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 two pie charts below show how an average household in the United Kingdom spent its weekly food budget in 1985 and in 2020.
**1985** - Meat and fish: 32% - Dairy products: 18% - Bread and cereals: 15% - Fresh fruit and vegetables: 12% - Processed and ready meals: 8% - Non-alcoholic drinks: 7% - Other: 8%
**2020** - Meat and fish: 21% - Dairy products: 12% - Bread and cereals: 11% - Fresh fruit and vegetables: 17% - Processed and ready meals: 22% - Non-alcoholic drinks: 9% - Other: 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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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.