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In the past, people stored knowledge in books. Nowadays people store knowledge on the internet. Do you think the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?

#people #books #store #internet
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The chart illustrates how
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the numbers
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numbers
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number
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 of transport owners
were fluctuating
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fluctuated
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 from 1987 to 1999 within one country.
Overall
,
it is clear that
 during the whole
time
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time,
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 there was an upward trend, which grew dramatically.
Moreover
,
it
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there
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 used to be approximately 8 times
less
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fewer
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 vehicles
in
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at
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 the beginning of the period
comparing
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compared
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 to the end.
To begin
 with, less than 500 means of transport were owned by
induviduals
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individuals
 in China in 1987. During the next few years, it increased a bit and was merely 500.
However
, it rose steadily, which resulted in a bit less than 1000 cars and other transporting devices between 1991 and 1995. As
it
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is shown on the chart, in 1995, the amount doubled in numbers and went up to almost 2000. Afterwards, it continued getting more and more vehicles. At
first,
3000
of
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machines per 1000 people, and,
finally
, it was 4000
of
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for
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 transporting appliances by the end of 1999.
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Task Achievement
You provided a structure to your essay, which is great. However, there seems to be a misunderstanding of the task. The task required you to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of storing knowledge on the internet as compared to books, but you wrote about transport ownership trends. Please make sure to address the specific question asked in the topic.
Coherence & Cohesion
To improve coherence and cohesion, try to clearly connect your paragraphs and ensure a smooth flow. Include an introduction that outlines the essay's main points and a conclusion that summarises your views.
Task Achievement
For better task achievement, focus on directly answering the question asked, providing clear arguments for or against, and supporting your opinions with examples or evidence.
Positive Aspect
You provided a clear numerical description and showed an upward trend, which could be a good approach in tasks requiring data interpretation.
Positive Aspect
The essay structure indicates an attempt at creating logical segments, which is a foundation for coherent writing.

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    • Sentence 2 - Detailed background statement
    • Sentence 3 - Thesis
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 1 - Topic sentence
    • Sentence 2 - Example
    • Sentence 3 - Discussion
    • Sentence 4 - Conclusion
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    • Sentence 2 - Restatement of thesis
    • Sentence 3 - Prediction or recommendation

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