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BEST IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, 5th August
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
The table displays the average monthly rainfall for the year in five cities of the world. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Average Monthly Rainfall (mm)
| – | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
| Hong Kong | 24 | 52 | 71 | 188 | 330 | 375 | 364 | 380 | 287 | 151 | 35 | 34 |
| Tokyo | 48 | 58 | 100 | 120 | 125 | 190 | 140 | 150 | 180 | 170 | 90 | 50 |
| Jakarta | 300 | 300 | 210 | 150 | 110 | 90 | 70 | 60 | 70 | 110 | 150 | 120 |
| Cairo | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| London | 80 | 50 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 59 | 45 | 55 | 65 | 68 | 78 | 79 |
SAMPLE ANSWER
The table shows how rainfall varies over a year in six major cities.
Overall, Hong Kong and Toyko have heaviest falls mid-year, while Jakarta experiences its distinct wet season at year-beginning, leaving Cairo and London with only mild seasonal variation. However, upon comparing amounts, Cairo receives merely scant falls, whereas London is moderate, Tokyo greater again, leaving the two tropical metropolises, Hong Kong and Jakarta, predictably, with the most drenching downpours.
Looking in detail at the Asian cities, Hong Kong’s rainfall peaks at 380 (millimetres), the highest figure of all locations, all year, yet Jakarta’s maximums are only slightly less, at 300, with Tokyo’s being smaller, yet substantial, at about 190.
As for Cairo, it is the proverbial ‘odd man out’, with comparatively negligible precipitation- in fact, the final third of the year reflects the stereotypical Saharan aridity in an utter absence of rain. Only August brings much needed relief, with 27 falling from the skies, far above the average of five in the preceding months.
Turning to London, it enjoys consistent showers, characterising more temperate climes. November to January are wettest (with almost 80), although the July minimum of 45 remains significant, particularly when compared to its Middle-eastern counterpart. Cairo’s extremely low precipitation, perhaps typifying the whole Middle-East, is surely cause for concern.
