IELTS with Adeel

  The bar chart presents the percentage of British people who donated to charity in 1990 and 2010, categorised by age groups, and the comparison highlights how charitable behaviour changed over the two decades. Overall, charity declined among younger age groups in 2010 compared to 1990, while older age groups, especially those over 50, either maintained or increased their levels of donations. The most generous age group shifted from those aged 36–50 in 1990 to those aged 51–65 in 2010. In 1990, 42% of people aged 36–50 donated to charity, the highest among all groups, while the 18–25 age group was the least charitable at around 17%. By 2010, donations among younger adults dropped significantly, with only about 7% of those aged 18–25 giving to charity. In contrast, the 51–65 age group saw a slight increase from 35% in 1990 to 39% in 2010, making them the most charitable group in 2010. Donations among those over 65 also rose slightly, while the 26–35 and 36–50 brackets saw modest d...

  The line graph illustrates how crime rates changed in three categories, burglary, car theft, and robbery, in the New Port City between 2003 and 2012. The number of reported incidents for each type of crime is charted annually over the given period. Overall, burglary showed the most significant decline, while car theft remained relatively stable with some fluctuations. Robbery, on the other hand, consistently had the lowest number of incidents and showed only slight changes throughout the decade. In 2003, burglary was the most common crime, with around 3,400 reported cases, peaking at approximately 3,750 in 2004 before steadily falling to just under 1,200 by 2008. It then rose slightly and levelled off near 1,500 by 2012. Car theft remained between 2,000 and 2,900 incidents throughout the period, starting at around 2,800 in 2003 and ending close to the same figure in 2012 after a dip in the middle years. Robbery was the least frequent crime, starting at about 600 incidents in 20...

 The pie charts below show the online shopping sales for retail sectors in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. The pie charts compare the percentage of online retail sales across four sectors—travel, film/music, books, and clothes—in New Zealand in 2003 and 2013. Overall, there were significant changes in consumer behaviour over the ten years. While online sales for travel and clothes declined, purchases in the film/music and book sectors saw noticeable increases, with film/music experiencing the most substantial growth. In 2003, travel dominated the online retail sector with 36% of total sales, followed by clothes at 24%. Film/music and books accounted for smaller shares at 21% and 19%, respectively. By 2013, travel remained the largest sector but dropped to 29%. The clothes sector saw a sharp decline, falling to 16%. In contrast, the film/music sector g...

  The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. The line graph compares the average monthly temperatures in London, New York, and Sydney, while the table shows the total annual hours of sunshine in these three cities. Overall, New York experiences the most extreme temperature variations, while Sydney has the most stable climate throughout the year. London remains relatively moderate. In terms of sunshine, New York receives the highest annual total, followed closely by Sydney, with London getting significantly less sunshine. New York’s temperatures fluctuate dramatically, ranging from around 5°C in January to a peak of approximately 30°C in July, before dropping again towards the end of the year. London follows a similar pattern but is less extreme, with temperatures rising from about...

Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper books will never disappear. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.  Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words. It is argued that the rise of digital books will put an end to the traditional books. Others, however, believe that paper books will continue to survive. In my opinion, while e-books will continue to gain popularity, paper books will never completely disappear due to their tangible and sentimental appeal. One of the strongest arguments for the dominance of e-books is their convenience. Digital books can be stored in a single device, allowing readers to carry thousands of titles without the burden of physical weight. Additionally, e-books are often more affordable, as they eliminate printing and distribution costs. A real-world example is the growing adoption of e-books in education, where student...

Topical Vocabulary: A Comprehensive List Note: One needs to learn to use these words appropriately to get a higher score.  Economics 1. Cash vs. Credit Card: Basic: Cash: Physical money (notes and coins). Credit Card: A card allowing you to borrow money for purchases. Transaction: A business exchange. Payment: Giving money for goods or services. Debt: Money owed. Budget: A plan for spending money. Interest: A fee charged for borrowing money. Spending: Using money. Balance: The amount of money in an account or owed. Fee: A charge for a service. Intermediate: Principal: The original amount borrowed or invested. Annual Percentage Rate (APR): The yearly interest rate on a credit card. Credit Limit: The maximum amount you can borrow on a credit card. Reward Points: Points earned for using a credit card, redeemable for rewards. Cashback: A percentage of purchases returned as cash. Credit Score: A numerical representation of your creditworthiness. Financi...