The table gives information about the number of international tourist arrivals in eight countries in 2009 and 2010

International Tourist Arrivals Eight Countries 2009 and 2010 - IELTS Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

A student's answer to this task, and the feedback on it

Written by an IELTSX user under exam conditions and published unedited and anonymously. Band 7 · 215 words.

The table compares data on the number of international visitor arrivals in eight nations—France, the US, Spain, the UK, Italy, Turkey, China, and Germany—in 2009 and 2010, with changing rates.

Overall, the number of international visitors increased in all seven countries except France. France had the highest number of visitors and remained unchanged over the period, while Germany recorded the lowest figure. Moreover, Germany experienced the largest increase over the period.

Regarding the first five countries, France remained unchanged at 76 million international tourists, while the number of visitors to the US rose minimally from 66 million to 67 million. Meanwhile, with a change rate 1.5%, Spain and the UK accounted for 55 million visitors, before increasing slightly to 56 million and 57 million, respectively, representing increases 1.8% and 3.6%. Following this, Italy also rose from 44 million to 45 million international tourists, whith a change rate 2.3%.

Turning to the last three nations, the number of international tourists in Turkey increased significantly from 33 million to 45 million visitors, with a change rate 33%. By contrast, the number of international tourists in China increased significantly from 22 million to 34 million visitors, with a change rate 55%, while the fiagure of Germany rose dramatically from 11 million to 23 million, representing a 109% increase.

Examiner feedback

The response effectively addresses the task by providing a clear overview and detailed comparison of international tourist arrivals in 2009 and 2010. The structure is logical, and a good range of vocabulary and grammatical structures is used with general accuracy, despite a few minor slips in spelling and prepositions.

Task Achievement - 7

- The response covers all requirements of the task by accurately reporting data for all eight countries across both years. - A clear overview is presented, highlighting key trends such as the overall upward trend except for France and the largest increase in Germany. - Data are appropriately selected, categorized, and supported with figures and percentages from the stimulus.

Coherence & Cohesion - 7

- Paragraphing is well-managed with a clear introduction, overall trend summary, and two body paragraphs grouping the countries logically. - Cohesive devices are used reasonably well (e.g., 'Regarding the first five countries', 'Turning to the last three nations'), though some transitions feel slightly mechanical. - Information progresses clearly from overview to specific data details with appropriate referencing.

Lexical Resource - 7

- Vocabulary is sufficient to describe data trends precisely using terms like 'rose minimally', 'increased significantly', and 'rose dramatically'. - Some minor spelling and preposition omissions are evident ('whith', 'fiagure'). - Demonstrates a good awareness of style and collocation suitable for task 1 reporting.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 7

- A variety of complex structures is attempted and generally used with good accuracy (e.g., participial phrases and comparative clauses). - Minor preposition and phrasing errors occur ('with a change rate 1.5%', 'whith a change rate'). - Grammar and punctuation are generally well controlled with frequent error-free sentences.

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