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Percentage Sales of Trainers Made by a Sportswear Company in One Year - Task 1 Bar Graph Reports

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The graph below shows the percentage sales of trainers made by a sportswear company in one year. 


Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.


Write at least 150 words.

Percentage Sales of Trainers Made by a Sportswear Company in One Year - Task 1 Bar Graph Reports

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Model Answer 1 (Band 9)

The bar chart elucidates the quarterly sales distribution of four trainer models by a sportswear brand over a single fiscal year.


Commencing with an overview, the data prominently indicates a burgeoning popularity for the 'Flying Boots' model, initially introduced in the first quarter, which gradually escalated to command significant market share by the year's end. Conversely, the 'Golden Feet' trainers began with a robust presence, only to experience fluctuating demand, yet finished strongly in the final quarter.


Delving into specifics, the 'Golden Feet' and 'Zed Runners' were in a tight race during the initial quarter, each claiming roughly a third of the total sales, whereas the 'High Rollers' held a smaller yet substantial segment. The 'Flying Boots' made a modest debut with 15% of sales. The narrative evolved in the ensuing quarter, with 'Flying Boots' sales soaring to 32%, thus diminishing the 'High Rollers' to the least favoured position.


The trend intensified in the third quarter as 'Flying Boots' triumphed, securing the highest sales, while the 'High Rollers' continued to wane. The final quarter witnessed a revival for 'Golden Feet', ascending to lead the sales chart. Interestingly, during this period, both 'Zed Runners' and 'High Rollers' collectively constituted less than a fifth of total sales, indicating a marked consumer preference for the other two models.


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Model Answer 2 (Band 9)

The provided bar graph offers a comparative analysis of the quarterly sales performance of trainers made by a sportswear company throughout a given year.


In a general sense, the graph reveals that 'Flying Boots' underwent a remarkable rise in consumer interest, securing a progressively larger slice of the sales pie as the year unfolded. In contrast, 'Golden Feet' enjoyed a dominant position in the market share initially, yet its sales trajectory demonstrated notable volatility across the quarters.


Detailing the quarterly fluctuations, the inaugural quarter saw a substantial equivalence in the sales of 'Golden Feet' and 'Zed Runners', each accounting for about one-third of the total sales volume. 'Flying Boots', the latest addition to the sportswear company's lineup, captured a modest 15% of the market. However, by the second quarter, the trend shifted as 'Flying Boots' surged to 32% in sales, and 'Golden Feet' sustained its one-third market share, overshadowing the diminished appeal of the 'High Rollers'.


The third quarter marked the zenith of 'Flying Boots' popularity, as it topped the sales chart, while the 'High Rollers' experienced a further downturn in consumer demand. The final quarter staged a remarkable comeback for 'Golden Feet', regaining its lead, whereas 'Flying Boots' maintained strong sales. Curiously, the combined sales of 'Zed Runners' and 'High Rollers' fell below 20%, underscoring a clear consumer preference for the alternative models.


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Model Answer 3 (Band 9)

The bar chart delineates the proportion of sales achieved by a sportswear enterprise's various trainers across four distinct quarters within a year.


An overarching glance at the chart denotes a striking ascension of 'Flying Boots' in market preference, culminating in a robust final quarter presence. In contrast, 'Golden Feet' trainers initially secured a commanding lead, yet witnessed a fluctuating journey, albeit concluding the year on a high.


In the finer details, the 'Golden Feet' and 'Zed Runners' began the year with a near-equal share of the market, each constituting roughly a third of total sales, overshadowing the nascent 'Flying Boots' which garnered a mere 15%. By the second quarter, a dramatic shift occurred as 'Flying Boots' leapt to represent 32% of sales, rivalling the 'Golden Feet' that maintained a consistent third of sales. The 'High Rollers', on the other hand, witnessed a significant contraction in their share.


Transitioning into the third quarter, 'Flying Boots' affirmed its ascendancy, dominating sales and marking the pinnacle of its market growth, while 'High Rollers' continued to decline. The year's end showcased a resurgence of 'Golden Feet', which reclaimed the top sales position, and while 'Flying Boots' experienced a slight dip, it still maintained strong sales figures. Notably, the combined sales for 'Zed Runners' and 'High Rollers' dwindled to less than a fifth of total sales, underscoring a dominant consumer preference for the top performers.


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