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The line graph shows the share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption in four countries from 1990 to 2020.

Trace renewable adoption across Germany, the US, Brazil and China across three decades — patterns differ.

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The line graph below shows the share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption, as a percentage, in four countries between 1990 and 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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    Read the question twice.

    Underline every keyword. The instruction word ("agree", "discuss") decides your structure. Get this wrong and you cap at 5.

  2. 2

    Plan for 5 minutes.

    Two body paragraphs. One main idea each. Pick examples BEFORE you write the intro.

  3. 3

    Write your intro last in your head.

    Once you know the conclusion, the intro writes itself. Paraphrase the question, don’t copy it.

  4. 4

    Aim for 270–290 words.

    Less = task incomplete. More = grammar errors. Stay in the pocket.

  5. 5

    Leave 3 minutes to proofread.

    Hunt articles ("a/an/the"), subject-verb agreement, and "make/do" mix-ups. They’re your usual suspects.

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