“The pie chart shows the distribution of the world's population by region in 2020.”
Identify which regions hold the largest shares of humanity — Asia dominates, Oceania is a sliver.
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Start or read a Band 8.5 model →The pie chart below shows the percentage of the world's total population living in each region in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
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Read the question twice.
Underline every keyword. The instruction word ("agree", "discuss") decides your structure. Get this wrong and you cap at 5.
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Plan for 5 minutes.
Two body paragraphs. One main idea each. Pick examples BEFORE you write the intro.
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Write your intro last in your head.
Once you know the conclusion, the intro writes itself. Paraphrase the question, don’t copy it.
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Aim for 270–290 words.
Less = task incomplete. More = grammar errors. Stay in the pocket.
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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
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Off-topic intro
Paraphrase the question. Don’t broaden it.
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Conclusion that just repeats
Add one new reason. Or a recommendation.
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"Make a damage"
Collocation slip. Use "cause damage".
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"Furthermore. Moreover."
Pick one. Both = robotic.
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