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Academic Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The line graph below compares the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in four countries in billions of US dollar.

Line Graph: GDP comparison of four countries in billions

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

One box per paragraph, then compare with Band 9.
183 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

The line graph illustrates the comparison of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in billions of US dollars among four different nations.

Overview

At a glance, it is clear that all four countries experienced an increase in their GDP over the period, but the rates of growth varied significantly. While two countries showed a steady rise, the other two exhibited a more fluctuating pattern.

Body 1

Focusing on the details, Country A and B demonstrated a steady growth in their GDP. Country A started at just under 200 billion and rose gradually to reach about 400 billion at the end of the period. Similarly, Country B also showed a consistent increase, albeit at a slower pace, starting at approximately 100 billion and ending at around 200 billion.

Body 2

In contrast, the GDP of Countries C and D showed more volatility. Country C's GDP started at nearly 300 billion, peaked at around 600 billion, before falling back to roughly 500 billion. Meanwhile, Country D's GDP experienced a sharp increase from about 150 billion to 400 billion, followed by a sudden drop and a subsequent recovery to around 350 billion.

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