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1 IELTS Preparation

IELTS
WRITING
TEST
TASK 1 – Pie Charts
 What to expect?

Pie charts
may be given
20 minutes. 33% of your
along with a
At least 150 total writing
table, a line
words score
graph, or a
bar graph
Pie Charts
First Paragraph:
Paraphrase the question
Second Paragraph:
Overview
Paraphrasing the question
Example: The pie charts illustrate the comparison of energy
production in France in 1995 and 2005
Paraphrasing the question
Example: The pie charts illustrate the comparison of energy
production in France in 1995 and 2005

Shows = illustrates, demonstrates

The given pie charts demonstrate the changes in the amount of

energy produced in France between 1985 and 2010 (The
paraphrased sentence)
Writing the overall

Overall, it can clearly be seen that gas, coal, and petro were
the highest energy contributors in France in both years.
However, nuclear and other did not contribute as much to the
energy production
Your first and second paragraph will look like
this:
The given pie charts demonstrate the changes in the amount of
energy produced in France between 1985 and 2010.

Overall, gas, coal, and petro were the highest energy

contributors in France in both years. However, nuclear and other
did not contribute as much to the energy production.
Paragraph 3 and 4:
- Topic Sentences
- Details
 Topic
Sentences

- In terms of the energy production in 1995…

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Paragraph 3)

- Regarding the energy production in 2005…

Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxx (Paragraph 4)
Describing
percentages

Account for, make up, constitute, stand at

For example: The energy produced by gas accounted

for just below 30%
Converting Percentages into Fractions

20% = one-fifth
25% = a quarter/ one-forth
33% = one-third
40% = two-fifths
75% = three quarters
Make a Comparison

Relate variables with similar percentages to one another

Recognize the Similarities between Charts

Identify which percentages go up, go down, and remain steady.

Also decide which variables that would be put together in one
discussion