the line graph below shows the oil production and consumption in China between 1982 and 2006
The line graph provides information about the oil production and consumption in China from 1986 to 2006. The unit is measured in millions of oil barrels per day. Overall, it is clear that the volume of oil consumption increased more significantly compared to the oil production. Additionally, the figure for oil consumption showed the highest level throughout the whole time.
Although the figure for oil consumption showed a sharp increase over the period, between 1982 and 1990, its figure did not change, at 2 million oil barrels per day. The oil consumption increased slightly from 2 million (1990) to just over 6 million (by 2006)
When it comes to the figure for oil production, it grew and started at 2 million barrels 1982 and increased to approximately 3 million by 1986. However, from 1986 to 1994, this figure remained stable at 3 million oil barrels per day. It continued to increase slightly to just under 4 million by 2006.
The essay is generally well-organized with a clear overview. However, there is a slight inconsistency in the years mentioned, and some sentences could be better connected.
Suggestions
- Ensure consistency in the years mentioned.
- Use linking words to enhance flow.
The lexical resource is adequate with some variety in vocabulary. However, there is room for more sophisticated language.
The essay demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures with minor errors.
The essay addresses the task effectively, providing a clear overview and specific details from the graph.