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The table below shows the minimum number of public holidays that companies are required to give their full-time workers in six countries in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the minimum number of public holidays that companies are required to give their full-time workers in six countries in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and chart provide information about unemployment and owning a home in selected European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and chart provide information about unemployment and owning a home in selected European countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information on visitor statistics for 1996,1998 and 2000 for various World Heritage sites in Australia. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the consumption of three basic foods, rice, wheat and maize, by People in four different countries.
The table below shows the consumption of three basic foods, rice, wheat and maize, by People in four different countries.

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The table below gives information on consumer spending on different iters in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different iters in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below describes the number of employees and factories in England and Wales from 1851 to 1901. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table shows the information of total health expenditure per capita in five countries in 2019.
The table shows the information of total health expenditure per capita in five countries in 2019.

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The table below shows the proportion of income spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998. The proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998 food electronic equipment 5% 10% music videos adults 25% 14% 5% 5% 1% men 2% women 39% 10% 9% 11% 1% 5% 39% 38% 40% 0.5% 12% 18% 17% children boys girls 23% 18% 5%
The table below shows the proportion of income spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998. The proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998 food electronic equipment 5% 10% music videos adults 25% 14% 5% 5% 1% men 2% women 39% 10% 9% 11% 1% 5% 39% 38% 40% 0.5% 12% 18% 17% children boys girls 23% 18% 5%

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The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions.
The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions.

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The table below shows the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the changes in exports in HK billions between 2009 and 2010.
The table below shows the changes in exports in HK billions between 2009 and 2010.

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The table below shows information about the population of New Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows information about the population of New Zealand from 2011 to 2012 by age group. Summarize the formation by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart and table below give information about tourists at a particular holiday resort in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below give information about the diet and general health of two groups of students. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below give information about the diet and general health of two groups of students. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows what anthroplogy graduates from one university did of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows what anthroplogy graduates from one university did of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table gives information on consumer spending in five countries.
The table gives information on consumer spending in five countries.

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The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the percentage of employers in various sectors having difficulty in finding staff in 2003 and 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the average monthly rainfall in two different cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the average monthly rainfall in two different cities. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the estimated literacy rates by region and gender for 2000-2004.
The table below shows the estimated literacy rates by region and gender for 2000-2004.

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The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course 'very good'. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the results of a survey of first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course 'very good'. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six countries.

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The table below gives information about the underground railway systems in six cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comprisions where relevant

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The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002
The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Percentage of national consumer expenditure by category - 2002

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The chart below shows literacy rates in several different countries around the world.
The chart below shows literacy rates in several different countries around the world.

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The table below shows the result of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the result of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the proportion of women in the labor force and women in management in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. (Hà Vy)
The table below shows the proportion of women in the labor force and women in management in five countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant. (Hà Vy)

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the table shows below information about sales of Fairtrade-labelled coffee and bananas in 1999 and 2004 in five European countries

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The table below gives information about the value (NZ$) of exports of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012.
The table below gives information about the value (NZ$) of exports of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012.

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The table below shows the worldwide market share of the notebook computer market for manufacturers in the years 2006, 2007, and 2014
The table below shows the worldwide market share of the notebook computer market for manufacturers in the years 2006, 2007, and 2014

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The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the cinema viewing figures for films by country, in millions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table provide statistics on several major metro systems around the world.
The table provide statistics on several major metro systems around the world.

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The table compares different products, which were exported from Hong Kong over a 1-year period, from 2009 to 2010.

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the table show data on UK unemployement , describe it.

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The table below shows the amount of waste production (in millions of tonnes) in six different countries in three different years over a twenty-year period. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the amount of waste production (in millions of tonnes) in six different countries in three different years over a twenty-year period. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information about the three countries with the highest populations. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The table below gives information about the three countries with the highest populations. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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The table shows information about the numbers of people who took the seven most popular airlines in the US in 1995 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows information about the numbers of people who took the seven most popular airlines in the US in 1995 and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of sunshine hours per year in three major city Summarise the information by selectin g and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relev ant.

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The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011.
The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011.

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The table shows information about the numbers of people who took the seven most popular airlines in the US in 1995 and 2005.
The table shows information about the numbers of people who took the seven most popular airlines in the US in 1995 and 2005.

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The table below shows employment patterns for males and females in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparisons where relevant. (THU HA)
The table below shows employment patterns for males and females in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparisons where relevant. (THU HA)

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The table shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two period.
The table shows the number of visitors to Ashdown Museum during the year before and the year after it was refurbished. The charts show the results of surveys asking visitors how satisfied they were with their visit, during the same two period.

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The table below shows information about department stores and online stores Australia in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.(16.05.23)
The table below shows information about department stores and online stores Australia in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.(16.05.23)

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The chart below describes the production of wheat by 5 countries in 2012 and 2020. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below describes the production of wheat by 5 countries in 2012 and 2020. Summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The table shows the number of universities ranked top 200 in the world (2011) in three subjects in five countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The table shows the number of universities ranked top 200 in the world (2011) in three subjects in five countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The table and charts below give information about doctors in Australia between 1986 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table and charts below give information about doctors in Australia between 1986 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the number of students living in the UK gaining English language teacher training qualifications in 2007/8 and 2008/9, and the proportion of male qualifiers.
The table below shows the number of students living in the UK gaining English language teacher training qualifications in 2007/8 and 2008/9, and the proportion of male qualifiers.

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The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during and . The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in compared with 2015. Summarise the information.
The chart below shows the value of one country's exports in various categories during and . The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in compared with 2015. Summarise the information.

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the table below shows the participation of people over 15 in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Westview during theperiod 2018-19
the table below shows the participation of people over 15 in selected sports and physical recreation activities by gender in Westview during theperiod 2018-19

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The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The graph and table below give information about water use worldwide and water consumption in two different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.

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The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Ausralia in 1999
The table below shows the proportion of different categories of families living in poverty in Ausralia in 1999

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The table gives information about railway system of 6 cities
The table gives information about railway system of 6 cities

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The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area fo britain. The table shows where the money come from and the charts show hoe it was distributed.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area fo britain. The table shows where the money come from and the charts show hoe it was distributed.

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The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009.
The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009.

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The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men and women of dif erent employment status.
The chart below shows the amount of leisure time enjoyed by men and women of dif erent employment status.

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The table below gives information about rail transport in four countries.
The table below gives information about rail transport in four countries.

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The table below shows the average percentage of household income spent on food in specific countries. The percentages shown in the table below are separated by ten year intervals. Write a report describing the information below.
The table below shows the average percentage of household income spent on food in specific countries. The percentages shown in the table below are separated by ten year intervals. Write a report describing the information below.

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The table describes the change of people who went for international travel in different areas in 19901995 2000 and 2005(In millions).Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The table describes the change of people who went for international travel in different areas in 19901995 2000 and 2005(In millions).Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The table shows price of a cup of coffee in six cities in Australia in 2010 and 2014.
The table shows price of a cup of coffee in six cities in Australia in 2010 and 2014.

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The table below provides statistics on several major metro (MRT) systems around the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below provides statistics on several major metro (MRT) systems around the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between Between 2000 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows data on the number of travellers using three major british airports between 1998 and 2003. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The graph below shows data on the number of travellers using three major british airports between 1998 and 2003. summerize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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The table below show daily oil production in four countries from 2000 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below show daily oil production in four countries from 2000 to 2004. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the table below shows the number of mobile phones and personal computers per thousand people in six different countries in 2003.
the table below shows the number of mobile phones and personal computers per thousand people in six different countries in 2003.

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The table below the results of a first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course very good. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The table below the results of a first-year students taking various courses at a particular university. It shows how many of the students considered various aspects of their course very good. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the percentage of managers who are women in five different countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the proportion of the workforce who are women and the percentage of managers who are women in five different countries.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the change in the number of full-time Indian university students at six British universities between the academic years 2020/21 and 2021/22. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the change in the number of full-time Indian university students at six British universities between the academic years 2020/21 and 2021/22. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information about the population of New Zealand between 2011 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the population of New Zealand between 2011 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information about the values of exports of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the values of exports of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to five countries between 2010 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows social and economic indicators for dour countries in 1994, according to united Nations statistics
The table below shows social and economic indicators for dour countries in 1994, according to united Nations statistics

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The graph below shows the percentage of people unemployed in the total labour work force across 9 countries in 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the percentage of people unemployed in the total labour work force across 9 countries in 1994 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table shows the proportion of fifty-year-old adults who were never married over five decades in Japan. The chart belowrepresetns the Japanese marriage and divorce rate from 1970 to 2016.
The table shows the proportion of fifty-year-old adults who were never married over five decades in Japan. The chart belowrepresetns the Japanese marriage and divorce rate from 1970 to 2016.

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The chart gives employment and education statistics for eight European countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart gives employment and education statistics for eight European countries in 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the percentage of water used in different sectors, such as for domestic use, agriculture and industry in 4 countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the percentage of water used in different sectors, such as for domestic use, agriculture and industry in 4 countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course.The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the informatiob by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows what Anthropology graduates from one university did after finishing their undergraduate degree course.The table shows the salaries of the anthropologists in work after five years. Summarise the informatiob by selecting and reporting the main features,and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information about the average annual spending of university students in three different countries.
The table below gives information about the average annual spending of university students in three different countries.

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The table provides below information about the results of 2 survey conducted in 1980 and 2010 regarding residents’ opinions about six aspects of city life in some cities

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The table below shows employment patterns for males and females in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparisons where relevant. (Trung)
The table below shows employment patterns for males and females in New Zealand in 1993 and 2003. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparisons where relevant. (Trung)

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Take a look at the graphics and complete the task. The table and chart show data about reading among people under 30 years old. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information on UK acid rain emissions, measured in millions of tonnes, from four different sectors between 1990 and 2007. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information on UK acid rain emissions, measured in millions of tonnes, from four different sectors between 1990 and 2007. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.

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The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The table shows the number of mobile phones sold in millions for a period of six years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The charts below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below shows the value of one country’s exports in various categories during 2015 and 2016. The table shows the percentage change in each category of exports in 2016 compared with 2015. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows expenditures of four car on advertising in the UK in 2002
The table below shows expenditures of four car on advertising in the UK in 2002

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The table below shows the estimated literacy rates by region and gender for 2000-2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows the estimated literacy rates by region and gender for 2000-2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table and charts below give information on the police budget for 2017 and 2018 in one area of Britain. The table shows where the money came from and the charts show how it was distributed. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table shows results of surveys done in in 1980 and 2010 on various aspects of city living in a particular city. Units are measured in percentage?
The table shows results of surveys done in in 1980 and 2010 on various aspects of city living in a particular city. Units are measured in percentage?

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The Table Shows the Proportion of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between 2000 and 2009. Summarise the Information by Selecting and Reporting the Main Points and Give Comparisons Where Relevant.
The Table Shows the Proportion of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between 2000 and 2009. Summarise the Information by Selecting and Reporting the Main Points and Give Comparisons Where Relevant.

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The table illustrates the secondary and high school teacher’s salaries in five different countries in 2009.

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the table below shows the changes in some household types in canada from 1984 to 2020
the table below shows the changes in some household types in canada from 1984 to 2020

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The given table chart illustrates the seven different types of electronic devices used in New Zealand in 2002 and 2020.
The given table chart illustrates the seven different types of electronic devices used in New Zealand in 2002 and 2020.

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The following table shows the number of factory workers for a given time period in Germany. Report the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The following table shows the number of factory workers for a given time period in Germany. Report the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below gives information on what people in five different countries chose to do with their discretionary income. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information on what people in five different countries chose to do with their discretionary income. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countires in 2002.
the table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countires in 2002.

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The table below shows average climate conditions in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The table below shows average climate conditions in Dak Lak province, Vietnam. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The following table shows the number of people from five European nations living in each other’s countries in 2011. Evaluate the data and make comparison where ever necessary.

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The table below shows daily oil production in 4 countries from 2000 to 2004.
The table below shows daily oil production in 4 countries from 2000 to 2004.

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The table shows the proportions of pupils attending four secondary school types between 2000 and 2009. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant.
The table shows the proportions of pupils attending four secondary school types between 2000 and 2009. Summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant.

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The table below give information about Favourite Pastimes in different countries.
The table below give information about Favourite Pastimes in different countries.

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The table below gives information about the population of New Zealand between 2011 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The table below gives information about the population of New Zealand between 2011 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

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