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and make comparisons where relevant. 
The given line graph compares the number of four species of fish, namely Atlantic Cod, 
Yellow-fin Tuna, Haddock and the Swordfish from 1982 to 2007. A cursory glance at the 
table is enough to make it clear that the Atlantic Cod dominated in numbers, except for the 
year 1992, when the Yellow-fin Tuna was the maximum in number among the given four 
species. 
In 1982, there were 225,000 Atlantic Cod, but after that their numbers dropped dramatically, 
and reached approximately 150,000 by 1992. After 1992, however, the numbers picked up 
again and reached 175,000 by 2002. From 2002 to 2007, the Atlantic cod decreased in 
numbers and reached a figure of nearly 125,000. The Yellow-fin Tuna showed an opposing 
trend to Atlantic cod till 2002, but after that their numbers fell and reached 100,000.
The swordfish were in minority and their numbers were around 10,000 during the entire 25-
year period. The Haddock were stable at around 75,000 in numbers throughout the given 
period.
Overall, the number of Atlantic cod and Yellow-fin tuna declined over the period with some 
fluctuations, but the other two species were more or less unchanged.
 
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50,000
1,00,000
1,50,000
2,00,000
2,50,000
1982
1992
2002
2007
Kinds of fish worldwide
Atlantic Cod
Haddock
Yellow fin Tuna
Swordfish

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The picture below shows a place in 1980 and after the construction of a 
hydroelectric dam in 1990. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the 
main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The given layout shows an area in 1980 and then after construction of a hydroelectric dam in 
1990. It is manifest that the area changed radically after the dam was constructed. 
In 1980, there was a river flowing from north to south among mountains. On the left side of 
the river, there was a forest, which was located to the north of some structures of 
architecture. Some rare plants and animals were there near these structures. On the right 
side of the river, a large piece of irrigated land was spread along the river, near a village. 
In 1990, the place experienced a significant change. Forests were removed and even the 
structures were removed. The irrigated land was replaced by a hotel, and the villages were 
shifted to the southeast. A hydroelectric dam was constructed in the south of the river. As a 
result the river was enlarged and fishing could be done there. Some electrical towers were 
made towards the south of the dam. 
Overall, the place became modern and more functional for the people. However, some 
biodiversity had to be sacrificed.