The chart below show the number three types of visitor to a museum between 1997 and 2012.

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Number of Three Types of Museum Visitors 1997-2012 - IELTS Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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

Write at least 150 words.

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Written by an IELTSX user under exam conditions and published unedited and anonymously. Band 8 ยท 167 words.

The chart illustrates the numbers of three different types of visitors to a museum between 1997 and 2012.

Overall, adult visitors accounted for a significant proportion of visitors, while special exhibition visitors experienced a gradual increase. It is also clear that the figure for individuals under the age of 15 declined over time.

Looking first at the figures for adult visitors, approximately 300,100 people visited the museum in 1997, after which the number increased slightly to around 302,200 in 2002. However, this figure reached its highest point of over 400,500 in 2007 before decreasing slightly to 380,000 in 2012.

As for the remaining visitors, young guests accounted for 120,000 in 1997, which declined marginally to about 110,000 after five years. Afterwards, the figure continued to decrease and reached just over 82,000 in 2012.

Regarding special exhibition visitors, the figure remained relatively stable at approximately 28,000 in 1997 and 29,200 in 2002. Afterwards, the number rose more noticeably to 37,700 in 2007 and finally reached 42,000 in 2012.

Examiner feedback

This is a very strong response that accurately reflects the data provided in the chart. The overview is clear, the organization is logical, and the language used is precise and varied. To reach a Band 9, the response could benefit from more nuanced comparisons between the categories rather than reporting them mostly in isolation.

Task Achievement - 8

- The response covers all requirements of the task, providing a clear overview and highlighting key trends. - Data is selected accurately from the chart and used to support descriptions. - The overview identifies the main trends (adults as the largest group, increase in exhibition visitors, decline in youth).

Coherence & Cohesion - 8

- Paragraphing is logical and follows a data-specific structure which helps clarity. - Cohesive devices like "afterwards", "regarding", and "as for" are used effectively to guide the reader. - The progression of ideas is clear throughout the entire response.

Lexical Resource - 8

- Vocabulary is precise and varied (e.g., "accounted for", "gradual increase", "declined marginally"). - Appropriate use of synonyms for visitors (e.g., "young guests", "individuals under the age of 15"). - Word formation and spelling are accurate throughout.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 8

- A good variety of complex structures is used accurately (e.g., relative clauses and time-connector phrases). - The majority of sentences are error-free, showing strong control over tense and punctuation. - Minor grammatical choices are appropriate for academic reporting.

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