IELTS Sample Reports of Band 7

Sample report 1:

The chart below shows information about average house prices in five different cities
between 1990 and 2002 compared with average house prices in 1989.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

The chart provides a break down about the average variation in house prices in five various cities from
1990 to 2002 along with a comparison with house price in 1989. Overall, it is clear that the average
houseprice increased substantially over the given period compared with the prices in 1989.

As can be seen, between 1990 and 1995, the average house prices in Tokyo and London indicated a
sharp dip by approximately 7% in both cities. They were followed by New York with a 5% decline. In
contrast, the average house price showed a slight increase of 2% and 2.5% in Frankfurt and Madrid
respectively.

On the contrary, during the period of 1996 to 2002, London with 12% demonstrated a sharp growth in
housing prices. It was followed by New York and Madrid with 5% and 4% respectively along with a
small increase of around 2% in Frankfurt. Similarly, Tokyo showed a rise of about 2% but it was still
5% lower than the average house price in 1989.

A reasonable outline of main trends, differences or states was given. The key features were
presented and emphasized, but some aspects were left out of the description. There is a
logical organisation of information; it is evident that the writer progresses from one idea to
another. The linking words and phrases are used, however at times they are inappropriate
or forced (not natural). The range of vocabulary is wide enough for the writer to show
some flexibility and accuracy of expression, however repetition of the same word can
clearly be seen throughout this report. There are incidental errors in word choice, spelling
and word formation. Overall the control of grammar and punctuation is good, with only a
few errors made. This report seems worthy of Band 7.

Sample report 2

The table below shows the results of a survey to find out what members of a city sports
club think about the club’s activities, facilities, and opening hours.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make any
comparisons where relevant.

The table illustrates the preference levels of male and female members of a sport club about their
activities, facilities and opening hours. It is clear that the greater proportion of male members
is contented aboutthe club’s activities (91%) whereas this figure is true only for 70% of female
members.

Moreover, more than 85% of both male and female are happy about the facilities and 63% of male
members and 64% female members are extremely satisfied in this regard. In fact, only 14% of female
members and 10% of male members are negative about this.

In addition, opening hours are in the best interest of women as 97% of them are positive about it. In
contrast, more than one third of men have expressed their dissatisfaction in this regard.

In conclusion, it is clear that male and female members hold differentopinion about the activities and
facilities and opening hours of the club.

A reasonable outline of main trends, differences or states was given. The key features were
presented and emphasized, but some aspects were left out of the description. There is a
logical organisation of information; it is evident that the writer progresses from one idea to
another. The use of linking words and phrases is suitable. The range of vocabulary is wide
enough for the writer to show some flexibility and accuracy of expression, but still some
words are repeated over and over again. There are incidental errors in word choice, spelling
and word formation, however error-free sentences are common. Overall this report seems
worthy of Band 7.
Sample report 3

The chart below shows the amount of money per week spent on fast foods in Britain. The
graph shows trends in consumption of fast foods. Write a report for a university lecturer
describing the information shown below.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

The bar chart illustrates the expenditure on three different types of fast food such as hamburgers, fish
and chips and pizza in people in different level of income.

From the chart, it is clear that in a high-income group, 40 pence is spent on hamburgers a week,
which is the largest among the expenditures on all the three types of fast food. This expenditure is
also the greatest one in the average income group, but the amount of money spent is only about 33
pence a week, much less than that in the high-income group. As for the low-income group, the largest
expenditure is on fish and chips, about 18 pence a week.
The line graph compares the trends of the amount of three type of fast food consumed between 1970
and 1990. It is clear that the amount of hamburgers and fish and chips consumed showed an
increasing trend, while pizza consumed gradually decreased from 300g in 1970 to 700gin 1985, before
it grew to about 240g in 1990. The consumption of fish and chips overtook that of pizza and
hamburgers in 1982 and 1988 respectively.

This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends and features were
presented but should be developed better. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently,
though the data is reported in a repetitive way. The range of vocabulary is adequate. There
are a few errors in grammar and word choice, and one instance of inaccurate data (mouse
over the underlined words shows corrections). Overall, this task response meets the
expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.

Sample report 4

The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European
country between 1979 and 2004.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.
The graph illustrates the quantities of fish and different kinds of meats consumed in a European
country between the time period of 1979 and 2004. Over this span of 25 years, the consumption of
beef, lamb and fish have all decreased while the consumption of chicken has dramatically risen.

The biggest consumption in 1979 was beef (about 220 grams per person was consumed every week)
while the lowest consumption in 1979 was fish (around 60 gram per week was consumed by a
person). The amount of fish which was eaten has remained almost constant at about 50 grams from
1979 and 2004. The trends of beef and lamb consumption were similar, with decreases in amount in
between the years. While beef consumption had declined from over 200 grams per person per week to
around 100 grams during 25 years, lamb’s was starting 150 grams to approximately 50 grams at the
same period.

In contrast, chicken consumption had grown up gradually to year of 194, reaching a peak at
250grams per person every week in between 1994 and 2004.

This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends and features were
sufficiently developed. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently, though at times they
report data in a repetitive way. The range of vocabulary is adequate. There are a few errors
in grammar and word choice (mouse over the underlined words shows suggestions for
improvement). Overall, this task response meets the expectations and seems good enough
to achieve Band 7.

Sample report 5:

The graph below compares the changes in the birth rates of China and the USA between
1920 and 2000.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.

The graph demonstrated some striking similarities between the Chinese and the US birth rates from
1920 to 2000. Both countries experienced considerable fluctuations in the similar period with some
lows during the 1940s and some highs during the 1930s.

The birth rates in China rose from 10% in 1920 to 15% in 1935. Later, the figure plunged to a low of
5% in the 1940s and was followed by an exponential growth to the peak of 20% in 1950. Next, the
fertility rate dropped sharply to 8% in the following five years. Finally, the figure declined gradually to
3% during the latter half of the century.

Meanwhile, the US had similar birth rate of 12% to that of China in 1920. The figure fluctuated in
between 12% and 14% during 1920s and 1930s until it hit a low of 4% in 1945. Five years later, the
birth rate reached a peak at 15% in 1950 but it made a steady fall to the final figure of around 7% in
2000.

This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends / features were
sufficiently developed. The candidate has arranged ideas coherently, though the use of
linking words can be improved. The range of vocabulary is adequate. There are a few errors
in grammar and word choice, and one instance of inaccurate data. Overall, the task
response meets the expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.

Sample report 6:
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in
Australia in 1999.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.

The table shows a breakdown of different types of families who were living in poverty in Australia in
1999.

It is noticeable that 11% of people were living in poverty. However, this figure was considerably high
among the sole parents and single people who did not have children and those percentages were 21%
and 19% respectively. Moreover, this proportion was significantly prominent among the couples who
had children compared with the family structures consisted with couples who did not have children. In
fact, the proportion of couples with children living in poverty was 5%more than that in the family
types consisted only with couples. In contrast, this trend favoured aged people. However, this figure
was slightly more (2%) among the single aged people than that in the family category of aged
couples.

In conclusion, it is clear that the proportion of people living in poverty varied according to their family
structures.
This report covers the requirements of the task. The main trends / features were
mentioned, but could have been developed more fully. The candidate has arranged ideas
coherently. The range of vocabulary is sufficient, even though it lacks flexibility to some
extent. There are a few grammatical mistakes in the report. Overall, the task response
meets the expectations and seems good enough to achieve Band 7.

Sample report 7:
The following pie charts show the results of a survey into the most popular leisure activities
in the United States of America in 1999 and 2009.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
The graphs reveal information about the most common leisure activities which the American engaged
in between 1999 and 2009. Overall, the largest percentage of people living in the US enjoyed walking.

As can be seen clearly, the figures for soccer, camping and walking increased slightly by 1%-2% to
18%, 9% and 31% respectively during the ten-year period. On the other hand, there was a nearly
doubling inthe proportions of people joining in yoga (5 to 10 % ) and swimming ( 9 to 18% ) __ over
the same period.

By contrast, the period shown witnessed a significant decrease in the percentages of American people
participating in the remaining activities. To be more specific, the figure for jogging nearly halved from
7% to 3%. What is more, there was a dramatic fall in the proportion of aerobics players from 13% to
4% from 1999 to 2009 . Finally, when it comes to bicycling, the figure for this activity dropped from
14% to 7%.

The candidate has interpreted the pie charts fairly well. This report is easy to read. The
main features are compared and contrasted well with relevant figures. There are some
minor inaccuracies, but they do not interfere with the reading of the report. Overall, the
task response is good. Suggested improvements: pay a little more attention to the
grammatical range and accuracy. Overall, this report seems worthy of Band 7

Sample report 8:
The graph below shows the annual water usage (in millions of cubic meters) by industries
in Somecountry. Write a report for a university tutor describing the information shown.

The bargraph describes the water usage for every year in Somecountry in millions of cubic meters.

The water usage are shown by two trends , ground water and public supply. Fuel and textiles are the
ones that use the least water, 10 of public supply and 70 and 80 of ground water. Machinery are just
the opposite of these two and has 10 of ground water and 100 of public supply.

Food/drinks, metal, paper and chemicals are all over 100 of ground water where chemicals peaks
at dramaticlly 430. The highest figure of water usage of public supply also belongs to chemicals (240).
Next on the list is food/drinks with 190, the others are under 100.
Overall, the chemical industry uses a lot more water than the rest of the industries in terms of both
ground water and public supplies, and in general, most industries use ground water by far more than
public supply.

This is a good report, the trends are correctly noticed. Suggested improvements: use units
in addition to numbers (10 of what? Millions of cubic meters). Use more connective words
to smoothly move from one paragraph to another. Pay attention to grammar, see
comments.

Sample report 8:
The graph below gives information on wages of Somecountry over a ten-year period. Write
a report for a university tutor describing the information shown.

The linegraph describes the growth of wages in Somecountry from the year 1993 to 2003.

The growth started at two percent in 1993, but it didn’t stay there very long before it rapidly
doubled in 1994. Further on, the percentages declines to three percent in 1995, stayed steady for
year, before starting to rise slowly and ending up just under four percent in 1997. 1998 was the best
year where the wages peaked at six percent.

However, after 1998 the wages declined nearly every year. Only a yearafter , the percentage dropped
to well under three percent, and stayed there on roughly three percent till 2000. In 2002 the wages
reached the lowest point of just one percent growth. Luckily the growth rose in 2003 at junst under
two percent.

Overall, the growth rate in wages in Somecountry has shown striking changes through the ten years.

This is a good report. It covers the task, is divided correctly into paragraphs and the
vocabulary is suitable. Its problems are that it has fewer than 150 words (146) and there
are some grammatical errors. Assuming the corrections were made, this looks like a Band 7
report.
Sample report 9:

The table below describes percentages of home schooled students in SomeCountry in 1999-
2004. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.

You should write at least 150 words.

The main trend is that all grades including kindergarten is growing forevery year. Kindergarten
started highest at 2.4 and ended highest at 2.9 percent with a constant increase. But grades 1-2 and
grades 5-6shows a little different trend, both starts at 1,5 percent in 1999 anddeclines a little bit in
2000. Both of them increased slowly in 2002 and both it holds that course to 2004 where grades 1-
2 ends at 2,1 percent and grades 5-6 ends at 2.6 percent.

Grades 3-4 has a slow but steady growth througt all six years. It startsat 1.6 percent in 1999
and increases 0.1 every year except in 2003 when it peaks up 0.2 percent. Grades 7-8 starts at 1.6
percent andstays there for three years until they rapidly rose up to 2.2 and peaked at 2.5 in 2004.

Overall, all grades including kindergarten has had a rise at rouglyminimum 1 percent or more in 6
years.

This is a good report; here is how you can make it better: the coherence needs
improvement, meaning the logical connection between sentences inside a paragraph and
between paragraphs. Use more connective words (Furthermore, However, etc).

The grouping you’ve done is fine, but try to use more variations describing those statistics:
use words such as numbers, figures, percentages, etc. The grammar and the spelling need
some extra attention.Overall, this report seems worthy of Band 7