The line graph below illustrates the percentage of consumption of ethnic cuisines from other countries by Australian citizens between 1985 and 2010, with an interval of 5 years.
Overall
, three lines significantly increased during the examined period.
At the beginning, in 1985, Italian food was the leader among consumers. From 1990 to 1995, the trend slightly rose from 10% to 15%. Linking Words
However
, from 1995 to 2005, it had remained almost steady. Linking Words
Consequently
, in that comparison, Italian cuisine was taken third place. Thai cuisine in 1985 was less popular among Australian people, with 5% of users. Between 1985 and 2005, its trend marginally dipped. In 2005, Thailand's food Linking Words
considerably
went up and took the leadership with 28%, converged with other lines and overtaking them.
The Chinese food was in second place originally and remained the same in 2010. During the whole period, it had a gradual upward trend without any declines. So its popularity reached 25%.Check wording
consumption considerably