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 and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The chart presents data regarding the percentage distribution of weekly budgets among families in a particular country in two distinct years.
Overall
, a notable shift in expenditure patterns can be observed between 1968 and 2018. In 1968, a substantial portion of the budget was allocated to food
, while
in 2018, the primary allocations were for leisure, housing, food
, and transport.
In 1968, expenditures on food
, clothing and footwear, and personal goods accounted for approximately double the percentages seen in 2018. However
, the scenario changed in 2018, where
leisure, transport, and housing took the lead. Correct word choice
when
Although
food
remained a significant expense category in 2018, it underwent a considerable reduction compared to its prominence in 1968. Notably, household goods expenses remained consistent across both years, whereas
spending on fuel and power experienced a minor decline.Submitted by mamik199316 on
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Common mistake: Your writing should be 150-250 words.
Vocabulary: Replace the words food with synonyms.
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Vocabulary: The word "percentage" was used 2 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "remained" was used 2 times.
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