The graph below shows the quantities of good transported in the UK between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.
The graph gives the information about the quantities of goods transported in the UK for a period of 28 years between 1974 and 2002 by four different modes of transport.
As expected,road was the most popular mode of transport whereas pipeline was the least popular in all the years. There was an overall increase in the use of road and pipeline between 1974 and 2002 although there were some minor fluctuations in the use of road and marginal increase in the use of pipeline between 1980 and 1992. In 1974, around 70 million tonnes of goods were transported through road whereas in 2002 this value...
- The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. 80
- Without capital punishment (the death penalty) our lives are less secure and crimes ofviolence increase. Capital punishment in essential to control violence in society.To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? 70
- Prevention is better than cure Out of a country s health budget a large proportion should be diverted from treatment to spending on health education and preventative measures To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement 82
- Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion. 93
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