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.
The graph above illustrates the
rate
of recycling
amoung
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among
households
of
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in
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three European countries between 2005 and 2015. Peaked at 50 %, France
has
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had
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the most household recycling rates among the rest in 2005, but the
rate
has shown
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showed
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a gradual
deline
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decline
to 30% in 2013, with a gentle bounce back in 2015 at 40%. Around 35% of
the
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apply
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British
households
recycled in 2005, with the recycling
trend
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trend,
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pleateaued
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plateaued
between 2007 and 2009 at 40%. The recycling
rate
then
increased significantly to around 55% in 2011 and over 60% in 2015 after a gentle rise. With only around 20%, German
households
had the
least
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lowest
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recycling rates in 2005 compared to the others.
However
, there was a continuous increase in the recycling
rate
of German
households
with the
rate
overtooked
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overtaking
France after 2009 and almost
tripled
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tripling
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in 2015 at around 57%.
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Sentences: Add more complex sentences.
Common mistake: Your writing should be 150-250 words.
Vocabulary: Replace the words rate, households with synonyms.
Vocabulary: The word "increased" was used 2 times.
Vocabulary: The word "around" was used 4 times.

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  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
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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