IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Topic 16: Journeys made by different forms of transport in four countries. – Table

Updated On Jun 07, 2021

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 Topic 16: Journeys made by different forms of transport in four countries. – Table

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0.1 Report Plan

1 Sample Answer

The table shows the percentage of journeys made by different forms of transport in four countries, The bar graph shows the results of a survey into car use.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Journeys made by	Canada	Belgium	Germany	Netherlands
Car	90%	72%	68%	47%
Bicycle	1%	2%	2%	26%
Public transport	3%	12%	18%	8%
On foot	5%	11%	11%	18%
Other	1%	3%	1%	1%

Report Plan

Paraphrase: shows>helps compare; journeys made by different forms of transport>modes of transport used Overview: The table compares modes of transport used in four countries. Paragraph 2: (1) Compare the common transport modes used in different countries. Give figures. Paragraph 3: (1) Talk about the reason behind the cars being the most preferred choice. Give figures.

Sample Answer

The table helps compare modes of transport used in four countries: Canada, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands.

As evident from the table, cars are the most frequently used transport form in all four countries. However, the proportion of journeys made by this vehicle ranges from a low of 47% in the Netherlands to a high of 90% in Canada. Unsurprisingly, Netherlands has a high proportion of trips made by bicycle, accounting for 26% and on foot, which is 18%. Germany is the country with the highest rate of public transport use, where approximately one in five journeys is made by public transport.

The bar chart also depicts helpful information in understanding the high use of the car in Canada. The most commonly quoted reason is the absence of any other alternative (38%). Although 22% of people said it is more convenient to travel through a car, the other listed factors illustrate needs more than preferences, e.g. working night shift.

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