IELTS WRITING _ TASK 1

The pie graphs show greenhouse gas emissions worldwide in 2002 and the forecast for 2030. The column chart shows carbon dioxide emissions around the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Sample:

The graphs give past and future data concerning worldwide carbon dioxide emission.

As can be seen in the two pie charts, developing countries are expected to account for a bigger share of emissions in 2030, 48%, compared to 38% in 2002. In contrast, OECD countries are projected to make up a lower proportion, 43%, 9% down over the same period. Countries with transition economies are estimated to take up the remaining 9% in 2030, 1% less than in 2002.

The bar chart reveals that carbon dioxide emissions will expand to varying degrees in different sectors by 2030. Industry will continue to be the major producer of carbon dioxide, rising to more than 10 billion tons in 2030. Next comes the consumer sector, which is projected to more than double its emissions from less than 4 billion to 8 billion or more tons. Transportation, the third largest producer, will see a huge growth to 6 billion, triple the amount in 2002. By comparison, waste combustion and other sectors make up a much lower proportion, each producing an estimated l billion carbon dioxide.

To summarise, developing countries will overtake OECD countries to become the major carbon dioxide emission producer by 2030. While industry is responsible for the highest amount of carbon dioxide emissions, consumer and transportation experience the greatest increases.