The table below shows water use for different purposes in four countries. The use of water by four different countries (%)

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Water Use Four Countries Table - 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.

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Written by an IELTSX user under exam conditions and published unedited and anonymously. Band 9 ยท 163 words.

The table shows how water is used for domestic, industrial, and agricultural purposes in four countries.

Overall, agriculture uses the largest share of water in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, while industry is the main user in Canada and New Zealand. Domestic use is the smallest category in all four countries.

In Egypt, most water is used for agriculture, which accounts for 82%, while industry and domestic use are much lower, at 10% and 8% respectively. A similar pattern can be seen in Saudi Arabia, where farming uses 64% of water, compared with 30% for industry and only 6% for homes.

By contrast, industrial water use is highest in Canada and New Zealand. In Canada, industry consumes 70% of water, while agriculture uses just 10%, the lowest figure in the table. New Zealand also shows high industrial use at 46%, followed closely by agriculture at 44%. Domestic use in these two countries remains relatively low, at 20% in Canada and 10% in New Zealand.

Examiner feedback

This is an exceptional response that clearly and accurately summarizes the data. It correctly identifies the main trends by grouping Egypt/Saudi Arabia and Canada/New Zealand, which demonstrates a high level of analytical skill. The language is precise, error-free, and professional.

Task Achievement - 9

- The response fully satisfies all requirements of the task by accurately reporting and comparing the data for all four countries. - A clear overview is provided, identifying the primary contrast between agricultural-heavy and industrial-heavy water consumption. - All key features (the three sectors across four nations) are clearly highlighted and illustrated with precise data.

Coherence & Cohesion - 9

- The information is logically organized into thematic paragraphs (grouping countries with similar profiles). - Cohesive devices like "By contrast," "A similar pattern," and "respectively" are used naturally and effectively. - The progression of ideas is effortless to follow, moving from the general overview to specific regional comparisons.

Lexical Resource - 8

- A wide range of vocabulary is used accurately (e.g., "accounts for," "consumes," "relatively low," "followed closely"). - Collocations are natural and appropriate for a formal report. - While very precise, more advanced lexical items regarding proportion or volatility could be used to reach a Band 9.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 9

- The response demonstrates a wide range of structures, including complex sentences and relative clauses. - Grammar and punctuation are excellent throughout, with no observable errors. - Sentence variety is high, avoiding repetitive "Country X is Y%" structures.

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