The charts below show the proportion of expenditure by students, on average, at one university, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The charts below show the proportion of expenditure by students,

on average, at one university, in 2000 and 2010.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main

features, and make comparisons where relevant.
These charts show changes in the ratio of average
students’
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from the same university spending on their needs in 2000 and 2010. By far the most significant expenses of students in both years were on food and drink.
Moreover
, these indicators remained unchanged (29% in 2000 and 2010).
Also
, the amount they spend on eating out has doubled, but their spending on transport has changed by only one
percent
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(8% in 2000, and 9% in 2010). In 2010, students’ spending on clothing decreased by almost 3 times compared to what it was in 2000 (16% in 2000 and 5% in 2010, respectively).
Additionally
, their spending on utilities
such
as electricity and water increased by 6% compared to 2000; 27% in 2010,
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% in 2000. Spending on holidays and sports remained the same as in 2000, at 5% and 17% respectively. Taken as a whole, students’ spending has not undergone much change compared to 2000; most remained the same or changed by a couple of percent.
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Vocabulary: Rephrase the word "show" in your introduction.
Vocabulary: The word "compared" was used 3 times.
Vocabulary: The word "changes" was used 4 times.
Vocabulary: The word "remained" was used 3 times.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Proportion of expenditure
  • Revenue
  • Categories
  • Significant changes
  • Spending habits
  • Relatively stable
  • Inflation
  • Lifestyle
  • Investments
  • Academic materials
  • Entertainment
  • Accommodation
  • Utilities
  • Food
  • Transportation
  • Miscellaneous expenses
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