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Comparing Quantities
Study the following graph depicting major exports from Medland in the
current year.
Write a short report on major exports from Medland this year compared with the last year. Use words from the box above. Divide your report into two paragraphs as indicated:
Medland’s Export Trends
On the whole, Medland exported slightly less this year than the last year. Concerning foodstuffs,
_________________________________________________________________
As regards non-edible goods,_____________________________________________
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Solution
Medland’s Export Trends
On the whole, Medland exported slightly less this year than the last year. Concerning foodstuffs, it exported slightly more palm oil this year than the last year. It exported fewer bananas this year than the last year. It exported far more peanuts this year than the last year. It exported a little less rice this year than the last year. It exported slightly more cocos this year than die last year.
As regards non-edible goods, Medland exported far more guns this year than the last year. It exported almost the same amount of cotton goods this year than the last year. It exported much less iron ore this year than the last year.
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