2005 and 2010 About One University.
The Table Below Shows the Results of Surveys in 2000, 2005 and 2010 About One University.

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the table and the charts below give information the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in a one area of britian. the table shows where the money came from and the chart shows how it was distributed
the table and the charts below give information the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in a one area of britian. the table shows where the money came from and the chart shows how it was distributed

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The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005.
The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005.

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Cambridge 6 test 2 task 1 the table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.
Cambridge 6 test 2 task 1

the table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.

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The graph below shows the average retirement age of males and females in six countries in 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the average retirement age of males and females in six countries in 2003.

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

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The table shows the average band scores for students from different language groups taking the IELTS General Test in 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below describes the number of employees and factories in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The table below describes the number of employees and factories in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901.

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

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The table below shows the result of a 20-year study into why adults in the UK attend arts events

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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the table below shows stastistics about the top five countries for international tourism in 2012 and 2013.
the table below shows stastistics about the top five countries for international tourism in 2012 and 2013.

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The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the numbers of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the result of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.

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

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thr table and the charts below give information the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in a one area of britian. the table shows where the money vame from and the chart shows how it was distributed
thr table and the charts below give information the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in a one area of britian. the table shows where the money vame from and the chart shows how it was distributed

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The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income of five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income of five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The table below illustrates weekly consumption by age group of dairy products in a European country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below illustrates weekly consumption by age group of dairy products in a European country.

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

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The table below gives information about rail transport in four counties.
The table below gives information about rail transport in four counties.

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The table above shows the percentage of students who attended four different high schools in the years 2000, 2005 and 2009.
The table above shows the percentage of students who attended four different high schools in the years 2000, 2005 and 2009.

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the table below shows the participation of people over 15 in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Westview during theperiod 2018-19
the table below shows the participation of people over 15 in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Westview during theperiod 2018-19

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The table below shows population figures for 4 countries for 2003 and projected figures for 2025 and 2050.
The table below shows population figures for 4 countries for 2003 and projected figures for 2025 and 2050.

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The table below gives information about the percentage of workforce employed in six industries in Australia between 1989 and 2009.
The table below gives information about the percentage of workforce employed in six industries in Australia between 1989 and 2009.

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The table shows the cost of water in 5 cities in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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the table below shows the changes in some household types in canada from 1984 to 2020
the table below shows the changes in some household types in canada from 1984 to 2020

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The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

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The table data shows the proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the United Kingdom in 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table data shows the proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the United Kingdom in 2005.

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

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The table below shows the contribution of various economic sectors to Xcountry Gross Domestic Product in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the contribution of various economic sectors to Xcountry Gross Domestic Product in 2016, 2017, and 2018.

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

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The table below shows the table made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
The table below shows the table made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

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The table below shows the water usage for different purposes in six different countries in 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the water usage for different purposes in six different countries in 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table gives information about the amount of money in developing countries by the USA, EU countries and other countries from 2006 to 2010.
The table gives information about the amount of money in developing countries by the USA, EU countries and other countries from 2006 to 2010.

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The table below shows the percentage of adults in urban and rural areas who took part in four free time activities in 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information and compare where relevant, by selecting and reporting the key features.
The table below shows the percentage of adults in urban and rural areas who took part in four free time activities in 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information and compare where relevant, by selecting and reporting the key features.

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The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two periods.

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

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The table below shows the salaries of secondary/high school teachers in 2009.
The table below shows the salaries of secondary/high school teachers in 2009.

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The table below shows personal saving as a percentage of personal income for selected countries in 1970, 1990 and 2010.
The table below shows personal saving as a percentage of personal income for selected countries in 1970, 1990 and 2010.

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The table below shows information and prediction regarding the change in percentage of the population of age 65 above in three countries.
The table below shows information and prediction regarding the change in percentage of the population of age 65 above in three countries.

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the table below shows the number of mobile phones and personal computers per thousand people in six different countries in 2003.
the table below shows the number of mobile phones and personal computers per thousand people in six different countries in 2003.

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The table below describes water usage for 3 different purposes in 6 countries in 2003.
The table below describes water usage for 3 different purposes in 6 countries in 2003.

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The table shows the average time and money spent at different types of restaurants. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting in the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows the average time and money spent at different types of restaurants.

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

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The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of the population age 65 and above in three countries.
The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of the population age 65 and above in three countries.

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The table below gives information about the different ways mobile phone owners use their phones in a developing country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the different ways mobile phone owners use their phones in a developing country.

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

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The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries.

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The table below gives information on consumer spending
The table below gives information on consumer spending

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The table shows the data about average income for one person in dollar, 2 different ages; under 18 and over 60, and poor population in percentage in three states in US, namely in California, Utah and Florida.

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The table displays trends concerning the amounts of fast food consumed in Melbourne.
The table displays trends concerning the amounts of fast food consumed in Melbourne.

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The table shows the average salaries in US dollars in five countries at different stages until achieving the maximum salary.
The table shows the average salaries in US dollars in five countries at different stages until achieving the maximum salary.

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The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday. ielts-academic-task-1-coffee-shop-sales Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table below shows the sales made by a coffee shop in an office building on a typical weekday.

ielts-academic-task-1-coffee-shop-sales

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

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the table below gives information about the underground rainway systems in six cities Summarise the information by selecting and reporting and reporting the main features and make comparations where relevant
the table below gives information about the underground rainway systems in six cities 

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

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The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010.
The table shows the percentage of people with mobile phones who use various features on their phone between 2006 and 2010.

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The chart below shows estimated world literacy rate by region and by gender for the year 2000.
The chart below shows estimated world literacy rate by region and by gender for the year 2000.

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The table compares different products, which were exported from Hong Kong over a 1-year period, from 2009 to 2010.

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The chart below shows how much energy is provided by four different sources in Italy, and the table below shows how much of this energy is used for four different household purposes.
The chart below shows how much energy is provided by four different sources in Italy, and the table below shows how much of this energy is used for four different household purposes.

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the table show informarion and prediction regarding the change in percentage of the population aged 65 and more in three countries
the table show informarion and prediction regarding the change in percentage of the population aged 65 and more in three countries

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The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010.
The table below shows the production of milk annually in four countries in 1990. 2000 and 2010.

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The table below shows the percentage of the population and the types of houses they live in 3 areas of a city. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the percentage of the population and the types of houses they live in 3 areas of a city. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. Secondary School Attendance 2000 2005 2009 Specialist Schools 12% 11% 10% Grammar Schools 24% 19% 12% Voluntary-controlled Schools 52% 38% 20% Community Schools 12% 32% 58%

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The table below gives data on tourists visiting in Vietnam from 8 different countries.
The table below gives data on tourists visiting in Vietnam from 8 different countries.

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the diagram below shows information aboaut carbon dioxide emission for popular private jets. ummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comaparisons where relevant
the diagram below shows information aboaut carbon dioxide emission for popular private jets. ummarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comaparisons where relevant

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The table shows the percentage of government spending on education and training and the participation of 18-24 year olds in five countries in 2012.
The table shows the percentage of government spending on education and training and the participation of 18-24 year olds in five countries in 2012.

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The table below gives information about UK independent films.
The table below gives information about UK independent films.

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The table below gives information about the languages that high school students speak at home in one school district in the USA
The table below gives information about the languages that high school students speak at home in one school district in the USA

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The chart gives employment and education statistics for eight European countries in 2015.
The chart gives employment and education statistics for eight European countries in 2015.

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The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about

McGill University.

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

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The table below shows the consumption of three basic foods, rice, wheat and maize, by People in four different countries.
The table below shows the consumption of three basic foods, rice, wheat and maize, by People in four different countries.

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The charts below show the percentages of male and female students getting top grades in 1960 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The charts below show the percentages of male and female students getting top grades in 1960 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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The graphs below show the average daily hours of sunshine and the average monly temperature in Darwin and Melbourne. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graphs below show the average daily hours of sunshine and the average monly temperature in Darwin and Melbourne. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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