The table below gives information on consumer spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information shown below. Make comparisons where relevant.
The table shows percentages of consumer spending on different items in five various countries in 2002. Overall, the proportion of national consumer expenditure on food /drinks /tobacco showed highest figure at certain time. It was reverse true for clothing /footwear and leisure /education categories.
Focusing on the first dominant countries in three categories. The percentage of consumer spending on food /drinks /tobacco in Turkey exhibited highest number about 32.14% while Ireland accumulated 28.91%. Also, expending on clothing /footwear in Italy and Turkey were dominant at that category with 9.00% and 6.63. Turkey collected about 4.35% in leisure/education.
On other hand, spending on different items in Sweden exhibited almost lowest number in all categories rather than spending on leisure /education with 3.22%. Also, Spain showed usually lower percentage in expending on different types of items. So, it exhibited 18.80% in food /drinks /tobacco. Moreover, it ranked 3 rd in clothing /footwear with 6.51%.
The essay presents information in a logical order but lacks clear linking devices and transitions between ideas.
Suggestions
- Use linking words to connect sentences and paragraphs.
- Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.
- Avoid abrupt transitions.
The essay uses a limited range of vocabulary with some repetition and errors.
The essay contains frequent grammatical errors and awkward phrasing.
The essay addresses the task but lacks detailed comparisons and analysis.
Suggestions
- Include more detailed comparisons between countries.
- Provide more specific data from the table.
- Ensure all categories are equally covered.