WRITING TASK:1
The bar chart illustrates the amount of regular ice cream consumed in the United States over a six-year period, from 1995 to 2000. The figures are measured in million gallons showing how consumption changed during these years.
Overall, it is clear that ice cream consumption in the US increased steadily from 1995 to 1999. However, in the final year, 2000, there was a slight decrease, although the level was still higher than in the earlier years.
EXPLANATION: In 1995, Americans consumed about 860 million gallons of regular ice cream. This figure rose gradually to around 880 million gallons in 1996. In 1997, consumption increased more sharply and reached approximately 920 million gallons. The upward trend continued in 1998, when the amount grew to about 940 million gallons. The highest consumption was recorded in 1999, at roughly 960 million gallons. This shows that ice cream was very popular during this period. However, in 2000, the figure fell slightly to around 950 million gallons. Despite this small drop, consumption remained much higher than at the beginning of the period.
In short, the chart illustrates a general rise in ice cream consumption in the US between 1995 and 1999, followed by a minor decline in 2000. Lastly, ice cream remained a widely consumed product throughout these years.