The graph below shows the price of bananas in 4 different countries from 1996 to 2004. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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The given line graph compares the cost of bananas in Japan, France, Germany and the USA from 1996 to 2004.
Overall, bananas were the costliest for most of the given period in Japan. By contrast, bananas were the least priced in the US from 1996 to 2004. Also, the cost of bananas increased in the US, Germany, and Japan, but remained relatively unchanged in France.
In 1996, bananas were sold at the rate of 2USD/kg in Japan and France, but the cost was 1.5 and 1USD/kg in Germany and the USA respectively. While the cost rose sharply and peaked at 3USD/kg in Japan, it remained stable in France and grew slightly by 0.25 USD/kg in Germany and the USA till 1998.
From 1998 to 2004, the cost remained stable in the US at 1.25 USD/kg but fluctuated in all other given countries. By 2004, bananas were sold at a rate of 2.5, 2, and 1.75 USD/kg in Japan, France, and Germany.
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thanks, mam for ur guidance…its really helpful for me …..
i think its better to write the overview after the introduction as the 2nd para
Dear Mam,
I am having my IELTS test this Saturday, Oct 24, 2020. I have a query regarding IELTS Academic Writing Task 1.
Regarding Structure. For Task1 Writing regardign Graphs, Maps, Diagram . Where exactly should I include my Overview (Overall)Paragraph. Whether it should be in Second Paragraph or at the end. I have seen you have shown in second paragraph and many online tutorials are also showing the same way. But one of my friend who is working as IELTS teacher says , Overview should be mentioned at the end as per Cambridge English.
Since I regularly follow your website and I am eager to know the answer.
I have my test tomorrow can u share your feedback on the exam like how you had written in your task 1. I think this will help others.