IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample Answer

The following graphs give information about the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment sectors of a developing country.

  Sample Answer 1

       The chart provides data on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment sectors of a developing country.

            In terms of sector distribution, the employment sector primarily relied on natural resources, accounting for 77.4% of employment. The industry and other sectors had a much smaller share at 3.6% and 3.8%, respectively. Government sectors employed more individuals (8.7%) compared to trade, restaurants, and hotels (4.9%). The natural resources sector contributed 19.2% to the GDP, while the industrial sector experienced a decline, reaching a low of 15.4%. The government sector made a significant contribution of 12.5% to GDP growth, whereas trade and restaurants' contribution increased to 37.1%. Notably, the transport, communication, and other sectors had a relatively small proportion of GDP contribution.

           Analyzing the GDP percentage, the industrial sector's share increased from 10% in 1986 to a peak of 20% in 1995. On the other hand, the natural resources sector accounted for 25% of GDP in 1986 but declined by 7% in 1995. The services sector represented the largest proportion of GDP in 1986, gradually decreasing until 1995.

          In summary, the employment sector heavily relied on natural resources, while other sectors had a lesser impact.

 Key vocabulary and phrases:

Sector distribution: allocation of resources or employment across different sectors

GDP contribution: the share of GDP provided by a specific sector

Proportion: percentage or share

Decline: decrease or reduction

Peak: highest point or maximum level

Relied on: depended on or relied heavily upon

Impact: influence or effect

The following graphs give information about the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment sectors of a developing country.

  Sample Answer 2

Band 6.5

                     The chart gives data about the Gross Domestic Product and employment sectors of a developing country.

                      Regarding sector distribution of employment and GDP, the actual distribution of natural resources in the employment sector was 77.4%, the figure for industry and other sectors stood at 3.6% and 3.8%. More people (8.7%) were employed in government sectors than in trade, restaurants and hotels (4.9%). The natural resources sector distributed 19.2% of GDP, whereas the figure for the industrial sector decreased, reaching a low of 15.4%. The total contribution of the government sector to GDP growth was 12.5%; however, the proportion of trades and restaurants’ contribution increased and reached 37.1%. Notably, only a small proportion of GDP contribution was shown in transport, communication and other sectors.

                              Turning to GDP percentage, the percentage of GDP in the industrial sector in 1986 was 10%; while the number constantly increased, reaching a high of 20% in 1995. The natural resources sector made up 25% of GDP contribution in 1986; subsequently, the number dropped by 7% in 1995. The total proportion of the services sector in 1986 was 63%, reaching its lowest point in 1995.

                                 In summary, it can be seen that the natural resources sector made up the highest proportion of the employment sector. However, other sectors made up the lowest proportion.

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