(pie chart)IELTS Writing Task 1: Main Sources of Energy in the USA

IELTS Task 1: US Energy Sources (1980-1990)
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Data Comparison: Five Main Fuel Sources

US Energy Sources Chart

Percentage of energy sources in the USA (1980 vs 1990)

The charts in percentage terms, five fuel sources used to produce energy in the USA in 1980 and 1990.

Overall, oil was the resource used for energy production in both years. There was relatively little change in the proportions of the other fuel sources used in 1980 and 1990.

In 1980, 42% of energy produced in the USA came from oil, but this then to 33% in 1990. The figures for natural gas, in contrast, remained almost at 26% of total energy production in 1980 and 25% in 1990.

There was, however, a significant in the proportion of coal used as an energy source. From a figure of 22% in 1980, it then natural gas in 1990, with 27%.

While the figure for hydroelectric power remained at 5% of the total in both years, the percentage of nuclear power used to produce energy by 5% from the 1980 figure, to reach 10% in 1990.

Writing Strategy Tips:

Overtook: Dùng khi một hạng mục tăng trưởng và chiếm vị trí cao hơn hạng mục khác. Constant/Stable: Mô tả số liệu không thay đổi hoặc thay đổi không đáng kể.

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