Cambridge 13 Writing Task 1 Test 3 - Sample Answers (Band 9 to 4-5)

The table shows the top ten countries for electricity production and consumption in 2014, measured in billion kilowatt hours.

Overall, China and the USA were by far the two largest producers and consumers of electricity, and in every country listed, production exceeded consumption, though the size of this surplus varied considerably between countries.

China led all countries by a wide margin, producing 5,398 billion kWh and consuming 5,322, more than double the figures for the USA, which produced 4,297 and consumed 3,866. These two countries alone accounted for a substantial share of the electricity produced by the entire top ten.

The remaining eight countries produced and consumed far smaller amounts, ranging from Russia's 1,057 billion kWh down to South Korea's 485. Notably, the gap between production and consumption differed sharply across countries: the USA's surplus of 431 billion kWh was the largest in absolute terms, while South Korea's gap of just 36 billion kWh was the smallest, suggesting South Korea's electricity supply was the most closely matched to its domestic demand of any country in the table.

The table shows the top ten countries for producing and using electricity in 2014, measured in billion kilowatt hours.

Overall, China and the USA produced and consumed far more electricity than any other country, and in every country shown, production was higher than consumption, although the difference between the two varied a lot.

China was the clear leader, producing 5,398 billion kWh and consuming 5,322, more than double the amount for the USA, which produced 4,297 and consumed 3,866. Together, these two countries produced much more electricity than the other eight combined.

The other countries produced and consumed much smaller amounts, from Russia's 1,057 billion kWh down to South Korea's 485. The gap between production and consumption was different for each country too. The USA had the biggest gap, at 431 billion kWh, while South Korea had the smallest gap, only 36 billion kWh, meaning its production and consumption were the most closely matched.

The table gives information about the top ten countries for producing and consuming electricity in 2014.

Overall, China and the USA produced and used much more electricity than the other countries, and every country in the table produced more electricity than it used.

China produced the most electricity, at 5,398 billion kWh, and also used the most, at 5,322. This was more than double the amount for the USA, which produced 4,297 and used 3,866.

The other eight countries produced much less electricity, from 1,057 billion kWh for Russia down to 485 for South Korea. The difference between production and consumption was biggest for the USA, at 431 billion kWh, and smallest for South Korea, at only 36 billion kWh. These figures suggest that countries such as the USA rely more heavily on exporting or storing surplus electricity, while a country like South Korea produces an amount much closer to what it actually needs.

The table give information about top ten country for producing and consuming electricity in 2014.

Overall, China and the USA produce and use much more electricity than the other country, and every country in the table produce more electricity than it use.

China produce the most electricity, at 5,398 billion kWh, and also use the most, at 5,322. This was more than double the amount for USA, which produce 4,297 and use 3,866.

The other eight country produce much less electricity, from 1,057 billion kWh for Russia down to 485 for South Korea. The difference between production and consumption was biggest for USA, at 431 billion kWh, and smallest for South Korea, at only 36 billion kWh. These figure suggest that country such as USA rely more heavily on exporting or storing surplus electricity, while country like South Korea produce amount much closer to what it actually need. This kind of pattern is common among country with very large economy.