The line chart shows the total percentage of income earned by the top 1% of the

population in 7 different countries from 1975 to 2015.

Overall, wealth distribution became more unequal over time, particularly in the United
States and to a lesser extent in Germany, Canada and the UK. Distributions were
more equal in the other nations though they increased overall.

In terms of the countries with the greatest increases, the United States rose steadily
from 8% in 1975 to 9% by 1986 before a precipitous climb to 13% over the next
several years and a surge with occasional fluctuations over the remainder of the
period to finish at around 18%. The rises for Germany, the UK, and Canada followed
similar though slightly lower trajectories with only
the former beginning high (11%) and all 3 nations finishing with comparable dips to
near 13% in 2015.

For the nations with more marginal rises, there were similar declines to near 2% for
France, Japan, and Italy for the first decade in question prior to steady rises in the
1980s. In 1990, France and Japan fell again to around 3%, though all 3 countries
recovered and continued to increase consistently until the end of the period, with final
figures just below 5%.
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The bar chart details the number of tourists visiting Country X from various parts of
the world and the table delineates the income of different businesses in the nation in
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2007 and 2008.

Overall, tourism from all regions of the world declined, though less noticeably when
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coming from the main sources of tourists: China, Japan, and Australia. All forms of
revenue also fell, with shops and tour services accounting for the majority of revenue
by 2008.
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In 2007, there were over 200,000 tourists from Europe and the US and Canada, with
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the North American nations slightly higher. By 2008, both figures had dropped
dramatically to 100,000 for the former and approximately 250,000 for the latter. In
contrast, the data points for China and Japan began the period much higher (nearly
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300,000) and fell less significantly (200,000). Similarly, Australian tourists numbered
275,000 in 2007 and had declined marginally to 250,000 by the following year.

In terms of income in Country X, in 2019 hotels and resorts earned 3.5 million dollars,
considerably more than restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops (2.4), transportation
and travel agents (1.3), and tour guides, small vendors and other services (1.4). By
2008, hotels and resorts had plunged to just $.5 million, dining options had halved to
$1.2 million, and transportation had reduced to $.4 million. The most marginal decline
was for tour services ($1.1 million)
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The line chart details the unemployment rate and number of people leaving Ireland
from 1988 to 2008.
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Overall, the figures followed a roughly complementary pattern except for an extended
period in the 1990s. Both data sets declined overall though individuals leaving the
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country ended with an upwards trend.

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In 1988, 17% of individuals were unemployed in Ireland and a slightly lower 15.5%
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decided to leave the country. Starting in 1990, the rates diverged with between 12%
and 13% being unemployed up until 1996 and far fewer proportionally moving abroad
(between 14% and 8%).
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After 1996, a steep drop in terms of unemployment (down to a low of 5% by 2000)

recreated a more symmetrical pattern. Individuals leaving the island nation was
broadly stable around 7% before a sharp uptick over the final four years of the period
to end at 13%. The rise for unemployment figures was more gradual and was finally
registered at 6%.
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The pie charts detail the rationales for immigration to and emigration from the UK in
2007.

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Overall, immigration was mainly related to various kinds of work, study, and
accompanying someone, with no reasons stated and other less typical. Emigration
was similarly focused on work (non-definite work being more prevalent) but formal
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study was a less likely reason and less defined reasons were more common.
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In terms of study and work, 30% of immigrants came to the UK for definite jobs, just
1% above the number emigrating for the same purpose. The disparity regarding
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looking for work was greater (12% for immigration and 22% for emigration) and even
more significant concerning formal study (26% immigrating and just 4% emigrating
for school).
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purpose and 14% emigrating, comparable to the figures for accompanying another
person (15% and 13%, respectively). Finally, only 6% of individuals immigrate to the
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United Kingdom without a reason, while three times this figure emigrate lacking a
stated purpose.
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The flowchart provides a detailed description of how a type of jam is made.

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Overall, the jam-making process is a relatively straightforward one, using simple

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ingredients and involving eight main steps from fresh strawberries being prepared to
finished jam being served in family meals.
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The process commences when four kilograms of ripe strawberries are washed in
order to remove dirt strains before being put into a large bowl and manually crushed
into small pieces with the help of a piece of equipment called a masher. The resulting
mass is poured into a pot and simmered in 5-10 minutes, together with a quarter cup
of sugar.

Once the sugar has dissolved, the temperature is raised highly, at which point four
further cups of sugar can now be added. After ten minutes of high-temperature
cooking, a condensed mixture of fruits and sugar is formed and subsequently
spooned into glass-made jars. These jars of jam are left open to cool down during one
hour before being tightly closed with lids, ready to become food for families.

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The process shows the steps and equipment involved in producing and shipping
pineapple for later retail.
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Overall, pineapple production involves both man-made and natural processes

beginning with the ripening of the fruit, its preparation and division into
different sizes before final processing. Smaller pineapples are used for juice,
medium sized ones are canned and the largest ones are sold whole.
The processing of all pineapple products begins in tropical climates (28 °C to 30
°C) during which pineapples are harvested at various sizes including 26cm,
28cm and 30cm (2kg) in total height. The pineapples are then cleaned and
divided into three groups with the smallest and medium sized ones both having
their tops sliced off and the rinds peeled. The smaller ones are then sent
through a juice extractor, while the larger ones are sliced and canned. In
contrast, the 30cm pineapples are simply washed, coated in wax, placed in
crates and then shipped on freights overseas.

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The process shows the steps and equipment involved in producing
electrical power by using water.

Overall, the process goes through multiple steps, from rainwater being
accumulated in a reservoir, through the various processing steps, to
hydroelectric power being generated for different purposes.

The process begins when seawater is heated by the sun and evaporates to
form small clouds in the sky. Next, they merge into a storm cloud, which
then rains over the mountain. This rainwater is gathered in the reservoir
behind a dam. The following steps involve a pipe which connects the
reservoir to a turbine as well as a pump, and is controlled using a valve.

Once the valve is opened, water flows into the turbine and rotates it to
produce electrical current, following which it is pumped back into the
reservoir. After this, the electricity produced by the turbine is transferred
to the transformer station through high voltage cables. The last stage is
when the electrical power is delivered to domestic and industrial
consumers, as well as educational and medical facilities.

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The graphics illustrate the layout of Liverton docks as it is now, compared to

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how it used to look in 1980.

Overall, the area has transformed from an actively functional port zone to a
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modern one, most notably with a new access across the river being installed
and several educational, residential and leisure facilities being newly
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introduced.

Looking first at the northern part, two old warehouses in 1980 are now
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converted into an education center and a children’s playground, together with

a sail club in between. These developments have resulted in the demolition of
two old cranes located alternately with the warehouses.

As for the remaining area, another crane and warehouse on the other riverside
have also been removed to create space for a hotel and a block of apartments
with a parking lot adjacent to it. Along the south riverbank, there is an addition
of a novel pedestrian path. This river walk is now in conjunction with a newly
built bridge and a flood barrier spanning the river. Eventually, a ship museum
in the form of a large ship floating on the river has been established while
multiple ships in the original structures have been decommissioned.

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The diagrams illustrate how a new underground platform and
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reinforcements were added to the Toronto Go Train Station during and
following construction.
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Overall, in the redesign of the Go train station, the pedestrian walkway

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under the tracks was removed and replaced with two new levels: one for
pedestrian traffic and one for shopping. In addition, the station's supports
were partially removed and rebuilt.
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Before construction, the station had two levels. The upper was where trains
arrived and departed and the lower was a pedestrian walkway passing
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under the train. A large supporting pillar centred below the tracks, passed
through the level below and was buried deep in the ground beneath it.
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During construction, the bottom concourse was dug out and lowered to a
new depth exposing the base of the buried support column. A temporary
support system was built while a section of the main support post was
removed. It was then replaced and reinforced to include a new floor level
between the upper and lower decks. The lowest level provided space for
shops and the one above it remained a walkway for pedestrians to pass
under the tracks. The upper track level was visibly unchanged.

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