Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 38

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

The image provides information about the estimated number of people (expected to be) experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles, by year.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

The bar graph illustrates the projected growth in homelessness in Los Angeles from 2022 to 2028, coinciding with the city’s scheduled hosting of the Olympic Games.

The data indicates a steady upward trajectory, beginning with 69,000 homeless individuals in 2022 and rising to 76,000 in 2023. The forecast shows consistent annual increases, with the number reaching 84,000 in 2024 and 91,000 in 2025.

The progression continues with projected figures of 98,000 in 2026 and 106,000 in 2027. The estimate culminates at 113,000 homeless residents by 2028, representing a total increase of approximately 64% over the six-year period from 2022.

The data demonstrates an average annual growth rate of approximately 8.6% in the homeless population, with the absolute number of homeless individuals projected to increase by 44,000 between 2022 and 2028. This trend suggests a significant escalation in the city’s housing crisis as it approaches the 2028 Olympics.