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Academic Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below shows the worldwide market share of the notebook computer market for manufacturers in the years 2006, 2007 and 2014.

Table: Worldwide notebook computer market share by manufacturer

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.
183 words · 4 paragraphs
Introduction

The table provides information about the global market share percentages of notebook computers produced by various manufacturers in 2006, 2007, and 2014.

Overview

In general, it can be seen that while some companies experienced an increase in their market share over the period, others saw a decline. Furthermore, the market share was quite evenly distributed among the manufacturers in 2006 and 2007, but by 2014, one manufacturer had a significantly larger share.

Body 1

In 2006 and 2007, Company A had the highest market share with 30% and 32.5% respectively, but this fell dramatically to just 7.5% in 2014. Company B, on the other hand, saw a steady increase from 22.5% in 2006 to 27.5% in 2007 and then to a substantial 42.5% in 2014, making it the market leader.

Body 2

In contrast, Company C's market share remained relatively stable over the period, fluctuating around 20%. Companies D and E both experienced a decline in market share, with Company D dropping from 15% in 2006 to 10% in 2014, and Company E falling from 10% in 2006 to just 5% in 2014.

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