Band 6+: The graph below gives information on the differences in clothing exports from three different countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

This line chart illustrates the diverse changes in clothes exports from Colombia, Japan, and Myanmar between 1999 and 2003.

Overall, in the past years, Myanmar had the worst stability; its exports grew and also declined. Japan started excellently but lost its positions. Colombia was more successful than both countries; its exports steadily increased.

Japan and Colombia had a great rivalry. In 1999, they both were about the same, but Japan had a bit more of an advantage. Then, in 2000, Japan lost almost 100 million dollars,whereas Colombia gained around 50 million, but it still lagged behind Japan.In 2001 Colombia did great work and had almost 700 million dollars,Japan grew as well but it had 600 million—they were close. In 2002, again Colombia earned more money than Japan; it had 700 million dollars, whereas Japan lost almost 15 million dollars.In 2003, they both lost money,Japan had 500 million, and Colombia had 600 million.

It is interesting to note that Myanmar’s earnings were absolutely different from those of Colombia and Japan. In 1999, it had nothing. In 2000, Myanmar became richer than both countries; it had 800 million dollars.In 2001, Myanmar increased again, and it had almost a billion dollars.In 2002, it lost about 600 million dollars and had a bit more than 300 million dollars.In 2003, Myanmar budget grew a bit; it had about 500 million dollars.