The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. You should write at least 150 words.

The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.

You should write at least 150 words.
The line graph provides
the
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apply
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data
from
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the amount of products transported in the UK changed over the 26-year period.
Overall
, most amount of products transported increased over the given period, with the exception of rail. Looking at the line graph more closely, one can see that the amount of goods on the road rose gradually by nearly 30
million
tonnes
from approximately 70
million
tonnes
in 1974 to almost 100
million
tonnes
in 2002.
Furthermore
, quantities of goods in the water went up slightly from 1974 to 1985 and
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not
fluctuated
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slightly from 1985 to 1998 and soared from 50
million
tonnes
in 1998 to 60
million
in 2002.
Moreover
, quantities of objects in rail have experienced fluctuation over the given period. In conclusion, all objects transported went up and down for several years.
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Common mistake: Your writing should be 150-250 words.
Vocabulary: Replace the words million, tonnes with synonyms.
Vocabulary: The word "graph" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "give" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "amount" was used 3 times.
Vocabulary: The word "went up" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "slightly" was used 2 times.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Transported goods
  • Quantities
  • Trends
  • Modes of transport
  • Rail
  • Road
  • Water
  • Pipeline
  • Fluctuations
  • Predominance
  • Economic influences
  • Societal changes
  • Technological advancements
  • Environmental impact
  • Growth
  • Steady increase/decrease
  • Comparison
  • Period (e.g., decade, years)
  • Examination
  • Implications
  • Analysis
  • Conclusion
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