IELTS ACADEMIC
SAMPLE 8

The pie charts below show the most common advantages and  disadvantages of Bowen Island, according to a survey of visitors.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features,  and make comparisons where relevant. 
Write at least 150 words.

Model answer
The two pie charts show the aspects of Bowen Island that tourists enjoy the most  and the least.
Bowen Island has many features that attract tourists but the most popular of these  are the scenery and the people, with more than two thirds of the visitors to the  island listing these as the greatest advantages. The standard of accommodation on  the island appears to be more than adequate, with 11% of respondents listing this as an advantage. 12% of visitors cite the culture of the island as a major attraction.
However, the island seems far from being a perfect tourist destination. When it  comes to the negative aspects of the island, the high cost of living, poor weather  and the quality or lack of entertainment are seen as the worst of these. Together,  these three categories make up 90% of the total disadvantages. In spite of the high  costs on the island, 10% of the visitors complain of poor food quality.
Overall, it seems that most people like Bowen Island because of the scenery and  people. However, it is possible that the unspoilt nature of the island means there is  little in the way of entertainment and this, combined with the high cost of living,  makes it unlikely to appeal to everyone.
(212 words)