Total Length of High-Speed Train Track in China, France, and Japan (1990, 2010, and Projected for 2020)

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - Table

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IELTS Writing Task 1 Question

The diagram shows the total length of high-speed tram track (in kilometers) in three countries in 1990, 2010 and the projection for 2020.

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1.. Graph Type: Table

2. Title: Total Length of High-Speed Train Track in China, France, and Japan (1990, 2010, and Projected for 2020)

3. What are the units of measurement?: Kilometers (km)

4. Who: High-speed train networks in China, France, and Japan

5. When: 1990, 2010, with projections for 2020

6. Where: China, France, Japan

7. Topic: Growth and projection of high-speed train track lengths

Process Showing and Trends

Comparison 1 : 1990 data

• Details:

1. China had no high-speed train track.
2. Japan had the most extensive network at 1832 km.
3. France had 720 km of high-speed track.

Comparison 2 : 2010 data

• Details:

1. China saw significant growth, leading with 3529 km.
2. Japan’s track length increased by 702 km.
3. France’s network grew by 431 km to 1151 km.

Comparison 3 : 2020 projection

• Details:

1. All three countries are projected to increase their networks.
2. China is expected to triple its track length to 10,000 km.
3. Japan and France will see moderate growth, with 3000 km and 2500 km respectively.

Sample Answer

The table provides data on the total length of high-speed train tracks in China, France, and Japan for 1990, and 2010, and projections for 2020.

In 1990, Japan led with the longest network of 1832 km, followed by France with 720 km. China had no high-speed track at this time. By 2010, China had dramatically expanded its network to 3529 km, surpassing Japan (2534 km) and France (1151 km). This represented a significant shift, with China outpacing the growth seen in both France and Japan over the two decades.

Looking forward to 2020, projections indicate that China will continue its rapid expansion, increasing its network threefold to reach 10,000 km. France and Japan are expected to show more modest growth, with track lengths projected at 2500 km and 3000 km, respectively.

Overall, while all three countries have developed or are set to develop their high-speed train networks, China shows the most substantial growth, positioning itself as the leader in high-speed rail development by 2020.

Top 28 Vocabularies

Vocabulary	Meaning	Synonyms	Examples	Type
Projection	An estimate or forecast of future figures	Forecast, estimate	“The projection for 2020 shows rapid growth in China.”	Noun
Network	A connected system of tracks	System, grid	“Japan had the most extensive network in 1990.”	Noun
Expansion	The process of increasing in size	Growth, increase	“China’s expansion was remarkable in 2010.”	Noun
Outpace	To surpass or exceed	Exceed, outstrip	“China’s growth outpaced that of Japan and France.”	Verb
Substantial	Large in amount	Significant, considerable	“China’s growth is projected to be substantial by 2020.”	Adjective
Data	Facts and statistics collected for analysis	Information, figures	“The table provides data on high-speed train tracks.”	Noun
Total	The complete amount or sum	Entire, aggregate	“The total length of train tracks has increased.”	Adjective
High-speed	Moving or operating at great speed	Rapid, fast	“China developed an extensive high-speed rail network.”	Adjective
Track	A set of rails on which trains run	Railway, rail line	“The total track length expanded significantly.”	Noun
Surpass	To exceed or be greater than	Exceed, overtake	“China surpassed Japan in rail network expansion.”	Verb
Decade	A period of ten years	Ten years, era	“Over the last two decades, China’s rail system grew.”	Noun
Dramatically	In a striking or noticeable way	Significantly, remarkably	“China dramatically increased its rail infrastructure.”	Adverb
Infrastructure	The basic physical systems of a country or organization	Framework, foundation	“Rail infrastructure development is crucial for growth.”	Noun
Remarkable	Worthy of attention due to being extraordinary	Notable, outstanding	“China’s remarkable growth in high-speed rail is evident.”	Adjective
Shift	A change in position or trend	Transition, movement	“There was a shift in global high-speed rail leadership.”	Noun
Developed	Advanced or improved over time	Evolved, progressed	“All three countries have developed extensive networks.”	Verb
Leader	A person or country at the forefront of progress	Pioneer, front-runner	“China became the leader in high-speed train development.”	Noun
Estimate	A rough calculation of value, number, or extent	Approximation, prediction	“Estimates for 2020 indicate massive expansion.”	Noun
Rapid	Happening quickly or in a short time	Fast, swift	“China saw rapid advancements in rail technology.”	Adjective
Modest	Not very large or excessive in amount	Moderate, limited	“France and Japan had more modest growth.”	Adjective
Increase	To become larger or greater	Rise, expand	“There was a sharp increase in train tracks in China.”	Verb
Projection	A future estimate based on current trends	Forecast, prediction	“Future projections show China expanding further.”	Noun
Anticipated	Expected or predicted in advance	Predicted, foreseen	“The anticipated expansion of railways is substantial.”	Adjective
Growth	The process of increasing in size, number, or value	Expansion, development	“Rail network growth was significant in all countries.”	Noun
Dominance	The state of being more powerful or influential	Superiority, control	“China’s dominance in rail development is evident.”	Noun
Implementation	The process of putting a plan into effect	Execution, application	“The implementation of new rail projects accelerated.”	Noun
Extension	An increase in length or expansion of something	Expansion, prolongation	“The extension of rail tracks was planned for 2020.”	Noun
Acceleration	The process of speeding up	Increase, hastening	“Railway acceleration contributed to economic growth.”	Noun

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