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6.5band

The diagram shows the process by which milk and related products are produced

The flowchart provides key information about the stages involved in the production of milk. Overall, it is clear from the chart that the milk production process is multi-stage, close loop process, starting with grazing cows in the farm, and ending with milk bottles placed in the supermarkets and sho...

Task 1153 words
6.5band

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. The diagram below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

The flowchart provides key information about the stages invloves production of bamboo fabric. Overall, it is clear from the chart that the bambbo fabric journey is a multi-stage, and closed loop procedure, starting with bamboo plants being planted in spring season. And ending with the production of...

Task 1152 words
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The pie charts show the percentages of different types of waste thrown away in one country in 1960 and 2011. They provide a clear view of how the composition of waste changed over this 51-year period and which types of waste became more or less common.

Overall, paper was the largest type of waste in 1960, while food and plastic became more widespread by 2011. In contrast, the amount of paper, textiles, and other waste decreased noticeably over time, reflecting changes in consumption and production patterns in the country. In 1960, paper made up t...

Task 1171 words
6.5band

IELTS Task 1 Academic Essay

The pie charts compare results of a survey about how people spend their time, in terms of leisure among European citizens in two different years, 1985 and 1995. It is clear from the graph that in both years, watching TV was the popular activity in Europe. By contrast, playing computer games ranked ...

Task 1176 words
6.5band

IELTS Task 1 Academic Essay

The pie charts compare results of a survey about how people spend their time, in terms of leisure among European citizens in two different years, 1985 and 1995. It is clear from the graph that in both years, watching TV was the popular activity in Europe. By contrast, playing computer games ranked ...

Task 1176 words
6.5band

IELTS Task 1 Academic Essay

The pie charts compare results of a survey about how people spend their time, in terms of leisure among European citizens in two different years, 1985 and 1995. It is clear from the graph that in both years, watching TV was the popular activity in Europe. By contrast, playing computer games ranked ...

Task 1176 words
6.5band

IELTS Task 1 Academic Essay

The bar chart illustrates the percentage of the total world population in 4 different countries from 1950 to 2002 and predictions for 2050. India showed significant increase, while other countries have been declining. To begin with, India had only 15 percent of the total world population in 1950, w...

Task 1172 words
6.5band

Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best way to prepare for a successful career, while others think that gaining work experience is more important.

There is an ongoing debate over whether people should study at university or college to find their careers successfully. Although gaining experience while working is essential, I believe that it is important for people to have knowledge of a field to some extent before getting job. Some people might...

Task 2337 words
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If old people are no longer physically, mentally, or financially able to look after themselves, younger family members should be legally responsible for supporting them. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

According to some, whenever old lose their ability to care themselves physically, mentally, and financially, it is time for younger generation to take legal responsibility for them. While there are clear arguments opposing this belief, I believe it is youngsters’ priority to take turn. On the one h...

Task 2294 words
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to what extent do you agree or disagree?

Junk food is becoming increasingly popular among many people. It has a negative influence on people's lives. I partly agree with this, because fast food negatively affects health and, far worse, eating it can save time for many busy individuals. On the one hand, consumption of fast food saves peopl...

Task 2272 words
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IELTS Task 1 Academic Essay

The first table illustrates how the aggregate population of New York changed throughout the period between 1800 and 2000, while the remaining two tables show the same type of information which belongs to the particular districts of New York with their proportions of the whole community. Overall, the...

Task 1300 words