Writing · Task 1 · Writing Mock Tests
WRITING TASK 1
150+ words · 20 min suggested · Lesson 1 of 2 · 40 XP
Prompt
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in England between 1985 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words, Average distance in miles travelled per person per year, by mode of travel 1985. 2000 Walking 255 237 Local bus 429 274 Long distance bus 54 124 Train 289 366 Other 450 585 All modes 4,740 6,475 www.TopSage.com
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.