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Combination climatecitiestemperature Graph #163
Academic Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities.

Combination: Temperature and sunshine hours in three cities

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.
157 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

The provided visual data illustrates the mean monthly temperatures and the yearly average hours of sunlight in three prominent cities.

Overview

In general, it can be observed that the cities experience different patterns of temperature throughout the year, and the average annual sunshine hours also vary significantly.

Body 1

Looking at the temperatures, City 1 exhibits a consistent rise and fall pattern, peaking in July and hitting the lowest in January. In contrast, City 2 maintains a relatively stable temperature throughout the year, with a slight increase in the middle months. City 3, however, experiences a sharp rise and fall, with the highest temperature in April and the lowest in December.

Body 2

In terms of sunshine hours, City 1 enjoys the most sunlight with an average of 2800 hours per year. City 2 receives considerably less sunlight, approximately 2100 hours annually. City 3, despite its drastic temperature changes, has the least amount of sunshine, with only around 1800 hours per year.

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