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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
1Introduction20–30 words
  • Paraphrase the chart description.
  • State what the visual covers — years, groups, place.
2Overview30–45 words
  • Two sentences only.
  • Biggest trend + most notable comparison — no data yet.
3Body 150–60 words
  • Report main group or highest values with figures.
  • Use precise trend verbs (rose sharply, plateaued).
4Body 250–60 words
  • Report the contrasting group or lowest values.
  • Draw a comparison — ratios, differences, or timings.

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Task achievement

Addresses all parts of the prompt with a clear position and relevant ideas.

Coherence & cohesion

Logical flow between ideas; paragraphs signposted with varied linkers.

Lexical resource

Range and accuracy of vocabulary; natural collocations.

Grammar

Range of structures used accurately; few errors impede meaning.