Each question comes with its chart. Pick one and write your report: about 20 minutes and at least 150 words.
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A line graph shows change over time. Describe the main trend first, then the biggest rises and falls.
The line graph below shows average house prices (in thousands of US dollars) in London, Sydney, Toronto and Berlin from 2005 to 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows average life expectancy (in years) in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas from 1960 to 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows average monthly rainfall (in millimetres) in Mumbai, London, Sydney and Cairo over a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows average monthly temperatures (in degrees Celsius) in Cairo, London, Moscow and Singapore over a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph below shows carbon dioxide emissions (in million tonnes) from the transport, industry, electricity and residential sectors in the United Kingdom from 1980 to 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A bar chart compares amounts. Group the bars that are alike, and name the highest and the lowest.
The bar chart below shows agricultural output (in millions of tonnes) by product type in China, India and Brazil in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows average annual salaries (in thousands of US dollars) in seven professions in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia in 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows average daily spending (in US dollars) by tourists in Switzerland, Australia, the United States, France, Japan, Thailand and Mexico in 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows average monthly household bills (in US dollars) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia in 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows average working hours per week by sector in Mexico, South Korea, the United States, Japan, the United Kingdom, France, Germany and the Netherlands in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A pie chart shows the parts of a whole. Compare the biggest and smallest parts, and what changed between pies.
2005
2022
The pie chart(s) below show carbon emissions by sector in the United Kingdom in 2005 and 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Sweden
Saudi Arabia
The pie chart(s) below show government spending by sector in Sweden and Saudi Arabia in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Domestic tourists
International tourists
The pie chart(s) below show how domestic and international tourists spent their money in Australia in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Germany
Spain
The pie chart(s) below show how household waste was managed in Germany and Spain in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
2010
2023
The pie chart(s) below show how people in Canada accessed the news in 2010 and 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
A table gives exact numbers. Choose the figures that stand out: you do not need every number.
| Country | 2010 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 40.5 | 35.8 | -4.7 |
| USA | 17.3 | 14.2 | -3.1 |
| Australia | 18 | 15.1 | -2.9 |
| China | 6.8 | 8.5 | 1.7 |
| UK | 8.1 | 5.2 | -2.9 |
| India | 1.5 | 2 | 0.5 |
Unit: tonnes
The table below shows CO2 emissions per capita (in tonnes) in six countries in 2010 and 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
| Country | Rice | Wheat | Maize | Soybeans | Potatoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 212 | 137 | 277 | 16 | 92 |
| India | 195 | 109 | 34 | 12 | 56 |
| USA | 6 | 45 | 384 | 121 | 19 |
| Brazil | 12 | 8 | 116 | 155 | 4 |
| Russia | 1 | 92 | 16 | 6 | 19 |
Unit: million tonnes
The table below shows agricultural production (in millions of tonnes) of five crops in five countries in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
| Country | Primary class size | Secondary class size | Student-teacher ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 27 | 32 | 15 |
| UK | 27 | 24 | 17 |
| USA | 21 | 25 | 16 |
| Finland | 20 | 19 | 12 |
| India | 30 | 35 | 28 |
| South Korea | 23 | 28 | 16 |
The table below shows average class sizes and student-teacher ratios in six countries in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
| Country | Grains | Meat/fish | Dairy | Fruit/veg | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 750 | 580 | 320 | 180 | 470 |
| Japan | 820 | 280 | 120 | 210 | 270 |
| India | 900 | 120 | 180 | 250 | 200 |
| Brazil | 680 | 420 | 200 | 220 | 380 |
Unit: kcal
The table below shows average daily calorie intake by food group in four countries in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
| City | Avg price ($k) | Avg income ($k) | Price/income ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,250 | 48 | 26 |
| Sydney | 820 | 62 | 13.2 |
| London | 680 | 55 | 12.4 |
| New York | 750 | 72 | 10.4 |
| Tokyo | 510 | 58 | 8.8 |
The table below shows average house prices (in thousands of US dollars) and price-to-income ratios in five cities in 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Two charts on one subject. Describe the main point of each, then say how they connect.
Total CO2 emissions (million tonnes)
Emissions by source 2020 (%)
2020
The charts below show CO2 emissions by source and total emissions trends in Poland between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
GDP ($billions)
Sector contribution to GDP (%)
The charts below show GDP growth and the contribution of different sectors to GDP in Vietnam between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Agricultural output (million tonnes)
People employed in farming (millions)
The charts below show agricultural output trends and farming employment in Mexico between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Budget allocation 2022 (%)
Planned
Planned vs actual spending ($millions)
The charts below show budget allocation and actual spending in the Auckland city government in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Average commute time by mode (minutes)
Commuter mode share (%)
2022
The charts below show commuting patterns and the share of different transport modes in Singapore in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the highest level of education attained by adults (aged 25-64) in South Korea, Canada, Germany, Brazil, India and Nigeria in 2022.
The table below shows average house prices (in thousands of US dollars) and price-to-income ratios in five cities in 2023.
The line graph below shows average monthly temperatures (in degrees Celsius) in Cairo, London, Moscow and Singapore over a year.
The charts below show recycling rates by material in the Netherlands in 2005 and 2022, and the total waste generated and how it was treated in those years.
An introduction that says what the chart shows in your own words, an overview of the main trends with no numbers, and two body paragraphs with the key figures. Do not give your opinion.
No. We wrote the questions and made up the figures in the style of the real test, so no chart here is taken from an exam.
In the app. Every chart type the exam uses, maps and process diagrams included, is on every account.
