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Academic Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the Gross Domestic Products (GDP) in four selected countries between 2010 and 2015.

Line Graph: GDP in four countries between 2010-2015

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.
175 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

The line graph illustrates the changes in the Gross Domestic Products (GDP) of four different countries from 2010 to 2015.

Overview

From a general perspective, it is evident that all four countries experienced fluctuations in their GDP over the six-year period. However, the most significant changes were observed in countries A and B, while countries C and D demonstrated more stable trends.

Body 1

Looking more closely, country A started with the highest GDP in 2010, but it experienced a sharp decline in 2012, followed by a steady increase until 2015. In contrast, country B had the lowest GDP in 2010, but it saw a dramatic surge in 2011 and 2012, and then a gradual decline for the rest of the period.

Body 2

On the other hand, the GDP of country C remained relatively stable throughout the period, with only minor fluctuations. Similarly, country D also showed a steady trend, but with a slight increase from 2010 to 2013, and then a minor decrease towards 2015. Overall, the GDP trends varied considerably among the four countries during this period.

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