Band 8+: Task 1: The charts below show the percentage of food and goods bought from supermarkets in European countries in 1998 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The bar charts compare the percentages of food and goods purchased from supermarkets in three European countries in 1998 and 2008.

Overall, supermarket purchases increased in all countries over the period, particularly in Country A. In contrast, Country C consistently recorded the lowest figures in both categories.

Regarding food purchases, Country A experienced a significant rise, from about 10% in 1998 to roughly 35% in 2008. Country B also saw an increase, although more moderate, climbing from approximately 22% to around 27%. Meanwhile, Country C had the lowest proportions, with food bought from supermarkets rising slightly from about 6% to just under 10%.

A similar pattern can be observed for goods. In Country A, the percentage rose sharply from around 5% in 1998 to nearly 40% in 2008, making it the highest among the three countries. Country B showed a small growth, increasing from about 21% to roughly 23%. By comparison, Country C remained far behind, despite a noticeable rise from around 2% to approximately 15%.