Ielts writing Task & Advanced megapack: ielts academic & General Training

We will use the following sample question to illustrate these
points. This is the same example we use in the IELTS Writing Band 9
Video Course on our website.
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Sample Instructions: 
The charts below show the proportions of consumer expenditure by
sector.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main
features and make comparisons where relevant.
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By looking at the graphics as well as the headings, we can see that:
These charts show data about consumer spending
There are seven different categories
The figures are measured in percentages
There are two time periods shown, which are both in the past.
Now we need to look for some main features :
The category of Food/Drink represented the main expense for
people in both years
In 2009 people spent a lot on transport but this figure
decreased a lot by 2019
Entertainment more than doubled to become the second-
highest expense by 2019.
People spent the least on books in both periods, but the figure
was significantly lower in 2019
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Step Two – Write An Introduction
A writing task 1 introduction paragraph is probably one of the
easiest paragraphs to write during the IELTS test because it involves
simply paraphrasing the first line of the question statement. However, as in
all the other types of task 1, copying the question word for word will give
the examiner the impression that you do not have a wide enough
vocabulary. So make sure to use appropriate synonyms instead.
Question Statement: 
The charts below show the proportions of
consumer expenditure by sector.