Writing Test 2 (Academic) – Task 1

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  • •Time allowed: 20 minutes.
  • •Task 1: at least 150 words. Task 2: at least 250 words. Task 2 is worth twice as much as Task 1.
  • •The word count is shown below the answer box, like the computer-delivered test.
  • •Your work is saved in this browser while you type. It is submitted automatically when time runs out.
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Part 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.

The line graph below shows the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources in three countries between 2000 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Electricity from renewable sources (%)
010203040506070%200020052010201520202025Country A, 2000: 20%Country A, 2005: 22%Country A, 2010: 30%Country A, 2015: 42%Country A, 2020: 55%Country A, 2025: 68%Country B, 2000: 35%Country B, 2005: 34%Country B, 2010: 33%Country B, 2015: 36%Country B, 2020: 38%Country B, 2025: 40%Country C, 2000: 3%Country C, 2005: 4%Country C, 2010: 6%Country C, 2015: 12%Country C, 2020: 25%Country C, 2025: 45%
Country ACountry BCountry C
Tips
  • Write an overview (2 main trends/features) — without it you cannot get above Band 5 in Task Achievement.
  • Do not give opinions or reasons; only report what the visual shows.
  • Group information logically and support it with accurate figures.
  • Write at least 150 words; aim for 170–190.
Spell-check is off, as in the real test.Word count: 0