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Academic Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph below shows the consumption of fish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004.

Line Graph: Fish and meat consumption in Europe 1979-2004

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

One box per paragraph, then compare with Band 9.
166 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

The line graph delineates the quantity of fish and various types of meat consumed in a certain European nation from 1979 to 2004.

Overview

The general trend revealed by the graph is a decrease in the consumption of beef and lamb over the 25 year period, while the intake of chicken and fish experienced a rise. The consumption of fish remained relatively stable compared to the other food items.

Body 1

In 1979, beef was the most consumed meat at around 220 grams per person per week, but this figure dropped significantly to just over 100 grams by 2004. Similarly, the consumption of lamb also declined from approximately 150 grams to nearly 60 grams per person per week over the same period.

Body 2

Conversely, the intake of chicken showed a steady increase from just under 150 grams per person per week in 1979 to over 250 grams in 2004. Fish consumption, although fluctuating slightly, remained fairly constant at around 60 grams per person per week throughout the 25 year span.

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