Band 8+: The line graph below shows the number of visitors to two museums in London between 2000 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The line graph compares the number of visitors to two major museums in London, the British Museum and the Natural History Museum, from 2000 to 2015.

Overall, it is evident that both museums experienced significant increases in visitor numbers over the 15-year period, although the trends varied.

The British Museum saw a steady rise in visitors, starting at around 5 million in 2000. By 2010, the number had increased to about 7 million, and it continued to climb, reaching 8 million by 2015. This growth reflects a consistent upward trend in the museum’s popularity throughout the period.

In contrast, the Natural History Museum experienced more fluctuation. It started at a similar level to the British Museum, with around 5 million visitors in 2000. However, it saw a sharp decline between 2005 and 2010, dropping to just under 4 million. After 2010, the number of visitors rose dramatically, surpassing 6 million by 2015, showing a significant recovery and growth.