IELTS Writing Task 1: Line Graph (1) | Cambridge 18 - Sample Answer + Analysis

Welcome to my IELTS Writing Task 1 series! In this video, I analyze a line graph from the latest IELTS past papers (IELTS Academic 18, Cambridge). Learn how to structure your response and use appropriate vocabulary with a model answer.

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0:00 introduction
0:09 understand the statement
1:05 understand the data and plan
3:18 paraphrase
4:23 sample
7:50 organization
8:04 cohesion
9:03 vocabulary (lexis)
9:40 grammar

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Feel free to type your answer for this line graph in the comment section, and I will do my best to provide feedback on a selection of responses. You are not alone!

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[emmanueldodoo]

IELTS ACADEMIC 18, TEST 1, WRITING TASK 1 [INTRODUCTION + OVERVIEW]

*The line graph provides data about the percentage of population living in the cities of four Asian countries between 1970 and 2020, with projections for 2030 and 2040.* Overall, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia experienced a consistent upward rise in population whilst Philippines encountered a fluctuation. All four countries are projected to reach their peak by 2040. Comparatively, both Malaysia together with Indonesia witnessed a rapid surge whereas Philippines plus Thailand observed a gradual increase.

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The graph illustrates portion of the total population of Asian countries (Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia) that live in the urban areas for the time period starting from 1970 to 2020 in ten years of time intervals. Furthermore, estimations are made for 2030 and 2040.

Overall, urban population in Philippines increased slightly from 1970 to 2020 whereas percentage of Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia living in the cities rose substantially. Malaysia was the country facing the most dramatic increase. The estimations for 2030 and 2040 show that urban population is expected to increase further.

In Philippines, from 1970 to 2010, urban population only slightly escalated from 30% of population to %45 of population whereas a rise of 10% of population is expected from 2020 to 2040. Thailand faced to higher increase of urban population compared to Philippines with 30% increase from 1970 to 2020. However, an increase of 15% is estimated from 2020 to 2040.

A dramatic increase in urban population was seen from 1970 to 2020 with a consistent upward movement for Malaysia. In 1970, the percentage of city population was only 30% and it reached 75% at the end of 2020. Although overall upward movement was consistent, highest escalation was seen from 1990 to 2000. Urban population of Indonesia grew considerably from 1970 to 2020. Initial percentage of the population living in urban areas was 12% in 1970 while the percentage was increased to 47%. For future, a growth of %10 is expected for Indonesia from 2020 to 2040.

[paulahuckleberry]

Hello, can just use instead if "it had since.." just write "it continued to ..."?

[farhanaakhter]

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[nguyenthaolinh]

Could you please to give me your feedback about the following answer. Thank you (that's too long, but I'm not sure where to cut):
The line graph gives information about how the urban population changed in four countries in Asia over half a century (1970 - 2020) and predicted figures for two years: 2030 and 2040. Overall, while there was an upward trend in the percentage of people living in urban areas over the period given in all countries, growth speed between them was different and Malaysia experienced the fastest increase compared to other countries in the group.
With the Philippines and Malaysia, in the beginning of the period, both had a similar urban population rate, at around 30%. Over the following years, while Malaysia recorded a steady increase, with total urban people rising to about 75% in 2020, the figures of the Philippines fluctuated and by 2020 had reached 45%, which was far lower than its counterpart. It is predicted that in the next two decades (2030 and 2040), the percentage of dwellers in both countries will rise, with Malaysia climbing to over 80%, and the Philippines reaching 60%.
Thailand and Indonesia had lower figures than the above countries, at under 20%. However, Indonesia had a faster growth than Thailand, despite initially having the lower figures. From 1970 to 2020, the percentage of Indonesians living in cities increased significantly, from just 13% rising to around 50%, standing in the second position in the list. With Thailand, the figure rose gradually and in 2020 was about 30%, at the bottom of the list. It is estimated that in 2040, Indonesia and Thailand will see an increase in urban population rate, at 60% and over 45% respectively.

[emmanueldodoo]

My Intro: The line graph illustrates the percentage of population living in the cities of four different Asian countries between 1970 and 2020 with projections for 2030 and 2040.

[Ch-rvcp]

Please give some advices, thx. Do I really need to include all countries into my writing task 1?

The line chart illustrates the proportion of the individuals living in urbans in four Asian nations between 1970 and 2020, with expectations for 2030 and 2040.

Overall, the percentage of Philippines fluctuated, while the remains increased steadily between 1970 and 2020. Moreover, the trends of every statistic are predicted to be upward from 2020 to 2040, with the proportion of Malaysia expected to attain its highest point in 2040.

In 1970, the figure of Philippines was just over 30%, ranking first and reaching its peak of nearly 50% in 1990 and before showing a mild decline after two decades later. However, in next 20 years, it is anticipated to grow stably to almost the same level as in 1990, securing the third position.

By 2020, the number of Malaysia rose significantly by more than 40% over a span of 50 years, surpassing others categories and predicted to experience slight growth of just above 80% until 2040. The statistic of Indonesia was the smallest in 1970, with approximately 15%, forecast to climb steadily to about 60% and eventually taking over the second rank.

[pugjgew]

Hello when if i write like your sample, what band score i may get?

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