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Academic Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries.

Line Graph: International tourist arrivals in five countries

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.
207 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

The line graph delineates the number of international tourists visiting five different nations over a span of 20 years, from 1995 to 2015.

Overview

In general, all countries experienced an upward trend in the number of international tourists, with some countries witnessing a more significant increase than others. The fluctuations in the number of visitors were also quite noticeable in certain countries throughout the period.

Body 1

In 1995, Country D had the highest number of tourists, which then saw a gradual increase until it peaked in 2005. However, it experienced a sharp decline in the following years, and by 2015, the number of tourists had fallen dramatically. In contrast, Country E had the least number of visitors in 1995, but it saw a steady and significant increase over the years, surpassing all other countries by 2015.

Body 2

Countries A, B, and C also saw an increase in the number of tourists over the 20-year period, but the growth was more moderate compared to Countries D and E. Country B, in particular, experienced a slight dip in 2005 before recovering and continuing its upward trend. Country A maintained a steady growth rate throughout, while Country C saw a slight decline in 2005, but recovered quickly and continued to grow until 2015.

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