Writing · Task 1 · Mock Test Series 9
WRITING TASK 1
150+ words · 20 min suggested · Lesson 8 of 10 · 25 XP
Prompt
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The two pie charts below show the main modes of transport used by commuters travelling to work in a large Asian city in 2000 and in 2020.
**2000** - Private car: 38% - Bus: 27% - Metro/subway: 9% - Bicycle: 14% - Walking: 8% - Motorcycle/scooter: 4%
**2020** - Private car: 22% - Bus: 19% - Metro/subway: 34% - Bicycle: 11% - Walking: 6% - Motorcycle/scooter: 8%
Write at least 150 words.
ShapeTask 1 paragraph map
- Paraphrase the chart description.
- State what the visual covers — years, groups, place.
- Two sentences only.
- Biggest trend + most notable comparison — no data yet.
- Report main group or highest values with figures.
- Use precise trend verbs (rose sharply, plateaued).
- Report the contrasting group or lowest values.
- Draw a comparison — ratios, differences, or timings.
Your response
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Write at least 90 words first — then the model answers unlock automatically. Current: 0 / 90.
Self-assessment
Rate your draft on each criterion (1–9)
Addresses all parts of the prompt with a clear position and relevant ideas.
Logical flow between ideas; paragraphs signposted with varied linkers.
Range and accuracy of vocabulary; natural collocations.
Range of structures used accurately; few errors impede meaning.