The charts below show local government expenditure in 2010 and 2015.
The pie charts compare how local government spending was allocated across nine sectors in 2010 and 2015.
Overall, education, healthcare, and pensions consistently accounted for the largest shares in both years, though education and welfare spending decreased, while transport saw an increase.
In 2010, education made up the largest portion of spending at 24%, followed by healthcare (21%) and pensions (19%). Welfare accounted for 17%, while transport and defense made up 8% and 5%, respectively. Smaller proportions were spent on culture and leisure (3%), borrowing interest (2%), and other sectors (1%).
By 2015, education and healthcare spending dropped slightly to 21% and 20%, while pensions remained stable at 19%. Welfare saw a significant reduction to 13%, whereas transport rose to 10%. Other categories, including defense, culture and leisure, and borrowing interest, experienced minor changes.
The essay is well-organized with a clear comparison of the data between the two years. It uses appropriate linking words and phrases to ensure smooth transitions between ideas.
Suggestions
- Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.
The essay uses a wide range of vocabulary accurately. Synonyms and varied expressions are employed to avoid repetition.
The essay demonstrates a high level of grammatical accuracy with a variety of sentence structures.
The essay addresses all aspects of the task, providing a clear overview and detailed comparisons of the data.
Suggestions
- Include more specific data points for minor changes.
- Ensure all sectors are mentioned when describing changes.