Popularity of various hobbies in 2000 and present (in percentage)

The given bar chart provides different popular hobbies in four spheres,

such

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as travelling, reading, walking and

sports

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in percentage in 2000 and now. Overall, travelling and

sports

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became more popular over the period and now which people attended most.

On the other hand

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, reading and walking have lost their popularity over the period. In 2000 most people preferred walking with 35% ,

however

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, it decreased wildly in present to 12% with a 23% difference. Both

sports

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and travelling presented the same level of popularity with 25% while reading was the least popular pastime with only 15%. Things are different today

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because travelling and

sports

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have overtaken walking to become the hobbies which most people prefer, with 40% of respondents choosing each.

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Oct 3, 2022

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meeting the goal of 7 or more
2
Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
1
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 4.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

122 words

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Popularity of various hobbies in 2000 and present (in percentage)

You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you have not finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer.

Some people think young people are more influenced by their friends than their teachers or family. Do you agree or disagree?

Of all the global environmental problems, desertification is, perhaps, the most threatening for poor rural people. Desertification is the expansion of desert lands into previously non-desert areas. What are the causes of this problem? What can be done to solve this problem?

Some people argue that the most effective way to improve public health is to increase the number of sports facilities. Others, however, believe that this has little effect and that other measures are required. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that news has no connection with people’s lives; so it is a waste of time to read newspapers and watch television news programmes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?