IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Multiple Graphs Practice Exercises
Practice IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Multiple Graphs questions with these 100 exercises, taken from our library of learner answers. Each exercise is a single question, not a full test — answer online and get your score instantly.
Practice Exercises
Question 1
The charts below show the distribution of the world's water and the use of water in three countries.
Question 2
The graph and chart below give information on the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius (°C) and the average number of days with rainfall each month for two Australian cities. 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.
Question 3
The pie charts below show the different types of courses, which were followed by the students during the years of 1984, 1994 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 4
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time doing housework and households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 5
The charts below illustrate the percentage of time that male and female students spend on five different types of websites. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 6
The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds of home tasks (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house. The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
Question 7
The charts below show agricultural production in two different regions of the country
Question 8
The pie charts show the electricity generated in Germany and France from all sources and renewables in the year 2009.
Question 9
The bar chart below shows the numbers of men and women attending various evening courses at an adult education centre in the year 2009. The pie chart gives information about the ages of these course participants. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 10
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
Question 11
The chart shows the results of surveys in one African country asking teenagers the main reasons for using their phones between 2016 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 12
The bar chart below describes some changes about the percentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
Question 13
The graph and table below give information about water use world wide and water consumption in 2 different countries.
Question 14
The chart and graph below give information about participants who have entered the Olympics since it began. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 15
The pie charts below show exports between the US and Vietnam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 16
The line graph shows visits to and from the UK from 1979 to 1999, and the bar graph shows the most popular countries visited by UK residents in 1999.
Question 17
The line graph shows how much money overseas visitors spent in the UK from 1980 - 2010 and the pie charts show the reasons for their visits in 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 18
The pie charts show information about energy production in a country in two separate years.
Question 19
The line graph gives information tatal music sales by methods from 2011 to 2018.
Question 20
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time doing housework and households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 21
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Question 22
The graphs below snow the cinema attendants in Australia and the amount of money spent on cinema ticket from 1980 to 2015
Question 23
The pie chart shows the amount of money that a children's charity located in the USA spent and received in one year. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 24
The charts below show reasons for travel and the main issues for the travelling public in the US in 2009.
Question 25
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below. You should write at least 150 words
Question 26
The pie charts below show the comparison of different kinds of energy production of France in two years.
Question 27
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Question 28
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 to 1995 and Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report.
Question 29
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.
Question 30
The chart below shows the percentage of water used for different purposes in six areas of the world
Question 31
The charts below give information about USA marriage and divorce rates between 1970 and 2000, and the marital status of adult Americans in two of the years.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 32
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average Australian household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
Question 33
The pie chart below show the distribution of students by gender and by the subjects they are studying at a major university in 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 34
The two pie charts below show the marital status of the populations of Canada and Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
Question 35
The charts below show the average percentages in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much.
Question 36
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the cgarts show how it was distributed.
Question 37
The line graphs below show the subscriptions to mobile and fixed phone lines in four different countries between 2005 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 38
The pie charts and table give information about the total value and sources of fish imported to the US between 1988 and 2000.
Question 39
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed.
Question 40
The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average English home. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 41
The pie charts below compare water usage in San Diego, California, and the rest of the world.
Question 42
The line graph and pie chart below show information on crime in the UK for the last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 43
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 44
The three pie charts below show the changes in annual spending by a particular UK school in 1981, 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 45
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019.
Question 46
The diagrams below show the stages and equipment used in the cement making process, and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
Question 47
The pie charts below show the percentage of time working adults spent on different activities in a particular country in 1958 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
Question 48
The charts below give information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 49
The charts below show the percentage of electricity consumed by different sectors in Eastern Australia in 2007 and 2010.
Question 50
The chart below shows what History graduates did after completing their undergraduate degree course from a university in the UK. The table shows the sectors these graduates were employed in within six years of graduating and their average incomes.
Question 51
The chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 52
The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate. Write a report describing the information shown in the two pie graphs.
Question 53
The bar chart below shows the proportions of English men and women of different ages who were living alone in 2011. The pie chart compares the numbers of bedrooms in these one-person households
Question 54
The pie charts show the main reasons for migration to and from the UK in 2007
Question 55
The charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 56
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer, describing the information shown below.
Question 57
The charts below show the percentage of people aged 23-65 in different occupations in one UK town (Ashby) and in the UK as a whole in 2008.
Question 58
The graphs show changes in spending habits of people in UK between 1971 and 2001. Write a report to a university lecturer describing the data.
Question 59
The chats below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in the United States in 2009 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
Question 60
A bar chart shows the percentage of men and women in Great Britain who had driving licenses and another bar chart shows the percentage of men and women who were young drivers at the age of 17-20. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 61
the charts below give information on the ages of the populations of yemen and italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. summarize the information and make comparison.
Question 62
The graph and chart below give information about migration to the UK. The graph below shows how long immigrants in the year 2000-2008 intended to stay in the UK. And the pie-chart shows reasons for migration in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Question 63
The pie charts below illustrate the age distribution of the populations of Brazil and Germany in 2000 and projections for the year 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 64
The charts below give information about the age of visitors from the UK to Spain in 1983 and in 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 65
The graphs below show the percentage of graduates that got full-time jobs after graduating from a university in Australia, and the average salary of both these types of graduates, from 2004 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 66
The charts below show the percentage of students at an adult education centre taking various courses offered in 1985 and this year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 67
The graphs below show the viewership of different TV programs among three different age groups. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Question 68
Writing Task 1: Pie Chart & Table You should spend about 20 minutes on this task The charts below show the distribution of the world's water and the use of water in three countries.
Question 69
The charts below show the levels of participation in education and science in developing and industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990.
Question 70
Task 1: The pie charts show the proportion of users across different age groups on three apps:Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 71
The pie charts below show units of electricity by fuel source in Australia and France in 1980 and 2000.
Question 72
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart below shows changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 2002 compared with the average house prices in 1989. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 73
The table and pie charts below show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
Question 74
The first chart shows the population of England and Wales between 1700 and 2000. The second chart gives informstion about the birth and death rate in the same countries in the dame period Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Question 75
The provided chart illustrates the percentage of age of visitors from the UK to Spain in 1983 and in 2003.
Question 76
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 77
The chart below shows the reason for travel and the main issue for traveling public in the US in 2009.
Question 78
The two pie charts below show total world energy consumption and electricity generation for last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 79
The charts below show the number of people in Europe who were affected by four types of noise by day and by night in cities and rural areas in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 80
The charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers.
Question 81
The chart below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non-renewable energy in united states in 2009 and 2019.
Question 82
The chart below shows the percentage of people working in the UK in 1988 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 83
the diagram below shows the design for a wind turbine and its location
Question 84
WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The bar and line chart below shows average monthly temperatures and bathing suit sales in New York for the first 6 months of 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words
Question 85
The pie charts show the results of a survey conducted by a university on the opinions of full-time and part-time students about its services.
Question 86
The pie chart below shows the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.
Question 87
The charts below show the proportion of people’s total spending on different commodities and services in a particular European country in 1998 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 88
The charts below show local government expenditure in 2010 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 89
The charts below show the percentage of their food budget the average family spent on restaurant meals in different years. The graph shows the number of meals eaten in fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. Summarize the information and compare where relevant, by selecting and reporting the key features. You should write at least 150 words.
Question 90
The diagrams below show the main reasons workers chose to work from home and the hours males and females worked at home for the year 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 91
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 92
The two figures below show the rate of criminal convictions among men and women of different ages in the UK and the proportion of male and female prison inmates in the British prison system.
Question 93
The graphs show figures relating to hours worked and stress levels amongst professionals in eight groups. Describe the information shown to a university or collage lecturer.
Question 94
The graph and the chart below show the number of students choosing different kinds of courses in a particular university in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 95
The pie charts below show the methods used by international students when booking online English courses in three different countries in 2009 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 96
The table and pie charts below show the number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 97
The charts and table below show the percentage of customers choosing different kinds of websites when shopping online and the percentage of customers shopping online for different reasons in two countries in 2012. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 98
The pie chart below shows the worldwide distribution of private insurance policies. The table shows the private insurance policy ownership of three countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 99
The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying fulltime or part-time.
Question 100
The pie charts below show the amount of electricity generated by energy source in Scotland for 20 years ago and last year.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make somparisons where relevant.
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