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The charts below compare the age structure of the populations of France and India in 1984. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 word
The charts below compare the age structure of the populations of France and India in 1984. Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 word

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The diagram below explains the process of making wood pellets, used to heat building
The diagram below explains the process of making wood pellets, used to heat building

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The graph shows the demand for energy and the energy available for fossil fuels in Freedonia from 1985 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The graph shows the demand for energy and the energy available for fossil fuels in Freedonia from 1985 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

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The process diagram illustrates the manufacturing of bricks for the building industry in seven steps.
The process diagram illustrates the manufacturing of bricks for the building industry in seven steps.

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The diagram shows the process by which plastic is recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The diagram shows the process by which plastic is recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

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The diagram shows the process by which electricity is generated in two types of hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.
The diagram shows the process by which electricity is generated in two types of hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features.

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The graphs compare the number of deaths caused by six diseases in Someland in 1990 with the amount of researsh funding allocated to each of those diseases.
The graphs compare the number of deaths caused by six diseases in Someland in 1990 with the amount of researsh funding allocated to each of those diseases.

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The graph below shows the number of university graduates in Canada students from 1992 to 2007.
The graph below shows the number of university graduates in Canada students from 1992 to 2007.

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The charts below show the total number of applicants the year before and the year after Doolittle University’s social media advertising campaign, organized by age range and how close the applicants live to the university.
The charts below show the total number of applicants the year before and the year after Doolittle University’s social media advertising campaign, organized by age range and how close the applicants live to the university.

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The graph shows the percentage of male and female academic staff members across the facilities of a major university in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the percentage of male and female academic staff members across the facilities of a major university in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant.

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The provided diagram illustrates the differentiations in temperature zones between tropical mountains and temperate mountains.
The provided diagram illustrates the differentiations in temperature zones between tropical mountains and temperate mountains.

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The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main featuresm and make comparisons where relevant
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main featuresm and make comparisons where relevant

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This graph below gives information from a 2008 report about consumption energy in the USA since 1980 with projections until 2030. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant

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The diagram explains the way in which recycled organic waste is used in the manufacture of garden fertilizer.
The diagram explains the way in which recycled organic waste is used in the manufacture of garden fertilizer.

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The graph below shows the number ofshops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.
The graph below shows the number ofshops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018.

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The chart illustrates how much governments in four countries invested in roads and transport between 1990 and 2005.
The chart illustrates how much governments in four countries invested in roads and transport between 1990 and 2005.

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The flow chart below shows the process of publishing a book. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The flow chart below shows the process of publishing a book. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the percentage of adults of different age groups in the UK who used the Internet everyday from 2003-2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 Percentage of adults by age group using the Internet from 2003 to 2006 16-24 25-44 45-54 55-64 65
The chart below shows the percentage of adults of different age groups in the UK who used the Internet everyday from 2003-2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 2003 2004 2005 2006 Percentage of adults by age group using the Internet from 2003 to 2006 16-24 25-44 45-54 55-64 65

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The graph below shows unemployment rate levels in Ireland and the number of people leaving the country between 1988 and 2008
The graph below shows unemployment rate levels in Ireland and the number of people leaving the country between 1988 and 2008

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The given diagram illustrates how the layout of a public library has changed.
The given diagram illustrates how the layout of a public library has changed.

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The diagram below shows the various stages involved in publishing a book. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa

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The chart below gives information about science qualifications held by people in two countries. summarize 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 percentage of the population in four Asían countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040

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The diagram below shows the water cycle in both forested and urban areas.
The diagram below shows the water cycle in both forested and urban areas.

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The chart shows how many proportion of people in different 5 cities who made drinking or buying coffee habits in Australia
The chart shows how many proportion of people in different 5 cities who made drinking or buying coffee habits in Australia

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The diagram below shows the process of making cheese. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant (Hoang Trung)

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The diagram below shows the process of how to pu’erh tea is made. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa
The diagram below shows the process of how to pu’erh tea is made. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa

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The diagram illustrates a fire evacuation plan for a college accommodation building. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
The diagram illustrates a fire evacuation plan for a college accommodation building. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant

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The diagram below shows how a refrigerator works. The process diagram illustrates the way in which a refrigerator functions.
The diagram below shows how a refrigerator works. The process diagram illustrates the way in which a refrigerator functions.

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The graphs show the changes in the UK industry steel between 1970 and 2000. (million tonnes vs thousand). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Value changes in UK steel industry 1970-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs show the changes in the UK industry steel between 1970 and 2000. (million tonnes vs thousand). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Value changes in UK steel industry 1970-2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the average percentage in typical meals of three types of nutrients, all of which may be unhealthy if eaten too much. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average British household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.
The first chart below shows how energy is used in an average British household. The second chart shows the greenhouse gas emissions which result from this energy use.

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The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools in the Stone Age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the development of cutting tools in the Stone Age. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Vista Cafe, by season. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at the Vista Cafe, by season. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.
The graph below shows the different modes of transport used to travel to and from work in one European city in 1960, 1980 and 2000.

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The diagram below shows how geothermal energy is used to produce electricity. Summarize information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons were relevant.

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The diagram below shows how a central heating system in a house works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how a central heating system in a house works. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram shows the life cycle of the honey bee.

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The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevemt
The diagram below shows the manufacturing process for making sugar from sugar cane . Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevemt

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The graph below shows in percentage terms the changing patterns of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.
The graph below shows in percentage terms the changing patterns of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the UK.

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The diagram below shows how drinking water is made using solar power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The diagram below shows how drinking water is made using solar power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The charts below give information on a bus company's services between 1999 and 2003, including the target and actual percentage of buses that arrived on time, and the number of customer complaints.
The charts below give information on a bus company's services between 1999 and 2003, including the target and actual percentage of buses that arrived on time, and the number of customer complaints.

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The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors-agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial services-to the UK economy in the twentieth cenutury. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors-agriculture, manufacturing and business and financial services-to the UK economy in the twentieth cenutury. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the numer of new shops that opened in one coutry between 2011 and 2018.
The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the numer of new shops that opened in one coutry between 2011 and 2018.

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the diagrams shows the process of which is adverstisemnet produced.
the diagrams shows the process of which is adverstisemnet produced.

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The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts show the election results for a European country in 2015 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts show the election results for a European country in 2015 and 2019. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram illustrates the life cycle of salmon through various stages.
The diagram illustrates the life cycle of salmon through various stages.

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The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries. USA,France, malaysia, Brazil and Egypt
The graph below gives information about international tourist arrivals in five countries. USA,France, malaysia, Brazil and Egypt

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The graphs below show how people in a European city reached their office and got back home in 1959 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graphs below show how people in a European city reached their office and got back home in 1959 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below gives the information about the Hawaiian island chain in the centre of the Pacific Ocean.
The diagram below gives the information about the Hawaiian island chain in the centre of the Pacific Ocean.

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The diagram shows how apple is canned. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.
The diagram shows how apple is canned. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant.

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Band 6+: 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.
Band 6+: 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 chart and graph below give the information about three categories of workers in Australia and uneployment levels within those categories.
The chart and graph below give the information about three categories of workers in Australia and uneployment levels within those categories.

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The shown diagram illustrates the process of tea production from raw leaves for 5 distinct kinds of tea, including White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong tea, Large Leaf Black Tea, and Small Leaf Black Tea.
The shown diagram illustrates the process of tea production from raw leaves for 5 distinct kinds of tea, including White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong tea, Large Leaf Black Tea, and Small Leaf Black Tea.

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The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they travelled abroad and why they travelled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The first chart below shows the results of a survey which sampled a cross-section of 100,000 people asking if they travelled abroad and why they travelled for the period 1994-98. The second chart shows their destinations over the same period. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

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The chart below gives information about Southland's main exports in 2000*20.., and future projections for 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, anamake comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about Southland's main exports in 2000*20.., and future projections for 2025. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, anamake comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below show the life cycle of a lady bird and its anatomy.
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a lady bird and its anatomy.

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The diagram below shows the formation of a supervolcano and the stages involved. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows the formation of a supervolcano and the stages involved. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagrams below show two cutting tools made from stone. They are from an early period and a later period of human history. The tools were made by breaking off small pieces of stone.
The diagrams below show two cutting tools made from stone. They are from an early period and a later period of human history. The tools were made by breaking off small pieces of stone.

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The graphs below show the total percentage of films released in 1996 and 2000 in a certain European country, and the proportion of ticket sales.
The graphs below show the total percentage of films released in 1996 and 2000 in a certain European country, and the proportion of ticket sales.

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The diagrams below show the percentage of people in Dangleford who use different types of transport and their reasons for using their car in town
The diagrams below show the percentage of people in Dangleford who use different types of transport and their reasons for using their car in town

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the chart below gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions with relevant
the chart below gives information about the growth of urban population in certain parts of the world including the prediction of the future summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisions with relevant

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The chart below gives information on the precentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information on the precentage of British people giving money to charity by age range for the years 1990 and 2010. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below illustrates the children, men, women rate who ate five portions of fruit and vegatables daily in the UK between 2001 and 2008.
The chart below illustrates the children, men, women rate who ate five portions of fruit and vegatables daily in the UK between 2001 and 2008.

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The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting

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( Humaira )The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.
( Humaira )The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.

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The charts below show the morality rate by age and gender in Africa in 1950, 1980, and 2010.
The charts below show the morality rate by age and gender in Africa in 1950, 1980, and 2010.

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The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meats in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meats in a European country between 1979 and 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows the manufactuting process for making suger from sugar cane. Summarise the information by slecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant
The diagram below shows the manufactuting process for making suger from sugar cane. Summarise the information by slecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant

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The diagrams below show a structure that is used to generate electricity from wave power.
The diagrams below show a structure that is used to generate electricity from wave power.

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The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how electricity is generated in a hydroelectric power station. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart bellow shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.
The chart bellow shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five Australian cities.

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The diagram illustrates how steel rods are manufactured in the furniture industry. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Angsa

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– Take a look at the chart below and perform the task as outlined: This graph shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.
– Take a look at the chart below and perform the task as outlined: This graph shows the proportion of four different materials that were recycled from 1982 to 2010 in a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram shows the stages involved in the process of making leather goods
The diagram shows the stages involved in the process of making leather goods

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The graph below shos the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparizons where relevant.

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The charts show the percentages of family income spent in different categories in South Korea and Singapore in the years 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts show the percentages of family income spent in different categories in South Korea and Singapore in the years 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The charts below show the percentage of people using private cars in five Australian cities between 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the percentage of people using private cars in five Australian cities between 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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THE GRAPH BELOW SHOWS WASTE RECYCLING RATES IN THE US FROM 1960 TO 2011.
THE GRAPH BELOW SHOWS WASTE RECYCLING RATES IN THE US FROM 1960 TO 2011.

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The diagrams below show one way in which sand dunes' are formed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and male comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show one way in which sand dunes' are formed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and male comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with predictions for 2030 and 2040 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the features, and make comarisons where relevant . Ainazym
The graph below gives information about the percentage of population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 with predictions for 2030 and 2040 Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the features, and make comarisons where relevant . Ainazym

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The chart below gives information on the global sale of hybrid vehicles* between 2006 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information on the global sale of hybrid vehicles* between 2006 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graphs below display how dangerous waste products are dealt with in the Republic of Korea, Sweden and UK.
The graphs below display how dangerous waste products are dealt with in the Republic of Korea, Sweden and UK.

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The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories[ unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home,housework and gardening] describe the information presented below,comparing results for men and women in the categories shown.
The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories[ unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home,housework and gardening] describe the information presented below,comparing results for men and women in the categories shown.

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The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information and reporting the main features, and make comparisions where relevant. (Kll)

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the diagram show the cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon
the diagram show the cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon

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The graph displays the statistics on how UK commuters have been travelling each day for the past about 50 years and also shows the prognosis of the near future. The transportation options are by car, by bus or by train. The graph goes from the 1970s to 2030s.
The graph displays the statistics on how UK commuters have been travelling each day for the past about 50 years and also shows the prognosis of the near future. The transportation options are by car, by bus or by train. The graph goes from the 1970s to 2030s.

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The chart illustrates the number of cars of every 1000 people in 3 particular years in 5 different countries, comparing with the average of the Europe.
The chart illustrates the number of cars of every 1000 people in 3 particular years in 5 different countries, comparing with the average of the Europe.

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The chart below gives information about birth and death rates in Switzerland from 1970 to 2020 according to UN statistics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about birth and death rates in Switzerland from 1970 to 2020 according to UN statistics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph illustrates the proportion of pattern changes of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the United Kingdom
The graph illustrates the proportion of pattern changes of domestic access to modern technology in homes in the United Kingdom

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The diagram below shows a simple system that turns dirty water into clean water. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows a simple system that turns dirty water into clean water. 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 prices of bananas in four countries between 1994 and 2004

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The diagram illustrates how steel rods are manufactured in the furniture industry
The diagram illustrates how steel rods are manufactured in the furniture industry

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The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors-agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services-to the UK economy in the twentieth century.
The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors-agriculture, manufacturing, and business and financial services-to the UK economy in the twentieth century.

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The graph below shows how elderly people in the United States spent their free time between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. IELTS
The graph below shows how elderly people in the United States spent their free time between 1980 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. IELTS

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The diagram below shows some design principles for an energy-efficient house and how they work in different climates. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram gives information about the process of making carbonated drinks.
The diagram gives information about the process of making carbonated drinks.

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The diagram shows how instant noodles are manufactured. Summarise the information.

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The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate at fast-food shops between 2003 and 201
The chart below shows how frequently people in the USA ate at fast-food shops between 2003 and 201

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