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IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
31 
Writing just six sentences to include the details 
After writing an introduction and overview (summary), we need to describe some specific details 
that are shown on the graph, chart or diagram. 
Writing two 'details' paragraphs is suggested, with three sentences in each. That means we only 
need six 'details' sentences in total. Try writing just six sentences. Look at the topic below. 
The pie charts below show how dangerous waste products are dealt with in three countries 
Here are six sentences that we can write about the pie charts. To encourage you to look carefully at the 
sentences, I've put them in the wrong order. Can you find the correct order? You could also divide the 
description into two paragraphs later on. 
The latter country recycles 69% of hazardous materials, which is far more than the other two 
nations. 
These two methods are not employed in Korea or Sweden, which favour incineration for 9% 
and 20% of dangerous waste respectively. 
Looking at the information in more detail, we can see that 82% of the UK’s dangerous waste is 
put into landfill sites. 
While 25% of Sweden's dangerous waste is recycled, the UK does not recycle at all. 
This disposal technique is used for 55% of the harmful waste in Sweden and only 22% of 
similar waste in Korea. 
Instead, it dumps waste at sea or treats it chemically. 

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IELTS
 JOURNAL 
 
32 
Now read the full sample answer and pay more attention to the body paragraphs and how 
the six sentences above are put together. 
Sample Answer 
The charts compare Korea, Sweden and the UK in terms of the methods used in each 
country to dispose of harmful waste. 
It is clear that in both the UK and Sweden, the majority of dangerous waste products 
are buried underground. By contrast, most hazardous materials in the Republic of 
Korea are recycled. 
Looking at the information in more detail, we can see that 82% of the UK’s dangerous 
waste is put into landfill sites. This disposal technique is used for 55% of the harmful 
waste in Sweden and only 22% of similar waste in Korea. The latter country recycles 
69% of hazardous materials, which is far more than the other two nations. 
While 25% of Sweden's dangerous waste is recycled, the UK does not recycle at all. 
Instead, it dumps waste at sea or treats it chemically. These two methods are not 
employed in Korea or Sweden, which favour incineration for 9% and 20% of 
dangerous waste respectively.