IELTS Writing Task 1 - Smoking Cessation

The tables below show people's reasons for giving up smoking, and when they intend to give up. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Reason for Giving Up SmokingPercentage (%)Rank
Health concerns68.51st
Cost45.22nd
Family pressure32.83rd
Social pressure18.44th
Other reasons12.15th

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