Band 7+: The pie charts show the spending habits of people in the UK in 1971 and 2001. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The given pie chart illustrates the financial behaviour of UK residents in two different years, 1971 and 2001.

Overall, at the beginning of the period, most people spent their money on the food category before it was overtaken by cars at the end. Moreover, spending on books declined significantly, whereas spending on computers rose dramatically.

According to the first pie chart, the proportions of food spending accounted for 44% in 1971. In comparison, spending for cars was twice less than food. Furthermore, individuals allocate money to furniture and petrol, which were almost the same, about 9 and 10% respectively. However, the money expended for computers showed the least percentage, represented 2% exactly.

In terms of the pie chart in 2001, the money spent on cars experienced a significant increase, making up 43% at the end, while finances allocated for food dropped to 14%. In addition, computer income increased dramatically to 12%, whereas restaurant spending was equal to food spending. Moreover, the funds expended for petrol and furniture were exactly equal, making up 8%. In comparison, finances for books declined to 1% respectively.