You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The diagram shows the total length of high-speed tram track (in kilometers) in three countries in 1990, 2010 and the projection for 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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Model Answer

The given table illustrates the total length of high-speed train track in China, France and Japan in 1990 and 2010, with estimates for 2020.

Looking at the data for 1990, it is clear that Chinese high-speed train track was not there then. However, Japan had the longest train track of 1832 kilometers and France had only 720 kilometers of train track.

Turning to 2010, it is interesting to note that China superseded the other two nations with a train track of 3529 kilometers being constructed. The train tracks of Japan and France also grew by 702 kilometers and 1151 kilometers respectively.

According to the predictions, these three nations will maintain an increase in their figures. However, the growth would be the most pronounced in case of China, which will go up three times.

Overall, the high-speed train track saw massive rises from 1990 to 2010 and the trend is expected to continue in future.