The line graph shows the regional household recycling percentages in three different countries between 2005 and 2015.

IELTS Writing Task Chart for The line graph shows the regional household recycling percentages in three different countries between 2005 and 2015.

The line graph compares the proportion of household recycling in the United Kingdom,

France

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, and

Germany

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between 2005 and 2015.

Overall

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, the percentage of recycling increased considerably in both the UK and

Germany

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while

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France

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experienced a significant decline before recovering slightly by the end of the period. In 2005,

France

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had the highest recycling rate at 50%,

whereas

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Germany

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recorded the lowest at around 20%. Over the following years,

France

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’s figure dropped steadily to 30% in 2013 before rising modestly to 40% in 2015.

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Germany

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’s rate grew sharply throughout the decade, overtaking

France

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in 2009 and reaching approximately 55% by 2015. Meanwhile, the UK showed gradual growth, increasing from about 35% in 2005 to a peak of 60% in 2015, making it the country with the highest recycling proportion

at the end

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of the period. In summary,

while

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recycling became more common in the UK and

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France

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showed a fluctuating downward trend

overall

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, though it recovered slightly in the final years.

jana.ab.albader

Oct 26, 2025

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Introduction & conclusion present

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 9.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

165 words

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The line graph shows the regional household recycling percentages in three different countries between 2005 and 2015.

In some countries, more and more people are becoming interested in finding out about the history of the house or building they live in. What are the reasons for this? How can people research this?

The working week should be shorter and workers have a longer weekend.

Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?