Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 30

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

The image provides information about the biggest per-capita e-waste generators in 2022.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

The data illustrates the per capita electronic waste generation across eight countries in 2022, accompanied by their total electronic waste volumes. The measurements are presented in kilograms per capita and total tonnes respectively.

Nordic nation Norway leads with the highest per capita electronic waste generation at 27 kg, followed closely by the UK at 24 kg. The United States and Germany demonstrate identical per capita figures of 21 kg, despite having different total waste volumes of 7,200M tonnes and 1,800M tonnes respectively.

A significant disparity exists between developed and developing nations. While Brazil and China exhibit moderate per capita rates of 11 kg and 9 kg respectively, their total waste volumes are substantial, with China generating 12,000M tonnes annually. India and Nigeria demonstrate the lowest per capita rates at 3 kg and 2 kg respectively.

The data reveals an inverse relationship between population size and per capita electronic waste generation. Despite lower per capita figures, populous nations like China and India contribute significantly to the global electronic waste volume, with China’s total being approximately seven times that of the United States.