The bar chart below shows the percentage of government spending on roads and transport in 4 countries in the years 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
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The bar chart compares the proportion of government expenditure on roads and transport in four different countries in 15 years.
Overall, Portugal had a downward trend, while Italia recorded a fluctuation in the portion of government expenditure. However, United Kingdom had the lowest proportion of expenditure at all time.
In terms of Italia, it had ups and down between under 20% to nearly 25%,where was the top portion of expenditure held in the year 2000. Moreover, Portugal recorded a downward trend with falling over 25% to 20%, it was about 5% fall of expenditure.
On the other hand, United Kingdom was fluctuated in the ratio of their government expenditure, and it was least portion of expenditure by over 5%, which was the lowest portion in 2005 among this 4 countries. In United State of America, it had a little increasing way , whereas it had a downfall in 1995 with fall nearly 2% from previous 5 years ,and it was ranging between 10 to 15 percent of total in 15 years .
“Portugal had a downward trend” → “Spending in Portugal showed a downward trend.”
“Italia” → “Italy”
“Ups and down” → “Ups and downs”
“Between under 20% to nearly 25%” → “Between just under 20% and nearly 25%”
“Where was the top portion of expenditure held” → “Which reached its highest point”
“Recorded a downward trend with falling over 25% to 20%” → “Showed a fall from just over 25% to around 20%”
“United Kingdom was fluctuated” → “The United Kingdom’s spending fluctuated”
“It was least portion of expenditure by over 5%” → “It accounted for the lowest share, at just over 5%”
“United State of America” → “The United States of America”
“It had a little increasing way” → “It increased slightly”
“Downfall in 1995 with fall nearly 2%” → “Declined by around 2% in 1995”
“Ranging between 10 to 15 percent of total in 15 years” → “Ranged between 10% and 15% over the 15-year period”
Missing articles (“the”, “a”) in several places
Inconsistent capitalization of country names
Band score : 5.5
The bar chart displays the percentage of government spending on roads and transport in 4 different countries in the years 1990,1995,2000,2005.
It is clear that, In 1990 proportion of government spending on road increased very extensively. On the other hand In 2005 government spending on road and transport was very extensive.
In 1990 Government spent on road and transport was almost 27%, which was increased dramatically. However in 2000 government spent approximately 29%,which was increased unexpectedly, In Portugal government spent very extensively on road and transport in the year 1990, while in 1990 UK recorded the least.
In 1995 government spent 20% on road and transport in Italia, while in Portugal government spent very extensively in 1995. moreover In UK government spending recorded the least, while In 1995 government spent on road and transport was 10% in United states of America, which is the third highest spending In 1995.
“4” → “four” (numbers under ten should be written in words)
“It is clear that, In 1990 proportion…” → Remove comma after that; in should be lowercase → “It is clear that in 1990, the proportion…”
“Proportion of government spending on road increased very extensively” → “Government spending on roads increased significantly”
“On the other hand In 2005 government spending on road and transport was very extensive” → Incorrect contrast; should be “By 2005, spending on roads and transport was also high.”
“Government spent on road and transport was almost 27%” → “Government spending on roads and transport was almost 27%”
“Which was increased dramatically” → “Which increased dramatically” (avoid unnecessary passive)
“In 2000 government spent approximately 29%,which was increased unexpectedly” → “In 2000, spending rose to about 29%, showing an unexpected increase”
“In Portugal government spent very extensively…” → “In Portugal, the government spent the highest proportion on roads and transport in 1990”
“While in 1990 UK recorded the least” → “While the UK recorded the lowest spending in 1990”
“In 1995 government spent 20% on road and transport in Italia” → “In 1995, Italy spent around 20% on roads and transport”
“Moreover In UK government spending recorded the least” → “Moreover, the UK had the lowest proportion of spending”
“While In 1995 government spent on road and transport was 10% in United states of America” → “In 1995, spending in the United States was about 10%”
“Which is the third highest spending In 1995” → “Which represented the third-highest spending in that year”
Inconsistent capitalization (e.g., In, Government, United states)
Overuse of “very extensively” — avoid repetition and use precise terms like significantly, considerably, substantially
Missing commas after introductory phrases (e.g., In 1990, In 1995, In Portugal, etc.)
Band score : 4.5
The bar chart illustrates the proportion of government spending on roads and transport in Italy, Portugal, UK, USA in the years 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005.
It is clear that, proportion of government spending on roads and transport all these years downward trend Italy to USA. Additionally, all years highest expenditure in Portugal.
In terms of 1990, the expenditure of government rose almost 23% to 27% between Italy and Portugal, then it was significantly decline from Portugal to UK between 27% and 10%, which was approximately similar in USA. Moreover, starting at 20% in Italy the ratio of 1995 slightly increased in Portugal at almost 24%, after that time, it was around relatively in UK and USA 9% and 10%.
In contrast, the year of 2000, in Italy and Portugal it was almost equal from 22% to 23%, then this year dramatically decreased between Portugal and UK from 22% to 13%, after again it was gradually upward trend in USA at 14%, In Italy and Portugal almost similar between 19% and 20%, and in UK and USA of this year again growth from 13% to 15%.
“Italy, Portugal, UK, USA” → Add the before each except Italy: “Italy, Portugal, the UK, and the USA”
“It is clear that, proportion of government spending…” → Remove comma; missing article → “It is clear that the proportion of government spending…”
“All these years downward trend Italy to USA” → Incorrect structure → “Showed a downward trend from Italy to the USA.”
“All years highest expenditure in Portugal” → “Portugal recorded the highest expenditure in all years.”
“The expenditure of government rose almost 23% to 27% between Italy and Portugal” → “Government spending ranged from about 23% in Italy to 27% in Portugal.”
“Then it was significantly decline” → “Then it declined significantly” (verb form error)
“Between Portugal to UK” → “From Portugal to the UK”
“Which was approximately similar in USA” → “Which was roughly the same in the USA.”
“Moreover, starting at 20% in Italy the ratio of 1995 slightly increased in Portugal at almost 24%” → “In 1995, spending started at 20% in Italy and rose slightly in Portugal to nearly 24%.”
“After that time, it was around relatively in UK and USA 9% and 10%” → “After that, the figures for the UK and the USA were relatively low, at around 9% and 10%, respectively.”
“In contrast, the year of 2000, in Italy and Portugal it was almost equal…” → “In 2000, spending in Italy and Portugal was almost equal…”
“Then this year dramatically decreased between Portugal and UK” → “It then dropped sharply from Portugal to the UK.”
“After again it was gradually upward trend in USA” → “After that, it rose gradually in the USA.”
“In Italy and Portugal almost similar between 19% and 20%, and in UK and USA of this year again growth from 13% to 15%.” → “In 2005, Italy and Portugal recorded similar figures (19%–20%), while spending in the UK and USA rose slightly from 13% to 15%.”
Missing or misplaced commas after introductory phrases (e.g., In 1990, In 1995, In 2000, In 2005, etc.)
Repetition of increased, upward trend, decline — need more variation (rose slightly, dropped sharply, remained stable, etc.)
Several article and preposition errors (the, in the UK, from…to…)
Inconsistent capitalization (e.g., UK, USA)
Band score : 5.0
The bar chart demonstrates the proportion of government spending on roads and transport in four countries in the year 1990,1995 , 2000,2005.
Overall , the total amount of government spending on roads and transport experienced are fluctuation in all countries . However the Portugal spent the most amount portion in roads and transport .
In terms of the teachers in the Portugal spending almost 20 % up in all years followed by Italy nearly 15 % upward in all year from 1990 to 2005 . On the other hand , had the lowest proportion in UK was approximately 10 % to 12 % .
In concern of Portugal and Italy , they spent almost equal proportion in roads and transport from 1990 to 2005 . Another last one is USA they spent approximately 10% to15% . in contrast , had the proportion by roads and transport are fluctuation in 1990 to 2005 . the highest spending country is Portugal and the lowest was UK .
“In the year 1990,1995 , 2000,2005.” → Missing spaces and articles → “In the years 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005.”
“Experienced are fluctuation” → Incorrect verb form → “Experienced fluctuations”
“Portugal spent the most amount portion” → Awkward phrasing → “Portugal spent the highest proportion on roads and transport.”
“In terms of the teachers in the Portugal spending almost 20 % up…” → Irrelevant and grammatically incorrect → “In Portugal, spending was about 20% higher in all years.”
“Followed by Italy nearly 15 % upward in all year” → “Followed by Italy, where spending was around 15% throughout the period.”
“Had the lowest proportion in UK was approximately 10 % to 12 %.” → “The UK had the lowest proportion, ranging from about 10% to 12%.”
“In concern of Portugal and Italy” → “With regard to Portugal and Italy”
“They spent almost equal proportion” → “They spent nearly equal proportions”
“Another last one is USA they spent approximately 10% to15%.” → “In the USA, spending ranged from about 10% to 15%.”
“In contrast , had the proportion by roads and transport are fluctuation in 1990 to 2005.” → “In contrast, all countries showed fluctuating proportions between 1990 and 2005.”
“The highest spending country is Portugal and the lowest was UK.” → “Portugal recorded the highest spending, while the UK had the lowest.”
Several missing articles (the UK, the USA), incorrect plural forms (proportions, fluctuations), and unnecessary commas.
Vocabulary lacks variety; repetitive use of “spent” and “proportion.” Use alternatives such as expenditure, allocation, share, investment, funding.
Band score : 5.0
The bar chart illustrates the percentage of government spending on roads and transport in four different countries such as Italia, Portugal, UK, USA in the years 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005.
Overall, Portugal spending on road and transport increased through out the period, while UK had the least upward trend. However, in 1990 most of the countries had rose gradually.
In Portugal, the year 1990 government spending on roads and transport rapidly increased and touch the peak(23%) , where in 1995 the fell from the peak around 23% and moderately rose from 1995 to 2005. Italia, by contrast, barely increased in 1990 about 21%, in 1995 they fell from their top, while in the year 200 they sharply increased but end of the period they again fell.
The USA start from the lower approximately 11% with steeply increased and end the period with least higher position at 15%.
In UK they started from the 10% with fluctuation they increased in the year 2000 and end the year with least position around 7%.
Italia” → should be “Italy.”
“Such as Italia, Portugal, UK, USA” → “In Italy, Portugal, the UK, and the USA.”
“Throughout” → written as “through out” (spelling error).
“Portugal spending on road and transport increased through out the period” → “Government spending on roads and transport in Portugal increased throughout the period.”
“UK had the least upward trend” → “The UK showed the smallest increase.”
“Most of the countries had rose gradually” → incorrect tense → “Most countries rose gradually.”
“Touch the peak(23%)” → “Reached a peak of 23%.” (missing article and space)
“Where in 1995 the fell from the peak” → “Where it fell slightly from the peak.”
“Moderately rose from 1995 to 2005” → “Rose moderately from 1995 to 2005.” (word order)
“Italia, by contrast, barely increased in 1990 about 21%” → “In Italy, by contrast, spending was around 21% in 1990 and showed only a slight increase.”
“In 1995 they fell from their top, while in the year 200 they sharply increased” → “In 1995, it declined, but in 2000, it rose sharply.” (typo: “200” → “2000”)
“End of the period they again fell” → “By the end of the period, it fell again.”
“The USA start from the lower approximately 11%” → “The USA started at around 11%.”
“With steeply increased and end the period with least higher position at 15%” → “It increased steadily to reach about 15% by the end of the period.”
“In UK they started from the 10% with fluctuation they increased in the year 2000 and end the year with least position around 7%.” → “In the UK, spending started at 10%, fluctuated slightly, rose in 2000, and ended at the lowest point of about 7%.”
Missing commas after introductory phrases (In Portugal, In Italy, In the USA, In the UK).
Frequent tense inconsistency (start → started, fell → fall).
Repetitive structure and weak cohesion — overuse of “and” without clear linking devices (then, whereas, while, by contrast).
Missing articles (the roads, the government).
Band score : 5.0
The bar chart demonstrates the proportion of government spending on roads and transport in various countries in 4 years.
Overall , Portugal spend most on road and transport , which is 27% in 1990 , while the UK spend least. On the other hand , the ratio did not followed a particular trend over the period .
In Italia , the portion was 20% in 1995 , which was followed by 2005 ratio , although in 2000 the percentage was highest as opposed to other years , which was close to 25%. In terms of Portugal , it experienced an upward trend all over the years , which was 27% in 1990 and 20% in 2005 . In two countries there is a similar trend , which was the Italia and the UK spend most in 2000 ,as compared to the USA which spend most in 2005 .
It is clear that Portugal spend most all over the periods as compared to the USA which spend much less . The ratio of Portugal is an increased trend kind of followed by Italia . In concern of the USA , the proportion of it was low in the first two years , afterwards it received an upward trend in the last two years , although Italia ratio experienced an fluctuation trend in those particular four years.
Various countries in 4 years” → “Four different countries over four years.”
“Portugal spend most” → “Portugal spent the most.” (tense error)
“27% in 1990 , while the UK spend least” → “27% in 1990, while the UK spent the least.” (tense + punctuation)
“The ratio did not followed” → “The ratio did not follow.” (verb form)
“In Italia” → “In Italy.”
“Which was followed by 2005 ratio” → unclear; should be “which was similar to the figure in 2005.”
“Although in 2000 the percentage was highest as opposed to other years” → “Although in 2000, the figure was the highest compared with other years.”
“In terms of Portugal , it experienced an upward trend all over the years , which was 27% in 1990 and 20% in 2005.” → Contradictory (27 → 20 is a fall). Correct version: “Portugal showed a downward trend, falling from 27% in 1990 to 20% in 2005.”
“In two countries there is a similar trend , which was the Italia and the UK spend most in 2000” → “Italy and the UK showed a similar pattern, both recording their highest spending in 2000.”
“As compared to the USA which spend most in 2005” → “While the USA recorded its peak spending in 2005.”
“It is clear that Portugal spend most all over the periods” → “It is clear that Portugal spent the most throughout the period.”
“The ratio of Portugal is an increased trend kind of followed by Italia” → Awkward phrasing → “Portugal’s spending showed a generally higher trend, somewhat similar to Italy’s pattern.”
“In concern of the USA” → “With regard to the USA.”
“Afterwards it received an upward trend” → “Afterwards, it showed an upward trend.”
“Although Italia ratio experienced an fluctuation trend” → “Although Italy’s ratio fluctuated.”
Missing articles throughout (the UK, the USA, the ratio, the proportion).
Inconsistent capitalization and punctuation (extra spaces before commas).
Several tense inconsistencies (spend → spent, is → was).
Overuse of “trend” and “ratio” — use synonyms like figure, percentage, share, proportion, spending.
Band score 5.0
The bar chart illustrates the proportion of government spending on roads and transport in four different countries in the years 1990 to 2005.
overall, The government spending on roads and transport experienced an fluctuation in Italia and Portugal. The government spends on roads and transport experienced an downward trend in the year 1990 to 2005.
In details, The proportion of Italia in spending was increased in 24% in 2000 year, while 1990, 1995 and 2005 year in the increased and decreased during this period in 22%, 20% and 18%. In Portugal, this figure sharply fluctuation in 1990 to 2005, while the highest spending in 27% in 1990 and lowest spending in 20% respectively.
On the other hand, The united kingdom shows the proportion of government spending on roads and transport highest 12% in 2000 year, while 10% and 9% spending money in the year of 1990 and 1995. In USA , the expenditures of dramatically highest spending money in 15% in the year of 2005, which the lowest spends in 10% in 1995. In 2000 year, the spending money in the 18% of the countries.
“In the years 1990 to 2005” → better phrased as “between 1990 and 2005.”
“overall, The government…” → “Overall, the government…” (capitalization)
“An fluctuation” → “a fluctuation” (article error).
“The government spends” → “The government spent” (past tense).
“Experienced an downward trend” → “experienced a downward trend.”
“In details,” → “In detail,”
“The proportion of Italia in spending was increased in 24% in 2000 year” → “In Italy, spending increased to 24% in 2000.”
“While 1990, 1995 and 2005 year in the increased and decreased during this period in 22%, 20% and 18%.” → “While in 1990, 1995, and 2005, the figures fluctuated between 22%, 20%, and 18% respectively.”
“In Portugal, this figure sharply fluctuation” → “In Portugal, this figure fluctuated sharply.”
“Highest spending in 27% in 1990 and lowest spending in 20% respectively.” → “Reaching a high of 27% in 1990 and a low of 20% in 2005.”
“The united kingdom shows the proportion…” → “The United Kingdom showed a proportion…” (capitalization + tense).
“Highest 12% in 2000 year” → “a peak of 12% in 2000.”
“While 10% and 9% spending money” → “while the figures were 10% and 9% in 1990 and 1995.”
“In USA , the expenditures of dramatically highest spending money in 15% in the year of 2005” → “In the USA, spending rose dramatically to 15% in 2005.”
“Which the lowest spends in 10% in 1995.” → “Having been lowest at 10% in 1995.”
“In 2000 year, the spending money in the 18% of the countries.” → unclear and incorrect; should be “In 2000, spending stood at around 18%.”
Article misuse and tense inconsistency throughout (a/an, the, was/were/spent/spending).
Repetition of “spending money” — should just say “spending” or “expenditure.”
Inconsistent capitalization (United Kingdom, USA).
Band score : 5.0
The bar chart display the ratio of government spending on roads and transport in 4 countries in the years 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005.
Overall, the percentage of government spending on roads and transport increase in the year 1990 Portugal ratio was almost 26% . In UK the percentage of government spending on roads and transport fluctution all items.
In terms of the percentage of government spending on roads and transport 1990 was increase in Italia and Portugal ratio at almost 21% and 26% . In Portugal all years extensive decrease .
In UK all years flucation of government spending on roads and transport ratio almost 10,8,15,7. However, In USA all items almost increase of government spending on roads and transpor.
“Display” → “displays” (subject–verb agreement).
“Ratio of government spending” → better phrased as “proportion of government spending.”
“4 countries” → “four countries.” (write small numbers in words)
“Overall, the percentage of government spending on roads and transport increase in the year 1990 Portugal ratio was almost 26%.” → Incorrect and unclear. → “Overall, Portugal had the highest proportion of government spending on roads and transport at about 26% in 1990.”
“In UK the percentage of government spending on roads and transport fluctution all items.” → “In the UK, the percentage of spending fluctuated over the years.”
“1990 was increase in Italia and Portugal ratio at almost 21% and 26%.” → “In 1990, Italy and Portugal recorded about 21% and 26% respectively.”
“In Portugal all years extensive decrease.” → “In Portugal, spending decreased steadily across all years.”
“In UK all years flucation of government spending on roads and transport ratio almost 10,8,15,7.” → “In the UK, spending fluctuated between roughly 10%, 8%, 15%, and 7% from 1990 to 2005.”
“However, In USA all items almost increase of government spending on roads and transpor.” → “However, in the USA, government spending on roads and transport increased gradually over the period.”
“Transpor” → spelling error → “transport.”
Frequent capitalization mistakes (In, UK, USA, Portugal should only capitalize proper nouns, not random words).
Missing articles (the UK, the USA).
Tense errors (increase → increased, fluctution → fluctuated).
Weak sentence cohesion and limited vocabulary; “ratio” and “spending” are repeated too often.
No clear paragraphing; ideas are mixed instead of separated logically (e.g., one for overview, one for main details).
The given bar chart compares the proportion of government contributing on roads and transport in Italia, Portugal, United Kingdom and USA in the years 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005.
Overall, In between Italia and Portugal increased from 1990 to 1995, while other two were decreased very extensively. All countries were decreased in 2005, except USA, which was increased dramatically.
In Italia, from 1990 to 2005 the percentage of spending money were huge 23%, 20%, 24%, 19% respectively, moreover, in 2000 Italia spend highest. In Portugal, from 1990 to 2005 the spent on roads were decreased rapidly in between 27% to 20% and it was quite average decreased. Moreover, 1990 was highest spend and it was around 27% and lowest was done by United kingdom in 1990.
However, United Kingdom decreased very extensively in all years and it were only increased in 2000, which was 12% otherwise there was decreased in between 1990 to 2005 except 2000. In USA it was opposite from 1990 to 2005 it was increased from 11% to 15% except 1995 which was decreased by 10% but overall was small increased throughout the time of USA. In contrast, Portugal was decreased serially from 27% to 20%, whereas other were combined of increase and decrease.
The given bar chart compares the proportion of government contributing…” → Incorrect phrasing → “The given bar chart compares the proportion of government spending on roads and transport…” (“contributing” is not used this way).
“In between Italia and Portugal increased from 1990 to 1995…” → Incorrect sentence structure → “Between Italy and Portugal, spending increased from 1990 to 1995.”
“Other two were decreased very extensively.” → Grammatical and lexical error → “The other two countries saw a significant decrease.”
“All countries were decreased…” → Wrong passive form → “Spending decreased in all countries…”
“Italia spend highest.” → Tense and article error → “Italy spent the highest proportion in 2000.”
“The spent on roads were decreased rapidly…” → Word form error → “Spending on roads decreased rapidly…”
“Lowest was done by United Kingdom…” → Unnatural phrasing → “The UK recorded the lowest proportion in 1990.”
“It were only increased…” → Subject–verb agreement → “It was only higher in 2000.”
“USA it was opposite…” → Awkward and repetitive phrasing → “In contrast, the USA showed a gradual rise overall, except for a dip in 1995.”
Frequent repetition of words such as increased, decreased, spending, and proportion without synonyms (e.g., rose, fell, expenditure, share).
Multiple grammar issues (subject–verb agreement, article use, and tense consistency).
Band score 5.5
The bar chart compares data about the government expenditure on roads and transport in four nations (Italia, Portugal, United kingdom, and United States of America from 1990 to 2005.
Overall, in Portugal the percentage of expenditure in 1990 increased over the period, while 1995 and 2005 witnessed a down ward trend in UK. However, the spent on roads was relatively stable with some fluctuation in 1995 in UK and USA.
In terms of Portugal, the proportion of expenditure was the highest in 1990, which was approximately 27% in 1990, and it was followed by 1995, 2000, and 2005. In contrast, 1995 and 2005 reached their peak
“Four nations (Italia, Portugal, United kingdom, and United States of America…” → Missing capitalization and punctuation → “four nations: Italy, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.”
“In Portugal the percentage of expenditure in 1990 increased over the period…” → Factually and grammatically unclear → “In Portugal, spending was highest in 1990 and declined gradually over the following years.”
“1995 and 2005 witnessed a down ward trend in UK.” → Incorrect phrase and spacing → “The UK experienced a downward trend in 1995 and 2005.”
“The spent on roads was relatively stable…” → Wrong word form → “Spending on roads was relatively stable…”
“With some fluctuation in 1995 in UK and USA.” → Awkward phrasing → “With slight fluctuations in 1995 in both the UK and the USA.”
“The proportion of expenditure was the highest in 1990, which was approximately 27% in 1990…” → Repetition → “The proportion was the highest in 1990 at about 27%.”
“And it was followed by 1995, 2000, and 2005.” → Unclear sequencing → “This was followed by gradual decreases in 1995, 2000, and 2005.”
“In contrast, 1995 and 2005 reached their peak.” → Contradicts the previous sentence (both cannot be peaks) → Should be “In contrast, the figures for some other countries peaked in 1995 and 2005.”
Frequent factual confusion: the trends are described inaccurately (Portugal did not increase over the period).
Needs clearer paragraph division: overview and details are mixed.
Band score : 4.5
The bar chart demonstrates the percentage of government spending on roads and transport in four different countries in the year 1990,1995 2000 &2005 .
Overall , The percentage of 20-27 road and transport increased over the period ,while 7-12 transport proportion was down word trend. However the UK were relatively stable in the meantime .
In concern of ,the portion was Italia20% in 1995 ,While was followed by 2000 . On the other hand ,Portugal was highest in 26% by 1990 ,which noticeably in the upcoming years .Although the UK was some fluetuations in the middle .
In terms of 11-20 portion road and transport was nearly 20% in begining ,which declined slowly in the next years and hit alow of under 11% in 1990.
1990,1995 2000 &2005” → missing commas and spacing → “1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005.”
“The percentage of 20-27 road and transport increased over the period” → unclear and incorrect phrasing; “20-27 road and transport” does not make sense.
“7-12 transport proportion was down word trend” → “down word” → spelling error → “downward.”
“However the UK were relatively stable…” → subject–verb agreement → “the UK was.”
“In concern of,” → incorrect phrase → “In the case of” or “Regarding.”
“Italia20%” → missing space → “Italia 20%.”
“While was followed by 2000.” → missing subject → “which was followed by 2000.”
“Portugal was highest in 26% by 1990” → wrong preposition → “at 26%.”
“Which noticeably in the upcoming years.” → incomplete clause → “which noticeably declined in the following years.”
“Although the UK was some fluetuations…” → “was” → wrong verb, and “fluetuations” → spelling error → “had some fluctuations.”
“11-20 portion road and transport” → grammatically wrong and unclear expression.
“Begining” → spelling error → “beginning.”
“Hit alow” → missing space and article → “hit a low.”
“Under 11% in 1990” → contextually wrong; likely meant “by 2005.”
Several punctuation issues (missing commas, incorrect capitalization).
Band score : 5.0
The bar chart provides the percentage of government spending on roads and transport in Italia, Portugal, UK, USA in the years 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005.
Overall, Portugal government had spending roads and transport increased though the period , Whereas on 1990 to 2005 UK with a downward trend. However the two countries USA and Italia are relatively stable in the meantime.
In 1990, Portugal government had spending roads and transport are rapidly grow and hit the peak (27%), and then it fall noticeably in the upcoming years, and it falling almost 20%, In contrast of Italia on 2000 they spend on roads and transport inc
“Italia, Portugal, UK, USA” → should have commas and “the” before the first item → “the Italia, Portugal, the UK, and the USA.”
“in the years 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005.” → missing comma before 2005 → “1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005.”
“Portugal government had spending roads and transport increased though the period” → grammatically incorrect → should be “Portugal’s government spending on roads and transport increased throughout the period.”
“though the period” → incorrect word → “throughout.”
“Whereas on 1990 to 2005 UK with a downward trend.” → wrong preposition and missing verb → “Whereas from 1990 to 2005, the UK showed a downward trend.”
“However the two countries USA and Italia are relatively stable in the meantime.” → needs commas and verb tense correction → “However, the USA and Italia were relatively stable during the same period.”
“Portugal government had spending roads and transport are rapidly grow” → incorrect tense and structure → “Portugal’s government spending on roads and transport grew rapidly.”
“and hit the peak (27%)” → article missing → “and hit a peak of 27%.”
“and then it fall noticeably” → tense error → “and then it fell noticeably.”
“and it falling almost 20%” → wrong tense → “falling to almost 20%.”
“In contrast of Italia on 2000 they spend on roads and transport inc” → wrong preposition and incomplete → “In contrast, in Italia, spending on roads and transport increased in 2000.”
Repetitive and unclear phrasing throughout.
Missing punctuation in several places (commas before subordinate clauses)
Band score :4.0
The bar chart compares data about the expenditures by government on roads and transport in Italy, Portugal, Uk, USA between 1990 to 2005.
Overall, the percentage of Portugal spending was increased dramatically over the period in 1990,while in 2005 the expensed had a declined in the UK.
in 1990, the ratio of spending money by government was grew compare to the other countries, by reaching around 27% in Portugal, this figure sharply drop in two countries, about 10 to 11 percent of spending. By 20%,however, the expending of Italian government, increased slightly in 1995, then its fall significantly at around 7%,10 percent respectively.
USA spend their money on roads and transport by 2000, at close to 13% of money, this figure shows a dramatic rose in Italia with around 28%. In 2005 and remarkably each countries expend was decreases in UK. In 2005, USA government spend their money on tra
Uk” → incorrect capitalization → “the UK.”
“between 1990 to 2005” → wrong preposition → “between 1990 and 2005.”
“the percentage of Portugal spending was increased dramatically over the period in 1990” → wrong tense and structure → “Portugal’s spending increased dramatically over the period, starting from 1990.”
“while in 2005 the expensed had a declined in the UK.” → incorrect form → “while in 2005 the expenditure declined in the UK.”
“the ratio of spending money by government was grew compare to the other countries” → wrong structure and tense → “government spending grew compared to the other countries.”
“by reaching around 27% in Portugal” → correct.
“this figure sharply drop in two countries” → tense error → “this figure sharply dropped in two countries.”
“about 10 to 11 percent of spending. By 20%, however, the expending of Italian government,” → unclear and incorrect → “about 10–11%. However, Italy’s government spending…”
“expending” → incorrect word → “expenditure.”
“then its fall significantly” → wrong tense → “then it fell significantly.”
“at around 7%,10 percent respectively.” → missing space after comma.
“USA spend their money…” → wrong tense → “The USA spent its money…”
“by 2000, at close to 13% of money,” → incorrect phrasing → “by 2000, at close to 13%.”
“this figure shows a dramatic rose in Italia” → wrong word form → “a dramatic rise.”
“In 2005 and remarkably each countries expend was decreases in UK.” → incorrect structure → “In 2005, the expenditure in each country, particularly the UK, decreased noticeably.”
“each countries” → plural error → “each country’s.”
“spend their money on tra” → incomplete sentence.
Band score : 5.5
The chart provides information about the percentage of government expenditure on roads and transport in 4 different countries between 1990 and 2005.
Overall, the highest proportion of spending was done by Portugal in 1990, whereas the UK spent the lowest in 2005. However, Portugal had the greatest expenditure compared to the other countries, while the UK spent the least.
In Italy, the proportion of government spending witnessed a gradual fluctuation, and it spent its highest in 2000, which was nearly 23%. On the other hand, the expenditure by Portugal decreased gradually over the years from 27% to 20%.
The expenditure by the government of the UK fluctuated noticeably between 1990 and 2005 from 10% to 8%. However, in the USA, the percentage of spending increased moderately between 1 and hit its highest to 15%
4 different countries” → formal writing should use words, not digits → “four different countries.”
“the highest proportion of spending was done by Portugal” → “was done” is informal → better: “was recorded in Portugal.”
“whereas the UK spent the lowest in 2005” → “spent the lowest” → incorrect collocation → “had the lowest spending.”
“In Italy, the proportion of government spending witnessed a gradual fluctuation” → “witnessed” acceptable, though “showed” is slightly more natural.
“and it spent its highest in 2000” → article missing → “and it reached its highest point in 2000.”
“The expenditure by the government of the UK fluctuated noticeably between 1990 and 2005 from 10% to 8%.” → “from 10% to 8%” doesn’t show fluctuation, it shows a fall → should be “decreased slightly from 10% to 8%.”
“However, in the USA, the percentage of spending increased moderately between 1 and hit its highest to 15%.” → “between 1” incomplete and incorrect → likely meant “between 1990 and 2005.”
“hit its highest to 15%” → wrong preposition → “hit its highest at 15%.”
Band score : 5.5