IELTS Writing · Task 1 · Academic report

How household waste was disposed of

Level B220 min

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Format

  • At least 150 words · about 20 minutes
  • No opinion — report what the data shows

Question types

Bar chartLine graphPie chartTableProcessMap

Tips

  • Paraphrase the task in your first sentence, then write an overview of the main trends.
  • The overview is essential: without it you cannot get above band 5 for Task Achievement.
  • Compare figures instead of listing every number.
  • Vary trend language: rose sharply, remained stable, a slight decline.

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The pie charts below show how household waste was disposed of in a city in 2005 and 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

Disposal of household waste in a city (%)
2005
  • Landfill: 64
  • Recycling: 18
  • Composting: 6
  • Incineration: 12
2025
  • Landfill: 22
  • Recycling: 41
  • Composting: 19
  • Incineration: 18
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