The graph presents trends regarding the domestic usage of modern technology in the United Kingdom between the second half of 90’s and the beginning of 2000’s.
Cd player’s and home computer’s use went up steadily. The former increased more in 90’, rising less in 2000’s. On the other hand, PC’s use rose continuously.
Mobile phone climbed gradually from 1996 to 1999, when there was a wild fluctuation. However, it ended the year of 2003 up, reaching a percentage of nearly 70%.
By contrast, Internet access began in the end of 90’s. It grow more rapidly than the others, as it climbed from 10% to approximately 45% in less than 10 years. Until 2001, the percentage rocketed and between 2001 to 2003 it increased more slightely.
In conclusion, the numbers of all modern technology showed in the graph were upward. Nonetheless, mobile phone had a fluctuation, while the others rose steadily. Therefore, it can be said that gadgets’ and Internet’s usage are a customary part of British daily lives.
Task 1 - Modern technology
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Hi biancarpinbiancarpin wrote:The graph represents trends regarding the domestic usage of modern technology in the United Kingdom between the second half of the 90’s and the beginning of the 2000’s.
CD player and home computer use rose steadily. The former increased more in the 90’s, slowing in the 2000’s. On the other hand, PC use rose consistently.
Mobile phone use climbed gradually from 1996 to 1999, when there was a wild fluctuation. However, it ended the year 2003 with an overall increase, reaching nearly 70%.
By contrast, Internet access began during the late 90’s. It's use increased more rapidly than the others, as it climbed from 10% to approximately 45% in less than 10 years. Until 2001, the percentage rocketed and from 2001 to 2003 it increased at a slower pace.
In conclusion, the usageof all modern technology showed in the graph showed an upward trend. Nonetheless, mobile phone usage fluctuated, while the others rose steadily. Therefore, it can be said that gadgets and Internet usage are a customary part of British daily lives.
You explain the chart very well. It might be interesting to note how the rise of home computer and Internet usage are very similar because they are complementary technologies. Well done.
Flick