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IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
86 
Sample Answer 39
The bar chart shows the typical weekday for students in three different countries 
The bar chart illustrates the breakdown of a typical 24 hour period on a school day 
for students in 3 different countries, namely the UK, Japan and Germany. 
Most notable is the amount of hours spent studying by Japanese children. At just 
over 13 hours a day, this is over 5 hours longer than in the UK and 4 hours above the 
average number for Germany. 
With regards sleeping, UK schoolchildren spend the most time in bed, with 
approximately 8.5 hours a day. Germany is not far behind at about 8 hours, but 
students in Japan average at least one hour less sleep at 7 hours. 
The UK and Germany share an equal 7 hours a day on relaxing or other pursuits, 
whereas Japanese schoolchildren have only 4 hours. 
In total, it is clear that despite a few minor differences, Germany and the UK have 
similar statistics, whereas Japan focuses much more on studying. 
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IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
87 
Sample Answer 40
The line graph shows the number of first time visitors and returning visitors
who visited Caryl Island from 2000 to 2008 
The line graph depicts the number of people who visited Caryl Island over an 8 year 
period from 2000, with data given in two yearly increments. 
In 2000, the number of people who visited the destination for the first time was 
approximately 8,000 per annum, compared with only about 3,000 returning visitors. 
However, by 2002, this trend had reversed, with slightly more than 4,000 new visitors 
compared to nearly 10,000 returning visitors. 
From 2002 to 2006, both returning and first time visitor numbers increased 
dramatically rising to a combined total of well over 24,000 visitors. 
While the combined number of people visiting the island remained high in 2008, the 
variation between first time and returning visitors narrowed as the number of people 
on their first visit continued to increase while those coming back for additional visits 
fell. 
In total, it is evident that the number of people visiting Caryl island increased 
significantly over the period given.