Band 9: The bar chart shows the average number of cinema admissions per person in Japan, the UK, and Germany between 2005 and 2020. The line graph illustrates the average cinema ticket price in US dollars during the same period. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The bar graph compares the average number of cinema admissions per person in three different countries: Japan, the UK, and Germany, from 2005 to 2020, while the line graph shows changes in the average price of cinema tickets in US dollars over the same period.

Overall, cinema attendance per person increased in Japan and the UK, whereas Germany experienced a downward trend after reaching its peak in the middle of the period. At the same time, the average ticket price rose steadily over the 15 years shown.

In 2005, the UK recorded the highest level of cinema attendance at around 3 admissions per person, followed by Germany at approximately 2.5, while Japan had the lowest figure at about 1.5. Attendance in the UK increased consistently over time, reaching just over 4 admissions per person by 2020. Japan also saw a gradual rise, climbing roughly 2.6 admissions per person at the end of the period. On the other hand, Germany’s figures rose slightly to 3.0 in 2011 before declining steadily to around 2.0 by 2020.

Meanwhile, the average cinema ticket price showed a continuous noticeable upward trend, increasing from about $7 in 2005 to approximately $9.5 in 2020, with no periods of decline being shown.