The table below shows the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001.
The table shows the monthly expenses of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001 across six categories: food, electricity and water, clothing, housing, transport, and other goods and services.
Overall, total spending increased from 675 AUD in 1991 to 715 AUD in 2001. Electricity and water expenses rose significantly, while transport and clothing expenditures declined. Spending on food, housing, and other goods saw smaller changes.
Food and housing expenses experienced slight increases, with food rising from 155 AUD in 1991 to 160 AUD in 2001, and housing costs increasing from 95 to 100 AUD. Electricity and water showed the most dramatic growth, nearly doubling from 75 AUD to 120 AUD.
Expenditure on other goods and services also grew, from 250 AUD in 1991 to 270 AUD in 2001. In contrast, transport expenses dropped from 70 to 45 AUD, and spending on clothing fell significantly, from 30 AUD to just 20 AUD over the decade.
The essay is well-organized with a clear overview and logical progression of ideas. Each category of expenditure is addressed in a systematic manner.
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- Consider adding linking words to enhance the flow of ideas.
The vocabulary is varied and appropriate for the task, with precise terms used to describe financial data.
The essay demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures with minor errors.
The essay effectively addresses all parts of the task, providing a clear summary of the data and highlighting key trends.