# PTE DI #17: Estimated Oil Production Capacity by...

Describe Image #17 - Level 2 - Feeds Speaking

> Look at the given Image below in 25 seconds, please speak into the microphone and describe the details what the Image is showing. You will have 40 seconds to give your response.

## Answer

The bar chart compares the estimated oil production capacity of six Middle Eastern countries between 1990 and 2010. Overall, Saudi Arabia dominated production, increasing steadily from around 8 to 14 million barrels per day. Iran and the UAE followed with moderate growth, while Iraq and Kuwait showed smaller but consistent rises. Qatar maintained the lowest output throughout the period. The general trend reveals continuous expansion in oil capacity across most countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and Iran.

## Explanation

A strong response identifies the chart type, the subject, and the key trends. You should mention that Saudi Arabia consistently shows the highest production capacity, while Qatar remains the lowest throughout the observed years.

## Hints

- Start by stating the title of the chart and what the axes represent.
- Group the countries by their production levels and note the general upward trend over time.

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