CC CU TRC LP LUN WRITING TASK 1

ORIGINAL SENTENCE PARAPHRASED SENTENCE NOTE

OPENING (1 sentence)
1. The graph = the line/bar/pie graph
2. Gives = illustrates/ demonstrates/ indicates
3. Information = the proportion of (%, numbers)/ the
The graph below gives
(1) The line graph (2) illustrates (3) the proportion of number of (countable nouns)/ the amount of
information about car
(4) households using cars in the UK (5) during 1971 (uncountable nouns)/ the percentage of (%)
ownership in Britain from
and 2007. 4. Car ownership = household using cars/ people who
1971 to 2007.
used cars/ people using cars
5. 1971 and 2007 = during 1971 and 2007/ over a period
of 36 years/ over a 36-year period
1. As explained
2. As explained
The graph below shows 3. As explained
the unemployment figures (1)The line graph (2) demonstrates (3) percentages of 4. Unemployment figures = unemployed women
amongst women of (4) unemployed women in (5) 8 age groups. 5. Different age groups = 8 age groups
different age groups. *age group = 20-year-old (group) = (the) group of age 20 =
the age group of 20

OVERVIEW (1-2 sentences)

Overall, car ownership in the UK increased during the 1. Overall/ it can be clearly seen that t ni vo
given period. While the percentage of households overview
with two cars increased, there was a decrease in the 2. While/whereas cu trc cu so snh
proportion of families without any cars. 3. Cu trc There was an increase/decline in .

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 It can be clearly seen that age groups of 18 and of 45
So snh hn nht the highest unemployment rate
have the highest unemployment rate.
1. Overall t ni
2. Is predicted to/ is anticipated to/ is expected to ch
Overall, from 2015, oil consumption in Western
s liu s c trong tng lai
Europe/Japan and also in the US is predicted to
3. In contrast to + Noun (thay cho cu trc while/whereas)
decline, in contrast to the expected increase in China
= compared to/with + noun (there was a 20% reduction
and the Middle East. The US will remain the major
in oil consumption in China compared with/to 2010)
consumer throughout the period.
4. The major consumer = the customer consumed the
most
BODY (4 SENTENCES/ PARA)
BASIC
From 1990 to 2010, there was a significant increase in There was a significant/dramatic/slight/sharp increase/
oil production in Saudi Arabia. decline/ decrease in
The other countries saw a slight rise in oil production 1999/China saw/witnessed/experienced a dramatic rise
over the period. in
Over the period, the consumer price index rose
The number/proportion/amount of increased/declined
steadily from around 60 in 1979 to over 200 in 2009
ADVANCED
1. Cu trc the proportion/ number of
In 1971, the proportion of households without a car
2. Cu trc Adj clause rt gn which was higher than ->
stood at nearly 50%, slightly higher than that of
,higher than
households having one car, at just over 42%.
3. That of = the proportion of household having one car.
By contrast, only nearly 9% of British households 1. By contrast/ Meanwhile so snh
owned 2 cars and a mere 1 % of households owned 2. Cu trc only 9% of verb (a s liu ln u)
more than 3 cars, which was the lowest recorded 3. Dng and ni cu
figure. 4. Mnh tnh ng ni thm , which was

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 From 1971 onwards, while the percentage of families
owning one car remained stable, that of households
without any car dropped to approximately 25% in
2007.
35% of energy came from coal in Sweden in 1995, and
this proportion gradually declined over the period to
finish at approximately 28% in 2010, the highest of
the four countries, while the percentage produced in
France remained just under that of Sweden over the
15-year period.
Energy production from coal in Germany followed a
similar pattern, beginning the period at just under
60% and falling significantly, though unlike Denmark it 4. Though unlike + Noun = while/whereas
fell to a low of only 5% in 2007 and then increased
again to approximately 18%.
At 25.7%, nursing was the second most popular
subject to study, but this fell significantly to only 14%
two years later.
In terms of food, the figures for both countries were
similar, at 27% and 24% for Malaysia and Japan
respectively.
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1. So sanh while/whereas
2. That of = the figure for = the level of = the percentage of
1. 35% of energy s liu ln u
2. And this proportion = energy came from coal in Sweden
C th thay bng cu trc but this then fell/declined
to
3. To finish at dng ni s liu nm u, thng l
nhng nm cui biu
4. Cu trc rt gn the highest of the four countries
5. Cu trc while v that of
1. To follow a similar pattern khi ni v s liu no c xu
hng ging nhau
2. Beginning rt ngn adj clause = which began
3. Falling cu trc ng dng vi beginning
5. It = the proportion of Denmark = energy production of
Denmark
6. And then t ni
7. Fell increased cu trc ng dng
1. At 25.7% a s liu ln u lm trng ng
2. Noun was the most popular subject so snh nht
3. But ni cu
4. This thay cho nursing
1. In terms of = Regarding = with regard to = about
2. Cu trc the figures for .
3. 24% for Malaysia s liu ca Malaysia a ln u v
ch FOR k phi OF
4. Respectively = theo th t ln lt l
 In Japan, this accounted for 6% of the total, while 20% 1. To account for = to make up = to constitute
of household spending went on transport. 2. While cu trc so snh

1. Which constitutes 26%, which made up 8% - mnh

quan h
2. So snh bng is four times as adj as
White, which constituted 26%, is about four times as *So snh bng:
popular as blue, which made up 8%. - Company A has nearly (twice/half/a quarter) as many
employees as company B
- The number of employees doubled/ increased twofold
from March to May.

Theft, of which there were 94 cases per 10,000 1. Of which cu trc mnh quan h theo sau l there
people, is just under four times more common than were
other crimes, 25 cases. 2. So snh hn gp 4 ln, four times more common than

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 PRACTICE EXERCISE WRITING TASK 1
NGUN: TNG HP

Line graph
1. The graph below gives information about car ownership in Britain from 1971 to 2007.

The graph illustrates the proportion of households using

cars in the UK during 1971 and 2007.

It is noticeable that car ownership in the UK increased

during the given period. While the percentage of
households with two cars increased, there was a decrease
in the proportion of families without any cars.

In 1971, the proportion of households without a car stood

at nearly 50%, slightly higher than that of households
having one car, at just over 42%. By contrast, only nearly
9% of British households owned 2 cars and a mere 1 % of
households owned more than 3 cars, which was the lowest
recorded figure.

From 1971 onwards, while the percentage of families

owning one car remained stable, that of households
without any car dropped to approximately 25% in 2007. By
contrast, the proportion of families in the UK who owned
two cars increased slightly to nearly 26% and the figure for families with more than two cars rose by almost 5%.

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2. The graph shows the amounts spent on apparel on the internet in USA and Japan between 1999 and 2003.
The graph compares amounts of money spent online on apparel in
USA and Japan starting from 1999 and 2003. It is clear that
although at first Japanese buyers were spending much more
money than Americans did; as the years went by the spending
habits of 2 countries became almost identical.

In 1999 Japan was spending on apparel almost twice as much as

USA (10 versus 5 Millions of dollars). In the following year apparel
expenses of both Japan and USA grew even bigger to 12 and 10
million respectively. The only year when expenses plunged in both
countries was 2001, when USA spent only 8 and Japan reached the
bottom of 7 million.

Two following year, 2002 and 2003 showed rapid increase in

apparel sales in both countries. In 2002 USA spent about 10 million
and Japans numbers were very close (18 millions). Online apparel
sales became even more popular in 2003, pushing the figures to
the peak of 20 million in both Japan and USA.

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Bar graph
1. The bar chart shows figures of annual coffee and meat consumption.
The bar chart compares the amounts of coffee and meat
consumed every year in Norway, France, Germany, USA,
Russia, China and Japan. Overall, Asian group of countries
has similar consumption numbers of both coffee and meat.
The lowest rates of coffee consumption are recorded in
China and Japan (2 and 3 kg per person respectively). The
next three countries have higher rates, consumption of
coffee in USA totals in 4 kg per person, while France and
Russia have equal consumption rates of 5 kg per person. The
highest numbers belonged to Germany and Norway,
7 and 9 kg per person respectively.
Meat consumption numbers were much higher in all
countries; the highest numbers were recorded in USA (122
kg per person) and the lowest in Japan. Meat consumption in
Russia (45) and China (47) is similar to that of Japan (42).
Three other countries have much higher numbers, starting with Norway (60) and progressing through France (72) to Germany which
consumes about twice as much as Japan (87 kg per person).

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2. The bar chart compares consumer spending on six different items in Germany, Italy, France and Britain.
The bar chart compares consumer spending on
six different items in Germany, Italy, France and
Britain.

It is noticeable that people in Britain spent

considerably more money than people living in
the other three nations on all six products. Of
the six items, photographic film was spent the
most money on.

People in Britain spent just over 170,000 on

photographic film, which was the highest
recorded figure on the chart. By contrast, the
lowest overall spenders were German, with
roughly the same figures (just under 150,000)
for each of the six items.

Levels of spending on toys were similar/equal

in France and Italy, at nearly 160,000.
However, the amount spent by French on
photographic film and CDs was at 165,000 and nearly 158,000 respectively, slightly higher than that of Italians. By contrast, people
in Italy paid out more for personal stereos, tennis racquets and perfumes. French people spent around 145,000 on tennis racquet,
which was the lowest figure shown on the chart.

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3. The graph shows the percentage of population in urban areas around the world from 1950 and 2030.
The bar chart compares the rates of people
living in cities around the world in the years
1950, 2007 and projections in 2030.
It is noticeable that the proportions of city
dwellers increase around the world between
1950 and 2030. North America is expected to
see the most significant changes in its urban
population.
In 1950, the percentage of city dwellers in
North America doubled the world average (at
64% and 29% respectively), followed by
Europe (52%) and Latin America Caribbean
(42%). By contrast, much lower proportions of Asians and Africans were living in the inner city, at around 16%.
In the next 56 years, while there was a steady increase in the figures for North America and Europe, rising to 79% and 72%
respectively, urban population in Latin America Caribean doubled to 76%. Similarly, Asia and Africa had a twofold increase in the
percentage of city dwellers, at about 40%.
Looking into the future, the percentage of population living in the city in North America is predicted to reach a peak of 87% in 2030,
whereas that of the world will increase by 11% to 60%. Around half of Asian and African population is anticipated to live in urban
areas.

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Table
1. The table below shows the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001.
The table illustrates the amount of
monthly spending of Australian
households on six different types of goods
for the years 1991 and 2001.
It is noticeable that there was an overall
increase in monthly spending of Australian
households. These families spent more
money on Food, Electricity and Water,
Housing and Other goods and services.
In 2001, expenditure on Non-essential
goods and services was highest among six
types of goods, with a rise of 20 Australian
Dollars (AUD). Similarly, Australian
household spending on Food, the second
most popular item, rose from 155 AUD to 160 AUD. It was considerably higher than those for Electricity and Water and Housing, at
120 AUD and 100 AUD respectively.
In stark contrast, the amount of money spent on the remaining two items declined. Monthly spending on Transport witnessed a
dramatic fall from 70 AUD in 1991 to 45 AUD in 2001. Spending on Clothing was lowest, which declined from 30 AUD to 20 AUD.

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2. The table below gives information about Favorite Pastimes in different countries. (unit: %)
The table illustrates seven different types of
activities that are preferred in pastimes with
residents aged between 30 and 50 from different
nations.
It is noticeable that Reading, Hobbies and TV are
three most popular recreational activities among
all countries. By contrast, the least common
recreations are Sport, Beach, Music and Sleep.
Of the most common categories, the percentages
of middle-aged people choosing reading are
similar among Japanese, Koreans and Chinese
people, at around 60%. While about 60% of
Canadians, Australians and Americans spend freetime watching TV, the figure for China is considerably lower, at 15%. By contrast,
China has the highest level of people enjoying hobbies, at 50%, compared to only 20% of France and England.
With regard to the less common categories, there are around 21% -30% of people in 30-50 age group being involved in sports in
each country, except for France, England and Japan as there are no figures recorded. The percentages of people interested in
listening to music, going to the beach or sleeping in all countries are relatively insignificant.

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Pie chart
1. The pie charts show the amount of revenue and expenditures over a year of a childrens charity in the USA.
The pie charts illustrate the distribution of revenue
sources and expenditures during a year of a charity for
children in the US.
Overall, the charity relied on Donated Food as its
principal revenue source, while it spent the most money
on Program Services. It is also noticeable that the total
amount of incomes just exceeded expenditures.

This childrens charity received Donated food as its main

source of revenue, accounting for 86.6% of the total
revenue. The second significant source was generated
from Community Contributions, constituting 10.4%. Income from Program Revenue contributed much less, at 2.2%. The remaining sources from
Investment income, Government Grants and Other incomes represented a disproportionately small shares, occupying 0.8% collectively.

Concerning expenditures, Program services constituted the largest cost to the charity, at 95.8%. Its expense on Fundraising and Management
and General were significantly lower, representing only 2.6% and 1.6% respectively.

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2. The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050
The pie charts compares Yemen and Italy in terms of its
population in the year 2000 and projected population in
2050.
Overall, aged population in both countries will increase
during the given period. Italy had older population than
Yemen in 2000 and the same is anticipated in next five
decades.

Half of Yemeni population were under 14 years old in

2000, compared to just over 14% of Italians. While the
lowest share in Yemeni population (nearly 4%) was 60
years old or above, that of Italy was much higher, at 24%.
Similarly, the 15-59 age group in Yemen accounted for just
over 46%, much lower than that of Italy, representing 62%.

It is envisaged that the percentage of the youngest bracket

in Yemen will drop to 37% in 2050 and that of Italy to
11.5%. While the proportion of 15-59 age group in Yemen
will increase to 57.3%, that of Italy will decrease by 15%.
The oldest bracket in both countries will show an upward
trend, with a much higher rise in Italy, growing to 5.7%
and 42.3% respectively.

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Process
The diagram presents the manufacturing process of two types
of tea, pu-erh raw tea and pu-erh ripe tea. Although the first
three stages are the same for both teas, it can be seen that
the methods of production differ in the final stages, which
accounts for the resulting variations in the two teas.
First, the tea leaves that have been picked are pan fried in
order to inactivate the enzymes. Following this, the tea is
rolled and afterwards spread out on a round mat so that it can
dry under the sun. Once it has been dried, the loose raw tea is
ready to be turned into either ripe tea or raw tea. This is
where the process diverges.
To make pu-erh ripe tea, the loose tea is fermented by being
left to mold. Having completed the fermentation stage, the
resulting loose ripe tea is then compressed, after which the
tea is ready for sale. Regarding the alternative process, before
being ready for sale as vintage raw tea, the loose tea is first
compressed, and then left to age by storage.

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 The flow chart shows how waste paper is
recycled.
It is clear that there are six distinct stages in
this process, from the initial collection of
waste paper to the eventual production of
usable paper.
At the first stage in the paper recycling
process, waste paper is collected either from
paper banks, where members of the public
leave their used paper, or directly from
businesses. This paper is then sorted by hand
and separated according to its grade, with
any paper that is not suitable for recycling
being removed. Next, the graded paper is
transported to a paper mill.
Stages four and five of the process both involve cleaning. The paper is cleaned and pulped, and foreign objects such as staples are
taken out. Following this, all remnants of ink and glue are removed from the paper at the de-inking stage. Finally, the pulp can be
processed in a paper making machine, which makes the end product: usable paper.

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Maps
The map illustrates the changes that have occurred in
Templeton, a seaside resort, over a 10 year period
beginning in 1990 and ending in 2005. The most noticeable
change is the replacement of many green areas with
several major infrastructure projects.
To begin, there were several major changes to transport in
the town. An airport has been built beside the river on the
outskirts of the town. In addition to this, a ferry port was
constructed on the far east coastline, with a new railway
extension line passing by the ferry port, continuing along
the coast and crossing over a new bridge so it connects to
the west side of town.
There have also been changes to the business sector in
Templeton. A factory can be seen in the south east of the
town behind the new railway line, and a supermarket has
been built over the river in the west of Templeton, running
alongside a new road.
The residential landscape has also altered, particularly on
the west side of town, where large apartment blocks now
stand in place of the houses.

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