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Sample Answer 39
 
The bar chart shows the typical weekday for students in three different countries 
 
The bar chart illustrates the breakdown of a typical 24 hour period on a school day 
for students in 3 different countries, namely the UK, Japan and Germany. 
Most notable is the amount of hours spent studying by Japanese children. At just 
over 13 hours a day, this is over 5 hours longer than in the UK and 4 hours above the 
average number for Germany. 
With regards sleeping, UK schoolchildren spend the most time in bed, with 
approximately 8.5 hours a day. Germany is not far behind at about 8 hours, but 
students in Japan average at least one hour less sleep at 7 hours. 
The UK and Germany share an equal 7 hours a day on relaxing or other pursuits, 
whereas Japanese schoolchildren have only 4 hours. 
In total, it is clear that despite a few minor differences, Germany and the UK have 
similar statistics, whereas Japan focuses much more on studying. 
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