The chart below shows the literacy rates of three different continents between 1930 and 2000. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The line graph provides information about the literacy rates
of
North Change preposition
in
America
, Africa, and Use synonyms
Asia
from 1930 to 2000.
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Overall
, the literacy rates increased in all three continents over the whole period given. Linking Words
Asia
experienced the greatest growth compared to North Use synonyms
America
and Africa.
North Use synonyms
America
and Use synonyms
Asia
began the period at 70% and 40%, respectively. Use synonyms
While
North Linking Words
America
showed a marginal rise, Use synonyms
Asia
witnessed the most dramatic growth. Both figures were roughly equal by 2000, reaching over 80%.
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On the other hand
, the literacy rate Linking Words
of
Africa was 15% at the beginning of the period. Change preposition
in
While
the figure was almost doubled by 1950, it remained the same for 10 years. In 1960, it started to climb again and reached 40% in 1980. Its marginal drop in 1990 was followed by a gradual rise, reaching just over 40% by the turn of the millennium.Linking Words
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Vocabulary: Replace the words america, asia with synonyms.
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