The following table shows the consumption of an average worker in a city. Write a composition that conveys the information in the table:

The Average Worker Expense in City X

Food Clothing Fuel Housing Articles for daily use Culture & service Total income (yuan)

1988 62% 12% 6% 10% 8% 2% 560

1993 54% 12% 3% 14% 14% 3% 880

Model Composition

The Average Worker Expense in City X

Great changes have taken place in a worker’s family from 1988 to 1993. The average worker income has increased from 560 yuan in 1988 to 880 yuan in 1993, more than 50 percent higher. Since there is a remarkable increase, the way in which the average worker spends his income has also changed accordingly.

Workers spend more money on food and housing, especially on articles for daily use, which shows that their material living standard is rising rapidly. Their spending on clothing remains the same from 1988 to 1993 and their expenditure on fuel in 1993 is only half that of 1988. They are not satisfied with the present condition any more. They long to live a more comfortable and better life. It is clear from the table that as incomes increase people can afford to live more comfortably and eat better.

However, the money they spent on entertainment is very small, only 2% to 3% of the total income, which shows workers in City X go to cinema or theater once or twice a year. This condition will be changed soon. Now more and more money will be invested on education, and as the income increases, the living standard will rise gradually. (203 words)

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