Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 103

You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: 

The image provides information about Chinese tech companies among biggest 100 publicly traded firms.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

The image presents a ranking of Chinese tech companies among the world’s top 100 publicly traded firms by revenue. Four Chinese companies feature within the global top 100: PingAn Insurance (rank 40, $154.0B), China Mobile (rank 47, $142.7B), Alibaba (rank 53, $132.4B), and SAIC Motor (rank 93, $89.7B). Two additional companies, BYD (rank 129, $86.2B) and Xiaomi (rank 227, $47.6B), are listed just outside the top 100.

These companies represent diverse sectors including finance, telecommunications, e-commerce, automotive, and consumer electronics. The highest-ranking Chinese firm, PingAn Insurance, operates in the financial sector rather than a traditional tech field.

The presence of SAIC Motor and BYD highlights China’s growing influence in the automotive industry, particularly in electric vehicle technology. Alibaba’s position at 53rd globally underscores the country’s strength in e-commerce.

While these companies demonstrate China’s emerging presence in global markets, their limited representation in the top 100 suggests potential for further growth in revenue generation compared to the world’s largest corporations.