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IELTS Cambridge Book 7 Test 2

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34. The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. 


Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Source: IELTS Cambridge Book 7 Test 2

The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. 

     Sample Answer 1

                The graph depicts the consumption of meat in a European nation from 1979 to 2004.

                In terms of chicken and beef, the real consumption of chicken per person in 1979 was 140 grams, which increased by 60 grams per person in 1989. Surprisingly, the demand for chicken rose significantly, reaching a peak of 250 grams per person in 2004. On the other hand, beef consumption per person per week was 240 grams in 1979. However, this figure fluctuated between 1984 and 1994. Surprisingly, beef consumption somewhat decreased, reaching a low of 100 grams in 2004.

               When it comes to lamb and fish consumption, the grams consumed per person in 1979 were 150 grams, but this number decreased by 90 grams per person in 2004, according to the USDA. Notably, only a very small percentage of the fish consumed was actually fish.

                  In conclusion, chicken consumption accounted for the largest percentage, while fish, beef, and lamb accounted for the lowest.

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The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. 

     Sample Answer 2

BAND 7

                     The graph depicts meat consumption in a European nation from 1979 to 2004.

              In terms of chicken and beef, real consumption of chicken in 1979 was 140 grammes per person, increasing by 60 grammes per person in 1989. Surprisingly, demand for chicken rose significantly, peaking at 250 grammes per person in 2004. Beef intake per person per week was 240 grammes in 1979. However, this number varied from 1984 to 1994. Surprisingly, beef consumption dropped somewhat, hitting a low of 100 grammes in 2004.

               When it comes to lamb and fish consumption, the number of grammes consumed per person in 1979 was 150 grammes; however, the number dropped by 90 grammes per person in 2004, according to the USDA. Notably, only a very tiny percentage of the fish eaten was really fish.

              In conclusion, chicken consumption accounted for the greatest percentage, while fish, beef, and lamb accounted for the lowest.

150 Words

The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. 

     Sample Answer 3

BAND 6.5

                    The chart gives data about the consumption of meat in a European country from 1979 to 2004. 

               Regarding chicken and beef, the actual consumption of chicken in 1979 was 140 grams per person, while the figure increased by 60 grams per person in 1989. Surprisingly, the demand for chicken increased considerably and reached its peak at 250 grams per person in 2004. Beef consumption was 240 grams per person per week in 1979, but this figure fluctuated from 1984 to 1994. Interestingly, the usage of beef decreased moderately, reaching a low of 100 grams in 2004.

             Turning to lamb and fish figures, the usage of lamb in 1979 was 150 grams per person; however, the number decreased by 90 grams per person in 2004. Notably, only a very small proportion of fish was consumed.

                In summary, it can be seen that the consumption of chicken made up the highest proportion, while fish, beef and lamb made up the lowest proportion.

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The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. 

     Sample Answer 4

BAND 5.5 (147 Words)

                               The chart gives information about non-vegetarian eating habits in a European nation from 1979 to 2004.

                          Regarding fish consumption, initially, it fluctuated around 50 grams per person per week and finally dropped to 40.

                               Turning to lamp consumption, there was a sharp decline between 1979 and 2004. In the first five years, it fell to 110, followed by a decrease of 70 until 1994, before rising to 100. After that, it plugged to 60 in 2004.

                      We can see that the amount of beef eaten per person per week showed an erratic change. Firstly, it decreased than increased, only to fall dramatically and reach just above 100 in 2004. However, for chicken, it can be seen that their consumption increased with time and reached 250 at the end of the given period.

                           Overall, fish and meat consumption fell from 1979 to 2004, except chicken consumption, which increased.

147 Words

The graph below shows the consumption of fish and different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004. 

     Sample Answer 5

BAND 5.5 (117 Words)

                                           The graphic below gives information about eating fish and distinct sorts of meat in a European nation from 1979 to 2004.

                                            It is crystal clear that, between 1979 and 1984, Europeans preferred beef more than lamb, followed by a period of sharp fluctuation, reaching a high of 200 grams of beef a person.

                                            Further, chicken ingestion by the natives surged and fell until 1986 by 200 grams, before remaining unchanged for a short period, whereas, from 1979 to the last year in the question, fish consumption hovered around 50 grams per individual. Surprisingly, the chicken consumption progressed (250 grams) on weekdays.

                         In general, Europeans' consumption of beef, lamb, and fish dropped, while for chicken, it increased dramatically.

117 Words