The given diagram demonstrates the process of producing soft cheese.

Overall, it is clear that there are 5 five main stages in the process of making soft
cheese, commencing with a water and milk combination and culminating with the
finished product being ready for consumption.
At the first stage of the process, water and milk is are mixed together before being
cooled at 5°C for 3 hours. Once salt is added to the mixture, it is then fermented at 35°C
for 6 hours.
At the following stage of the process, the fermented mixture undergoes evaporation. It
is steamed for 8 hours with the temperature raised to 100°C. Subsequently, the mixture
undergoes a cooling process at 5°C for 6 hours, which gradually thickens the liquid
mixture. After being cooled, the finished product is extracted through a top filter, while
waste water is filtered out from the bottom.

Band 7.5. Excellent!

The given diagram illustrates the process of producing smoked fish.
Overall, it is clear that there are 13 stages in the process of making smoked fish,
commencing with catching the fish and culminating with the finished product being
distributed to fish stores.
At the first stage of the process, fish is caught by fishing net before being transported by
boat to the port. Once they are put into a container and are freezed, fish are then thawed in
fresh water. After that, the fish’s heads are cut open before being soaked in a salty water
and yellow coloring mixture, making them ready to be smoked.
At the next stage of the process, the smoked fish are packaged in a box and are frozen at
0°C. Having been frozen, the smoked fish are then transferred to a cold store. Finally, the
finished product is distributed to fish stores by truck.

Band ~8.0. Excellent!

 The given maps depict a number of changes which have taken place in the layout of the
art gallery from 2005 to the present day.
Overall, it is clear that the layout of the art gallery has been completely transformed
after the construction of several facilities.
As can be seen from the maps, in 2005, there were three exhibition rooms along the
right- hand side of the gallery and another one on the bottom left-hand corner. Later,
while exhibition room 1, 2, 3 have remained the same, exhibition room 4 has been
divided into two areas: a temporary exhibition room and a children's area. The gallery
office has been demolished to make way for a vending machine, which is connected to
the entrance hall. A cafe on the right- hand corner of the gallery has been turned into a
gallery shop.
Looking at the maps in more detail, stairs between the cafe and exhibition room 3 have
been made smaller to make way for a lift. Also, a ramp for wheelchairs have been
constructed to accommodate wheelchair users at the front of the art gallery.

Band ~8.0. Excellent!

 The maps depict a number of changes which took place in Pancha village between 2005
and 2015.
Overall, it is clear that the village has been completely transformed after the construction of
several facilities.
In 2005, the a main road running from North to South had a lot of portholes. On the
Western side, there was a local market near residential areas. Most households were
equipped with antennas. There were primary schools on the east side of the village. There
were also pagodas which can be accessed via a minor road connecting this area with the
main road.
In 2015, the most notable change that took place in Pancha village was the construction of
a modern two-lane road with numerous electricity poles and road signs running along the
road. Most houses were renovated by replacing antennas with for satellites. The outdoor
local market was expanded and became more organised. Also, two telecommunication
towers were built in the village. The primary school was diminished to make way for a new
secondary school and a lag pole which was located in the middle of the two schools. There
was also another pagoda that was constructed in the area.

Band 7.5. Excellent!

Model Answer: (Band 8.5+)

The given maps depict a number of significant changes which took place in the village of
Pancha over a 10-year period starting from 2005.
Overall, it is clear that the village witnessed a dramatic upgrade of the infrastructure,
alongside the expansion of the existing facilities.
As can be seen from the first picture, in 2005, a main road with plenty of portholes ran from
north to south providing access to different facilities in Pancha. The eastern side of the main
road consisted of a primary school and a pagoda area, while the western side remained a
local market and a residential area mostly equipped with antennas. Furthermore, the
pagodas could be accessed via a minor path connecting this area with the main road.
Looking at the second plan in more detail, in 2015, the most notable change that took place
in Pancha was the construction of a modern two-lane road which was handy for daily
commutes. Besides, the primary school was made smaller to make way for a new secondary
school, a flag pole and a few buildings. In addition, the market and pagoda also grew in size
with the extension of a plethora of new buildings. There were also a new electricity supply
and a new telecommunications tower erected in the southwest of the village. Finally, most
houses in the village were renovated, using satellites to replace old antennas.

Task 1: The charts show the info about the use of Internet in five countries in Europe in
2000.

The given charts illustrate the proportion of residents having access to the usage of
Internet and the average expenditure in five countries in Europe in the year 2000.
Overall, it is clear that while Internet usage in Sweden was highest, the opposite was
true for Spain. Also, it is noticeable that the average expenditure on online shopping in
the UK was the greatest.
As can be seen from the charts, the proportion for online usage in Sweden was the
biggest, at 35% in 2000, followed by 20% and 15% for the UK and Germany
respectively. Furthermore, the average spending on online shopping in the UK was the
largest, standing at 87%, in comparison to 76% in Sweden and 46% in Germany.
 Looking at the charts in more detail, the use of Internet in France, at 10%, was twice as
much as that of Spain. Also, France’s average spending on online shopping, at 57%,
was significantly higher than that of Spain, at 10%.

Band ~7.0-7.5. Very good!

SAMPLE ANSWER (BAND 8.0+)

The bar chart illustrates the percentage of population having access to the Internet in
five European countries in the year 2000, and the pie chart compares the average
expenditure of each country on online shopping per capita.
Overall, it is clear that while the proportion of Swedish people using the Internet was
highest, the opposite was true for Spain. Also, it is noticeable that the UK witnessed the
highest average expenditure on purchasing online.
As can be seen from the charts, in 2000, the proportion of population in Sweden making
use of the Internet was highest, accounting for 35%, which was followed by the U.K and
Germany, at 20% and 15% respectively. By contrast, residents residing in the U.K
poured the highest amount of money into online shopping, with 82 Euro, compared to 76
Euro for Sweden and 46 Euro for Germany.
Looking at the other countries, there were 10% French citizens accessing the Internet,
which was significantly higher than that of Spanish ones, at just 5%. Meanwhile, while
French inhabitants allocated 57 Euro for making a purchase on the Internet, people
living in Spain invested a lot lower in this category, with just 10 Euro.

The given table demonstrates the population of 4 four countries in 2003 and
predictions for 2025 and 2050.
 Overall, it is clear that while the figure for Italy witnesses a downward trend, the
opposite is true for the remaining countries. Also, it is noticeable that the number of
Indonesian population is highest during 3 three years.
As can be seen from the table, in 2003, the population in Indonesia was highest,
standing at 238 million people, in comparison to the figure for Italy, at 54 million. The
Indonesia population is predicted to rise to 274 million in 2025 and reach a peak of 312
million by the year 2050. In contrast, the Italian population is calculated to drop
significantly to just 47 million people in the year 2025 and continue to fall to 45 million in
2050.
Looking at the table in more detail, in 2003, the number of the Korean population,
standing at 48 million, was considerably greater than that of Argentinian, which was at
34 million . Expectations indicate that the figure for the Korean population will grow to 52
million in 2025 and remain the same for 2050. Similarly, it is anticipated that in 2025 the
quantity of Argentinian population will increase to 48 million and reach 62 million in the
year 2050.

Band 7.5-8.0. Brilliant!

Task 1: The charts below show the percentage of electricity used by different sectors in
Eastern Australia in 2007 and 2010.

The given pie charts demonstrate the proportion of electricity consumed by various
sectors in Eastern Australia in the year 2007 and 2010.
Overall, it is clear that while the percentage for manufacturing and aluminium witnessed
a downward trend, the opposite was true for the figure for other metals. Also, it is notable
that the figure for residential was the most significant in both years.
As can be seen from the charts,the percentage of energy used by residential and
commercial remained the same at 28% and 23% respectively. Meanwhile, the
proportions for manufacturing and aluminium were the same at 13% in 2007. The
proportion for manufacturing later dropped down to just 9% in 2010, followed by a
decrease of 2% in the figure for aluminium.
Looking at the charts in more detail, the figure for mining accounted for 9% in 2007 and
remained the same in 2010. In addition, the proportion for transportation and agriculture
stayed at 1% in both years. Also, the percentage of energy consumed by other metals
rose from 12% to 18% in 2010.

Band 7.5-8.0. Excellent!

The given bar chart illustrates the proportion of males and females consuming five or more
portions of fruit and vegetable daily sorted by age groups in England in 2006.
Overall, it is clear that people between the ages of 55 and 64 consumed the most fruit and
vegetables throughout the day while the opposite was true for young adults aged from 19 to
24. Also, it is notable that the figure for women was always higher than compared to men,
with the exception of the 75-year-olds.
As can be seen from the bar graph, in 2006, the proportion of British people in the 55 to 64
age range that eat ate more than five servings of fruit and vegetables on a daily basis was
considerably greater than those who were in the 65 to 74 age group. The proportion of
females who fell into the 55-64 age group was higher, at 35%, as opposed to men, at just
over 30%. Similarly, the figure for men was also lower than women by approximately 5% in
the 65-74 age range.
Looking at the other age groups, the figure for women between 45 and 54 who consumed
the WHO’s recommendation for fruit and vegetables was the biggest, standing at well over
25%, followed by 35-to-44-year-olds and 25-to-34-year-olds and young adults at roughly
25%, 20%, 15% respectively. The percentage for men experienced the same trend, with
almost 25% for both the 35-44s and 25-34s, followed by 20% and 15% for the remaining age
groups. Additionally, the percentage for both genders in the 75 age group stood at 25% in
2006.

Band 7.5. Excellent!

Sample Answer (Band 8.5)

The given bar chart illustrates the proportion of male and female age groups eating five more
segments of fruit and vegetables every day in Britain in the year 2006.
Overall, it is clear that while 55-to-64-year-olds ate the highest portion of fruit and
vegetables, the opposite was true for young people aged 19 to 24. Also, it is noticeable that
those in the age range of 45-54 witnessed the biggest difference in the consumption of fruit
and vegetables between males and females.
As can be seen from the bar chart, females who were between 55 and 64 years old
consumed the highest share of fruit and vegetables, at roughly 34%, which was slightly
higher than the figure for males, at approximately 32%. Meanwhile, the female 65-74 age
group experienced the second highest consumption ratio, accounting for roughly 30%,
whereas the male 65-74s absorbed less, making up around 27%. By contrast, the figures for
both female and male elders aged 75 were equal in the utilization of these products, at 25%.
Looking at the other groups of age, the proportion of 45-to-54-year-old females utilizing five
or more ration of fruit and vegetables was 27%, which was followed by the female 35-44 and
25-34 age groups, reaching 25% and 22% respectively. In addition, although 20% of males
aged 25-34 had fruit and vegetables for their meals, a similar ratio (22%) was seen in the
consumption of these categories by male citizens in the age range of 35-44 and 45-54.
Finally, there were 16% of women who were between 19 and 24 ingesting fruit and
vegetables, whereas the figure for their counterparts was a bit lower, at 15%.

The given line graph demonstrates the proportion of people in New Zealand over a period
of 100 years starting from 1950.
 Overall, it is clear that the percentage of people who were between 0 and 14, 38 and 45
years old witnessed witnesses an upward trend while the opposite is true for people aged 25
to 37 and (those who were) over 65. Also, it is notable that the figure for the over 65 age
group was highest during the period.
At the start of the period, the figure for people over 65 years old was highest, standing at
60% in comparison to people in the age range of 25 to 37, which was at 20%. In 1990, the
proportion of elders in New Zealand rised rose to about 70%. From 2000 onwards, the
proportion witnessed a downward trend that is expected to last through the end of the
period. At the same time, the percentage of people aged 25 to 37 fluctuated from 1950 to
1990. Starting from 2000, the figure continued to fall. Prediction shows that it will hit a
negligible proportion at the end of the period.
Looking at the other age groups, in 1950 the figure for the 38 to 45 age group was
significantly greater, at over 20%, than that of under 10% for the 0 to 14 age group, at under
10%. The percentage of people who were between 38 to 45 continued to grow rapidly before
hitting a peak of roughly 50% in the year 1990. From there, despite a slight drop of 10% in
2000, the figure managed to remain stable and is anticipated to reach just under 40% at the
end of the period. By contrast, the percentage of youngsters between the age of 0 and 14
decreased to a negligible proportion in 1990, but soon saw a steady increase and is
estimated to stand at about 20% in 2050.

Band ~ 7.0-7.5. Excellent!

Sample Answer: (Band 8.5)

The given line graph illustrates the proportion of New Zealand citizens over a period of 100
years starting from 1950.
Overall, it is clear that while the percentage of residents aged 38-45 and 0-14 increases,
the opposite is true for the remaining age groups. Also, it is noticeable that the figure for
elderly people is by far highest among the other age groups over the period shown.
As can be seen from the line graph, in 1950, the proportion of population aged 65 plus in
New Zealand was highest, accounting for 60%, compared to approximately 25% for the
38-45 age group. Over the following 100 years, the share of old people rose slightly to
reach a peak of 70% in 1990, but later is expected to experience a considerable drop
of roughly 15% in 2050. Likewise, the figure for the 38-45s surged to around 50% in 1990,
and it is forecast that this age group will witness a minimal fall of about 10% in the final
year.
Looking at the other groups of age, in 1950, the population of young adults aged 25-37
made up 20%, which was significantly higher than that of children under 14, at just 8%.
In the next 50 years, despite a slight decline of approximately 10% in the proportion of 25-
37-year-olds, there was a minimal rise of about 4% in that of children aged 0 to 14. Finally,
estimates reveal that the figure for those in the range of 25 to 37 will plummet to hit the
lowest point of around 1%, whereas that for the 0-14 age group is predicted to go up
moderately to just over 20% at the end of the period.

WRITING
The chart shows the percentage of people who accessed news from 4 sources from
1995 and projection to 2025.
The given line graph illustrates the proportion of people getting news from 4 four sources
over a period of 30 years starting from 1995.
Overall, it is clear that the percentage of people approaching news from the Internet
increases significantly, while the opposite is true for TV, radio and newspaper. Also, it is
notable that the percentage of people using the Internet to access news witnesses the
biggest change during the period.
In the year 1995, the figure for people who accessed news through TV was highest, at just
below 70%, in comparison to/compared to about 65% for newspapers and just below 65%
for radio. The percentage of people watching news programs on TV then gradually declined
to 65% in 2000, and is estimated to fall to 50% in 2025. Additionally, the figures for
newspaper and radio experienced similar downward trends, with both decreasing to roughly
30% in 2020. Predictions show that around 30% of people will use newspapers, and about
23% will use the radio to approach news programs.
Looking at the line for the Internet, it is clear that there was barely anyone getting news via
the Internet. However, there was a small increase in the year 2000. Since then, the figure for
the Internet rocketed to 40% in 2020. The year 2025 is estimated to see a climb of over 10%
in the proportion of people getting updates from the Internet.

Band ~7.5! Excellent, Thư!

WRITING TRANG 51
THE LINE GRAPH BELOW SHOWS THE PERCENTAGE OF TOURISTS TO SCOTLAND
WHO VISITED 4 DIFFERENT ATTRACTIONS FROM 1980 TO 2010.
 The given line chart illustrates the proportion of visitors to four places in Scotland between
1980 and 2010.
Overall, it is clear that the percentage of visitors to Castle and Zoo increased, while the
opposite was true for Aquarium and Festival. Also, it is notable that Castle was the most
popular tourist attraction for the majority of the period.
In the year 1980, the proportion of people visiting Castle stood at around 25%, which was
considerably higher than the figure for Zoo, at 10%. From 1980, the figure for Castle
experienced a significant rise to reach a peak of about 45% in 1995, which was followed by
a slight fall to just above 30% in 2010. By contrast, despite there being some minor
fluctuations over a period of 20 years starting from 1980, the figure for Zoo considerably
climbed to 20% in the
year 2010.
Looking at the other attractions, Festival was the most visited attraction in Scotland in 1980
with 30% of travelers choosing this, in comparison to 20% for Aquarium. Over the next five
years, the proportion for Aquarium grew to hit a peak of roughly 35% in 1985 before
witnessing a significant decline of 10% in 1990. Since then, the figure gradually decreased to
under 10% in the last year. Meanwhile, the percentage of visitors going to Festival steadily
dropped throughout the period, ending at just below 20% at the end of the period.

WRITING TRANG 48
THE GRAPH BELOW GIVES INFORMATION ABT HOUSEHOLD CAR OWNERSHIP IN
BRITAIN FROM 1990 TO 2030.
The given line graph illustrates the percentage of cars owned per household in Britain over
a period of 40 years starting from 1990.
Overall, it is clear that car ownership in British households increases from 1990 to 2030.
While the percentage of two or more car households grows significantly, the opposite was is
true for households with no car. Also, it is noticeable that the number of one-car households
reached a peak during the period.
As can be seen from the line graph, in 1990, nearly half of British families were not
regularly using a car. The figure for one-car households surged to reach a peak of
approximately 56% in 2005, but later it is forecast that the one-car ownership will drop
significantly to around 42% in 2030. By contrast, the number of households with two or more
cars remained stable at above 10% for 15 years between 1990 and 2005 before witnessing
a steady increase which is estimated to rise to over 40% by 2030.
Looking at the chart in more detail, the downward trend of no-car ownership increases day
by day, and it is anticipated to reach the smallest percentage at about 15% in the future at
the end of the period.

WRITING TRANG 40
THE GRAPH BELOW SHOWS CONSUMERS’ AVERAGE ANNUAL EXPENDITURE ON
CELL PHONE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FIXED- LINE AND SERVICES IN
AMERICA BETWEEN 2001 AND 2010.
The given line graph below demonstrates the average amount of money spent on cell
phone, national and international landline phones in the US over a period of nine years
starting from 2001.
Overall, it is clear that while the amount of money spent yearly on mobile phone services
increased considerably, the opposite was true for the expenditure on national landline phone
services. In addition, the amount spent on international fixed- line services was lowest from
2001 to 2010.
In the year 2001, the average yearly spending on national fixed- line services in the US was
highest at $700, while international landline services was at around $250, followed by $200
for mobile phone services. Over the next five years, the figure for national landline phones
witnessed a significant decrease of roughly $200, in contrast to the number amount for cell
phone services which rose to about $300. At the same time, annual spending on
international landline phones fluctuated marginally below $300.
In 2006, the money spent annually by the US residents for national fixed- line services and
mobile phone services was the same $500. But over the period of four years starting from
2006, national landline phones dropped substantially and hit the lowest point of $400 by at
the end of the period. By contrast, mobile phones increased to roughly $750 and became
the most common means of communication in the US. Meanwhile, the figure for overseas
phone calls remained stable over the period.

Band 7.5. Excellent!

WRITING TRANG 36
The figure for gold sales in Dubai started at 2.5 million in 2000 and remained nearly
unchanged until 2003. In the following year there was a significant drop in the number of
Dubai gold sales, which was quickly followed by a surge to 4 million in 2005. But later, the
year 2006 experienced a decrease of about 1 million, (followed by) before seeing a small
fluctuation between 2006 and 2010.

Excellent, Thu!

WRITING TRANG 44
THE GRAPH BELOW SHOWS THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF VNMESE STUDENTS
STUDYING IN FRANCE, RUSSIA, AND AMERICA BETWEEN 2000 AND 2015
The given line graph illustrates the quantity of Vietnamese students studying in France,
Russia and America over a period of 15 years starting from 2000.
Overall, it is clear that the number of students studying in France and the US witnessed a
significant increase in comparison to that (the number) of students studying in Russia which
saw a considerable decrease. Also, the number of Vietnamese students studying in the US
was highest during the period shown.
In the year 2000, the quantity of Vietnamese students studying in France was highest, at 3,5
million in comparison to 3 million in Russia and about 1,5 million in America. From 2000 to
2005, Vietnamese students studying in France and Russia dropped by roughly 1 million,
while students in America rose significantly to over 2 million.
From 2005, the number of Vietnamese students studying in the US saw a significant growth,
before hitting a peak of 5 million in the year 2015, while students in France experienced an
increase of 2 million after a period of stability.. On the contrary, the quantity of students
studying in Russia was lowest, at under 2 million in 2010, but later rose to 2,5 million at the
end of the period.

Band ~7.0. Excellent!

Sample Answer: (Band 8.0+)

The given graph below illustrates the number of Vietnamese students studying in three
different countries namely France, Russia and America over a period of 15 years starting
from 2000.
Overall, it is clear that while the number of Vietnamese students enrolling in American
and French schools increased, the opposite was true for Russian schools. Also, it is
noticeable that the figure for America experienced the biggest change over the period
shown.
In 2000, the quantity of Vietnamese students learning in France was largest, with over 3.5
million, compared with nearly 3 million and 1.5 million students studying in Russia and
America respectively. Over the following five years, the figure for Vietnamese students
studying abroad in France and Russia decreased considerably by 1 million, whereas that
for American ones saw a rise of 2 million students.
From 2005 onwards, the data for America rose dramatically to 5 million students in 2015.
Similarly, the number of Vietnamese students in French schools remained unchanged, at
approximately 2.5 million until 2010, before going up substantially by over 2 million in
2015. Meanwhile, although there was a dramatic decline to the lowest point of under 2
million students in 2010, the figure for Russia then climbed gradually to 2.5 million at the
end of the period.

The given diagram illustrates the process of producing smoked fish.

Overall, it is clear that there are 13 stages in the process of making smoked fish,
commencing with catching the fish and culminating with the finished product being
distributed to fish stores.
At the first stage of the process, fish is caught by fishing net before being transported by
boat to the port. Once they are put into a container and are freezed, fish are then thawed in
fresh water. After that, the fish’s heads are cut open before being soaked in a salty water
and yellow coloring mixture, making them ready to be smoked.
At the next stage of the process, the smoked fish are packaged in a box and are frozen at
0C. Having been frozen, the smoked fish are then transferred to a cold store. Finally, the
finished product is distributed to fish stores by truck.