Student Satisfaction with University Facilities in 2007 (Undergraduate vs. Postgraduate)

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 -Pie Chart

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Question

The charts provide information about students in 2007 who were happy with different facilities at a university of UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

151 - Student Satisfaction with University Facilities in 2007 (Undergraduate vs. Postgraduate)

Common Questions for Data Summary

1. Graph Type: Pie Chart

2. Title: Student Satisfaction with University Facilities in 2007 (Undergraduate vs. Postgraduate)

3. What are the units of measurement? Percentage

4. Who: Undergraduate and postgraduate students

5. When: 2007

6. Where: University in the UK

7. Topic: Students’ satisfaction with various university facilities

Comparison Showing and Trends Any change over time (such as an increase or a decrease) is a trend.

Comparison 1: Satisfaction with School Rooms

Details:

Both undergraduates and postgraduates were very satisfied with the school rooms, with about 2/3 of both groups expressing high satisfaction. Around 25% of both groups were not satisfied, and a similar small percentage (13-14%) were quite satisfied.

Comparison 2: Satisfaction with the University Cafeteria

Details:

Postgraduates were much more satisfied with the cafeteria compared to undergraduates. About 75% of postgraduates were very satisfied, while only around 50% of undergraduates felt the same. The level of dissatisfaction was also lower among postgraduates (11% vs. 26% undergraduates).

Comparison 3: Satisfaction with School Facilities

Details:

The satisfaction with school facilities showed a stark contrast. While 85% of undergraduates were very satisfied, only 43% of postgraduates shared the same opinion. A significant portion (25%) of postgraduates was not satisfied, compared to just 1% of undergraduates.

Sample Answer

The pie charts compare the satisfaction levels of undergraduate and postgraduate students regarding different university facilities in 2007.

Overall, undergraduates were generally more satisfied with school facilities, while postgraduates preferred the university cafeteria.

In terms of school rooms, both undergraduates and postgraduates were largely satisfied, with about 2/3 of both groups being very satisfied. However, there were differences when it came to other facilities. Postgraduates were significantly more satisfied with the university cafeteria, with 75% expressing high satisfaction, compared to 50% of undergraduates. Additionally, the dissatisfaction level was much lower among postgraduates (11%) compared to undergraduates (26%).

The most considerable discrepancy was regarding school facilities. While 85% of undergraduates were very satisfied, only 43% of postgraduates shared the same sentiment. Furthermore, 25% of postgraduates were dissatisfied with the facilities, in contrast to just 1% of undergraduates.

Top 26 Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meaning	Synonyms	Examples	Type
Discrepancy	A lack of compatibility or agreement	Difference, inconsistency	There was a major discrepancy in satisfaction levels.	Noun
Satisfaction	A feeling of contentment or pleasure	Contentment, pleasure	The satisfaction with the school facilities was high among undergraduates.	Noun
Facilities	The buildings, services, or equipment provided	Amenities, resources	The school facilities were favored by undergraduates.
Dissatisfaction	A feeling of discontent or unhappiness	Unhappiness, displeasure	Postgraduates showed higher dissatisfaction with school facilities.	Noun
Opinion	A view or judgment about something	Belief, viewpoint	Both undergraduates and postgraduates had similar opinions about school rooms.	Noun
Contentment	A state of happiness or satisfaction	Happiness, pleasure	“Undergraduates expressed high contentment with the facilities.”	Noun
Comparative	Relating to the comparison between two things	Relative, contrasting	“A comparative analysis of satisfaction levels was presented.”	Adjective
Considerable	Large in amount or importance	Significant, substantial	“There was a considerable difference in satisfaction between groups.”	Adjective
Higher	Greater in amount, degree, or quality	Superior, increased	“Postgraduates showed higher satisfaction with the cafeteria.”	Adjective
Dissatisfied	Not pleased or content	Discontent, unhappy	“A larger portion of undergraduates were dissatisfied with school facilities.”	Adjective
Proportion	The relative amount or quantity of something	Fraction, percentage	“The proportion of satisfied postgraduates was higher than undergraduates.”	Noun
Survey	A method of gathering information through questioning	Questionnaire, poll	“The survey asked students about their satisfaction with university services.”	Noun
Predominantly	Mainly or primarily	Mostly, chiefly	“Undergraduates were predominantly satisfied with the facilities.”	Adverb
Preference	A greater liking for one alternative over others	Liking, inclination	“Postgraduates showed a preference for the cafeteria over other services.”	Noun
Contrasting	Showing the differences between two or more things	Differing, opposing	“Contrasting opinions were expressed by undergraduates and postgraduates.”	Adjective
Feedback	Information or opinions given in response to something	Response, reaction	“Student feedback on the school facilities was analyzed.”	Noun
Substantially	To a large degree or extent	Significantly, greatly	“The satisfaction levels for school rooms were substantially similar for both groups.”	Adverb
Relative	Dependent on or in comparison with something else	Comparative, proportionate	“The satisfaction levels were relative to the types of facilities provided.”	Adjective
Proportionate	Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity	Commensurate, equivalent	“Satisfaction was proportionate to the quality of the facilities.”	Adjective
Regard	To consider or think of in a specified way	Respect, view	“Both groups held school rooms in high regard.”	Noun/Verb
Tendency	A general direction or inclination	Trend, inclination	“There was a tendency for undergraduates to express higher satisfaction levels.”	Noun
Allocation	The process of distributing something	Distribution, assignment	“The allocation of resources for school facilities affected satisfaction.”	Noun
Impact	The strong effect or influence of something	Effect, influence	“The quality of facilities had a direct impact on satisfaction levels.”	Noun
Acknowledgment	Recognition or acceptance of something	Recognition, admission	“The acknowledgment of student feedback helped improve facilities.”	Noun
Inequality	The state of being unequal in terms of quality or quantity	Disparity, imbalance	“The inequality in satisfaction levels was evident in the survey results.”	Noun
Perception	A way of regarding or understanding something	View, understanding	“Perception of the cafeteria’s quality was higher among postgraduates.”	Noun
Shortlisted	Selected from a larger group for further consideration	Selected, chosen	“The shortlisted candidates will proceed to the next stage.”	Verb/Adjective

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