How to Describe a Pie Chart In the IELTS Academic writing test , you are often asked in Task 1 to describe a chart, table, graph or diagram in 150 words (minimum) approximately. You are normally required to 'report the relevant information and make comparisons where relevant'. Here are three example IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 answers showing different ways to approach the task. The first sample answer describes the information in general terms The second sample answer uses percentages to add more detail And the third answer uses the actual numerical figures given in the charts to report the information and make comparisons. Created by The Concord Coalition How to Describing a Pie Chart 3 Sample Answers Sample Answer 1 General The pie charts show the two main components which make up the US federal budget in the 2012 fiscal year, namely, annual federal expenditure and annual federal income. The first pie chart illustrates the four main areas