IELTS Writing Task 1 Sample Answer

The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market.

Sample Answer 1

              The chart illustrates the number of Japanese tourists who visit other countries, as well as Australia's proportion of the Japanese tourist market.

              In terms of visitors traveling overseas, the number was 4.5 million in 1985 but grew significantly to 11 million in 1990. Notably, in 1991, only 10.5 million individuals traveled abroad. Interestingly, the number of individuals who traveled overseas between 1992 and 1993 remained constant at 12 million. In 1994, less than 14 million individuals traveled overseas, but the figure rose by 5 million in 1995.

                Turning to Australia's share, Australia's percentage of the Japanese tourist market was 2 percent in 1985; the figure grew significantly afterward, reaching a peak of 4.5 percent in 1988. In 1989, Australia's market share was 4.2 percent. The proportion then rose and peaked at 6.2 percent in 1994.

                 In summary, the number of individuals traveling overseas saw fluctuations, while Australia's share of the Japanese tourism market experienced growth.

Key phrases and vocabulary:

• The chart illustrates/presents/shows...

• Number of Japanese tourists

• Visiting other countries

• Proportion of the market share

• Traveling overseas

• Grew significantly/rose by...

• Less than/more than... million individuals

• Reached a peak

• Saw fluctuations/experienced growth

• In summary

• Key trends and proportions of Japanese tourists and market share 

The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market.

  Sample Answer 2

Band 6.5

               The chart illustrates the number of Japanese tourists who visit other countries, as well as Australia's proportion of the Japanese tourist market.

                In terms of visitors travelling overseas, the amount was 4.5 million in 1985, but grew significantly to 11 million in 1990. Notably, in 1991, just 10.5 million individuals travelled abroad. Interestingly, the number of individuals who travelled overseas between 1992 and 1993 stayed constant (12 million). In 1994, less than 14 million individuals travelled overseas, but the figure rose by 5 million in 1995.

                Turning to Australia's part, Australia's percentage of the Japanese tourist market was 2% in 1985; the figure grew significantly afterwards, reaching a peak of 4.5 per cent in 1988. In 1989, Japan's overall market share was 4.2 per cent. The proportion then rose and peaked at 6.2 per cent in 1994.

              In summary, the percentage of individuals who travelled overseas was the greatest. Australia's share of the Japanese tourism market has been increasing.

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The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market.

Sample Answer 3

Band 6.5

               The graph illustrates the number of Japanese tourists who visit other countries, as well as Australia's proportion of the Japanese tourist market.

            In terms of tourists travelling overseas, the number of visitors in 1985 was 4.5 million, but by 1990, the figure had risen significantly to 11 million. In 1991, just 10.5 million individuals travelled to other nations. Surprisingly, the number of individuals who travelled overseas between 1992 and 1993 remained constant (12 million). In 1994, less than 14 million individuals travelled overseas, but this figure rose by 5 million in 1995.

              In 1985, Australia's share of the Japanese tourist market was 2%; since then, it has grown significantly, reaching a peak of 4.5 percent in 1988. In 1989, Japan's overall market share was 4.2 percent. The proportion then rose until it peaked at 6.2 percent in 1994.

            In conclusion, it is clear that the percentage of individuals who travelled overseas was the greatest. Australia's share in the Japanese tourism market has been steadily increasing.

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The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market.

Sample Answer 4

Band 6.5

                        The bar graph and the line graph give information about the number of Japanese visiting overseas from 1985 to 1995 and the proportion of Japanese visiting Australia.

                        Regarding Japanese tourists travelling abroad, the trend was decidedly upwards. In 1985, around 5 million Japanese travelled abroad. In the next 5 years, the number rose by 4 million. In 1991, a drop of 0.5 million was seen in Japanese tourist numbers. The figure for Japanese who visited overseas in 1994 and 1995 stood at 12.5 million and 15 million respectively.

                        Turning to Australia's share of Japan's tourist market, 2% of Japanese visited Australia in 1985. The figure increased significantly until 1988 and reached 4.7 million. In the next year, the Japanese tourist counter fell by 0.7 million. By the end of 1994, the figure for Japanese tourists had reached 6 million.

                                   In summary, it can be seen clearly that over the given period, the craze for travelling overseas among Japanese increased profusely.

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The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market.

Sample Answer 5

Band 6.5

                              The bar chart and the line chart give information about the number of Japanese visiting overseas from 1985 to 1995 and the proportion of Japanese visiting Australia.

                                  Regarding the given figures for Japanese visiting overseas, the trend was decidedly upwards. In 1985, around 5 million tourists travelled abroad. In the next 5 years, the number will rise by 4 million travellers. In 1991, a slight reduction of 0.5 million Japanese tourists was recorded. The figures for Japanese who visited overseas in 1994 and 1995 stood at 12.5 million and 15 million respectively.

                                  Turning to Australia's share of Japan’s tourist market, 2% of Japanese visited Australia. The figure increased erratically until 1988 and reached around 4.7 million. In the next year, the Japanese trend fell by approximately 0.7 million. By the end of 1994, the number of Japanese tourists had reached 6 million.

                                        In summary, it can be analysed that the proportion and craze for travelling abroad among Japanese increased dramatically.

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