How to Write a Band 9 IELTS Task 1 Bar Chart

[@MartinChan-hw9ql]

Thanks Ralph for the amazing effort you've made. Your take on this band-9 bar chart has really enlightened my thinking and comprehension on writing a high-band level Task 1 in the IELTS writing. I'll definitely put it into use to practice for my upcoming test in the early October. I'll let you know how I do later.

[@IELTSwithRalph]

@@MartinChan-hw9ql glad to hear that. Keep it up.

[@growwitharzu]

The bar chart elucidates the gross domestic expediture on research and development by China, France, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States Of America, during 2001, 2005, and 2011. Overall, spending money on research and development increased in all 5 countries. While Usa and France spent most on these, spain spent least. By USA and France, a significant portion of GDP was spent on research and development, which was above around 2.0% in both countries, experiencing a slight decrease in 2005. On the other hand, Spain and China had an escalating trend, in 2001 the percentage was below 1.0%, respectively. However, it surpassed the line of 1.0% in 2005 and 2011.

[@corunum4413]

Great and very helpful ielts lesson.

[@MuqaddasSherzodova]

Best explanation ever 🎉❤

[@v5bros201]

The bar chart illustrates the proportion of GDP spent on research and development (R&D) by China, France, Spain, the UK, and the USA in 2001, 2005, and 2011. Overall, all five countries experienced an upward trend in R&D expenditure over the decade, although the rate of increase varied. The USA consistently spent the largest percentage of GDP on R&D, while Spain allocated the least. Notably, China demonstrated the most significant growth during the period. The USA allocated approximately 2.5% of its GDP to R&D in 2001, which rose steadily to reach around 2.8% in 2011. In stark contrast, Spain’s expenditure began at just below 1% in 2001 and increased modestly to about 1.3% by 2011, making it the lowest spender throughout. China’s investment in R&D grew at the fastest pace, almost doubling from 0.9% in 2001 to 1.8% in 2011. France and the UK showed similar stability over the years, with France maintaining a higher expenditure. France’s spending fluctuated slightly around 2%, while the UK’s remained consistent at approximately 1.5%. In summary, while the USA dominated R&D spending, China experienced rapid growth, and Spain remained the smallest contributor. France and the UK displayed steady but comparatively moderate investments. This will for sure fetch us a grade 8 -9 .

[@computervision983]

China 1.8 nor 2.8

[@aldoni01]

amazing video thank you ralph

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[@Arifkhan-mb7po]

Thanks MR. Ralph

[@aliahmadsani8611]

Very helpful Please start writing task 2

[@aluujoshuaayibapeh1878]

Thank you sir

[@liyoniweerathunga2450]

Thank you so much ❤ it's very helpful.

[@IELTSwithRalph]

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[@tark3822]

Instead, you could have categorized countries as the ones spending more or less the same percentage and the ones that experienced an increase every year

[@koratjasmin1240]

Why did you put 'the' article before UK and USA in introduction? Tell me that how?

[@IELTSwithRalph]

@@koratjasmin1240 if a country has a political title like US or UK or UAE you should use article the. If a country consists of several islands you should also use the, the Maldives

[@aprilthird3346]

​@@IELTSwithRalph what about Japan??

[@dipendrapokhrel2580]

make video on reading and writing task 2

[@RobertAarons]

I think china has increased 1.8% in 2011 not 2.8 can you plz check

[@IELTSwithRalph]

@@RobertAarons yes you're right. Typo

[@ajayiruth8174]

Thank you

[@ComputerIELTS]

Thank You So Much Love From Nepal

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[@ChuenrudeeNarunartdamrong]

Thanks for the model sample

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[@mranjiny3963]

Very Good explanation❤ but there is mistake in description, china has 1.8 not 2.8

[@ankhnymm]

Please tell me about the meaning of text that "on the end of the Spectrum"

[@IELTSwithRalph]

@@ankhnymm In the context of IELTS Task 1 bar chart descriptions, “on the end of the spectrum” refers to the data points that lie at the extremes or the furthest points in a range of values. When you mention this phrase, you are usually highlighting the highest or lowest values represented in the bar chart.

[@ankhnymm]

@@IELTSwithRalph thanks a lot! Can I use this phrase in other graphs?

[@IELTSwithRalph]

@@ankhnymm yes.

[@vahidrafiei7430]

you have done great job so far

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[@computervision983]

Spectrum mean?

[@IELTSwithRalph]

@@computervision983 In the context of IELTS Task 1 bar chart descriptions, “on the end of the spectrum” refers to the data points that lie at the extremes or the furthest points in a range of values. When you mention this phrase, you are usually highlighting the highest or lowest values represented in the bar chart.

[@v5bros201]

I think this can only fetch us a grade 7 not 9.

[@sardori2757]

why

[@sadiascraftbox5946]

Thanks a lot🫠❤

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