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The graph below shows the percentage of immigrants to Australia from five countries in 1962, 1982 and 2002. 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 column graph illustrates the percentage of immigrants from five countries to Australia in three years, which are 1962, 1982 and 2002. A cursory glance at the graph is enough to make it clear that the Italians and New Zealanders immigrating to Australia showed a downward trend, where as those from India, Vietnam and the UK showed a
fluctuating trend.

In 1962, 40% immigrants to Australia were from Italy. Their percentage fell dramatically and reached 20% by 1982. After that, there was a moderate decline and by 2002, the percentage of Italians shifting permanently to settle in Australia became 15%. Similarly, the proportion of New Zealand immigrants to Australia decreased from 8% in 1962, to 6% in 1982, to approximately 4.5% in 2002.

The least percentage (2%) was of Indians who immigrated to Australia in 1962. They grew significantly to 15% by 1982, but after that showed a small drop and reached 14% by 2002. The British and Vietnamese immigrants escalated from 10% each in 1962 to 17% and 25% respectively in 1982. After that their percentage dropped to 12% and 13% respectively by 2002.

Overall, the Indian and Italian immigrants showed the most dramatic changes over the given period of time.