Daily Public Transport Ridership and Satisfaction Across Six Cities (2024)
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20 min
2
150+ words
Question Prompt
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The bar chart below shows the average daily number of public transport users (in thousands) by mode — metro, bus, and tram — in six cities (Seoul, London, Tokyo, Istanbul, Sydney, and Toronto) in 2024, along with overall user satisfaction rates (%) for each city. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
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Open with a one-sentence overview that names the chart type and the overall trend — not individual figures.
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Group the data into 2–3 logical paragraphs (e.g., highest vs. lowest, stable vs. changing) rather than listing every value.
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Use precise comparison language: rose to, fell by, compared with, whereas, accounted for, roughly double.
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Target 160–180 words in 20 minutes and check all key figures are referenced at least once.
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