Read this original practice data
The table shows the percentage of commuters using three forms of transport in one fictional city. Each year sums to 100%. This is a teaching exercise, not an official test question.
| Transport | 2010 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Car | 60 | 40 |
| Bus | 30 | 35 |
| Bicycle | 10 | 25 |
Select the broad pattern
Car travel fell, while bus and bicycle use rose. Cars still had the largest share in 2020, although the gap narrowed. These relationships tell the reader more than a list of six values.
A possible overview
Overall, the share of commuters travelling by car declined, while bus and bicycle use increased. Cars remained the most common option at the end of the period, but their lead became much smaller.
This overview selects direction and relative position. Detailed comparisons can follow in the body. You might make a different defensible selection; there is no single required wording.
Keep observation separate from explanation
The table does not tell us why commuters changed transport. Do not add claims about new cycle lanes, fuel prices or government policies. They could be plausible, but they are not supplied by this task.
Try it yourself
Cover the worked overview. Write two sentences describing the main changes without using exact percentages. Then check each claim against the table. In a body paragraph, compare the fall in car use with the increase in bicycle use using accurate figures.
Know when the approach changes
This exercise covers change over time in numerical data. A process needs its main stages and overall sequence; a map may need the major spatial changes. Do not force “increased/decreased” language onto every Task 1 type.