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The graph above shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and
from work in one European city in 1950, 1970 and 1990.
Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown. You
should write at least 150 words.
Sample Answer 1:
The column graph represents information on travellers’ commuting preference
to reach office and return home in a European city in three different years-
1960, 1980 and 2000. overall, the car gained its popularity and the number of
people who used to walk gradually decreased.

In 1960, almost 20 percent people used buses to and from workplaces and this
percentage grew to almost 28% after 20 years. In 2000, bus users fell to less
than 20%. On the contrary, in the case of private cars, the users were only
about 7% in 1960, which was the lowest among the 4 categories, and this
increased sharply in 1980 amounting 25%, and in 2000, more than 38%,
making it the most used form of the transportation system.

Besides, more than 27% people used bikes in 1960 and in 1980 the number
decreased by 5% but in 2000 it dramatically fell to somewhat 7%. Finally, 35%
people used to walk to go to work and to return from there. But this foot-
walkers' number declined significantly in the 80s and in 2000 one out of ten
office goers walked.

To summarise, more people used to walk to travel to and from workplaces in

1960 but with the popularity of private cars, this ratio declined.
Sample Answer 2:
The provided graph gives us the information about the percentage of travellers
in a European city who used bus, car, bike and foot to commute to and from
work in the years 1950, 1970 and 1990.
Overall, the graph clearly indicates the growing use of cars for
commuting and the corresponding fall in the popularity of other modes of
transport since 1950.
The amount of people using cars grew considerably, rising from just over
5% in 1950 to 25% in 1970, and then climbing to almost 40% by 1990.
Furthermore, the amount of people using buses initially rose in 1970 to about
30%, but had dropped to about 17% by 1990.
However, the amount of people using bikes decreased. Over 25% of
commuters cycled in 1950, but this had fallen to less than 10% by 1990.
Similarly, the amount of people who walked to work fell from more than a third
in 1950 to about 10% in 1990.
The diagram below shows the process by which bricks are manufactured for
the building industry.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.

» Write at least 150 words.

Sample Answer 1:
The given diagram shows different stages of brick manufacturing for the
building industries.
overall, brick production involves 7 steps, starting from the digging stages and
ending at the delivery stage.
As is given in the graph, the first step of brick manufacturing is digging the clay
with a large digger. This clay is then filtered and processed in a roller machine
and then mixed with sand and water. In the third stage, the mixture is either
kept in a mould or cut in a wire cutter to make the raw shape of the bricks. In
the next step, the shaped raw bricks are dried for 24 to 48 hours in a drying
oven. After that, the dried raw bricks are kept in a kiln, both in moderate and
high temperature, up to 1300 degree centigrade and then placed in a cooling
chamber for about 48 to 72 hours. This process makes the brick to be packed
and delivered in the final two steps. The delivery process is the final process of
brick manufacturing and as it is noted, brick making is a moderately complex
process that requires some predefined works to make it usable.
Model Answer 2:
The diagram gives information about the manufacturing process of
construction bricks.
Overall, brick manufacturing requires some controlled stages and complex
equipment.

To begin with, the clay is collected by a digger machine and then the clay is
passed through a metal grid to grind them. The smashed clays are transported
to a roller and sand and water are mixed with this. The mixture later either
moves through a brick cutter, which shape of bricks, or is placed into a mould in
which the shape of a brick is formed. Afterwards, these brick-shaped parts are
put into a drying oven and stay there for 24 to 48 hours. Next, they are
transferred to the first kiln for heating, whose temperature is moderate, 200 to
980 C. After this, they are heated in the second kiln under the high
temperature from 870-1300C. Subsequently, in a cooling chamber, they are
cooled for two to three days before they are packaged and delivered to the
construction sites.

To summarise, the whole process consists of generally seven steps during

which the raw material is dried, heated, cooled and packaged.
The plans below show the site of an airport now and how it will look after
redevelopment next year.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
Sample Answer 1:
The diagrams portray what the Southwest airport looks like now as well as
what the same place would be like a year later when the renovation works
would be complete.
Overall, the Southwest airport will be expanded, and it will offer far more
facilities and better accessibility for passengers after the development work is
done.
As the illustration suggests, the airport now has a single arrival and departure
area. The departure area is on the left of the building and has a cafe, while the
arrival area does not have such amenities. Straight ahead of the arrival area,
customs and passport control could be seen. Similarly, passport control and
security are located for departing passengers. The airport now has eight gates,
two walkways, and check-in areas.
After the development work, which is expected to be done next year, the
airport will have eighteen gates, and a sky train inside the airport. New shops
will be built, and the departing passengers will have access to bag drop
facilities. It will be built where the check-in point is now. Opposite it, there will
be the check-in point. The renovated airport will have more departure and
entry points to serve more passengers at a time. It will also have ATMs and
cafes for passengers in the arrival area. Finally, a car hire facility would also be
included on the right-side of the arrival hall.

Model Answer 2:
The provided plans present how the Southwest Airport looks now, as well as how it will look
like the next year after the renovation work.
Generally speaking, the airport will be developed, expanded and improved to provide new
facilities for the departing and arriving passengers at the airport.
As the maps suggest, the airport now has eight gates, and two entry and departure points.
The passengers use a moving walkway to get to their boarding gate areas. After the
renovation of the airport, it will have a bigger concourse area with eighteen gates to serve
more passengers at a time. Moreover, the walkway will be replaced by a sky train to offer
faster movements for passengers.
The departure area is on the left, and the arrival is on the right. Upon departing, passport
control and security can be seen straight ahead. Shops will be built in areas that people will
access before going to passport control and security. A bag-drop facility will also be included
in the departure hall, and the check-in counters will be relocated to make the new bag-drop
area bigger. Moreover, the café will be closer to the passport control area, and the arrival
hall, which has no amenities now, will have a cafe, ATMs and car hire facilities.