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task1 The figures give information about economic growth and household expenditure across a range of categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The figures illustrate
about
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economic development and
household
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consume
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 across a range of fields.
Overall
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, the line
chart
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 shows Economic
Growth
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 has a variation from 1995 to 2010. The pie
chart
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 features
Breakdown
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the Breakdown
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 of
Household
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Expenditure
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at
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 the same period
with
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as
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 the line
chart
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 . In
pie
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a pie
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chart
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 , almost of
Household
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expenditure
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remain
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 stable in 15 years. The Figure 1 , Economic
Growth
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 started at a modest 1
percent
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,
rise
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 modestly and remained more or less stable at about 3
percent
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 until 2003. Next , it grew strongly and peaked at nearly 5
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percent
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 in 2005 ,
then
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 dropped plummeting to -5
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percent
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 in 2008 , before recovering to 1
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percent
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 in 2010. Over the same time , the
figure
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 2 , Breakdown of
Household
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Expenditure
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 , the changes in patterns of spending were evident. In periods of low
growth
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,
expenditure
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 on housing and food accounted for a larger proportion of total spending than in times of relative thrived. In opposite, in times of economic
growth
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, spending on less important items like travel , entertainment and clothing has increased.
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 is particularly evident in the pie
chart
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 in 2005 when three items together account for over 15
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percent
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 of total
expenditure
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.
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Introduction Clarity
Introduce your essay more effectively by clearly stating what the figures show. Instead of saying 'The figures illustrate about economic development and household consume across a range of fields,' try something like 'The given figures provide an overview of the economic growth trends alongside household expenditure on various categories from 1995 to 2010.'
Logical Structure
For a clearer logical structure, consider using distinct paragraphs to separate the overview, detailed analysis of economic growth, and breakdown of household expenditure. This aids in reader understanding and coherence.
Cohesion
Incorporate a variety of linking phrases to improve cohesion. Instead of repeatedly starting sentences with 'The figure,' use transitions like 'Regarding,' 'In contrast,' or 'Similarly,' to create a smoother flow.
Task Achievement Comparison
To enhance task achievement, ensure to include comparisons more systematically. While you mention comparisons, explicitly stating them (e.g., 'Compared to 2005, the expenditure...') could make your argument stronger and more direct.
Conclusion
The conclusion effectively summarizing the main trends and changes over the period, such as the peak and drop in economic growth, and the variations in household expenditure.
Task Understanding
The essay makes a good attempt to describe and compare the data presented in both the line and pie charts, indicating an understanding of the task.
Detail Usage
Specific years and percentages are used to support points made, which helps in providing a detailed analysis of the figures.

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