The chart below gives information about computer ownership per household in the US from 1997 to
2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
Computer ownership in the U.S
No computer 1 computer 2 computers 3 or more computers
70%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
The graph shows the percentage of households in one country that had various goods between
2001 and 2008. Summarize the information by describing the main features of the charts and
making comparisons where appropriate.
Percentage of households with items
2001 2008
100 95
90 90 90
90
80 80 80
80
70 70
70
60 60
Percentage (%)
60
50
40 40
40
30
20
20
10 10
10
0
Telephone Microwave CD player Mobile phone Home computer Clothes dryer Internet Dishwasher
The graph below shows the average time spent by four car manufacturers to produce vehicles at their US
factories. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.
Average hours to produce cars in the US
General Motors Ford Toyota Honda
32%
30%
28%
26%
24%
22%
20%
18%
16%
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and
Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting
the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Japanese tourists travelling abroad Australia's share of Japan's tourist market
15 7
15
14
13 13,7
6
12
11,8 12
11
Percentage visiting Australia
10,9 5
Number (in millions)
10 10,5
9 9,5
8 4
8,1
7 7,3
6 3
5 5,75
5
4 2
3
2
1
1
0
0
91
93
86
1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995
89
92
90
88
85
95
94
87
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
The chart below shows the number of trips made by children in one country in 1990 and 2010 to travel
to and from school using different modes of transport. Summarise the information by selecting and
reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Travel to and from school: children aged 5-12
1990 2010
14
Total number of trips per year (in millions)
12
10
0
car passenger walking cycling walking and bus bus
The line graph shows the number of immigrants to 3 different countries (USA,Canada, Australia) from
1991 to 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Number of Immigrants to the USA, Canada, and Australia (1991-2001)
USA Canada Australia
3.000
2.500
Number of immigrants
2.000
1.500
1.000
500
0
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
The graphs below show the total percentage of films released and the total percentage of ticket sales in
1996 and 2000 in a country. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features
and make comparisons where relevant.
Percentage of films released Percentage of cinema ticket sales
1996 2000 1996 2000
35% 25%
30%
20%
25%
15%
20%
15%
10%
10%
5%
5%
0% 0%
Drama Comedy Fantasy Romance Drama Comedy Fantasy Romance
The graph below shows people’s level of satisfaction with the health care system in 4 countries between
1991 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Level of satisfaction with healthcare system
Canada UK Netherlands US
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1991 1998 2007
The chart shows the information relating to people within 15-minute drive service in a particular region in
UK. It also compares the people living in urban areas and people living in rural areas. Write a report for a
university lecturer describing the information given below.
People within 15 minute drive service
People living in urban areas People living in rural areas
Doctor
Post office
Primary school
Secondary school
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100