In IELTS Writing Task 1, a bar chart is a graphical representation of data using rectangular bars or columns. Each bar corresponds to a specific category, and the length of the bar represents the quantity or value associated with that category. The primary purpose of describing a bar chart is to analyze and report the key features, trends, and comparisons within the data. It could involve various types of bar charts, including single or multiple bars, grouped bars, or stacked bars, each presenting different aspects of information. When responding to a bar chart in IELTS Task 1, candidates are expected to provide a clear overview and detailed analysis of the data, using appropriate vocabulary and structure to convey the information accurately.

Here is a list of IELTS Bar Chart questions ans sample answers:

1. IELTS Writing task 1. GDP

Bart chart, Gross Domestic Product from IT and service industry of the UK from 1992 to 2000 (as a % of GDP)

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2. IELTS Writing task 1. Global sales of games

The chart below shows the global sales of different kinds of digital games from 2000 to 2006.

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3. IELTS Writing task 1. Starbucks’ sales

The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at Starbucks, by season. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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4. IELTS Writing task 1. Holiday leisure activities.

The chart shows the average number of hours each day that Chinese, American, Turkish and Brazilian tourists spent doing leisure activities while on holiday in Greece in August 2019.

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5. IELTS Writing task 1. Proportion of businesses making e-commerce purchases 

The chart below shows the proportion of businesses making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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