“The line graph shows the percentage of seats held by women in the national parliament of four countries from 2000 to 2020.”
Compare women's representation in parliament across Rwanda, Sweden, the US and Japan over two decades.
Task 1 · Academic·20 min·≥ 150 words·📚 Practice prompt
Ready to write?
Attempt this question
Built-in timer, word counter, auto-save. We grade the moment you submit.
Start or read a Band 8 model →The line graph below shows the proportion of seats held by women in the national parliament, expressed as a percentage, in four countries between 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
🧠 5-step planHow to crack it
Open if you want a structure to follow
How to crack it
Open if you want a structure to follow
- 1
Read the question twice.
Underline every keyword. The instruction word ("agree", "discuss") decides your structure. Get this wrong and you cap at 5.
- 2
Plan for 5 minutes.
Two body paragraphs. One main idea each. Pick examples BEFORE you write the intro.
- 3
Write your intro last in your head.
Once you know the conclusion, the intro writes itself. Paraphrase the question, don’t copy it.
- 4
Aim for 270–290 words.
Less = task incomplete. More = grammar errors. Stay in the pocket.
- 5
Leave 3 minutes to proofread.
Hunt articles ("a/an/the"), subject-verb agreement, and "make/do" mix-ups. They’re your usual suspects.
⚠️ Examiner watch-outsWhat loses you the band
The four traps this question sets
What loses you the band
The four traps this question sets
- ⚠️
Off-topic intro
Paraphrase the question. Don’t broaden it.
- ⚠️
Conclusion that just repeats
Add one new reason. Or a recommendation.
- ⚠️
"Make a damage"
Collocation slip. Use "cause damage".
- ⚠️
"Furthermore. Moreover."
Pick one. Both = robotic.
Model answer
Try these next
All government & law questions“Some argue major decisions should be made by referendum rather than by elected officials. …”
Opinion (Agree / Disagree) · Band 7.5+
“Some argue widespread CCTV cameras make cities safer; others say they invade privacy. Disc…”
Discuss both views · Band 7+
“Some governments invest huge sums in space research while others say the money should be s…”
Discuss both views · Band 7.5+