1.The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in litres in selected countries, for the period 1960-2000. Summarize the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.

1.The two graphs below show the percentage of smokers and the consumption of alcohol in litres in selected countries, for the period 1960-2000.

Summarize the information by choosing and reporting the key features, and make any relevant comparisons.
The provided line graph illustrates the information in context to how many people smoked in different countries;
whereas
, the level of consuming liquor was changed throughout the period (1960-2000) is depicted by the
second
chart. From my
overall
analysis, the striking feature was concerned in Holland in both cases: the percentage of people who smoke every day and drink consumption. Glancing at illustrating, it can be seen thoroughly, in the initial year (1960), nearly 60% of people were smoking in Holland. After that,
this
figure decreased continuously from 1970 to 2000, which was recorded at 35%.
Moreover
, in Japan and the USA, the rate of taking smoke was the lowest in 1960,
that is
, 40-50%.
Thereafter
, both figures were followed by a downward trend, and the values were reached at the trough point (approximately 18% in the USA and 33% in Japan). Having a glance towards the
next
graph, only seven-liter liquor was used by USA citizens in 1960. It continues inclined between 1960 and 1980, and in 2000, the value declined with a small difference: by two.
However
, the lowest figure was noticed by the tax during the period: 1-2 liter. The consumption level of alcohol rose higher from 1960 to 1980 (4 to 11 liter) in Holland.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • percentage
  • consumption
  • litres
  • trends
  • rate
  • significant
  • fluctuate
  • decline
  • increase
  • rise
  • peak
  • drop
  • selected countries
  • period
  • notable
  • comparison
  • similarities
  • differences
  • external factors
  • influence
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