Model Answer - Ielts Writing (Task 1)

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 line graph records weekly fish and meat consumption per person per gram over a 25 year period.

Firstly, fish is the least consumed commodity throughout the period, remaining relatively stable at around 50 grams per person. In 1979 the amount of lamb eaten was 150 grams. Generally, there was a downward trend and a drop to approximately 60 grams in 2004. A similar pattern is noted with beef. Starting out at about 200 grams in 1979, this amount fell to around 140 grams. Between 1984 and 1989 more beef was consumed, reaching almost 250 grams which is the highest point of consumption when comparing all 4 categories. Finally, the amount of chicken eaten increases dramatically. It starts out in 1979 at 150 grams and ends at 250 grams by the end of the period under investigation.

To sum up, beef and lamb weekly consumption per person has been reduced over 25 years. Fish has not noted any significant changes in consumption. Poultry is the only meat that was eaten more.

Cambridge, Ielts 7 past papers, p.53.

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