Dubai Gold Sales 2002

(estimates)

Dubai Gold Sales

The line graph shows estimated sales of gold
in Dubai for 12 months in 2002 in millions of
dirhams. There were two main seasons for
gold sales.

The main season for sales is in the December

to May period. Sales were consistently above
200 million dirhams per month, rising
sharply to a peak of 350 million dirhams in
March. However, for the next four months,
sales declined steadily, reaching an annual
low of 120 million dirhams in July.

In August, there was a sudden increase.

Sales almost doubled, rising from 120
million dirhams in July to 210 million
dirhams in August. This was followed by a
drop in September, back to the July figure.

From September to October, sales recovered,

from 120 to 180 million. In October and
November, sales remained steady, and there
was a small increase in December to 190
million dirhams.

In conclusion, the main sales period is in the

early part of the year, slumping in the
summer, except for a sudden increase in
August.
Tourism in Dubai, 1990-1994

Dubai Tourism, 1990-1994

The graph shows the numbers of tourists in
hundreds of thousands visiting Dubai between
1990 and 1994. There are several features in
the graph.

First of all, the total number of tourists

increased rapidly between 1990 and 1994. In
1990 there was a total of 450,000 tourists in
Dubai. This rose sharply to 625,000 in 1991,
an increase of more than 30%, and rose
slightly again to just under 700,000 in 1992.
In the following two years, the number of
visitors started to pick up again and reached 1
million in 1994. This was more than double
the figure for 1990.

The second trend is that there was a huge

increase in the number of tourists from
Russia. In 1990, Russian tourists comprised
only 20,000 or less than 5% of visitors. This
number shot up to 50,000 in 1991 and
doubled again to more than 100,000 in 1992.
Between 1992 and 1994, the number trebled,
from 110,000 to 330,000. This meant that
Russian tourists made up one-third, or 33%,
of Dubai’s 1 million visitors in 1994. In
comparison, the number of tourists from
other countries increased only slightly, from
550,000 in 1991 to 580,000 in 1994.

In conclusion, although the number of tourists

from all countries is increasing, Russian
tourists are becoming more and more
important for the tourism industry in Dubai.
London Underground

Underground Station
Passenger Numbers
The graph shows the fluctuation in the
number of people at a London underground
station over the course of a day.

The busiest time of the day is in the morning.

There is a sharp increase between 06:00 and
08:00, with 400 people using the station at 8
o'clock. After this the numbers drop quickly
to less than 200 at 10 o'clock. Between 11 am
and 3 pm the number rises, with a plateau of
just under 300 people using the station.

In the afternoon, numbers decline, with less

than 100 using the station at 4 pm. There is
then a rapid rise to a peak of 380 at 6pm.
After 7 pm, numbers fall significantly, with
only a slight increase again at 8pm, tailing off
after 9 pm.

Overall, the graph shows that the station is

most crowded in the early morning and early

North American Fish Catch

Annual fish catch (millions of tonnes): North America

North American fisheries have been in severe decline since the late 1980s, with at least
one-third of all species over finished

North American Fish Catches

The graph shows changes in fish catches for the US and Canada over the last 30 years.

The most significant feature is that fish catches have declined drastically in both the US
and Canada since the mid-1980s. Although Canadian production is much lower, its
echoes US figures, declining or increasing at the same rate.

Between 1972 and 1977, US fish catches averaged between 2.5 and 2.75 million tonnes
per year, while Canadian landings fluctuated between 800,000 and 1.1 million tonnes. In
1997, however, there was a big increase in fish caught in the US, and this rise continued
up to a peak of 5.5 million tonnes in 1987. During the same period, Canada's catch
increased from 1 million tonnes to 1.5 million tonnes, an increase of 50%.

From 1987 onwards, there was a sudden decline in both countries. US figures tumbled to
4 million tonnes in 1995, a drop of 28%, and Canadian catches plunged to 0.5 million
tonnes, a drop of 66%. In the following four years, US catches fluctuated around the 4
million tonne mark, while Canadian catches rose very slightly.

In general, both Canadian and the much larger US catch have declined dramatically since
their peak in the mid-1980s.
Heart Attacks by Age and Gender, USA

Heart Attacks by Age and

Gender
The graph shows how age and gender
influence the frequency of heart attacks in the
US.

Less than 6% of all heart attacks occur in the

29-44 age group. The number of women who
suffer heart attacks in this group is negligible
- only 3000 per year, compared to 123,000
men.

However the proportion of men and women

with heart attacks rises dramatically between
45 and 64, with over half a million per year.
Over 420,000 men a year in this age group
have heart attacks. The incidence amongst
women increases - women have one heart
attack for every three men in this age group.

Over the age of 65, the number of men

suffering heart attacks only increases slightly.
However there is a huge increase in the
number of women with heart attacks - they
comprise over 40% of all victims.

In conclusion, men are more likely to be the

victims of heart attacks at all ages, but women
are increasingly likely over the age of 65.
Fertility Rates (Births per Woman) in Gulf
Countries, 1990-2000

Fertility Rates
The chart shows striking changes in the
fertility rate of women in six Gulf countries –
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait
and Bahrain between 1990 and 2000.

In the ten year period, there was a decline in

the number of births per woman in all
countries. The biggest declines were in two
countries which had low fertility rates at the
start of the decade, Bahrain and the UAE.

Fertility rates vary greatly between the six

countries. Oman and Saudi Arabia had the
highest rates, with over seven births per
woman in 1990. This compared with around
4 births per woman in Bahrain and the UAE,
and just 3.75 in Kuwait

By 2000, the rate had fallen below three

births per woman in Kuwait, Bahrain and the
UAE, with a drop of over 25% in a decade in
the UAE. However, in Saudi Arabia and
Oman, the rates fell by just 20%, from 7.0 to
5.5.

In summary, there were major decreases in

birth rates in all countries, but some countries
in the region have double the fertility rate of
others.

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Oil Production

Oil Production Capacity

The graph shows Oil Production Capacity in millions of barrels per day for selected Gulf
countries. There are several features in this graph.

The most significant feature is that oil production will increase sharply in almost all the
countries shown. Kuwait and Iraq are both expected to double their output between 1990
and 2010, with Kuwait's production rising from 1.8 million barrels per day (bpd) in 1990
to 3.8 in 2010. Iran will also increase its output by a slightly smaller amount. After
remaining steady at 2.5 million bpd from 1990 to 2000, the UAE's output is expected to
approach 4.0 million bpd in 2010. Only Qatar's production is predicted to fall, back to
0.8 million bpd after a slight rise in 2000.
However, the greatest increase will be from Saudi Arabia. In 1990, its output capacity at
8.5 million bpd exceeded the combined production of Iran, Iraq and Kuwait. This lead is
expected to continue with a 75% increase in production to 14.5 million bpd 2010.

In summary, while most of the countries are expected to show increases, Saudi Arabia
will maintain and strengthen its position as the major producer.

HCT Graduates
Graduates from the Higher Colleges of Technology's Women's and Men's Colleges, 1999

Higher College Graduates

The chart shows male and female graduates from the Higher Colleges of Technology
colleges in the UAE.

The most outstanding feature of the graph is female graduates outnumber males in all
the colleges. For example, in Dubai, there are 30% more women graduates than men.
There are also large differences in Al Ain and in Ras Al Khaimah. However, the number
of men and women is almost equal in the colleges in Abu Dhabi.

There are also big differences in the sizes of the colleges. Ras Al Khaimah has less than
300 students altogether, while Abu Dhabi has about 600 and Dubai has almost 1000
In summary, women outnumber men in all the colleges, and there are significant
differences in the sizes of the colleges.

Internet Usage in Taiwan by Age Group, 1998-

2000

Internet Usage in Taiwan by Age

The graph shows changes in the age profile of Internet users in Taiwan between 1998 and
2000.

The main users of the Internet in Taiwan are young adults between 16 and 30 years old.
In 1998, they accounted for more than half of all users. In 1999 the number dropped
slightly to 45%, but even in 2000 they were the biggest group.
The second biggest group of users is aged between 31 and 50. They made up 41% in
1998, falling slightly to 37% in 2000. When combined with the 16-30 age group, over
94% of users in 1998 were between 16 and 50.

However this number is dropping steadily as more children and older users log on. In
1999, the number of children online quadrupled from 2% to 8%, and it continued to
increase in 2000. There were similar increases for older users, rising from 4% in 1998 to
10% in 2000.

In summary, while adults between 16 and 50 still represent the great majority of
Internet users in Taiwan, their share is declining as more children and older users join the
web.

Computers and Internet in the Arab World

Computers & Internet in the

Arab World
The chart shows striking differences in the
level of computer and Internet penetration in
the Arab world.

The UAE and Kuwait are by far the most

computerized countries, with Lebanon a
distant third. The UAE has over 150
computers for every 1000 inhabitants,
compared to Kuwait's 130 and Lebanon's 60.
In contrast, countries such as Egypt,
Morocco and Syria have less than 20
computers per 1000 inhabitants.

There are also great differences in Internet use

and availability. The UAE has by far the
highest proportion of users, with more than
one-third of its population using the Internet.
Kuwait and Lebanon are second and third
again, with 100 users per thousand in Kuwait
and 80 in Lebanon. In some countries the
number using the Internet is negligible: Saudi
Arabia has less than 20 users per thousand,
and there are fewer than 5 users per thousand
in Syria.

One unusual feature of the graph is that

Internet use does not seem to be directly
related to the number of computers. In several
countries (the UAE, Lebanon, Jordan and
Oman), there are more Internet users per
thousand people than computers. However, in
other countries, such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
and Syria, the number of Internet users is
lower than the number of computers.

In summary, there are major differences

between computer use and Internet use in the
Arab world, but the UAE clearly leads the
area in both number of computers and
number of internet users per capita.
Phones

The graphs below show the number of land-line phones (ordinary connections) and
mobile phones per thousand people in two different countries between 1996 and 2000.

Write 150 words comparing the two countries.

Philippines Canada
US Spending Patterns, 1966 -1996
US Spending Patterns 1966 - 1996
The piecharts show changes in American spending patterns between 1966 and 1996.

Food and cars made up the two biggest items of expenditure in both years. Together they
comprised over half of household spending. Food accounted for 44% of spending in
1966, but this dropped by two thirds to 14% in 1996. However, the outlay on cars
doubled, rising from 23% in 1966 to 45% in 1996.

Other areas changed significantly. Spending on eating out doubled, climbing from 7% to
14%. The proportion of salary spent on computers increased dramatically, up from 1%
in 1996 to 10% in 1996. However, as computer expenditure rose, the percentage of outlay
on books plunged from 6% to 1%.

Some areas remained relatively unchanged. Americans spent approximately the same
amount of salary on petrol and furniture in both years.

In conclusion, increased amounts spent on cars, computers, and eating out were made up
for by drops in expenditure on food and books.

Higher Colleges of Technology Student Profile

The graphs show enrolment in different colleges in the Higher Colleges of Technology in
1999.

Write a total of 150 - 200 words about the information in the three graphs.

Graduates by College

Graduates by Level and Gender

Total Graduates by Level

Higher College Graduates
The charts shows student enrolment by gender
and level in different colleges of the Higher
Colleges of Technology colleges in the UAE.

There are clear differences in male and female

enrolment. Females outnumber men in all the
colleges, with almost 25% more students in
Dubai Women's college than in Dubai Men's.
Ras Al-Khaimah Women's College has almost
180 students, compared to only 100 in the
Men's college.

Females also outnumber males by level, with

almost double the number of men at Higher
Diploma level (330 compared to 181). Only at
Diploma level does the number of men
slightly exceed that of women.

Over half the students are in Certificate level,

with less than a quarter at Higher Diploma or
Bachelor level.

In conclusion, most students in the Higher

Colleges are enrolled at Diploma level or
below, and the majority of students r wmn
UAE Moves Ahead in Health, Education
January 22, 2003

The graphs show health and education spending and changes in life expectancy and
infant mortality in the UAE. Overall, as the percentage spent on health and education
increases, infant mortality and life expectancy improve.

Graph 1 shows the percentage of GDP spent on health and education between 1985 and
1993. There were big increases in both areas. Health spending stood at about 8% in 1985
but rose to 9% in 1990 and 10% in 1993. Spending on education was even higher. It was
10% in 1985, and shot up to 14% in 1990 and 15% in 1993, a 50% increase in just 8
years.
Graph 2 shows improvements in life expectancy and infant mortality between 1970 and
1992. Life expectancy was just 60 in 1970 but rose to almost 72 in 1992. In contrast, the
number of babies dying dropped dramatically, from 60 per 1000 in 1970 to only 22 in
1992.

In conclusion, people in the UAE are living longer and healthier lives because of the
government's spending on education and medical facilities
Fast Food Consumption in the UK

Fast Food UK; Spending

The graph shows weekly expenditure on fast food in Britain by food and income group.
There are two main trends. First, the expenditure is directly related to income. Secondly,
there are differences in the types of fast food eaten by each group.

The amount of money spent on fast food is related to income. People in the high-income
group spent the most - over 85 pence per person per week. People in the low-income
group spent the least - less than half of what the high-income earners spent.

The type of fast food eaten also depends on the group. High-income earners spent 3 times
more on hamburgers than people in the low-income group. Pizza was generally the least
favorite food. Fish and chips was the most popular food with the low-income group but
consumption was fairly similar among all groups.
Consumption of Fast Food in the UK in Grams per Week, 1970 to 1990

Fast Food UK; Quantity

The graph shows changes in the amount of fast food consumed in the UK between 1970
and 1990. Several trends are apparent. First, Britons are eating more and more fast food.
Secondly, the type of fast food has changed.

In 1970, the most popular fast food was fish and chips. Over 300g were consumed each
week. By 1990, however, this had fallen to just over 200g - a 50% drop. Consumption of
other fast foods such as pizza and hamburgers increased, however. The amount of pizza
eaten shot up from about 20g a week to more than 270g, overtaking fish and chips in the
late 1980s. Hamburger consumption also increased, rising from about 80g in 1970 to
almost 300g in 1990.

Accompanying this change in the choice of foods was an increase in the amount of fast
food consumed. In 1970, British consumers ate about 450g a week of fast food. In 1990,
on the other hand, this had more than doubled, to 1000g.

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Alternative Answer

The graph shows the amount of fast food eaten between 1970 and 1990 in grams per
person per week. Overall, the amount of fast food eaten more than doubled.

The amount of fish and chips eaten declined slightly. In 1970, the consumption was about
300g/week. This fell to 220g/week in 1990.
In contrast, sales of hamburger and pizza rocketed. In 1970, very little pizza was eaten -
less than 50g/week. This rose to 280g/week by 1990. In the same period, hamburger sales
shot up by more than 500%, from 100g/week in 1970 to 500 grams in 1990.

In conclusion, although there was a big increase in the consumption of pizza and
hamburger, sales of fish and chips decreased.