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BEST IELTS Academic Writing Task 1, 6th May
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
IELTS ACADEMIC WRITING TASK 1
The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
SAMPLE ANSWER
The pie charts illustrate the age distribution of the populations in Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projected figures for 2050.
In 2000, Yemen had a youthful population, with over half (50.1%) aged 0–14 years, while only 3.6% were aged 60 or above. By 2050, the proportion of young people is expected to decline significantly to 37%, while the 60+ age group is predicted to increase to 5.7%. Meanwhile, the working-age group (15–59 years) will slightly rise from 46.3% to 57.3%.
In contrast, Italy in 2000 had a more mature population. The largest segment was the 15–59 age group (61.6%), followed by those aged 60+ (24.1%). Children aged 0–14 accounted for only 14.3%. By 2050, the elderly population is expected to grow substantially to 42.3%, while the 15–59 age group will shrink to 46.2%, and the youngest group will fall slightly to 11.5%.
Overall, Yemen’s population is projected to age moderately, while Italy’s will age dramatically.
