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Passenger Numbers by Transport Mode (2016–2020)

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

The chart below shows the number of passengers (in millions) using cars, buses and trains in Country A from 2016 to 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Line chart showing car, bus and train passenger numbers in Country A for each year from 2016 to 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.