Describing tables and pie charts

Select and group the key figures in a table, describe pie charts with fractions and proportion language, and write a complete IELTS Academic Task 1 report on either type.

Level B2 35 min5 exercisesLesson 5 of 12 in Writing B2

Trains: IELTS Writing Task 1 (Academic)

What you'll learn

Find the main features of a table by looking for the highest and lowest values, patterns and exceptions
Group table data into two logical detail paragraphs instead of listing every number
Describe the parts of a pie chart with fractions and verbs such as account for, make up and represent
Compare two pie charts from different years and write a clear overview of the changes in share

Lesson content

8 steps · 5 exercises · 35 min total

1. Warm-up2 questions
2. LearnThe skill and the strategy
3. ModelSee how it's done
4. Practice 1Find the key features in a table + 1 more
5. Practice 2Plan your pie chart report + 1 more
6. Exam tips3 tips
7. Key vocabulary12 words
8. SummaryReview and finish

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