Band 8+: The line graph and the bar chart give the information and forecast about the vehicle numbers and CO2 emission in England and Wales between 2000 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the number of vehicles in England and Wales from 2000 to 2020, while the bar chart shows the amount of CO2 emissions from different types of vehicles for the same period.

The line graph indicates a steady increase in the number of vehicles. In 2000, there were approximately 20 million vehicles, and by 2020, this number is predicted to reach nearly 60 million.

In terms of CO2 emissions, the bar chart reveals that cars are the largest contributors to CO2, producing about 2.5 tonnes in 2000 and around 3 tonnes in 2010. However, by 2020, their emissions are projected to decline slightly. Buses show a consistent level of emissions at around 0.6 tonnes throughout the period, while vans and trucks show modest increases in emissions, from 0.7 and 1 tonne in 2000 to about 1 and 1.2 tonnes in 2020, respectively.

Overall, while the number of vehicles is set to rise significantly, the CO2 emissions, particularly from cars, are expected to decrease slightly by 2020.