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WRITING TASK 1
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The graph below shows the percentage of international students in various countries in three different years 2005, 2010 and 2015.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

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Band 6-7
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13 days ago
Band 6-7
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13 days ago
This graph illustrates the percentage of oversease student in these several countries like UK, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand in three various year 2005, 2010 and 2015. Overall, Canada have largest percentage of international students and its increased rapaidly in a decade. Moreover, New Zealand have less percentage of international student as compared to others countries. Although, USA, UK and Australia have enough percentage of abroad student but not more than Canada. In the year 2015, the internatioanl students rapidly increased by approximately 45 percent in Canada from the year 2005. In the UK, the number of international student crossed more than 42 percent in the year 2010 and that was the largest figure as compared to 2005 and 2015. Although, there was very less percentage of oversease student in New Zealand in the year 2005 which was approximately 18 percent. Moreover, in the year 2010, USA have largest percentage of international student which was approximately 58 percent as compares to year 2005 and 2015. In the year 2005, Australia have approximately 32 percent of international students which was lower than the year 2010 and 2015.
Band 6-7
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15 days ago
Band 6-7
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15 days ago
The above graph depicts the percentage of international students who visited USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand in the year 2005, 2010 and 2015. Almost 80%, that is the highest percentage of students were seen visiting Canada in 2015, the overall second highest percentage of students again were seen in Canada making up for almost 60% of the students in 2010, which is the same percentage as the number of international students in the USA in the same year. In 2005, numbers were lower, with the percentage of international students being around 35% in Canada and almsot 40% in the USA and and a little above 40% in 2015. The UK has not seen a huge difference in the percentage of international students in the 3 years, it started with almost 50% students in 2005, went up to a little above 50% in 2010 and finally slighly dropped by a few percentages to come back to 50% in 2015. Australia has seen a gradual increase in the percentage of international students visiting the country. In 2005 only around 30% students were present, which went up to a little above 40% in 2010 and reached almost 50% students by 2015. New Zealand saw a hype in the percentage of students from 2005 to 2010. In 2005 approximately 20% students were present and it increased up to a little above 40% in 2010, however the number dropped to a little below 40% in 2015. The above graph gives a comphrehensive understanding of the percentage of international students that visited these 5 countries in the year 2005, 2010 and 2015.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
15 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
15 days ago
The bar graph depicts the proportion of international students in five different countries, namely USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand. The graph compares the data for three different years ( 2005, 2010, 2015). Overall, Canada had the maximum number of overseas students. In contrast, New Zealand was the host to the least amount of internatiotional students. Approximately, the same percentage of foreign learners were seen in each country in 2010. USA,Canada, and Australia recorded nearly the same number of international students in the year 2005, which was slightly under 40%. Amongst all the countries, UK had the maximum international pupils, and accounted for nearly half of the total student population. However, New Zealand was the least preferred study abroad destination for students. Over 80% of the New Zealand school population was filled with their natives in 2005. The year 2010 saw a relatively similar trend in all the countries when it came to the international student population. USA, Canada and UK filled less than three-fifths of their seats with overseas pupils. Both Australia and New Zeland had the same amount of international learners that year (over 40%). With slightly under 80% acceptance, Canada surpassed every other country in 2015 when it came to the proportion of international students. UK and Australia saw a similar trend, with almost half of their student body comprising of internationals. Moreover, nearly 40% of the American and Kiwi seats were occupied by the foreign students, making them the least preferred study abroad destination in 2015.
Band 6-7
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16 days ago
Band 6-7
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16 days ago
The bar chart depicts the percentage of students studying internationally in USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand in three different years 2005, 2010 and 2015. Overall, we can observe a continuous rise in the percentage of international students in all the three years in two countries- Canada and Australia. The percentage of students in highest in Canada in 2015 and lowest in New Zealand. We can see fluctuations in the UK, USA and New Zealand. In the UK, the international students were 48% and recahed 52% approximatey in 2010 further settled around 50% in 2015. New Zealand displayed a steep increase in the percentage of students from 2005 to 2010 - 18% to 42% which further declined to 37% approximately in 2015. USA started with 38% which increased upto 58% IN 2010 and dropped in 2015 to 42%. In Canada, there was a steady progress starting with 35% in 2005 increased upto 55% approximately in 2010 and further upward movement in 2015 upto 78%. In Australia, 31% students were international students in 2005 which climbed till 42%in 2010 and 48% in 2015.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
16 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
16 days ago
The bar chart describes the number of international students from different countries from three various periods like 2005,2010, and 2015. (units in percentage). Overall, the graph has five countries on X- Axis by indicating in three different colours and number of percentage on Y-Axis. At first, the graph clearly shows in 2015 canada reached nearly 80 percent and new zealand declined to lowest by 18 percent 1n 2005. Meanwhile in 2010, USA and Canada maintained decent level ,which is around 58 % and the same concept applied to Australia and new zealand on similar time period ,whereas most of the countries and well maintained the percentage of international students. On the other side UK bar lines are equally distributed from the year 2005 to 2015 with a percentage starting minimum 58 percent then raised a little after five years but unfortunately, it could not hold back strongly so dropped to exact 50 %. In total after distingusing between all these five contries only Canada showed a drastic change from the timeline 2005 to 2015.
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Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 9 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 9 days ago
This bar graph illustrates the percentage of students from foreign countries who studied in five different nations viz. USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand from 2005 to 2015. Canada and Australia are the two countries that have seen continuous growth in international students whereas the numbers fluctuated for the USA and New Zealand. This percentage remained somewhat constant in the UK. In 2005, the percentage of foreign learners in the USA was just below 40% which risen to almost 60% in 2010. We noticed a dip in 2015 with just above 50% foreign students. Canada peaked in 2015 with almost 80% international students, this number is a result of constant growth from 2005 and 2010 when the percentage was about 30% and 60% respectively. We didn't notice too much difference in the percentage of international students in the UK. The percentage remained around 50% from 2005 to 2015. The ratio risen continuously in Australia from 2005 to 2015. For New Zealand, it peaked in 2010 when above 40% international students enrolled but this number dipped a bit in 2015. In conclusion, it's clear that Canada has seen continuous growth in percentage of foreign students and same is the case with Australia however, this percentage fluctuated for the US and New Zealand while the UK remained constant.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 7 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 7 days ago
The bar graph illustrates the number of international students going to various countries namely USA, Canada, UK ,Australia and New Zealand in the year 2005, 2010 and 2015 with the number represented in percentage . Overall , it is evident that the graph shows a varied pattern of growth among three years in all countries but , it is seen that Canada and Australia shows the highest growth with more number of students of all the countries . Of all the countries , Canada stands out with a rise seen in number of students from the year 2005 till 2015 with above 30% seen in 2005 to almost about 80% seen in 2015 . Along with Canada , Australia also shows a promising increase in number of international students going with almost around 30% in the year 2005 to touching upto 50% in the year 2015 . On the other hand , USA shows a varied growth with near 40% students in the year 2005 to an increase to almost 60% in the year 2010 with a sudden decline seen in 2015 to 40% . Apart , from these two countries , UK seems to have remain essentially unchanged with its growth with outside students where the number hovers between 45% to 50% . Moreover , New Zealand is now becoming more popular among international students with a rise seen in 2010 . Thus , to conclude it is seen that there is an increase in number of students from outside countries with major preference given to Canada and Australia of all the other countries in the year 2015 .
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 8 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 8 days ago
The graph displays the percentage of international students in USA, Canada UK, Australia and New Zealand in three different years 2005, 2010 and 2015. Overall, foreign students prefer to stay in Canada then followed by USA, UK, Australia and lastly in New Zealand. As we can observer, in the year 2005 UK stands in top with 45% of foreign students then comes USA with 35%. An Equal percentage is seen in Canada and Australia which is 32% of non-native students. The least percentage of international students belongs to New Zealand with 15%. Clearly, the margin is raised from 2005 to 2010. In the year 2010, the three countries namely USA, Canda and UK are accepting foriegn students in large number which is above 50% in each country. On the other hand Australia and New Zealand show a similar percentage which is below 50%. When it comes to the year 2015, surprisingly Canada has the highest percentage of international students. It has 78% of international students which is by far the largest percentage seen across these 15 years (from 2005 to 2015). The percentage of foreign students in USA, UK and Australia fall between the range of 40% and 50%. While it is less than 40% in New Zealand.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 8 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 8 days ago
The bar graph illustrates the propotion of foreign learners in different countries in three different years 2005, 2010 and 2015. The preferences are meausred in percentage. Overall, all the countries except Canada and Australia followed a fluctuating trend over the given time period. Wheras, Australia and Canada showed a steady positive change over the given three years. To begin with, In 2005, UK had the most foreign nationals among the all with just below 50 percent followed by USA, Canada, Australia. However, New Zealand had just below 20 percent of international students in lowest among all. On the other hand in 2010, All countries showed a upward trend. USA, Canada and UK maintained a steady positive change with former two having similar percentages, all three crossed the mark of above 50 percent. Although Australia and New Zealand also crossed the mark of 40 percent but New Zealand depcited a dramatical increase in foreign nationals with a margin more than the double compared to 2005. However, In 2010 USA, UK and New Zealand showed a gradual decline in number of students. On the other hand Canada and Australia followed their earlier trend and former one reaching just below 80 percent.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 12 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 12 days ago
The following bar graph represents the percentage of international students in various countries in three different years 2005, 2010 and 2015. Lets analyse and interpret the grpah. In the year 2005, while New Zealand had the lowest number of international students close to 17%, UK registered the highest number of internatiobal students approximately 47%. USA, Canada and Australia were close to each otther 37%, 33% and 32% respectively. In the year 2010, USA had the highest international students close to 58% slighlty more than Canada which is at 57%. UK had 52% and Australia and New Zealand were close to each other 41% and 42% respectively. In the year 2015, Canada had the lead with more than 80% international students. UK and Australia were close to each other 50% and 48% respectively. USA had 42% international students and for New Zealand it was 38%. Leaving Canada no other country follows a steady trend in terms of international students.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 13 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
4 months 13 days ago
The bar diagram illustrates the proportion of educates all over the world in USA, Canada, UK, Australia as well as New Zealand in various years 2005, 2010 and 2015. The unit is measured in percentage. Overall, the highest number of scholars are in canada in the year 2015 whereas, the least is in New Zealand in the year 2005. An in detail analysis of the diagram depicts that, in USA almost 40% of students were there in 2005 and the percentile rose by upto 20% after 5 years. Besides, a decline is visible in the year 2015 as nearly 40%. Moreover, in case of Canada there was a steady increase in percentile of learners over a decade as around 35%, 60% respectively, and sky rocketed to almost to 80% five years later. Furthermore, in UK the percentage reached upto 35% in 2005 and remained approximately stable in the following years. However, it was only just above one third pecentile in Australia in the firts few years and reached a peak gradually close to 50 percentage. Finally, in New Zealand the percentage was plummeted during the first year but a visible increment was noted after 5 years then had a slight dwindle over the next half decade.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 15 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 15 days ago
The bar graph provides information about the proportion of overseas students residing in five different countries in three different years. The unit is expressed in percentages. Overall, Canada showed its dominance in 2010, whereas New Zealand was attracted least by international students. The year 2005 delineates, the UK as the centre of attraction for abroad students accounting for 48%, while newzealand appealed least for global students at 18%. However, rest of the countries manage to get moderate attention of international students. Moving further, 2010 illustrates the USA as the most appealing country for education, accounting for 58%. In contrast, newzealand, and australia were the least prefered just clos to 42%. The remaining countries showed the moderate attention. Nevertheless, 2015 highlighted a greater dominance of canada over others at 78%. Despite, newzealand displayed lowest acceptance of the global students at 38%, all other countries were able to capitavate the modest amount of attraction all showing above than 40%.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 16 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 16 days ago
The given bar graph represents the proportion of international learners in various countries like USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand in three different years 2005, 2010 and 2015. Overall, it is observed that there were least foreign students in the year 2005 in all countries. In 2005, all the foreign countries had least international leaners, in USA and Canada consists of 49% and 44% respectively. While in UK, 59% of foreign students were present. By contrast, foreign learners in Australia and New Zealand was 32% and 29% respectively. In 2010, the international learners in USA and Canada were almost level off. While in UK, there were only59% leaners. Whereas, Australia and New Zealand consists of same level of foreign students in 2010. Over the next five years, Canada consists of high proportion of overseas learners reaching almost to 79%. Whereas, foreign learners in UK and Australia was 50% and 49% respectively. While in USA consists of 41% of students, whereas in New Zealand only 38% learners.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 8 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 8 days ago
The bar graph depicts the percentage of foreign students in varies countries namely USA, Canada , UK, Australia and New Zealand in three separate years 2005, 2010 and 2015. Overall, Canada , UK and USA had the hight rate of overseas student in the given time points. Whereas , New zealand has the lowest in comparison to all the other countries in the mentioned years. Firstly, Canada has the increased ratio of global students in the given years . With the ratio being more than 40% ,50% and 70% in the 2005, 2010 and 2015 respectively. Secondly, UK and USA shares similar percentage patterns with both having less than and 60% and 40 % of study abroad students in the year 2005 and 2010. However, UK has more fraction of cross border learners compared to use in the 2015 with both being 50% and under. Similarly , New zealand and Australia had the lowest rate. In the year 2010 and 2015, both countries had students less than 50% . Neverthless, Australia had the higher rate of foreign students with more than 30% unlike new Zealand had less than 20%.
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 6 days ago
Band 6-7
IELTS Learner
3 months 6 days ago
The graph illustrates percentage of International students in various countries for the year 2005, 2010 and 2015. The countries featured in this graph includes USA, Canada, UK, Australia and New Zealand.Overall the data reveals constant increase in proportion of students who entrolled in Canada and Australia , whereas UK witnessed steady growth with no massive decline of percentage. Intrestingly USA which was expected to see massive increase witnessed unsteady enrollment which oscillates from 40% in 2005 to 60% in 2010 and soaring in at 45% in 2015. On the other hand Canada experienced skyhigh increase of 20% at every consecutive year starting from a humble beginning of 35% in 2005 to 60% in 2010 and reached its peak of 80% in 2015.Australia acheived slow and steady growth of 30 to 50 percentage over these years.In conclusion we can see Canada and Australia getting the center stage in attrating International students.


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