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Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the graph below. You should write at least 150 words.

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The graph illustrates the ratio of smoking men and women in Someland between 1960 and 2000 based on a university lecturer.
Overall
, we can see that the percentage of males who were smoking throughout the period is higher compared with females.
It is clear that
 smoking became more popular among women,
while
 for men
this
 bad habit became less common by the end of the period. Focusing first on smoking women, in 1960, approximately 100 of them had
this
 addiction,
while
 by 1975 their proportion increased by 200 citizens. After that, females started to give up smoking, resulting in a decrease of 100 people by 2000. Regarding men, in 1960 smoking was an extremely common phenomenon among
this
 proportion of the population, with 600 smokers.
However
, throughout the following years, more and more males stopped
this
 bad habit, so their number dropped steadily by 2000
,
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 when it was at the level of only roughly 250 smokers, which was nearly the same as for females.
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Task Response
Although the report captures the key trends of the graph, try to offer more detailed descriptions or numerical changes ideally (e.g., gradual change over certain intervals).
Coherence and Cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph has a clear main idea and that the connections between sentences are seamless, creating a more natural flow.
Coherence and Cohesion
Use linkers and cohesive devices more strategically to improve the logical flow, particularly when discussing changes over the years.
Coherence and Cohesion
Consider combining short sentences for greater coherence and readability, without losing detail.
Task Response
The report effectively highlights the overall trends in men's and women's smoking habits.
Coherence and Cohesion
The writer establishes a clear comparative analysis between men and women.
Coherence and Cohesion
The conclusion achieves a strong summary of the trends.

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