The graph below shows the regional household recycling rates in the UK, France and Germany from the years 2005-2015. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, making comparisons where relevant.

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The chart illustrates regional household recycling numbers in three different countries from 2005 to 2015.
Overall
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, the UK and Germany's proportions increased steadily, whilst the other country France saw a notable dip in numbers. Since 2005, both the UK and German household recycling data, with the percentage of 35 % and 20 % , have risen gradually and are projected to reach a peak in a couple of next years.
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, the percentage of household recycling in French regions saw a notable dip and reached its lowest point of 30 per cent in 2013. In the following
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it increased gradually and is expected to experience its peak in a couple of years.
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Vocabulary: The word "percentage" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "dip" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "increased" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "reach" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "gradually" was used 2 times.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • regional household recycling rates
  • overall trend
  • significant increase
  • steady rise
  • fluctuations
  • marginal decline
  • notable drop
  • peak
  • trough
  • comparative analysis
  • year-on-year growth
  • data patterns
  • rate of change
  • noteworthy milestones
  • disparities
  • environmental policies
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