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Environment and nature
10 original practice questions. Open them in any order.
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Municipal Household Waste Recycling Rates in Four European Cities (2010 vs 2020)
Table: Proportion (%) of Household Waste Recycled and Total Annual Waste Produced per Person (in Kilograms) in Four Cities.
| City | 2010 Recycling Rate (%) | 2020 Recycling Rate (%) | 2010 Waste per Capita (kg) | 2020 Waste per Capita (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City A | 32% | 58% | 480 | 410 |
| City B | 45% | 62% | 430 | 390 |
| City C | 24% | 35% | 560 | 540 |
| City D | 51% | 53% | 390 | 385 |
Question 1 of 10 · easier
Academic Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
The table below shows the recycling rates and annual per capita waste generation in four European cities in 2010 and 2020.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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