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Combination electricitydemandEngland Graph #215
Academic Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the demand for electricity in England during typical days in winter and summer. The pie chart shows how electricity is used in an average English home.

Combination: Electricity demand in England and home usage (visual 1 of 2)Combination: Electricity demand in England and home usage (visual 2 of 2)

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.
179 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

The given illustrations provide information on the electricity consumption in England during typical winter and summer days, and the distribution of electricity usage in an average English household.

Overview

The line graph reveals a stark contrast in electricity demand between winter and summer, while the pie chart indicates that heating consumes the largest proportion of electricity in an English home. It is evident that the demand for electricity is significantly higher during winter than in summer, and that heating accounts for the majority of electricity usage in a typical English house.

Body 1

In terms of specific details, the electricity demand in winter peaks at 40 gigawatts at around 18:00, which is roughly double the summer peak of 20 gigawatts at the same time. Moreover, the demand in winter remains considerably high throughout the day, unlike in summer.

Body 2

Regarding the pie chart, heating consumes a substantial 60% of the total electricity used in an average English home. The remaining 40% is shared among other appliances, with lighting and cooking each accounting for 15%, and other appliances making up the remaining 10%.

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