Band 9: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows the world's ten most expensive countries for petrol along with other financial information. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The table compares ten countries where petrol is the most expensive, providing data on average monthly disposable income, average petrol expenditure, and the percentage of income spent on petrol.

Overall, there is a considerable difference in income levels among these countries, although the average petrol expenditure remains similar at around $300 per month. Generally, wealthier nations spend a smaller proportion of their income on petrol, while poorer countries allocate a much higher share.

Most of the countries listed are in Europe, with average disposable incomes ranging from $1,112 in Greece to $4,329 in Norway. In contrast, Eritrea and Turkey report much lower figures, at $450 and $925 respectively.

Norway records the highest petrol spending, at $320 per month, yet petrol accounts for only 7.4% of income. At the opposite extreme, Eritrea’s citizens spend just $275 on petrol, but this represents a massive 61% of their income – the highest proportion among all countries shown.