IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Table Practice Exercises
Practice IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Table 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 table below gives information on internet use in six categories by age group. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 2
The charts compare the amount of water used for agriculture, industry and homes around the world, and water use in Brazil and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Question 3
The table below shows a survey on the preference of three age groups for different TV programmes in a European country in 2012.
Question 4
The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between 2000 and 2009.
Question 5
The chart below shows average hours and minutes spent by UK males and females on different activities.
Question 6
The table below shows the percentages of the population by age groups in one town who rode bicycles in 2011.
Question 7
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 8
The shown table demonstrates data about difficulties that were confronted by children in two different primary schools in 2005 and 2015.
Question 9
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 10
The table above shows the percentage of people unemployed in the total labor Work force across 9 countries in 1994 and 2004. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 11
The table below shows information about the population of New Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group.
Question 12
The table below shows how the UK unemployed spent their time last year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 13
The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities.
Question 14
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Average distance in miles travelled per person per year, by mode of travel
Question 15
The table below shows statistics about the top five countries for international tourism in 2012 and 2013.
Question 16
The table below gives information on spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 17
The table below shows information about age, average income per person and population below proverty in three states in the USA. Summarise the information selecting and reporting the main features and comparisons where relevant.
Question 18
The table below gives information about the problems faced by children in two primary schools in 2005 and 2015.
Question 19
The table below shows the estimated literacy rates by region and gender for 2000-2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 20
The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change in percentage of population aged 65 and above in three countries.
Question 21
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Australia in 1999. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 22
The table shows data about underground railway systems in six major cities with date opened, kilometres of route and passenger numbers per year in millions.
Question 23
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in England and Wales between 1851 and 1901.
Question 24
The table below gives information about underground railway systems in six cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Question 25
The table below shows the price of a cup of coffee in six cities from 2010 to 2014 in Australia
Question 26
The two tables below show the exchange students from universities in Europe to Australia between 2007 and 2009.
Question 27
The table describes the number of employees and factories in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901.
Question 28
The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 29
The table below shows the number of cars made in three countries in 2003, 2006 and 2009.
Question 30
The first table chart below show changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third table show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhatten, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 31
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Question 32
The table below shows the salaries of secondary/high school teachers in 2009.
Question 33
The table illustrates the proportion of monthly household income five European countries spend on food and drink, housing, clothing and entertainment. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 34
The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other's countries in 2011.
Question 35
The table below shows daily oil production in 4 countries from 2000 to 2004.
Question 36
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK's males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (Mixed charts)
Question 37
The tables below give information about sales of Fairtrade*-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.
Question 38
The table below gives information about the daily cost of water per person in five different countries. (Figures are based on the minimum daily requirement per peron of 11.5 litres.) Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 39
The table below shows the number of full-time students from India who studied at various universities in the UK in 2020/21 and 2021/22.
Question 40
The tables detail overall population figures in New York City and statistics concerning the surrounding boroughs compared to Manhattan from the year 1800 to 2000.
Question 41
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.
Question 42
The tables give information about the temperatures and hours of daylight in London and Sydney during the same weekend in December 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 43
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Question 44
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table describes the changes of people who went for international travel in 1990, 1995, 2000 and 2005. (million). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 45
the table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Question 46
The table shows the worldwide market share of the mobile phone market for manufactures in the years 2005 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 47
The table below shows information about age, average income per person and population below poverty line in three states in the USA. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 48
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 49
The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Question 50
The table below gives information about consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002.
Question 51
The table below highlights data on the number of travelers using three major British airports between 1998 and 2003.
Question 52
The table shows the amount of money given to developing countries by the USA, EU countries and other countries from 2006 to 2010 (Figures are in millions of dollars).
Question 53
The table below shows the number of motor vehicles per 1,000 inhabitants in eight countries in 1990 and 2000.
Question 54
The table gives information about languages with the most native speakers
Question 55
Percentages of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features between 2006 and 2010.
Question 56
The table below shows the proportion of income spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998.
Question 57
The table below shows information about metro systems in six different cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 58
The table shows forested land in millions of hectares in different parts of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 59
The table shows the number of universities ranked top 200 in the world in three subjects in five countries.
Question 60
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.
Question 61
The tables show how many international students studies in Canada and the United States by country of origin.
Question 62
The table below shows the number of temporary migrant workers in four countries in 2003 and 2006 and the number of these workers per 1,000 people in these countries in 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 63
The tables below give information about the world population and distribution in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 64
The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK's males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 65
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York city from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the 5 districts of the city over the same period. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. write at least 150 words
Question 66
The table below shows information and predictions regarding the change percentage of the population aged 65 and above in three countries.
Question 67
The table details the international tourist arrivals in millions in 8 countries in 2009 and 2010 and the changes (in percentages).
Question 68
The table below shows population figures for four countries for 2003 and the projected figure for 2025 and 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 69
The table below shows the percentage of main types of dwelling in Victoria, the Northern Territory and Tasmania.
Question 70
The table gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000.
Question 71
The tables below give information about the sales of cocoa beans and coffee in five European countries in 2000 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 72
The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 73
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 five years
Question 74
The table below illustrates how much money a single person and a couple in Australia need for a comfortable lifestyle after they retire.
Question 75
The table below shows the changes in the percentage of lawyers choosing jobs in different industries in a specific country from 2001 to 2016
Question 76
The table and chart below provide a breakdown of the total expenditure and the average amount of money spent by students per week while studying abroad in 4 countries.
Question 77
The table provides a comparison of the expenditure rate of the government on education and training and participation rate of 18-24 year olds in the same in five nations in the year 2002.
Question 78
The table below gives information about the amount of tax collected ( as % of GDP) in five countries for 4 years between 1975 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 79
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 makecomparisons where relevant.
Question 80
The charts below give information about the world's top three producers of four different dairy products in 2012.
Question 81
The table shows the change in the number of cinemas in diiferent regions in a European country between 2004 and 2009.
Question 82
The table below shows the hours of leisure time spent by people in different age groups in Someland. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Question 83
The table below shows the changes in the percentage of lawyers choosing jobs in different industries in a specific country from 2001 to 2016. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 84
The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009.
Question 85
The table below shows the amount of wasted production in six different countries over a twenty year period.
Question 86
the table below presents the food consumption per a person weekly in European country in 1992, 2002 and 2012
Question 87
The table shows the information of total health expenditure per capita in five countries in 2019.
Question 88
the table below shows the television viewing figures for sports by country in millions.
Question 89
The table below describes water usage for three different purposes in 6 countries in 2003.
Question 90
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart gives employment and education statistics for eight European countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Question 91
Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows information about the population of New Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.
Question 92
the table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the proportion of managers who are women in five countries
Question 93
The chart below gives information about the production of grains, measured in million metric tons, from the years 2010 to 2015, with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 94
Tables provide the information about sales figures of Fairtrade-Labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries.
Question 95
The table gives information about the number of jnternational tourist arrivals in 9 countries
Question 96
The table provides information of the population, GDP per capita, and life expectancy in four different countries.
Question 97
The table below shows water use for different purposes in four countries.
Question 98
The table below provides information on marriage status and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia. Summarize the information on marriage status and age from 1960 to 2000 in Australia.
Question 99
The table below shows local catches and imports of fresh fish into Perth, Australia for the years 2004 - 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Question 100
The table below gives information about the average annual distance travelled by adults and the types of travel in 1977 and 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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