The chart below shows the proportion of businesses making e-commerce purchases by industry in Canada between 2015 and 2019. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The provided bar chart meticulously outlines the percentage of businesses in Canada that are engaged in online trade in manufacturing, construction, wholesale, retail, and information and communication industries over a span of five years, from 2015 to 2019.
Overall, it is evident that the proportion of online purchases shows an upward trajectory throughout the given periods, with marginal increase and minor fluctuations, while the highest proportion of transactions are made by information and communications industry.
While the proportion of online purchases in the construction industry in 2015 amounted to almost a quarter, it steadily climbed, more than doubling to around 55% by 2019. Wholesale industry, likewise, grew from around 40% in 2015 to above 60% by year 2019. Although the manufacturing industry expanded its e-commerce presence from around 30% in 2015 to surpassing 50% by 2016, it faced a decline in 2017 to approximately 45%. Subsequently, it rebounded, reaching around 60% in 2019.
Concurrently, e-commerce in case of the retail and information and communications, the former increased from approximately 32% in 2015 to nearly 57% by 2018, while the latter rose from around 60% in 2015 to about 75% by 2018. However, both industries experienced a marginal decline in 2019, with the retail industry dropping to around 55%, and the information and communications industry decreasing to around 70%.
The bar chart and table show information about students from abroad studying in four English-speaking countries in 2004 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The graph below shows the average daily sales of selected food items at Starbucks, by season. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
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The given bar chart depicts how much, on average, five different products at Starbucks are being sold each day, based on the number of servings, during both winter and summer.
All in all, it’s clear that Hot coffee and Soup experience peak sales during winter, while Iced coffee and Ice cream dominate during summer. The sale of Salad remains consistent and unaffected by seasonal variations.
While around 30 Hot coffees are served during summer, this number more than doubles during winter, reaching approximately 75 servings. Similarly, the sale of Soup doubles from around 25 servings in summer to about 50 servings in winter. Salad is served around 25 units each day during both seasons.
In winter, Iced coffee is least preferred, with only around 1 serving per day. However, notably, its sales remarkably ascends to 40 servings a day during summer. Similarly, around 25 units of Ice cream are sold during winter, markedly soaring to approximately 35 servings per day during summer.
List of vocabulary used:
1. Given – provided, supplied 2. Depicts – illustrates, represents 3. Average – mean, typical 4. Products – items, goods 5. Servings – portions, quantities 6. Winter – cold season, wintertime 7. Summer – warm season, summertime 8. All in all – overall, generally 9. Clear – evident, obvious 10. Experience – undergo, have
11. Peak – highest, maximum 12. Dominates – leads, prevails 13. Consistent – steady, uniform 14. Unaffected – unchanged, stable 15. Seasonal variations – seasonal changes, seasonal fluctuations 16. Served – offered, provided 17. More than doubles – increases by over twofold, surpasses two times 18. Reaching – attaining, hitting 19. Similarly – likewise, in the same way 20. Doubles – increases twofold, multiplies
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The table below gives information about salaries of secondary/high school teachers in five countries in 2009.
Country
Starting
Salary per year (USD)
Maximum
Years taken to reach top salary
Australia
34,600
48,000
48,000
09
Denmark
47,000
54,000
54,000
08
Luxembourg
80,000
112,000
139,000
30
Korea
30,500
52,600
84,500
37
Japan
28,000
49,000
62,400
34
Secondary/high school teachers’ salaries (2009)
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The provided table presents a comprehensive overview of the 2009 salary distribution among secondary/high school teachers in five countries, all figures expressed in U.S. dollars (USD).
In summary, Luxembourg stands out with the maximum salary, while Australia lags behind. Notably, Korea takes the longest to reach the maximum salary, while Denmark achieves this milestone most rapidly.
Among the highest-paid countries, Luxembourg offers a starting salary of $80,000, with an annual total of $112,000, peaking at $139,000 over 30 years. In contrast, Japan provides the lowest starting salary at $28,000, with an annual total of $49,000, reaching a maximum of $62,400 over 34 years.
In Korea, the starting salary is $30,500, with an annual total of $52,600. In 37 years, their teachers will be eligible for a maximum of $84,500. Meanwhile, Denmark and Australia achieve top salary eligibility in just 8 and 9 years, respectively, with no increment in their total annual salaries. Australia starts with $34,600 and reaches an annual total of $48,000, while Denmark begins at $47,000, annually culminating at $54,000.
LIST OF VOCABULARY USED:
Comprehensive: Complete and including all or nearly all elements or aspects.
Overview: A general summary or review of a subject.
Salary: A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis, for work performed.
Distribution: The way in which something is shared out among a group.
Figures: Numerical data or statistics.
Maximum: The greatest amount, value, or degree.
Starting salary: The initial amount of money paid to an employee when they begin a job.
Annual total: The total amount earned or received over the course of a year.
Peaking: Reaching the highest point or level.
Contrast: The state of being strikingly different from something else.
Eligible: Qualified to participate or be chosen.
Increment: An increase or addition, especially in a series.
Culminating: Reaching the highest point or final stage.
Lag behind: To move more slowly than others or to fall behind in progress.
Milestone: An important point or event in a process or development.
Notably: In a way that is worthy of attention; especially.
Secondary/high school: An educational institution for students typically aged 12 to 18.
Figures expressed: Numbers that are presented in a specific format, often for clarity.
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The tables below give information about the world population and distribution in 1950 and 2000, with an estimate of the situation in 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The tables offer insights into the global population in billions and its regional distribution as a percentage in 1950 and 2000, along with projections for 2050.
In broad terms, it is evident that the world population is on an upward trajectory. While the predicted percentage increases for Africa, it either declines or stabilises for the remaining regions.
In 1950, the world’s population was just 2.5 billion, which underwent a slightly above twofold change, reaching 6 billion by 2000 and is estimated to climb further to 9 billion by 2050. In 1950, Asian population consisted of 56% of the overall figures, which grew to 60% by 2000 and is expected to be at 59% by 2050. Africa showed a notable growth in percentage of population, 9% in 1950 to 13% in 2000, expecting to reach 20% by 2050. Latin America, and Oceania increased their percentage of population. The former from 6% in 1950 to 9% in 2000 and the latter from less than 1% in 1950 to 1% in 2000. Both these figures are expected to remain the same in 2050.
On contrary, the percentage-wise distribution of Europe and North America plummeted notably and is expected to go even lower by 2050, Europe to 7 and North America 4 %. In terms of percentage, Europe covered 22% of world’s population in 1950, which drastically slumped to 12% by year 2000. North America, likewise, diminished her percentage to 5% in 2000 from 7% in 1950.
List of vocabulary used:
Insights: Understanding gained from analysis.
Distribution: The way something is spread out among a group.
Projections: Estimates or forecasts based on current data.
Evident: Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Trajectory: The path or progression of something over time.
Declines: Decreases in quantity, quality, or importance.
Stabilises: Maintains a steady state; makes stable.
Underwent: Experienced or was subjected to something.
Twofold: Consisting of two parts or aspects; doubled.
Notable: Worthy of attention; remarkable.
Diminished: Made smaller or less; decreased.
Plummeted: Fell or dropped suddenly and steeply.
Drastically: In a way that is severe or serious.
Slumped: Fell or dropped heavily or suddenly.
Expecting: Anticipating or looking forward to something.
Marginal: Relating to a small amount or degree.
Overall: Taking everything into account; general.
Figures: Numerical data or statistics.
Percentage: A fraction or ratio expressed as a part of 100.
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The line chart below shows the results of a survey giving the reasons why people moved to the capital city of a particular country. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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The given line chart depicts the outcome of a survey delineating the four motivating factors behind the relocation of people in a country to their capital city over a span of 15 years, from 2000 to 2015.
Overall, the primary incentive for relocation was employment, with academic reasons ranking second. The least cited motivations were family/friends and a sense of adventure.
In 2000, about 60,000 individuals relocated for employment, with the number steadily rising to a peak of over 90,000 in 2010, followed by a slight dip to around 87,000 by 2015. Additionally, approximately 25,000 people migrated for academic reasons in 2000, and this figure experienced a notable upturn to nearly 87,000 by 2015.
Relocation on account of adventure and family/friends was marginal, both being just above 11,000 in 2000. While the former reached almost 15,000 by 2015, displaying an infinitesimal growth in number, the latter experienced a surge from year 2005, reaching a height of around 22,000 by 2010. The number remained almost the same in 2015.
The table below shows the proportion of income spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998.
The proportion of income adults and children spent on 4 common items in the UK in 1998
food
electronic equipment
music
videos
adults
25%
5%
5%
1%
men
14%
10%
5%
2%
women
39%
1%
5%
0.5%
children
10%
23%
39%
12%
boys
9%
18%
38%
18%
girls
11%
5%
40%
17%
Model answer by Lifestyle Training Centre
The provided table delineates the expenditure patterns of adults and children in the United Kingdom across four distinct categories (food, electronic equipment, music, and videos) during the year 1998, presented as percentages of their total earnings.
In summary, adults allocated a significant portion of their expenditures to food, contrasting with the minimal spending on videos. Children, on the other hand, showed a distinct pattern, emphasizing music spending over food.
Among adults, 25% of expenditures went to food, with men at 14% and women at 39%. Conversely, video spending was minimal, combining at 1%—0.5% for women and 2% for men. Music expenses, 5%, were evenly split at 5% between both genders. Electronic equipment constituted 5%, with women at 1% and men at 10%.
Among children, 39% of income went to music—boys 38%, girls 40%. Conversely, food received the smallest share at 10% (boys 9%, girls 11%). Electronic equipment constituted 23% of expenditures, with boys at 18% and girls at 5%. Videos were accounted for 12%, split with boys at 18% and girls at 17%.
List of vocabulary used:
Delineates: Describes or portrays something precisely; outlines.
Expenditure: The action of spending funds or the amount spent.
Patterns: Regular and repeated arrangements or trends in behavior or data.
Distinct: Recognizably different or unique.
Allocated: Distributed or assigned for a specific purpose.
Contrasting: Showing differences when compared; differing significantly.
Minimal: The least amount or degree; very small.
Emphasizing: Giving special importance or prominence to something.
Constituted: Made up or formed; composed.
Income: Money received, especially on a regular basis, for work or through investments.
Share: The portion of something that is divided among a group.
Accounted for: Considered or included in a total.
Split: Divided into parts or sections.
Genders: The categories of male and female, often used in the context of social or cultural roles.
Percentage: A proportion expressed as a fraction of 100.
Significant: Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.
Totaling: Adding up to a specific amount or sum.
Expenses: The costs incurred in the process of producing or consuming goods and services.
Allocated: Assigned or distributed to a particular purpose.
Income distribution: The way in which total income is divided among individuals or groups.
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The line graph below shows the consumption of 4 kinds of meat in a European country from 1979 to 2004.
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The provided line graph illustrates the weekly consumption, in grams, of chicken, beef, lamb, and fish by individuals in a European country over the period spanning from 1979 to 2004.
In general, it is evident that the consumption of chicken steadily increased over the specified period, whereas the intake of beef and lamb significantly declined. The consumption of fish, on the contrary, remained relatively stable, with a slight dip observed.
In 1979, an individual consumed just below 150 grams of chicken. Despite oscillating dramatically, the consumption evidently soared year by year and culminated around 250 grams by the year 2004. The consumption of fish, which was the lowest among all four categories at just above 50 grams per person, experienced a marginal downturn and lingered just under 50 grams by the year 2004.
The beef intake was approximately 220 grams in the year 1979, reaching a peak of around 240 grams by 1984, although there was a notable plummet to around 180 grams in between. From this point onward, the consumption plunged rapidly, despite sporadic but slight inclines. Lamb, despite being the second most consumed item at 150 grams in 1984, experienced a drastic diminution and reached around 60 grams by the year 2004.
The provided bar chart delineates the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the United Kingdom, attributed to the Information Technology (IT) and service industry. The data spans a nine-year period, covering the years 1992 to 2000.
Overall, it is evident that the percentage of GDP witnessed a substantial increase, nearly doubling over the nine-year period for both the Information Technology and Service industries, despite minor fluctuations.
Commencing at slightly above 6% in the year 1992, the IT industry witnessed an upward trajectory, peaking at over 8% in the year 1994. Despite a marginal decline in the year 1996 to just under 8%, the GDP soared, reaching a pinnacle of approximately 15% by the year 2000.
Concurrently, the Service Industry’s GDP, starting at 4 percentage in the year 1992, exhibited a consistent upward trend, culminating in a figure slightly surpassing 8 percentage by the conclusion of the period in the year 2000.
List of vocabulary used:
1. Provided – supplied, given 2. Delineates – describes, outlines 3. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – national income, economic output 4. Attributed – related, linked 5. Information Technology (IT) – computing, tech industry 6. Service industry – service sector, tertiary sector 7. Data – information, statistics 8. Spans – covers, extends over 9. Period – timeframe, duration 10. Overall – generally, in summary
21. Peaking – reaching the highest point, hitting a maximum 22. Marginal – slight, minor 23. Decline – decrease, drop 24. Soared – skyrocketed, surged 25. Pinnacle – peak, summit 26. Approximately – about, nearly 27. Concurrently – at the same time, simultaneously
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