You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in Netherland between 2001 and 2006.
Describe the information in the table and make comparisons where appropriate.
Write at least 150 words.
Average distance in miles travelled per person per year, by mode of travel
2001 | 2006 | |
Walking | 255 | 237 |
Bicycle | 51 | 41 |
Car | 3199 | 4806 |
Local bus | 429 | 274 |
Local distance bus | 54 | 124 |
Train | 239 | 366 |
Taxi | 13 | 42 |
Other | 450 | 585 |
All modes | 4740 | 6475 |
Model answer:
The chart illustrates average distance travelled by
various modes of transport in Netherland in 2001 and 2006. The figures
are given in miles and to show how people’s preference changed over
time.
In general, people in Netherland travelled more in the
year 2006 than in 2001. Cars showed unparalleled figures among the given
categories. Except walking, using bicycles and taking local buses, most
of the categories showed overall increases in the distance travelled.
In detail, a person driving his own car travelled 3,199
miles on average in 2001, and the average distance showed a moderate
rise to 4,806 miles in 2006. Apart from cars, taking trains, using long
distance buses and taxis also experienced an overall growth in their
figures from 289 miles to 366, from 54 miles to 124, and from 13 miles
to 42 respectively in the order named.
On the other hand, walking and rising bicycles were not
more favored by Dutch people. Both categories showed a moderate decline
in their figures. Meanwhile, the number of people who used local buses
must have dropped significantly as the average distance experienced a
dramatic fall from 429 miles in 2001 to 274 miles in 2006.
(195 words)
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