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Band 3

The pictures show information about average income and spending on food and clothes by an average family in the city in the UK.

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The given table depicts the data about
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the
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sum average of salary and expenditure on meal and outfit of
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the
an
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average household over three years in The
UK
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, whilst the pie chart
illustrate
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illustrates
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 the five items of outlay that
family
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the family
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 spent on that items from 2010 to 2013.
Overall
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, In 2010, the total income of
average
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an average
the average
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 family in The
UK
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 decreased over
given
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a given
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 period. Even though, the expense
on
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of
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 food and clothing grew up over three years.
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, the highest proportion expenditure for clothing and
meal
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meals
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 was fruits and vegetables,
whereas
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 clothes was the least. Looking into the information in more detail, we can see that in 2010, the sum average of income every household in the
UK
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 was 29000
pounds
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in
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of
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 which 14000
pounds
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 were used to buy meals and outfits. The figure
of
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for
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 salary
decline
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declined
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to
become
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apply
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just 25000
pounds
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 in 2013, but the total average
of
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apply
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expenditure
for
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on
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foods
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food
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 and
cloths
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clothes
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 rose by 10000
pounds
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. Regarding the family outlay on clothing and meal in 2013, 30 %
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of household
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household
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households
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spent
the
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apply
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money on fruits and vegetables
in
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apply
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which
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is
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around two times higher than clothes and daily
product
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products
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 with 13 % and 16 % respectively. Average
family
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families
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in the
UK
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 reported that they bought almost 30 %
on
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of
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 other food and 23 % used
for
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apply
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fruits and fish
in
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to
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fulfilling
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fulfil
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they
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their
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 basic needs.
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coherence cohesion
Your essay shows an attempt to organize information and ideas but lacks a clear progression of ideas. Use paragraphing more effectively to enhance readability and avoid large blocks of text. Incorporate a range of cohesive devices beyond basic linking words such as 'Overall,' 'In addition,' and 'Regarding.'
task achievement
While you covered the task in a basic manner, your response lacked depth in analysis. Develop your key points further with more focused and expanded explanations. Avoid repeating the same ideas and ensure you thoroughly address all parts of the task.

Fully explain your ideas

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For we to consider an essay structure a great one, it should be looking like this:

  • Paragraph 1 - Introduction
    • Sentence 1 - Background statement
    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
    • Sentence 4 - Outline sentence
  • Paragraph 2 - First supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 3 - Second supporting paragraph
    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
  • Paragraph 4 - Conclusion
    • Sentence 1 - Summary
    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • average income
  • spending habits
  • proportion
  • cost of living
  • economic changes
  • cultural factors
  • standard of living
  • economic health
  • leftover income
  • savings
  • expenses
  • financial trends
  • value for money
  • economic forecasts
  • significant increase/decrease
  • spending patterns
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