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 line graphs illustrate the proportions of household recycling rates in the UK, France, and Germany from 2005 to 2015.
Overall
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, it can be seen that the UK and Germany are gradually up trends.
In contrast
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, France depicts a
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downtrend. It is undeniable that, the rate the UK show increased steadily from 35% in 2005 to 40% in 2009. After that dramatically rose to 55% in 2011. In the final year of the graph apparent go up to 60% in 2015.
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, the case of Germany indicates moderate growth from 20% in 2005 to 55% in 2011. In the following year, climbed up again to 55% in 2015.
Whereas
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, the rate France represents significantly decreased from 50% in 2005 to 30% in 2013.
However
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, in the following two years jump to 40%.
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Vocabulary: The word "graphs" 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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