Writing Practice Test
Writing Practice Test
The given line chart illustrates the proportion of computer possession by household
in one European country over an eight-year period, from 1997 to 2011.
Overall, the percentage of household owning over 3 computers displayed a stable
tendency while there was an upward trend in the rate of families owning only one
or two computer ,leading to the decrease in the figure for no computer possesion.
Additionally, it is evident that the share of over three computers possesion
consistently held the highest position from 1999 onwards.
Turning to details, at the beginning of the period,the percentage of household
possesed no computers stood at roughly 50%,which was significantly higher than
that of families owning two computers,recorded at 5%. Over the following years,
the figure for no computer possession experienced a substantial decline,reaching
25% in 2011. In contrast, the rate of families owning two computers underwent a
gradual yet consistent increase during the same timeframe, ending the period at
approximately 30% to surpass that of no computer possesion
As for the proportion of household possessing more than three computers, 45%
household was recorded. This figure remained relatively unchanged by the end of
the period. meanwhile,household owning only one computer accounted for a
neglible proportion, after which rising moderately to 5% at the end of the period
In 1997, approximately 50% of households did not own a computer, significantly higher than the
5% recorded for those owning two. Over the years, the figure for no computer possession
dropped sharply, reaching 25% by 2011. In contrast, households with two computers saw a
steady rise, eventually surpassing the non-owning group and accounting for about 30% at the end
of the period.
Households possessing more than three computers made up around 45% in 1997. This figure
remained largely unchanged throughout the period and continued to represent the largest
category after 1999. Meanwhile, the proportion of households with only one computer was
initially negligible but experienced moderate growth, reaching 5% by 2011.
2.
The chart shows the proportion of renewable energy in total energy supply in 4 countries from
1997 to 2010.
The provided bar chart illustrates the percentage of renewable energy supply across 4 different
countries from 1997 to 2010
Overall, there was an upward trend in the proportion of renewable energy in Sweeden and
Iceland, while Australia and Turkey displayed a declining tendency. Additionally, it is evident
that Iceland consistently held the dominant position throughout the period
Turning to details, a substantial growth can be observed in the figure for Iceland, which rose
dramatically from roughly 50% at the beginning to 70% by 2010,marking the most notable
change among all suppliers. Likewise , starting at approximately 8% in 1997, sweeden
underwent a marginal increase to at around 10% during the same timeframe.
As for Turkey, around 40% was recorded in the first year, remaining constant at this level over
the following three years, before receding to end the period at just over 30%. Similar changes,
but to a lesser extent, can be observed in the figure for Australia, which accounted for nearly
10% , followed by a moderate decline to 5%
in contrast, Turkey started at nearly 38% in 1997 and peaked at just over 40% in 2000 before
dropping to approximately 33% in 2010. Similarly, Australia began with a renewable energy
share close to 9%, which declined steadily to 7% in 2000 and further to around 5% by the end of
the period.
The provided table illustartes the propotion of women relative to 100 men in six
distinct regions in 1995 and 2005
Overall, Africa and Europe exhibited an upward trend while the remaining regions
displayed a declining tendency. Despite that, Asia consistently held the leading
position in both years examined.
Turning to details, a noticeable change can be observed in the figure for North
Africa , which declined dramatically from 100.1% at the beginning to 96.9% by
2006. This was followed by Central America and Oceania, whose each figures fell
by roughly 4% from 100% to 97.5% and 103.9 to 99.8% respectively. Similar
abeilt less pronounced patterns were seen in the female-to-male ratio per 100 males
in Asia, dropping from 105,3 to 104.9 in the final year of the period
In contrast, Africa underwent a moderate increase in the female poupulation per
100 males, beginning at 97.8 and closing the timeframe at 99.2. Likewise,
approximately 89,4% females was recorded for every 100 males, with subsequent
growth to reach 96.9 by 2005
*** Giới tính:
+male/men/boy/the male demographic/young males
+female=women/the female population
+cả hai giới tính= by gender/both sexes/across genders
+counterpart=người tương ứng
5.
The chart below shows the numbers of three types of visitors to a museum between
1997 and 2012.
The provided bar chart illustrates how many individuals visited a museum
belonging to three different groups from 1997 to 2012
Overall, there was an upward trend in the figure for exhibition visitors who are
special and adult while the opposite pattern was true for those aged under 15.
Additionally, it is evident that adult visitors consistently held the dominant
position over a 15-year period.
Turning to details, a substantial change can be observed in the number of those of
adult age, which hovered around 300 thousands in the first five years. Afterwards,
this figure rose dramatically to peak at 400,500 before receding to 380.000 in the
final year. Likewise, beginning at 28,000 in 1997, the ateendance to museum
experienced a moderate growth to reach 42,000 by 2012
Conversely, about 120,000 individuals who are under 15 years old went to the
museum in 1997, followed by a gradual yet consistent decline to end the period at
82,300
The bar chart illustrates how much money was provided to developing nations
from five different organisations between 2008 and 2011
Overall, there was an upward trend in the amount of money supplied from
organization one and two,whereas organisation 4 and 5 exhibited a declining
pattern. Meanwhile, the figure for organiztion 3 remained relatively unchanged
despite some mild fluctuations.
A closer look at the data reveals that organisation 2 followed an substantial
increase in the amount of money provided to developing countries, rising from
about 1.5 billion at the beginning to reach peak of over 2.5 billion in the final year.
Similar abeilt less pronounced changes can be observed in the figure for
organization 1, starting at approximately 0.6 in 2008, followed by a moderate
growth to nearly 1 billion one year later before bottoming out at 0.8 billion in
2011.
In contrast, beginning at 1,3 billion dollars, organization 5 experienced a gradual
yet consistent decline to 0,5 at the end of the period.Likewise, the amount of
money given to developing nations from organization 4 fell from 0.8 in the first
year to close the timeframe at 0.3 .1,5 billion dollars was donated from
organization 3, with a subsequent increase to 1.7 in 20009 and a final drop to its
initial point by 2011.
By contrast, Organisation 5 began as the third-largest donor at 1.2 billion in 2008, but this figure
fell consistently, reaching just 0.5 billion in 2011.Organisation 3, on the other hand, maintained a
relatively stable level of funding, fluctuating between 1.5 and 1.8 billion dollars, with the highest
amount recorded in 2009 before settling back to its original level by 2011.
PARAPHASE:
+funds / funding / financial support / financial aid / monetary assistance
+give money=provide financial assistance / offer funding / allocate money / donate
funds / contribute aid
+developing countries=underdeveloped nations
+institution=organization
+increase=rise/climb/go up/soar/surge
+remain stable=stay constant=level off=show little change=remain steady
+fluctuate=vary/show some variation
The given bar chart compares the proportion of government financial allocation
into roads and transport across four different nations between 1990 and 2005
Overall, there was a downward trend in the figure for all countries, with Portugal
witnessing the most substantial decrease throughout the period. It is also worth
noting that Portugal consistently held the leading position,making it the most
generous distributor among all nations examined.
Turning to details, 25% of national budget was dedicated into improving
infrastructure, followed by a gradual yet consitent decline to 15% in the final year
of the period. Similar abeilt less pronounced patterns can be observed in the
percentage of funding in Italy, which accounted for 20% at the beginning and
bottomed out of 13% ten years later before rebounding to reach 14% by 2005.
Meanwhile, Uk followed mild fluctuations, constituting rougly 11% in
1990.Afterwards, this figure underwent a moderate rise to peak at nearly 15%
before ending the timeframe at 7%. By contrast, starting at approxiamte 15%,USA
devotion to this sector of development remained relatively constant at this level
over a 15-year-period
Paraphrase: spending=expenditure=investment=allocation of funds=budget
distribution
Roads and transport=transport infrastructure
Country=nation/state
Decline=drop/decrease/reduction/fall
Over the years
In this regard=in this sector
Continue+v-ing
Outspend : chi tiêu hơn, tiêu nhiều hơn
Far more than any other….listed
Regarding countries in mainland Europe, the Portuguese government spent
approximately 27% of its national budget on roads and transport in 1990, far more
than any other country listed, after which this figure had declined significantly to
20% by 1995 and continued dropping gradually to end the period at just over 15%.
Italy’s spending, meanwhile, followed a similar downward trend, albeit at a lower
rate, falling from 20% to nearly 15% in the final year.
Turning to the UK, slightly above one-tenth of its expenditure went to roads and
transport, which was the lowest among all countries cited. Having risen minimally
to reach a peak of around 13% five years later, the UK’s funding had almost
halved by the end of the timeframe.
Finally, the USA was the only country that saw minor fluctuations, as its spending
on roads and transport hovered around the 14% mark throughout the period.
7.
The provided bar chart illustrates the sales figures of magazines in a specific
company in the years 1975, 1995 and 2015
Overall, there was a downward trend in the proportion of magazines related to
Fashion and Heath, while the opposite was true for Sports magazines, making it the
prevalent publication throughout the period. Additionaly, the figure for Food
magazines and the unidentified remained relatively unchange despite some
fluctuations
Turning to details, magazines concerning sports started with the highest sales at
around 32% in 1975, gradually increasing to approximately 42% by 2015.
Meanwhile, beginning at 10%, Food’s overall output experienced substantial
growth to reach a peak of over 20% before dropping to its initial point in the final
year. Similar abeilt less pronounced patterns can be observed in the share of
unidentified magazine, accounting for 25% in 1975, after which climbed to 32%
twenty years later and receded to end the period at the first level.
In contrast, roughly 22% magazines was purchased in the Heath Sector, with a
subsequent drop to 20% in 1995 and a levelling-off until the end. Finally, a
noticeable decline was seen in the figure for fashion, which exhibited a gradual yet
consitent fall to 5% during the same timeframe
PARAPHRASE
Others=miscellaneous magazines
Initial figure=starting point=original level
Sales=distribution/volume of purchases/market share/purchase figures
Sell= are purchased/are bought/are distributed/ are consumed by readers/ account
for X% of total sales
Sports magazines=publication focused on sports/sport-themed
magazines/magazines covering sports/magazines in the sports category/spor
publication
The bar chart presents the percentage distribution of magazine sales across five categories—
Sports, Food, Fashion, Health, and Others—by a particular company in the years 1975, 1995,
and 2015.
Overall, sports magazines steadily increased in popularity and became the most widely
purchased category by the end of the period. In contrast, both fashion and health-related
publications experienced a consistent decline. Meanwhile, food and miscellaneous magazines
showed some fluctuation but ultimately returned to their initial levels.
In 1975, sports magazines accounted for approximately 32% of total sales, and this figure rose
gradually to around 42% by 2015. Food-related publications began at 10%, peaked at over 20%
in 1995, and then declined back to their original share in the final year. A similar trend was
observed in the “Others” category, which started at 25%, increased to 32% in 1995, and fell
again to the same initial value by 2015.
In contrast, health magazines represented about 22% of total sales in 1975, followed by a modest
decline to 20% in 1995, after which the proportion remained unchanged. Fashion magazines
underwent the most notable decrease, dropping steadily from 22% to just 5% over the 40-year
span.
8,The graph shows the number of people taking parts in 4 kinds of sports in a
particular region between 1985 and 2005.
The provided line chart illustrates how many people partaked in 4 types of sports
in a specific area from 1985 to 2005.
Overall, there was an upward trend in the number of participants in Tennis,whereas
the opposite was true for Rugby,which displayed a downward tendency while
Basketball and Badminton remained relatively unchanged throughout the period.
Additionally, Badminton was consistently the least popular in this regard/.
Looking at the details, approxiamtely 250 people joined in the category related to
Rugby in 1985, after which dropped moderately to reach 200 in 1995 before
continuing to plummet at 50 in the final year. Conversely, Tennis experienced a
noticeable increase from 150 at the beginning to catch up with Rugby at 200 in
1995. Afterwards, this figure climbed to end the timeframe at roughly 210,
establishing it as the most commonly participated sport from 1995 onwards.
Meanwhile, Basketball started the timeframe at under 100 people, with a
subsequent levelling off over the following years, hovering around 90. Similar
changes can be observed in the figure for Badminton, which remained constant at
50 throughout a 20-year-span
STATIC CHART
The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various
courses at a particular university
Sample:
The table presents the percentage of first-year university students in three courses—Economics,
Law, and Commerce—who rated various aspects of their academic experience as ‘very good’.
Overall, Commerce students exhibited the highest levels of satisfaction across all categories. In
contrast, Law and Economics produced more mixed outcomes, with Economics notably
underperforming in pre-course information and print resources.
Regarding pre-course information, Commerce led with 95% approval, followed by Law at 72%,
while only 55 % of Economics students were satisfied. A similar hierarchy appeared in teaching
quality: both Commerce and Economics achieved 95 %, substantially outpacing Law’s 67%.
In terms of tutor support, Commerce again topped the table at 93%, closely trailed by Economics
at 92%, and Law at 79%. Finally, for non-print resources, Commer’ce recorded 86%, Law 80%
and Economics 62%. These figures reinforce Commerce’s strong performance and highlight
areas—particularly for Economics—where enhancements in preparatory information and printed
materials are warranted.
2.
The pie charts show the reasons for immigrants to a European country in
2009 and reasons for immigrants from a European country in 2009.
The two pie charts compare the motivations of immigrants moving to a European
country in 2009 with those of residents leaving that country in the same year.
Overall, family reunification was the primary driver for incoming migrants,
whereas definite job offers dominated the reasons for emigrants. Notably, “no
reason” is the least cited motive in both cases.
Regarding work‐related motives, 23% of newcomers arrived with a definite job
lined up, compared with equal proportions of 15% who came to look for work or to
study. In contrast, 38% of departures were prompted by a confirmed job, far
outstripping the 13% seeking work and the mere 7% leaving to pursue education.
A closer look at the breakdown within each country reveals a consistent pattern. In
all four, permanent jobs accounted for the majority of employment, ranging from
43.6% in Scotland to just 20% in Northern Ireland. Temporary employment was
the second-largest category, with England reaching 23% and Northern Ireland
again at the lowest with 8.6%. Overseas employment remained minimal across the
board, peaking at only 5% in Northern Ireland and hovering around 2–3% in the
other regions.
4,
The bar chart shows the number of hours worked per week by men and women in
Australia.
The bar chart illustrates the weekly working hours of men and women in Australia,
expressed as percentages across various hour ranges.
Overall, the proportion of both men and women peaked in the 30–50 hour
category. However, while men were more inclined to work longer hours overall,
women were more concentrated in the shorter working-hour ranges, particularly in
the 0–10 and 10–20 brackets where their participation exceeded that of men.
The provided chart compares different age cohorts in terms of the proportion of
attendance in music events in Australia in the year 2006.
Overall, it is noticeable that popular music festivals generally attracts a majority of
people aged from 18 to 24, while opera concerts was prevalent among people in
35-44 age group. Additionally, the 35-44 age bracket held the leading position
across all categories except for popular music.
Looking at the details, in terms of popular music events, approximately 40%
visitors 18-24 years old went to the event in 2006, which was marginally higher tha
that of 35-44 group, constituting about 35%. This was followed by attendant aged
25-34, 45-54 and over 55, with figures being 26%, 14% and 5% in that order.
As for opera music festivals, The youngest age cohort and people aged 25-34
accounted for roughly the same proportion, whose figures hovering around
14%.Similar patterns can be observed in the figure for middle-aged individuals and
senior citizens, both comprising 15% in the year examined.
In stark contrast, people in 35-44 group dominated in this regard, making up for
25%
Concerning the remaining type of music, a neligible disparity was seen in the
figure for all age brackets,making up in the range of 10%
5.
The table below shows the employment of students from four countries in the
UK after their first courses in 2001.
The provided table illustrates the employment rates of graduates from four
different nations in the UK after completing their first courses in the year 2001.
Overall, it is evident that Scotland generally held the dominant position with
permanent employment comprising more than half of the total. Meanwhile,
Northern Ireland recorded the lowest employement rate despite topping the list in
terms of Overseas category.
Looking at the details, standing out as the most prominent nation in terms of
permanent occupation, Scotland comprised nearly 44% , which surpassed England
by a margin of 10%, at 33%. This was followed by Wales and Northern Ireland,
with figures accounting for 30% and 20% in that order. Meanwhile, England
ranked the first in the proportion of temporary profession, constituting 23%, which
was marginally higher than that of Scotland, whose figure was at 20.2%. Largely
lagging behind was Wales and Northern Ireland, with the former at 12.4 as
opposed to merely 8.6% of the latter
Conversely, as for Overseas working status, the figure for Northern Ireland was
roughly twice as high as that for England, at 5% and 2.3% respectively. Scotland
and Wales each accounted for roughly the same percentage, hovering around 2,5%.
Considering the total employment rate, the highest figure was attributed to
Scotland at 66,4%, followed by England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with figures
being 58.3%, 45.3% and 33.6% respectively
Sample:
Overall, Scotland recorded the highest total employment, driven largely by permanent job
placements, while Northern Ireland had the lowest employment rate, despite having the
highest percentage of graduates working overseas.
In detail, permanent employment was the most common category in all four nations, with
Scotland leading at 43.6%, followed by England (33%) and Wales (30%). Northern Ireland
lagged significantly behind with just 20% of its graduates securing permanent positions.
Temporary employment was most prevalent in England, at 23%, narrowly ahead of
Scotland at 20.2%. Wales and Northern Ireland reported substantially lower figures, at
12.4% and 8.6%, respectively.
When it comes to overseas employment, Northern Ireland stood out with the highest
proportion at 5%, almost double the figure for England (2.3%) and clearly higher than
Scotland (2.6%) and Wales (2.9%).
In terms of total employment, Scotland again ranked highest, with 66.4% of its graduates
in some form of employment. England followed at 58.3%, while Wales and Northern
Ireland recorded significantly lower figures, at 45.3% and 33.6% respectively.
* paraphrase
students graduates / degree holders / university leavers / individuals completing their degrees
four countries four nations / four parts of the UK / four regions of the United Kingdom
6.
The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and
the proportion of managers who are women in five different countries.
The provided table illustrates the proportion of employers who are
women and the percentage of female managers across five different
nations.
Looking at the details, Japan topped the list at 48%, which was
marginally higher than that of the US, comprising 46%. This was
followed by Australia and Sri Lanka, with figures being at 42% and
41%, while Eqypt largely lagging behind at 20%
7. The tables below provide information about the consumption and production of
potatoes in five parts of the world in 2006.
The given charts compare five different regions in terms of their
production and consumption of potatoes in 2006.
Overall, Asian countries were by far the largest potato producers, while
the lowest production was observed in South America and Africa.
Regarding average potato consumption, Europe recorded the highest
figures, in contrast to Africa, where consumption was the lowest.
Asia led potato production with slightly over 131 million tonnes, closely
followed by Europe with 126.3 million tonnes. North America produced
significantly less, at approximately 25 million tonnes. South America,
Central America, and Africa had similar production capacities, ranging
from 15.6 to 16.4 million tonnes.
8. The pie charts compare the percentage of users across different age groups on
Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
The provided pie chart compares different age brackets in terms of the
proportion of subscriber to Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube.
Regarding Facebook, account holder aged 35-49 tops the chart at 30%,
marginally higher than that of those aged 18-34 at 29%, and roughly
twice as high as than that of the youngest age cohort, at 14%. The gap
between the middle aged user and people over 65 years old is
considerable, with the former at 19% and the latter at 8%. Similar
patterns can be observed in the figure for Youtube : 35-49 bracket
ranked first, followed by those aged 18-34, 50-64 group, 10-17 group
and over 65, with figures being at 29%, 26%, 20%, 15% and 10% in that
order.
9. The charts below give information about the world’s top three
producers of four different dairy products in 2012.
The bar charts illustrate the production volumes of four different dairy
products by the world's top three producing countries in 2012.
Overall, the European Union (EU) was the leading producer of milk and
cheese, whereas India and China were the biggest producers of butter
and milk powder respectively. Additionally, the total production of milk
outstripped the other dairy products listed, while the opposite was true
in the case of milk powder.
Regarding the UK, office work and individual service stood out as the
most promominent, each contributing 54%. This was largely followed
by professional work, shop work and construction sectors with a figure
of 31%, which doubled than that of the unemployed and technical work.
10.
The graph below shows the percentages of tourists who used different
types of transport to travel within a particular nation between 1989 and
2009
Looking at the western part of the area, the current layout features a
parking lot adjacent to a warehouse . In the proposed plan, these
facilities serving for industrial purpose are predicted to be demolished to
make way for the buiding of 3-to-4 beadroom houses. Moving towards
the central zone, it is anticipated that the existing entrance and reception
will be knocked down to accommodate the erection of 2 bedroom house.
Additionally, a communal gaderns will be introduced in the heart of the
region to cut down the vacnt space, indicating public regard toward
incorporating natural features into housing complex.
Situated in the Southern end of the estate, current offices and canteen
will be converted into parking garages. Orginally occupied by a factory,
the southest corner will be completely cleared and substituted with
apartment and parking lot. Once the layout is rearranged, there will be
the emergence of private road, allowing local people reach city
amenities with greater ease. Despite extensive modifications across the
region, the surrounding main road including Toe Lane, Chimney Road,
Pie Walk and Swallow Street remained relatively unchanged.