Band 6+: The graph below shows the percentage of households with different kinds of technology in the UK from 1997 to 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the ownership of technological devices in the UK households between 1997 and 2001

Generally, it is evident that all devices’ figure followed an increasing trend during the period. It is note-worthy that CD player consistently took the first position.

Examining the chart, as for 1997, the CD player’s figure dominated the counterparts with 60%, then it was 20% up in 2001. Similarly, there was 40% of UK households possessing computer in the initial year. After a decade, its share reached 70%. Regarding telephone, its proportion contributed for a fifth. By 1997, it rapidly accelerated and surpassed the computer (75%).

Shifting to the remaining details, in terms of DVD player, despite the small drop in 1980, the figure continuously increased to a half in 2001. Finally, the rate of internet in the UK showed a substantial climb, from fraction to over 50% over a decade.