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Electricity generation by source in three countries (2020)

Academic Task 1 · at least 150 words · about 20 minutes

The chart below shows the percentage of electricity generated from different energy sources in three countries in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Clustered bar chart comparing percentages of electricity from coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydro and renewables in Country A, Country B and Country C in 2020.

0 words

Spell-check is off, as in the real test. Your draft is saved on this device.

Structure checklist

  1. 1Introduction: paraphrase what the chart shows
  2. 2Overview: the two or three main trends — no numbers needed
  3. 3Details: compare key figures, grouped logically
  4. 4No opinions or reasons — describe only

Useful language

  • Overall, it is clear that
  • rose sharply to
  • accounted for the largest share
  • by contrast,

How it's scored

Task Achievement depends heavily on a clear overview. Aim for 150–190 words.

What's next

Reach 150 words, then get your estimated band with quoted feedback on each criterion.