Structure
How to describe a table
- →Tables hide the trend: find the highest, lowest and biggest change yourself.
- →Select; do not list every cell.
- →Organise paragraphs by row or by column, whichever gives the clearer comparison.
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Tables: all sample answers
- Employment percentages of young people across seven sectors in 2005 and 2010
- Employment rates and average annual salaries of Australian university graduates in 2009
- Employment rates, education levels, and average annual income in eight European countries
- Employment sector distribution across three distinct age groups
- Estimated literacy rates by region and gender between 2000 and 2004
- Exchange student numbers between European and Australian universities 2007 to 2009
- Exports from Rotterdam port and corresponding tax rates by destination
- Female to male population ratios across six global regions 1995-2005
- Financial data regarding the ten most expensive countries for petrol
- Historical and Projected Global Population Growth and Regional Distribution Trends
- Housing distribution across three distinct residential areas of a city
- Independent film releases and ticket sales by genre in 2012
- International student numbers in Canada and the USA across two years
- International travel by region 1990-2005: fastest growth in Asia and the Pacific
- International travel numbers by region between 1990 and 2005
- Internet usage patterns across six different categories by age group
- Local Catches and Imports of Fresh Fish into Perth 2004-2014
- Marriage trends and average age of couples in Australia 1960-2000
- Medal count for the top ten nations at London 2012 Olympics
- Mobile and Personal Computer Ownership Across Six Countries in 2003
- Monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001
- Number of full-time Indian students at six UK universities
- Number of research students in Australian universities in 2001 and 2010
- Number of technology researchers per million people in five selected countries
- Number of travellers using three major German airports from 2007 to 2012
- Participation numbers in a British wildlife survey from 2001 to 2009
- Participation rates of Scottish adults in various cultural activities by age
- Passenger numbers and average ticket prices at a train station
- Passenger travel distances by five transport types from 1995 to 2015
- Past and projected population figures for four selected countries
- Patient satisfaction ratings for three different health centres
- Percentage of adults participating in four free-time activities in 1990 and 2010
- Percentage of British households owning various consumer durables between 1972 and 1983
- Percentage of first-year students rating college resources as very good
- Percentage of women in senior management across three companies 1975-2015
- Percentages of homeschooled students across different grade levels from 1999 to 2004
- Percentages of homeschooled students across various grade levels from 1999 to 2004
- Percentages of mobile phone owners using various mobile phone features 2006-2010
- Percentages of the town population who cycled by age and gender in 2011
- Population changes in New York City and its districts from 1800 to 2000
- Population statistics and forecasts for three major cities between 1990 and 2000
Frequently asked questions
How do I describe an IELTS table in Task 1?+
Tables hide the trend: find the highest, lowest and biggest change yourself. Select; do not list every cell. Organise paragraphs by row or by column, whichever gives the clearer comparison.
What band are these table sample answers?+
Each of the 123 table samples has a Band 8 model answer. The chart is redrawn with its data, and every figure in the answer comes from that chart.
How many words and how long for Task 1?+
At least 150 words in about 20 minutes. 170 to 200 words is the safe range; leave 40 minutes for Task 2, which carries twice the marks.
How is IELTS Writing Task 1 scored?+
On four criteria: task achievement, coherence and cohesion, vocabulary, and grammatical range and accuracy. A missing or unclear overview is the most common reason a report stays below Band 7.
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