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You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. This line graph shows the percentage of women who were employed in four countries from 1985 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information. You should write at least 150 words.

You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this task. This line graph shows the percentage of women who were employed in four countries from 1985 to 2005. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information. You should write at least 150 words.
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The given line graph illustrates the proportion of females who worked in four
country
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countries
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 namely Korea,
Afghanistan
, France and
USA
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the USA
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 from 1985 to 2005.
It is clear that
 all countries except
Afghanistan
increase
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increased
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 their percentage of working women until 2005.
In addition
, the
amount
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number
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 of employers in
Afghanistan
start
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starts
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 to decrease after 1995. At the start of the period, the United States had the most workers and
at the end
 stands in its position.
However
,
Afghanistan
 had the lowest percentage throughout the period. Considering the line graph, the USA started its journey with 45% and reached its peak of 65% in 2005 and Korea
and
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apply
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exhibited a similar trend.
Although
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However
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, only
Afghanistan
was
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apply
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significantly decreased from 40 to almost zero,
where
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whereas
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 other countries gradually and slowly climbed.
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Sentences: Add more complex sentences.
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Common mistake: Your writing should be 150-250 words.
Vocabulary: Replace the words afghanistan with synonyms.
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Vocabulary: The word "graph" was used 2 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "percentage" was used 2 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "decrease" was used 2 times.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • percentage of women employed
  • employment trends
  • notable changes
  • significant increases and decreases
  • periods of stability
  • specific years and percentages
  • overall trend
  • compare and contrast
  • similarities and differences
  • throughout the period
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