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The charts below show the proportion of holidaymakers using four different types of accommodation in three different years. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The pie charts below give information about the percentage of tourists who used four types of accommodation to make a holiday in the years 1988, 1998, and 2008. Overall, what stands out from the charts is that staying with family was the most common style, while camping was the least used in the last two decades (1998 and 2008).
Looking at the details, the proportion of tourists staying with family started at 52% at the beginning of the period. After that, the figure saw a slight increase, growing to 54% in 1998. At the end of the period, it decreased considerably, dropping 44%.
As regards the proportion of renting apartment, having started at 7% in 1998, it witnessed a negligible growth, increasing 11% in 1998. Then, the figure continued increase the next decade, reaching 22% in 2008.
If we look at the percentage of staying in camping and hotel, these figures commenced at 26% and 15% respectively in 1988. After that, the proportion of staying in camping experienced a considerable decrease by 1998, dropping to 12%, while the percentage of staying at a hotel experienced a significant growth, increasing 22%. In 2008, the percentage of staying at a hotel remained unchanged at 22%, whereas the proportion of staying in camping declined only 1%, dropping to 12%.

6.5

The essay is generally well-organized, with a clear overview and logical progression of ideas. However, some connections between ideas could be clearer.

Suggestions
  • Improve transitions between paragraphs.
  • Ensure consistency in data reporting.

The essay uses a range of vocabulary appropriate to the task, though some expressions are slightly awkward or repetitive.

The essay shows a good range of grammatical structures, but there are some errors that affect clarity.

The essay addresses the task well, summarizing key features and making relevant comparisons. However, some inaccuracies in data reporting affect the overall achievement.

Suggestions
  • Ensure accuracy when reporting data.
  • Provide a clearer summary of the main trends.