IELTS TASK 1 - LINE GRAPH

The graph illustrates the changes in the amounts of wheat exported in three different areas, namely, Australia, Canada and European Community in a series of time from 1985 to 1990.

In 1985, there were not huge differences of the amounts of wheat export between three countries. Canada was a leader in wheat exporting with approximately 20 millions tonnes, followed by is European Community with about 17 millions tonnes and the last is Australia with 15 millions tonnes.

After 5-year period, the sales of wheat fluctuated in all three countries. Australia recorded a slight increase in the sales in 1986, then gradually decrease to about 11 millions tonnes in 1990, becoming to the lowest wheat exporter. Contrary to Australia, European Community’s wheat exported fell in 1986 then sharply increased to nearly 21 millions tonnes in 1990, bypassed Canada to become the leader in wheat exporting. Over the same period, the amount of Canadian exports varied greatly. It started at 19 million tonnes in 1985, reached a peak in 1988 of 24 million, dropped dramatically in 1989 to 14 million tonnes and then climbed back to 19 million in 1990.

In conclusion, it is clear that Canada exported more wheat than Australia and the European Community for most of the period shown. However, while Canada's wheat exports fluctuated and Australia's fell, wheat exports from the European Community rose steadily.