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The chart below shows information about changes in average house prices in five different cities between 1990 and 1995 compared with the average house prices in 1996 to 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the transport which young people preferred to use in difference countries.
The chart below shows the transport which young people preferred to use in difference countries.

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the bar chart shows the online sales of smartphones, laptops and tablets in the first quarter of the year.
the bar chart shows the online sales of smartphones, laptops and tablets in the first quarter of the year.

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The chart below shows the sales of four genres of books in four countries in 2020
The chart below shows the sales of four genres of books in four countries in 2020

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The chart below shows the average delay in flight departures (in minutes) at different airports in the USA for five different time periods.
The chart below shows the average delay in flight departures (in minutes) at different airports in the USA for five different time periods.

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The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the expenditure on three categories among different age groups of residents in the UK in 2004. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The given bar graph provides details on the percentage of british people giving money to charity in two different year
The given bar graph provides details on the percentage of british people giving money to charity in two different year

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The bar chart below shows the international student enrolments at three universities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the international student enrolments at three universities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make a comparison where relevant.

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The two bar chart below show the propotion of 14-16 year old students studying a foreign language in an Enmglish spoken country and the top3 foreign languages.
The two bar chart below show the propotion of 14-16 year old students studying a foreign language in an Enmglish spoken country and the top3 foreign languages.

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32.The chart below shows women aged from 16 to 25 in particular country who prefer to watch or participate in a variety of sports. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
32.The chart below shows women aged from 16 to 25 in particular country who prefer to watch or participate in a variety of sports. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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the bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014
the bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014

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Thw bar charts show the marriage and divorce statistics of nine countries from 1981-1994
Thw bar charts show the marriage and divorce statistics of nine countries from 1981-1994

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The graph below shows the top priorities by business companies in the USA in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the top priorities by business companies in the USA in 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the European Union from seven major countries of origin in 1997 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the average price per kilo of clothing imported into the European Union from seven major countries of origin in 1997 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below shows the popularity of well-known Instagram accounts in 2018 and 2021. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevent.

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The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the whole world and in different parts of the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant.
The bar chart below gives information about the percentage of the population living in urban areas in the whole world and in different parts of the world. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make the comparison where relevant.

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The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market.
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australia’s share of the Japanese tourist market.

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The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14 to 16 - year old students studying a foreign language in an English spoken country and the top 3 foreign languages.
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14 to 16 - year old students studying a foreign language in an English spoken country and the top 3 foreign languages.

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The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. ab
The bar chart below shows the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. ab

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The bar chart gives information about southland's main exports in 2000, 20.., and future projection for 2025. Summarize main features and make comparison where relavent.
The bar chart gives information about southland's main exports in 2000, 20.., and future projection for 2025. Summarize main features and make comparison where relavent.

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The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentages of different types of household waste that were recycled in one city between 1992 and 2002. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart shows the percentage of people who have moved house either in last 3 years,between 3years to 5 years,not within the last 5 years
The bar chart shows the percentage of people who have moved house either in last 3 years,between 3years to 5 years,not within the last 5 years

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The graphs below compare the number of cosmetic procedures performed on males and females in Korea in 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below compare the number of cosmetic procedures performed on males and females in Korea in 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below gives information about how families in one country spend their weekly income in 1968 and 2018. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The bar chart below shows the percentage of adults by age group in the UK who used the internet every day in the years 2003-2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the percentage of adults by age group in the UK who used the internet every day in the years 2003-2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Thw chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. summeruse the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevent.
Thw chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 and 2013. summeruse the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevent.

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The bar chart compares the proportion of boys and girls who participated in various sports in the year 2002
The bar chart compares the proportion of boys and girls who participated in various sports in the year 2002

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The bar chart illustrates the difference between the number of local people in Europe in different age level who often go to the gym between 1990 to 2010.
The bar chart illustrates the difference between the number of local people in Europe in different age level who often go to the gym between 1990 to 2010.

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The chart below shows the results of a European survey into young people's expectations for change in five different areas of life in the next 20 years. They were asked if they thought things would improve or get worse.
The chart below shows the results of a European survey into young people's expectations for change in five different areas of life in the next 20 years. They were asked if they thought things would improve or get worse.

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The bar chart belows shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010.

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The chart below shows the distribution of the population of three regions of the world by age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the most important features and making comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the distribution of the population of three regions of the world by age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the most important features and making comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below illustrates five different industries' percentage share of Brazil's economy in 2009 and 2019 with a forecast for 2029.
The bar chart below illustrates five different industries' percentage share of Brazil's economy in 2009 and 2019 with a forecast for 2029.

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The bar chart below shows the amount of money invested in each categories from five organisations in 2015. Summarise the information bu selecting and reporting the main features, and make conparison where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the amount of money invested in each categories from five organisations in 2015. Summarise the information bu selecting and reporting the main features, and make conparison where relevant.

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The charts below give information about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over a two-week period in 2013. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below gives information about the number of animals adopted from an animal rescue center in Madison, Wisconsin over a year period

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The chart below shows tea and coffee consumption in 2015
The chart below shows tea and coffee consumption in 2015

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The bar charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers.
The bar charts below show the main reasons for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers.

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The charts below show the general happiness level in Korean society by age, gender, and income in 1980 and 2012.
The charts below show the general happiness level in Korean society by age, gender, and income in 1980 and 2012.

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The bar chart illustrates the percentage of how parents in a country spent time taking care of their children in the evening in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of how parents in a country spent time taking care of their children in the evening in 2022. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the changes in the maximum number of Asian elephants between 1997 and 2004.
The graph below shows the changes in the maximum number of Asian elephants between 1997 and 2004.

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The bar charts below show the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar charts below show the top ten countries for the production and consumption of electricity in 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information about the number of Jobs in four sectors of the economy in the US between 1960 and 2020.
The graph below gives information about the number of Jobs in four sectors of the economy in the US between 1960 and 2020.

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bar chart shows the number of times per week , over five weeks, that three computer packages were downloaded form the internet
bar chart shows the number of times per week , over five weeks, that three computer packages were downloaded form the internet

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The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in four countries in 1950, 2002, and prediction for 2050
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in four countries in 1950, 2002, and prediction for 2050

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The first chart below shows the number of airline crew (pilots, stewards etc) needed to fly a passenger plane between Australia and a number of other countries. The second chart shows the number of passenger complaints per plane journey made on these routes, and average kilogram (kg) weight of luggage (or baggage) carried per passenger.
The first chart below shows the number of airline crew (pilots, stewards etc) needed to fly a passenger plane between Australia and a number of other countries. The second chart shows the number of passenger complaints per plane journey made on these routes, and average kilogram (kg) weight of luggage (or baggage) carried per passenger.

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The bar charts below provide information about percentages of students who are proficient in foreign language in different countries.
The bar charts below provide information about percentages of students who are proficient in foreign language in different countries.

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The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show what UK graduate and postgraduate students who did not go into full-time work did after leaving college in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below gives some of the most reported issues among people living in UK cities in 2008 (%). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives some of the most reported issues among people living in UK cities in 2008 (%). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the resuits of a survey about people's coffee and teabuying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.Summarise the information by seiecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The chart below shows the resuits of a survey about people's coffee and teabuying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.Summarise the information by seiecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The bar chart gives information about the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart gives information about the number of car journeys into the city centre made by residents and non-residents. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart shows the divorce rates in two Europeans countries from 2011 to 2015.

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The bar chart below shows the results of a survey and shows factors affecting work performance
The bar chart below shows the results of a survey and shows factors affecting work performance

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The chart below gives information about how families in one country spenttheir weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The first chart below shows the number of British visitors to the US and American visitors to the UK from 2011 to 2015. The second chart shows the spent by those visitors in that period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The first chart below shows the number of British visitors to the US and American visitors to the UK from 2011 to 2015. The second chart shows the spent by those visitors in that period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows Portuguese people’s favourite season divided into three different age groups.
The chart below shows Portuguese people’s favourite season divided into three different age groups.

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bar chart below show the huors per week teenagers spend on activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007
bar chart below show the huors per week teenagers spend on activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007

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The bar graph below shows the average housing costs in three different regions for two different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting in the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar graph below shows the average housing costs in three different regions for two different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting in the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below gives information about science qualifications held by people in two countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about science qualifications held by people in two countries. 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 world spending and population. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below give information about world spending and population. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The average number of hours of teaching per year done by each teacher in four different countries in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The average number of hours of teaching per year done by each teacher in four different countries in 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows changes in the number of international students in Australia in 2019 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows changes in the number of international students in Australia in 2019 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below show the average age of men and women retired from work in seven countries in 2004 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The charts below show the average age of men and women retired from work in seven countries in 2004 and 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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the chart below shows the aid form six developed countries to developing countries feom 2008-2010
the chart below shows the aid form six developed countries to developing countries feom 2008-2010

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The chart below shows the average monthly expenditure by British Households in three year.
The chart below shows the average monthly expenditure by British Households in three year.

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The bar chart gives information about the number of social network users in the US from 2008 to 2014.
The bar chart gives information about the number of social network users in the US from 2008 to 2014.

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The chart below gives information about the average life expectancy in six different countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The chart below shows the number ofhouseholds in the US by their annual income in 2007, 2011 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below show the levels of participation in education and science in developing and industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The charts below show the levels of participation in education and science in developing and industrialised countries in 1980 and 1990. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

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The supplied bar chart above represents the data about people living in rural, urban and town who born in Australia or outside of state between 1995 and 2010.
The supplied bar chart above represents the data about people living in rural, urban and town who born in Australia or outside of state between 1995 and 2010.

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The bar chart shows men’s and women’s prize money at golf majors in 2010.
The bar chart shows men’s and women’s prize money at golf majors in 2010.

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The graph below shows the amount of UK investments in clean energy from 2008 to 2015.
The graph below shows the amount of UK investments in clean energy from 2008 to 2015.

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29.The bar chart shows the average class size in primary schools and lower secondary schools in 6 countries compared to the world average in 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
29.The bar chart shows the average class size in primary schools and lower secondary schools in 6 countries compared to the world average in 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The chart below shows waste collection by a recycling centre from 2011 to 2015.
The chart below shows waste collection by a recycling centre from 2011 to 2015.

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The chart below give information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the year 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
The chart below give information on the percentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the year 1990 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

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The graph shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by different countries in tonnes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by different countries in tonnes. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two bar charts below show the propotion of 14 to 16-year old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country and the top 3 foreign languages . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.
The two bar charts below show the propotion of 14 to 16-year old students studying a foreign language in an English speaking country and the top 3 foreign languages . Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions where relevant.

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The bar graph above shows avarage earning in the Republic of Ireland in 5 different years, with projections for the future. Earnings are in US dollars ($).
The bar graph above shows avarage earning in the Republic of Ireland in 5 different years, with projections for the future. Earnings are in US dollars ($).

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The chart shows the percentage of people in one country who visited the gym, by age group and the frequency of their visits, in 2021
The chart shows the percentage of people in one country who visited the gym, by age group and the frequency of their visits, in 2021

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The bar chart below shows the international student enrolments at three universities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The bar chart below shows the international student enrolments at three universities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information about the preferred leisure activities of Australian children. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.
The graph below gives information about the preferred leisure activities of Australian children. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown.

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The graph shows the contribution of tourism in billions of dollars to the Egyptian economy from 1982 to 2003.
The graph shows the contribution of tourism in billions of dollars to the Egyptian economy from 1982 to 2003.

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The chart below gives information on the percentage of british people giving money to charity for the years 1990 and 2010.
The chart below gives information on the percentage of british people giving money to charity for the years 1990 and 2010.

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The chart below shows the proportion of businesses making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the proportion of businesses making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-to 16-years-old students studying a foreign language in an english speaking country, and the top three foreign languages. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features
The two bar charts below show the proportion of 14-to 16-years-old students studying a foreign language in an english speaking country, and the top three foreign languages. summerise the information by selecting and reporting the main features

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The charts below give information about the price of tickets on one airline between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, over a two-week period in 2013.

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the chart below show the percentage of people who ate five portions of fruit and vegetables per day in UK between 2001 and 2008

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The chart below compares the changes in the share of international graduates in Canadian provinces during the period of five years 2001-2006
The chart below compares the changes in the share of international graduates in Canadian provinces during the period of five years 2001-2006

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Chart illustrates the proportion of the UK population to eat fruit and vegetables five times per day from 2001 to 2008.
Chart illustrates the proportion of the UK population to eat fruit and vegetables five times per day from 2001 to 2008.

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The chart below shows the water levels of 6 cities in Australia in October 2009 and 2010.
The chart below shows the water levels of 6 cities in Australia in October 2009 and 2010.

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This chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Walse between 1918 and 2011
This chart below shows the percentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Walse between 1918 and 2011

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The charts illustrate the number of people affected by four types of noise pollution day and night in cities and rural areas in 2007. Summarize and make comparison where relevant.
The charts illustrate the number of people affected by four types of noise pollution day and night in cities and rural areas in 2007. Summarize and make comparison where relevant.

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The chart below gives infomation about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.
The chart below gives infomation about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018.

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The chart below shows the results of three surveys on absenteeism in a particular European country in the years of 2000, 2005 and 2010. The results show the reasons people gave for not going to work.
The chart below shows the results of three surveys on absenteeism in a particular European country in the years of 2000, 2005 and 2010. The results show the reasons people gave for not going to work.

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The bar chart below shows the number of research students studying different subject in 2005.

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The bar charts show the various activities in the evening and how they often do between 1980 and 2010
The bar charts show the various activities in the evening and how they often do between 1980 and 2010

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This bar chart provides the information about International graduated students of Canadian universities by 2001 and 2006.
This bar chart provides the information about International graduated students of Canadian universities by 2001 and 2006.

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The diagram below shows information about student attendance in various schools. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows information about student attendance in various schools. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the precentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.
The chart below shows the precentage of households in owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.

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