The bar chart illustrates the amount of wheat, barley, rice, and other grains harvested, measured in million tonnes, in India, the USA, and China in 2001.

Question:

The bar chart illustrates the amount of wheat, barley, rice, and other grains harvested, measured in million tonnes, in India, the USA, and China in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Band 9 Answer

The bar chart presents the quantity of wheat, barley, rice, and other grains harvested in three countries—India, the USA, and China—in 2001, measured in million tonnes.

Overall, China recorded the highest grain yields across all categories, while India generally had the lowest production. The USA demonstrated moderate levels of yield, except for barley, where it surpassed India and closely followed China.

China dominated grain production, especially in the “other grains” category, exceeding 9 million tonnes. Similarly, its wheat and rice outputs were notably high, reaching approximately 5 and 6 million tonnes, respectively. The USA’s highest yield was in barley, with over 7 million tonnes, whereas its wheat and rice production remained around 4 million tonnes each. India, in contrast, had the lowest overall yield, with each grain type ranging between 2 and 4 million tonnes.

In summary, China had the largest grain production across all categories, whereas India yielded the least. The USA showed competitive barley production but was generally behind China.

Vocabulary

• Presents
• Quantity
• Harvested
• Recorded
• Demonstrated
• Dominated
• Exceeded
• Closely followed
• Notably
• Competitive

Band 8 Answer

The bar chart illustrates the amount of wheat, barley, rice, and other grains harvested in India, the USA, and China in 2001, measured in million tonnes.

Overall, China had the highest grain production, whereas India had the lowest. The USA had moderate levels but was notable for its high barley yield.

China produced the most grains, particularly in the “other grains” category, exceeding 9 million tonnes. It also led in wheat and rice production, with figures reaching about 5 and 6 million tonnes, respectively. The USA’s highest yield was in barley, slightly over 7 million tonnes, while its wheat and rice yields were around 4 million tonnes each. India had the lowest figures, with each grain category ranging between 2 and 4 million tonnes.

In summary, China had the highest grain output in all categories, while India consistently produced the least.

Vocabulary

• Illustrates
• Harvested
• Measured
• Notable
• Particularly
• Led
• Exceeding
• Figures
• Moderate
• Consistently

Band-7 Answer

The bar chart shows the amount of wheat, barley, rice, and other grains harvested in India, the USA, and China in 2001, measured in million tonnes.

Overall, China had the highest grain production, while India had the least. The USA was in the middle but had high barley output.

China produced the most grains, especially in “other grains,” with more than 9 million tonnes. Its wheat and rice production was also high, reaching around 5 and 6 million tonnes. The USA’s barley production was strong, at over 7 million tonnes, while its wheat and rice yields were around 4 million tonnes each. India had the lowest numbers, with each crop between 2 and 4 million tonnes.

To summarize, China had the highest production, while India had the lowest, and the USA had strong barley production.

Vocabulary

• Shows
• Amount
• Harvested
• Measured
• Middle
• Output
• Strong
• Yields
• Crop
• Numbers

Band-6 Answer

The bar chart shows how much wheat, barley, rice, and other grains were harvested in India, the USA, and China in 2001.

China had the highest production, while India had the least. The USA was in the middle, especially for barley.

China’s largest production was in “other grains,” which was over 9 million tonnes. It also had high wheat and rice production, at about 5 and 6 million tonnes. The USA had the most barley, over 7 million tonnes, while wheat and rice were around 4 million tonnes. India produced the lowest, between 2 and 4 million tonnes for all crops.

Overall, China had the most grains, India the least, and the USA was strong in barley.

Vocabulary

• Shows
• How much
• Harvested
• Production
• Middle
• Especially
• Large
• Least
• Most
• Strong

Connectors Used

• Overall
• Whereas
• While
• However
• In contrast
• Throughout
• At first
• Later
• Until
• After