This is a model answer for the Academic Writing Task 1 from an IELTS exam in the UK that was shared recently. This response is likely to get Band 8 or 8.5 in IELTS. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task The pie charts show student enrolments in different courses in 1984, 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words * Note: this isn’t the actual chart given in the test, it was recreated for the purpose of demonstration. Band 8.5 Model Answer The pie charts illustrate student enrollments in four types of courses—mixed media, correspondence, online, and face-to-face—in 1984, 1994, and 2004. Overall, face-to-face courses experienced a steady decline in enrollment over the 20-year period, while mixed media courses grew in popularity.… Read More »IELTS Report, topic: 3 pie charts showing student enrolments in different courses