Bar Chart

Band 4+: Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

See all user-written answers on this topic

Image for topic: Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

Our system will evaluate the answer based on this AI-generated description.

The image displays a bar graph titled "Capital expenditure ($bn)" with data from the Financial Times. It compares China (with red bars) and India (hatched green bars) over the years 2014-2019. In 2014, China's figure was around 250 while India's was just under 50. 2015 showed China near 225 and India approaching 60. For 2016, China's number was close to 200 and India's around 70. 2017 saw China's expenditure at approximately 225 and India's at 90. 2018 had China around 190 and India about 80. Finally, in 2019, China dropped to 100 while India increased to over 90.

Given the complexity of the image, the above description may not be entirely accurate.

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Check it out

Note: Both the topic and the answer were created by one of our users.

The char illustrate the level of outside investment in the economics of India and china between 2014 and 2019.

Overall, expenditure in China declined steadily through out the period but fluctuated in India. Despite this the total amount of money that followed into China was higher than in India.

The Chinese economy recived just under $80 billion in 2014 which fall to around $60 billion in 2015 and 2026. After a slight decrease in 2017 there was a massive resurgence to highpoint of more than $100 billion in 2018 before receding to just over $40 billion in 2019. In 2014, foregin outlays into India’s economy reached more than $20 billion then rase significantly to approximately $60 billion in 2015 and 2016 before falling back to 2014 levels in 2017. In 2018, there was another dramatic increase to just below $60 billion before returning to around $20 billion in 2019. 2015 was the only year India’s levels of foreign investment exceed China’s with values of slightly over $60 billion and slightly below $60 billion respectively.

Word Count: 174

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

4.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
Strive to incorporate even richer and more precise language.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

billion: 10

china: 3

before: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The report attempts to address the task, but there is a significant issue with data accuracy. The values reported for both China and India are substantially lower than those provided in the visual description (e.g., reporting China at $80 billion in 2014 when the data indicates $250 billion). This creates a disconnect between the visual information and the written response. Additionally, there are several typographical errors (e.g., '2026' instead of a year, 'char', 'rase') and inconsistencies in the trends described. To improve, ensure that the data extracted from the chart is recorded accurately and that the trends described align with the actual figures presented.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas is occasionally hindered by errors in data presentation and phrasing. To improve, ensure that the relationship between sentences is smoother by using a wider variety of cohesive devices. Additionally, be careful with chronological sequencing to ensure the reader can follow the trends without confusion.

Lexical Resource

There is an attempt to use varied vocabulary (e.g., 'resurgence', 'receding', 'outlays'), but there are several spelling errors ('char', 'recived', 'foregin', 'rase') and word choice issues ('economics of India' instead of 'economies'). To reach a higher band, focus on accuracy in spelling and ensure that the vocabulary used is precise and natural in a formal academic context.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors that impact clarity, such as subject-verb agreement ('The char illustrate'), tense inconsistency ('which fall to'), and punctuation errors. There are also issues with sentence structure and the use of comparative forms. Aim to use a wider range of complex structures while maintaining high accuracy in verb tenses and singular/plural agreement.

Answers On The Same Topic:

Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

The graph illustrates the data about the number of foreign investments in India and China between 2014 and 2019. Overall, as the graph shows the investments in China slightly decreased, while the figure remained stable in India. China had the most investments in 2018, whereas India in 2015. In most years, China made up more […]

Band 4+

Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

The chart illustrates the level of outside investment in the economics of India and china between 2014 and 2019. Overall, the expenditure in china decreased steadily throughout the period but fluctuated in India. Despite this the total amount of money flowed in china was higher than in India. The chinese economy received just under $80 […]

Band 6+

Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

The chart below compares the total of outside investment into economies of India and China between 2014 and 2019. Overall, the total of outside investment in China declined slightly throughout the given period but fluctuated in India. Besides this, the China’s foreign development investment (FDI) was higher than India’s. In 2014, the total of outside […]

Band 4+

Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

The chart illustrates the amount of outside investment in India and China between 2014 and 2019. Overall, expenditure in China was decreasing steadily while fluctuated in India. Despite that, the total amount of money flowed to China was higher than in India. The Chinese economy received just below $80 billion in 2014 then decreased to […]

Band 6+

See All

The chart below shows the main reasons for deforestation in three different regions of the world during two separate decades. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the percentage of forest loss for five reasons (cattle ranching, commercial agriculture, logging, subsistence farming and other) in three different regions (South America, Southeast Asia and Central Africa.) Cattle ranching is considered a huge reason for forest loss in South America and the highest bar in the chart, Southeast Asia’s primary […]

Band 4+

the bar chart shows the number of cars per 1000 people in 5 European countries in 3 years and compares with the European average.

The number of vehicles per 1000 in 5 countries and the overall. Overall, Country five had the highest number of cars throughout the period, while Country 1 had the lowest number of cars all three years. Also, all countries’ figures fluctuated apart from Country 4 because it levelled off same level. Country five the had […]

Band 4+

The graph shows the average grows in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted a global approach to business, and countries that have not.

The bar chart illustrates the proportion of domestic products in wealthy countries, globalisers and non-globalisers from 1960 to 1990. Overall, although the percentage of domestic products in wealthy country was the highest at the beginning, the globalisers reached a peak at the end of the period. Firstly, the proportion of domestic products in wealthy countries […]

Band 5+

The chart below shows the way in which men and women used the Internet in Canada in 2000.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

A quick glance at the chart depicts the percentage of males and females who used the internet for six activities in 2000. By and large, what stands out from the chart is that the highest percentage of users consumed from internet email in 2000. There was the lowest pattern of internet usage for research and […]

Band 4+

The chart below shows the main reasons why people choose to make or break friendship connections on a popular social media site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart compares the main factors that lead people to add or remove friends on a popular social networking site. Overall, personal connections from everyday life dominate the reasons for making friends online, while negative behaviour is the primary cause of unfriending. In terms of adding friends, knowing someone in real life is by […]

Band 8+

See All

Band 4+: Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Overall Band Score

Task Response

Coherence & Cohesion

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

Describe the foreign investments in India and China as demonstrated on the bar chart

Other Topics:

The chart below shows the main reasons for deforestation in three different regions of the world during two separate decades. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

the bar chart shows the number of cars per 1000 people in 5 European countries in 3 years and compares with the European average.

The charts below show the amount of money spent on advertising in the UK and Australia across five different media types in 2010 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph shows the average grows in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted a global approach to business, and countries that have not.

The chart below shows the way in which men and women used the Internet in Canada in 2000.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The chart below shows the main reasons why people choose to make or break friendship connections on a popular social media site. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Overall Band Score

Task Response

Coherence & Cohesion

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium