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BEST IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, 8th June
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
The diagram shows the consumption of renewable energy in the USA from 1949-2008. Write a 150-word report for a university lecturer identifying the main trends and making comparisons where relevant.
SAMPLE ANSWER
The given line chart provides data on total consumption of Renewable Energy and sources used to generate renewable energy in the USA between 1949 and 2008.
Overall, it can be seen that total renewable energy consumed in the USA dramatically increased over time. Additionally, hydroelectric power and good were the 2 major sources exploited to produce renewable energy.
In 1950, around 3 quadrillions Btu renewable energy was consumed. The consumption then significantly grew, reaching 2 peaks in 1985 and 1998 at about 6.5 and 7 quadrillion Btu respectively, then eventually hit almost 8 quadrillion Btu in the end of the period shown.
Hydroelectric contributed most in the production of renewable energy. Almost over 3 quadrillions Btu renewable energy were generated from this source from 1980 to the end of the period. Wood was also a significant source, producing less than hydroelectric power, but still accounted for around 2 quadrillions Btu renewable energy consumption.
