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This example of a bar chart satisfies the requirements of the task.

The first paragraph introduces the graph (without copying from the rubric) and then identifies the main trends.

It is clearly organized, with each item clearly explained in each paragraph.

Importantly however, even though each item is described in turn, the description does not just describe each item in isolation. You will notice that comparisons are made between the items throughout the description.

For example:

...it then fell to account for the lowest expenditure of all the items at the end of the period...

Gas appeared to follow the opposite pattern to food spending.

Clothing, which at just over $200 accounted for the lowest expenditure at the beginning of the period,...

There is also evidence that the candidate knows how to write complex sentences:

Although expenditure on food increased...

Clothing, which at just over...

After reaching...

There is also a good mix of comparison / compare sentence structuresand language of change. The correct tense is used (past simple) as the graph is referring to completed actions in the past.

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Model Graph 12

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The pie chart shows the percentage of persons arrested in the five years ending 1994 and the bar chart shows the most recent reasons for arrest. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.