Class 9 Exercise Title: Writing Task 1 (Academic): Understanding and Describing Graphs, Charts, and Tables
Subtitle: Class 9 Exercise
Presented by: Fatima
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Graph Description:

Number of International Students



Sample Answer

The line graph illustrates the number of international students enrolled in three different universities—University A, University B, and University C—over a five-year period from 2015 to 2019.

Overall, University A saw a consistent increase in international student enrollment over the period, while University B experienced fluctuations. University C, despite a sharp initial rise, ended the period with a slight decrease in numbers.

In 2015, University A had the lowest number of international students, with 50 enrolled. However, it steadily increased to reach 120 students by 2019. In contrast, University B started with 80 students in 2015 and peaked at 140 in 2017, before declining to 100 students by the end of the period. University C experienced the most dramatic change, beginning with 60 students in 2015, then surging to 150 in 2016, followed by a slight decrease to 130 students by 2019.

These trends suggest that while University A attracted an increasing number of international students steadily, University C experienced significant volatility, and University B faced challenges in maintaining its peak enrollment numbers.

Bar Chart Description:

Percentage of people (%)



Sample Answer

The bar chart compares the percentage of people from five different age groups who attended music concerts in a European country in 2010 and 2020.

Overall, there was an increase in concert attendance across all age groups over the decade, with the younger age groups showing the highest attendance rates in both years. The age group of 16-24 consistently had the highest percentage of attendees, while the 55-64 age group, although showing an increase, had the lowest percentage in both years.

In 2010, 40% of those aged 16-24 attended concerts, and this figure rose to 50% in 2020, marking a 10% increase. Similarly, the 25-34 age group saw an increase from 30% to 40% over the same period. The 35-44 age group also experienced a notable rise, from 20% in 2010 to 30% in 2020. The older age groups, 45-54 and 55-64, saw more modest increases, with the former growing from 10% to 25% and the latter from 5% to 15%.

These trends suggest that concert attendance became more popular across all age groups over the decade, with the most significant increases observed among the younger populations.

Graph Description

Number of tourists (in millions)



Sample Answer

The line graph illustrates the number of tourists who visited the British Museum, the Science Museum, and the Natural History Museum in London between 2000 and 2010.

Overall, the British Museum experienced a significant increase in tourist numbers over the decade, while the Science Museum saw fluctuations with an overall decrease. The Natural History Museum, on the other hand, showed a steady rise in visitor numbers throughout the period.

In 2000, the British Museum was the most popular, attracting 6 million tourists. This number steadily increased to 9.5 million by 2010, with a slight dip in 2008. The Science Museum started with 4 million visitors in 2000, peaked at 4.5 million in 2002, but then declined to 3 million by 2008 before recovering to 4 million in 2010. The Natural History Museum saw a consistent rise in visitors, starting at 3 million in 2000 and reaching 6 million by 2010, matching the British Museum’s initial figures.

These trends indicate that while the British Museum remained the most visited, the Natural History Museum gained popularity over time, whereas the Science Museum experienced fluctuating visitor numbers.