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Academic Writing Task 1

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The number of tourists visiting Malaysia and Dubai from 1995 to 2003 is presented below.

Line Graph: Tourist numbers in Malaysia and Dubai 1995-2003

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.
164 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

The given data provides information about the number of tourists who visited Malaysia and Dubai over an eight-year period from 1995 to 2003.

Overview

The general trend shows a steady increase in the number of tourists visiting both destinations, with Dubai experiencing a more pronounced growth. However, there were fluctuations in the figures for both locations over the years.

Body 1

Looking at the details, in 1995, the number of tourists visiting Malaysia was significantly higher than those visiting Dubai, with approximately 4.5 million and 1.5 million visitors respectively. The following years saw a gradual increase in the number of tourists in both countries, with the exception of 1997 and 2001, when the figures dropped slightly.

Body 2

By 2003, the number of tourists visiting Dubai had surpassed those visiting Malaysia. Dubai welcomed around 6.5 million tourists, while Malaysia saw around 5.5 million visitors. This suggests that despite the initial popularity of Malaysia, Dubai became the more popular destination by the end of the period.

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