The graph shows the percentage terms the changing pattern of domestic access

to modern technology in homes in UK.

The line chart provides information about the change in using different kinds of

technology in households in UK from 1996 to 2003.

In general, it is noticeable that the general trend of all types of technology went up by

varying degrees. Moreover, CD player was also regarded as the most popular item.

As can be seen, there was a steady rise in CD player access, from 60% in 1996 to

above 80% in 2003. The similar pattern was repeated when it came to home

computer. Indeed, the use of this gadget made up over 30% in the first period, and

then gradually increased to nearly 55% in 2003. As regards mobile phone, although

the access of this device was lower than of home computer, it exceeded the computer

and ended the period up to above 55%. Finally, the Internet access that was recorded

first time in 1998 also climbed to approximately 35% in 2003.

The graph below shows the contribution of three sectors – agriculture,

manufacturing, and business and financial services – to the UK economy in

twentieth century.

The bar chart provides information about the contribution of different sectors to UK

economy over 100-year period from 1990 to 2000.

In general, it is noticeable that both agriculture and manufacturing experience a

significant reduction while business and finance become more and more important

during the period.

As can be seen, in 1990, UK economy heavily depended on both agriculture and

manufacturing. During the first 50 years, agricultural fraction continued to increase

steadily to over 50%. However, from 1950 to 2000, there was a sudden fall in the

contribution of agriculture to the development of UK economy, from approximately

53% to almost 0% in 2000. As regards manufacturing, the similar pattern was

repeated except in first 50-year period. Indeed, the portion of manufacturing dropped

remarkably to approximately 15% in 2000. In terms of business and financial

services, at the beginning of the period, it played the least important role in assisting

UK economy to develop. However, unlike agriculture and manufacturing, it rose

significantly and ended the period up to 35%.

The bar chart shows the highest qualifications attainted by sex for the working

age population in Wales in 2001/2002.

The graph provides information about the different types of academic qualifications

acquired by men and women who are in working age in Wales from 2001 to 2002.

In general, for other qualifications, the number of women and men are quite similar,

although there are slightly fewer men. However, the rest of qualifications are clearly

appeal more to specific one of two groups.

As can be seen, there were more males than females who gained GCE A level, about

28% compared with over 12%. However, this pattern was completely reversed when

it came to GCSE grade A to C. Indeed, there were approximately 28% female

employees acquiring this qualification in comparison with the number of men is

considerable lower. As for both higher education qualification and no qualification,

women made up nearly 10% and about 22% respectively, while there were just

approximately 7% and 20% men. Finally, degree was more common with male than

females.

The charts below show how selected age groups purchased concert, cinema and

theatre tickets online over the first three months of 2006 in three countries and

how the Internet was accessed.

The bar charts provides information about purchasing tickets online by different age

groups in selected countries and several approaches to enter to the Internet from

January to March 2006.

In general, it is noticeable that buying tickets online clearly appeal more to younger

age range, except in Malaysia. Moreover, desktop computer is also regarded as the

most popular technological gadget to access the Internet.

As can be seen, in Malaysia, more people aged above 65 than younger counterparts

preferred to buy tickets online. However, this pattern was completely reversed when it

came to Australia and UK. Indeed, as regards these countries, individuals who are

between 25 and 44 accounted for approximate 55% in comparison with the number of

people over 65 was lower.

In addition, it is clear that the general trends of using desktop computer and mobile

phone were roughly similar. In fact, Malaysian people stood at above 60% and 30%

respectively, while Australian individuals just made up the least proportion, namely

below 60% and nearly 27% respectively. As for laptop, the number of people in both

Australia and Malaysia included same percentage (about four out of ten), whereas just

nearly 30% of UK people utilized it.

The table shoes the projected costings over the next five year in American dollars

for three environmental projects for sustainable forestry. The pie chart shows

the expected expenditure breakdown allocation for the first year as the projects

are set up.

The table shows information about the forecast of the estimated cost of environmental

projects during next five year in some selected regions, with the pie chart indicating

several elements that constitute the anticipated expenditure in first year.

In general, it is forecast that South-East Asia will have the highest cost in comparison

with the estimated expense of both West Africa and Central America will be

considerably lower. Moreover, the trend of spending money on these environmental

projects will tend to decrease year by year, except in South-east Asia.

As can be seen from the table, there will be a gradual fluctuation in expected cost of

environmental plan in South-east Asian, but the trend will be upward, increasing to 50

million. The pattern will be completely reversed when it come to West Africa. Indeed,

the estimated cost in this area is anticipated to downward fluctuate, ending the period

at 3.5 million. In addition, it is anticipated that the expense in Central America will

experience a dramatic decrease from 20 million in year 1 to 5 million in year 5,

however, the cost in last three years will be similar (5 million).

From the pie chart, it is noticeable that salaries will account for the greatest proportion

in anticipated expenditure, namely 50 percent, followed by set-up cost (30%). Finally,

both training and office expenses will be allocated same 10% of total expenditure.

The graph below shows the average monthly use of a healthy club in Miami,

Florida by all full-members over last year. The pie charts show the age profile of

male and female members.

The bar chart provides information about the number of female and male members of

a healthy club in selected regions during last year, with the pie chart indicating

different age groups of both male and female members.

In general, it is noticeable that a health club seems to be appeal more to men than

women, especially in summer and autumn months. Moreover, the numbers of both

men and women experiences upward fluctuation over the period. However, the rise in

full-time members is not marked.

As can be seen, from January to March, both male and female members increased

steadily to nearly 600 and approximately 550 people respectively. After that, the

figures reached a peak of about 850 male members and 700 female members over the

next-three year period, before falling back.

From the pie chart, 21-45 was the most common age group in both sexes, 55% of man

and 51% of women. In addition, male members aged above 65 was quite higher than

female, 32% compared to 25%.

The bar chart below shows the percentage of people in Great Britain living alone

by age and sex in 2004/2005

The bar graph provides information about living alone in Great Britain according to

age and genders between 2004 and 2005.

In general, it is notice that the number of individuals living alone tends to increase

sharply in line with the growth in age. Moreover, men aged between 16 and 64 living

alone are more than female counterparts. However, this pattern is completely reversed

when it comes to all age groups above 65.

As regards females, women living alone in 75 and over age group had the largest

proportion in comparison with younger age groups. Moreover, the percentage of

women living on their own in three particular age groups (25-44, 45-64 and 65-74)

were roughly similar, namely approximately 15%.

In terms of males, the trend of men living online rose significantly as they were

becoming older. For example, the proportion of males who are between 75 and over

was almost twice times as much as of 65-74 year olds- males, nearly 60% compared

to 32%.