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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 diagrams below show the development of the horse over a period of 40 million years. write a report for a university describing the information shown below.

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The diagram shows the different stages in the production of woolen goods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows the different stages in the production of woolen goods. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature and make comparisons where relevant

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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 graph provides information on developments in national access to modern technologies in the UK from 1996 to 2003.
The graph provides information on developments in national access to modern technologies in the UK from 1996 to 2003.

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This charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.
This charts below give information on the location and types of dance classes young people in a town in Australia are currently attending. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main feature, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the diagram shows the relationship between a numbers of different languages.
the diagram shows the relationship between a numbers of different languages.

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The first diagram shows the number of train passengers from 2000 to 2009. The second graph shows the percentage of trains running on time.
The first diagram shows the number of train passengers from 2000 to 2009. The second graph shows the percentage of trains running on time.

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The chart shows the information relating to people within 15-minute drive service in a particular region in the UK. It also compares the people living in urban areas and people living in rural areas. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given below.
The chart shows the information relating to people within 15-minute drive service in a particular region in the UK. It also compares the people living in urban areas and people living in rural areas. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information given below.

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The diagram shows the different stages in the production of lead. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows the different stages in the production of lead. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the results of a survey about patients who stayed in different wards of a hospital. The chart also shows the percentage of patients who replied ‘very good’ about the various aspects of their hospital experience.
The chart below shows the results of a survey about patients who stayed in different wards of a hospital. The chart also shows the percentage of patients who replied ‘very good’ about the various aspects of their hospital experience.

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The chart provides Percentage of population aged 65 and over. Predictions were maked for 2035 about UK's ageing population in 1985.
The chart provides Percentage of population aged 65 and over. Predictions were maked for 2035 about UK's ageing population in 1985.

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The first graph shows the number of train passengers from 2000 to 2009; the second compares the percentage of trains running on time and target in the period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The first graph shows the number of train passengers from 2000 to 2009; the second compares the percentage of trains running on time and target in the period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Panama City from 2010 to 2019.
The chart below shows the changes that took place in three different areas of crime in Panama City from 2010 to 2019.

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The lower diagram depicts the various of stages in production of bricks, which are manufactured for the building industry.
The lower diagram depicts the various of stages in production of bricks, which are manufactured for the building industry.

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The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australias share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The charts below show the number of Japanese tourists travelling abroad between 1985 and 1995 and Australias share of the Japanese tourist market. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

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The chart below shows five countries where Australia students studied from 2004 to 2006
The chart below shows five countries where Australia students studied from 2004 to 2006

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The diagram below shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
The diagram below shows the water cycle, which is the continuous movement of water on, above and below the surface of the Earth. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)

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The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Sunnarise the information by selecting and reporting the main fertures, and make conparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Sunnarise the information by selecting and reporting the main fertures, and make conparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Mon, 2nd Dec
The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Mon, 2nd Dec

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The following graphs illustrate electronic gaming trends in South Korea in 2006. The first outlines gamer age groups and gender demographics. The second indicates game type preference. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The following graphs illustrate electronic gaming trends in South Korea in 2006. The first outlines gamer age groups and gender demographics. The second indicates game type preference. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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The diagrams below show the design for a wave-energy machine and its location. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagrams below show the design for a wave-energy machine and its location. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below illustrates how a simple water filter is constructed and how it functions to produce clean drinking water. 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.
The diagram below illustrates how a simple water filter is constructed and how it functions to produce clean drinking water. 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.

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The graph provides information about the percentage of tourists to England who visited brighton attractions in the last decades.
The graph provides information about the percentage of tourists to England who visited brighton attractions in the last decades.

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The chart below shows purchase levels of four meats in the UK from 1974 to 2011
The chart below shows purchase levels of four meats in the UK from 1974 to 2011

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the diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the current -making process and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.
the diagram below shows the stages and equipment used in the current -making process and how cement is used to produce concrete for building purposes.

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The diagram illustrates how sewage water is recycled
The diagram illustrates how sewage water is recycled

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the diagram below show the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the diagram below show the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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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 chart shows that male and female teacheres in six different types of educational setting in the UK in 2010
the chart shows that male and female teacheres in six different types of educational setting in the UK in 2010

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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 chart below gives information about how many European citizens of various age groups frequently went to the gym from 1990 to 2010.
The chart below gives information about how many European citizens of various age groups frequently went to the gym from 1990 to 2010.

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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 diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. upper
The diagrams below show the life cycle of a species of large fish called the salmon. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. upper

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The diagram below shows the water supply system in Australia at present and in the future.
The diagram below shows the water supply system in Australia at present and in the future.

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The diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how one type of coal is used to produce electricity. 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 enquiries received by the tourist information office in one city over a six month period in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the tourist information office in one city over a six month period in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The graph below presents the employment patterns in the usa between 1930 and 2010
The graph below presents the employment patterns in the usa between 1930 and 2010

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

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The chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows radio and television audience throughout the day in 1992, write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

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

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The charts below show the results of a survey on happiness ratings for married and unmarried people in the US, and the effect of children on the overall ratings of married couples.
The charts below show the results of a survey on happiness ratings for married and unmarried people in the US, and the effect of children on the overall ratings of married couples.

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The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)
The graph below shows different sources of air pollutants in the UK from 1990 to 2005. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. (20 mins.)

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The diagram below show a layout of a university's sport centre now and how it will look after redevelopment.

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U.S. Energy Consumption - You should spend 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows U.S. Energy Consumption by Fuel (1980-2030). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
U.S. Energy Consumption - You should spend 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows U.S. Energy Consumption by Fuel (1980-2030). Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the avergae monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the avergae monthly change in the prices of three metals during 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The lie chart below shows the proportions of british students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages on addition to english, in 2000 and 2010.
The lie chart below shows the proportions of british students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages on addition to english, in 2000 and 2010.

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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 chart below g/vas information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below g/vas information about how families in one country spent their weekly income in 1968 and in 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The provided diagram illustrates how bricks are produced for the building industry.
The provided diagram illustrates how bricks are produced for the building industry.

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The charts below shows the propertion of the energy produced from different sources in a country between 1985 and 2003
The charts below shows the propertion of the energy produced from different sources in a country between 1985 and 2003

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The graph shows the number offatal injuries (resulting in death) of workers in New Zealand between 1992 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the number offatal injuries (resulting in death) of workers in New Zealand between 1992 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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the diagram shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
the diagram shows the floor plan of a public library 20 years ago and how it looks now. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below gives information on the numbers of participants for different activities at the social center in Melbourne, Australia for the period 2000 to 2020

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The graph below shows the changes in weekly food consumption per person in Great Britain from 1985 to 2010. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.
The graph below shows the changes in weekly food consumption per person in Great Britain from 1985 to 2010. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below.

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The chart below show how frequently people in US ate in fast food restaurants between 2003 2013

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The graph below shows the average number of years of education, by country between 1950 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the average number of years of education, by country between 1950 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non renewable engergy in the United states in 2009 and 2019.
The chart below present information about electricity generated using renewable and non renewable engergy in the United states in 2009 and 2019.

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The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured.
The diagram below shows how instant noodles are manufactured.

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The graph below shows the global demand for different textile fibers between 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant
The graph below shows the global demand for different textile fibers between 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant

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the chart below gives the informationabout the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 , with predictions for 2030 and 2040
the chart below gives the informationabout the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020 , with predictions for 2030 and 2040

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The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK in 1997 and 2007. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropria.
The charts below show the main reasons why students chose a particular university in the UK in 1997 and 2007. Provide an overview of the information by identifying and describing the key details, and include comparisons where appropria.

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The diagram below shows various stages involved in the production of beer.
The diagram below shows various stages involved in the production of beer.

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The chart below shows the percentage of a drug company's total sales, by region, from 2002 to 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart below shows the percentage of a drug company's total sales, by region, from 2002 to 2006. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The presented diagram below, showed us the average spending per 12 months for Canadian families in both year between 1972 and 2002. Write in at least 150 words.

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The diagrams below show a structure used to generate electricity from wave power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevan 150 words
The diagrams below show a structure used to generate electricity from wave power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevan 150 words

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The diagram below shows nitrogen sources and concentration levels in the groundwater of a coastal city.
The diagram below shows nitrogen sources and concentration levels in the groundwater of a coastal city.

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The charts below show information about the location and types of dance classes young people in a twon in Australia are currently attending. Summarize key information and make comparisons where relavent.
The charts below show information about the location and types of dance classes young people in a twon in Australia are currently attending. Summarize key information and make comparisons where relavent.

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The graph shows the proportion of tourists whoattended four place of interests in Brighton between 1980 and 2010.
The graph shows the proportion of tourists whoattended four place of interests in Brighton between 1980 and 2010.

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The charts below shows the main reason for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers
The charts below shows the main reason for study among students of different age groups and the amount of support they received from employers

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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 diagram shows the process by which milk and related product are produced
The diagram shows the process by which milk and related product are produced

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The diagram below shows a school now and the plan for the school in 2025
The diagram below shows a school now and the plan for the school in 2025

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The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summeries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The charts below show the changes in ownership of electrical appliances and amount of time spent doing housework in households in one country between 1920 and 2019. Summeries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph compares employment rates in three sectors in economy, in the UK, 2000-2010
The graph compares employment rates in three sectors in economy, in the UK, 2000-2010

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The graph below shows changes in global food and oil prices between 2000 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows changes in global food and oil prices between 2000 and 2011. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows how leather goods are produced. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.
The diagram below shows how leather goods are produced. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.

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Queen Mary Hospital The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant
Queen Mary Hospital The diagrams below show the changes that have taken place at Queen Mary Hospital since its construction in 1960. 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 attendance at Australian entertainment venus and admission prices to those venues in 2009.
The charts below give information about attendance at Australian entertainment venus and admission prices to those venues in 2009.

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The graph below gives information about the number of people who smoked cigarettes in the UK between 2011 and 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Aiaru
The graph below gives information about the number of people who smoked cigarettes in the UK between 2011 and 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Aiaru

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The graph below shows the average growth in domestic products in wealthy countries, countries that have adopted global appraoach to business and countries that have not.

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The diagrams show the structure of solar panel and its use.
The diagrams show the structure of solar panel and its use.

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The chart below gives information about levels of education by age range in the UK in 2010.
The chart below gives information about levels of education by age range in the UK in 2010.

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the graph below shows the average carbon dioxide emiision per person in the countries uk,sweden, italy and portugal between 1967-2007
the graph below shows the average carbon dioxide emiision per person in the countries uk,sweden, italy and portugal between 1967-2007

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The charts below compares the proportions of the world's oil resources held in different areas, together with the proportions consumed annually in the same areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram below shows how newspapers are recycled. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The chart compares average figures for temperature and precipitation over the course of a calendar year in Kolkata.
The chart compares average figures for temperature and precipitation over the course of a calendar year in Kolkata.

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The diagrams below show the water supply system in Australia present and in future.
The diagrams below show the water supply system in Australia present and in future.

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The graph shows the income of four cafes in New York over the last year. Summmarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.
The graph shows the income of four cafes in New York over the last year. Summmarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparision where relevant.

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The graph shows the number of visitors to four international museums between 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the number of visitors to four international museums between 1980 and 2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph shows the results of a survey of British public figures that people can recognise from their photographs. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph shows the results of a survey of British public figures that people can recognise from their photographs. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graph below shows the consumption of meat in Spain between 2001 and 2011.
The graph below shows the consumption of meat in Spain between 2001 and 2011.

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the chart below gives information about Southland's main exports in 2000, *20.., and future production for 2025
the chart below gives information about Southland's main exports in 2000, *20.., and future production for 2025

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The graph provides information about the average emissions of carbon dioxide per capita in four countries from 1967 to 2007.

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The charts below show the proportion of British students at one University in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
The charts below show the proportion of British students at one University in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.

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The graph below shows the number of Asian elephents between 1997 and 2004
The graph below shows the number of Asian elephents between 1997 and 2004

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The chart below shows the results of a survey about people's coffee and tea buying and drinking habits in five autralia cities. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The diagram shows how rainwater is collected for the use of drinking water in an Australian town. Summarise the main features and making comparisons where relevant.
The diagram shows how rainwater is collected for the use of drinking water in an Australian town. Summarise the main features and making comparisons where relevant.

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