How To Write an IELTS Pie Chart
Description.
As we’ve
seen in previous chapters, you will be asked to write a
formal report of about 150 words during
the Academic IELTS writing
exam. This report will usually be based on information derived from some
form of a graph, including line or bar graphs and pie charts.
This chapter will take an in-depth look at how to write a high-
scoring report on a pie chart and offer some valuable tips and insights into
exactly what the IELTS examiners look for
in a well-written pie chart
description.
What Is A Pie Chart?
A pie chart is a circle divided into various sectors, where each sector
represents a part of a whole. It depicts several percentages and proportions,
there are no x and y axes, but there is usually a color-coded, or a symbol-
coded key for each sector.
A pie chart displays information in an easy-to-understand way and
makes it easy to compare data from multiple categories.
In most IELTS Task 1 questions, you will get pie charts representing
different categories or the changes in certain sectors between two or more
years.
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Writing Your Report
Writing a pie chart description is very
similar to the methods used
for a bar chart report.
You need to
Analyze the question
Plan out your report structure
Write a good introduction
Write an overview paragraph
Write the main body paragraphs
Step One- Analyze The Question.
Before you rush into writing your report,
it is important to
read the question carefully and inspect the pie charts.
You need to extract and interpret as much information as you
can from the question statement, titles, and labels, as well as
the units of measurement.
Many candidates assume that the figures represent
percentages, but this is not always the case.
You should also take note
of major differences and
similarities between different sectors since pie charts require
a significant amount of comparison instead of just listing the
figures for each sector.
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