Writing Your Report
Writing a pie chart description is very
similar to the methods used
for a bar chart report.
You need to
Analyze the question
Plan out your report structure
Write a good introduction
Write an overview paragraph
Write the main body paragraphs
Step One- Analyze The Question.
Before you
rush into writing your report,
it is important to
read the question carefully and inspect the pie charts.
You need to extract and interpret as much information as you
can from the question statement, titles, and labels, as well as
the units of measurement.
Many candidates assume
that the figures represent
percentages, but this is not always the case.
You should also take note
of major differences and
similarities between different sectors since pie charts require
a significant amount of comparison instead of just listing the
figures for each sector.
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We will use the following sample question to illustrate these
points. This is the same example we use in the IELTS Writing Band 9
Video Course on our website.
Sample Instructions:
The charts below show the proportions of consumer expenditure by
sector.
Summarize the information by selecting
and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant.
By looking at the graphics as well as the headings, we can see that:
These charts show data about consumer spending
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There are seven different categories
The figures are measured in percentages
There are two time periods shown, which are both in the past.
Now we need to look for some main features :
The category of Food/Drink represented the main expense for
people in both years
In 2009 people spent a lot
on transport but this figure
decreased a lot by 2019
Entertainment more than doubled to become the second-
highest expense by 2019.
People spent the least on books in both periods, but the figure
was significantly lower in 2019
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