The line graph below shows the household recyclling rates in three different countries between 2005 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph below shows the household recyclling rates in three different countries between 2005 and 2015.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The graphs illustrate regional recycling rates per household in the
UK
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, France, and
Germany
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from 2005 to 2015.
Overall
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, France had the highest rates in 2005 but later decreased to its lowest point in 2013, before going up again in 2015. Meanwhile, the
UK
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and
Germany
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graphs grew between 2005 and 2015. France originally started at 50% in 2005 and
then
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declined steadily until 30% in 2013. In 2015, it rose back to almost 40%. These changes make its position shift from the highest recycling rates country to the lowest.
On the other hand
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, the
UK
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was
initially
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around 35% in 2005 but
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plateaued from 2007 to 2009 at 40%. Later, it witnessed a sharp incline to about 55% in 2013, followed by an increase of percentage to 60% in 2015.
Germany
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started at 20% in 2005, and over the years, it experienced notable growth, reaching less than 60% in 2015.
Therefore
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, in 2015, the
UK
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's household recycling rate was the biggest with
Germany
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almost surpassing it.
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Sentences: Add more complex sentences.
Vocabulary: Replace the words uk, germany with synonyms.
Vocabulary: The word "graphs" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "almost" was used 2 times.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • line graph
  • household recycling rates
  • trend analysis
  • comparison
  • significant
  • increase/decrease
  • fluctuations
  • plateau
  • progress
  • environmental implications
  • rate
  • peak
  • upward/downward trend
  • percentage
  • consistently
  • period
  • surpass
  • level off
  • stagnate
  • benchmark
  • time frame
  • sustainable practices
  • waste management
  • recycle
  • dispose
  • landfill
  • renewable resource
  • conservation
  • eco-friendly
  • green initiative
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