Report: Describing Trends

Writing Task

Imagine you have been given data showing how people in your country spend their free time, comparing the years 2010 and 2024. Write a report describing the main trends. Include information about declining activities (e.g., watching TV, reading newspapers), growing activities (e.g., social media, streaming, gaming), and activities that stayed the same. Use formal report language.

Writing Tips

• •Use an impersonal, formal tone — avoid 'I think' or 'in my opinion'
• •Include an introduction stating the purpose and scope of the report
• •Use trend language: 'increased significantly', 'declined gradually', 'remained stable'
• •Include approximate figures or percentages to support your descriptions
• •Organize information into clear paragraphs with topic sentences
• •End with a brief summary of the key findings

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