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The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main points and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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Model Answer

The given column graph illustrates the amount of tea and coffee imported in Canada, the USA, the UK and Germany. It is clear from the graph that only in the UK more tea is imported than coffee and the maximum tea (80,000 tonnes) is imported by the UK

Canada and the USA import almost equal amount of tea and coffee each, which is 20,000 tonnes and 40,000 tonnes respectively. The Germans import double the amount of tea (40,000 tonnes) than Canada or the USA but the amount of coffee imported is only 10,000 tonnes more at 50,000 tonnes. The highest discrepancy is seen in the amount of tea and coffee imports in the UK where 80,000 tonnes of tea is imported and about 30,000 tonnes of coffee is imported.

Overall, it is interesting to note that the UK takes the lead in importing both these beverages with a total of 110,000 tonnes. Germany follows closely by importing a total of 90,000 tonnes whereas US and Canada import 60,000 tonnes each.