Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 129

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

The image provides information about the forecast for real GDP growth in the world’s largest economies in 2024.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

The graph presents IMF forecasts for real GDP growth in 2024 and 2025 across major economies, along with the projected percentage point changes between these years.

India demonstrates the highest projected growth rates, with 6.5% for 2024 and reaching approximately 6% in 2025, despite a slight decline. China follows with projected growth rates of around 4.6% in 2024 and 4.1% in 2025, indicating a moderate deceleration in economic expansion.

The United States is forecast to maintain relatively stable growth, with rates of approximately 2.7% in 2024 and 2.1% in 2025. In contrast, European economies display more modest projections, with France, Japan, and Germany all showing growth rates below 1.5% for both years.

Global growth is projected at roughly 3% for 2024, with a marginal increase predicted for 2025. Russia exhibits a notable decline in growth expectations, decreasing from about 2.6% in 2024 to 1.1% in 2025, representing one of the most significant reductions among the analyzed economies.