Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 46

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

The image provides information about global cement production in 2023 (thousand metric tons).

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 a comparative analysis of global cement production in 2023, measured in million tonnes. It juxtaposes China’s output against that of other major producers and the rest of the world collectively.

China’s cement production stands at 2,100 million tonnes, surpassing the combined output of all other countries. This figure underscores China’s dominant position in the global cement industry, accounting for over half of the world’s total production.

Among the other significant producers, India leads with 410 million tonnes, followed by Vietnam at 110 million tonnes, and the United States at 91 million tonnes. The remaining countries collectively contribute 1,389 million tonnes to the global cement output.

The total production from countries excluding China amounts to 2,000 million tonnes. This stark contrast highlights the unprecedented scale of China’s cement manufacturing capacity, which exceeds the rest of the world’s production by 100 million tonnes.

These statistics reflect the immense scale of China’s construction and infrastructure development activities, as cement production serves as a key indicator of building and construction trends within a country or region.