This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of noise in public places and the causes and solutions for this problem.
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IELTS Essay: Noise
There is too much noise in many public places in cities.
What are the causes of this problem?
What can be done to solve the problem?
Public areas in cities today are becoming increasingly noisy. In my opinion, this change is caused by surging urban populations and shifting attitudes to personal space. The best solutions involve innovative urban design.
The underlying reasons for higher noise levels in public spaces are growing residential figures and changes in social behavior. Firstly, the migration of individuals from the countryside to cities has been well documented over the last century. This trend shows no sign of abating and it is self-evident that more residents talking, operating vehicles, and interacting in public areas will create more noise. Moreover, people are now less self-conscious. This is a uniquely modern trend and is most apparent on social media. Most people are now comfortable making videos in public, taking photos, and talking loudly on their phones. This psychological shift has its benefits but one drawback is the contribution to noise levels.
The most realistic solutions are adaptations by the authorities. I strongly believe that the trends themselves cannot be countered since they follow the dictates of human nature. Attempting to ban phones in public or restrict residency numbers in certain cities would in fact engender greater problems. Instead, governments can make myriad minor adjustments. Public spaces could include more structures, such as trees and statues, in order to absorb sound. On public transport, there could be softer padding so that sound does not bounce and travel as far. There may also be steps that could be taken in terms of traffic and residential areas that would encourage more spread out cities with lower density. These are minor solutions to a large problem, however, their impact in the aggregate would be meaningful.
In conclusion, although cities are becoming noisier as they become more populous and people are more open today, this can be remedied if authorities devise novel counters. In the future, this issue will only become more pressing.
Analysis
1. Public areas in cities today are becoming increasingly noisy. 2. In my opinion, this change is caused by surging urban populations and shifting attitudes to personal space. 3. The best solutions involve innovative urban design.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
I usually write 2 sentence introductions, but this isn’t a strict rule.
1. The underlying reasons for higher noise levels in public spaces are growing residential figures and changes in social behavior. 2. Firstly, the migration of individuals from the countryside to cities has been well documented over the last century. 3. This trend shows no sign of abating and it is self-evident that more residents talking, operating vehicles, and interacting in public areas will create more noise. 4. Moreover, people are now less self-conscious. 5. This is a uniquely modern trend and is most apparent on social media. 6. Most people are now comfortable making videos in public, taking photos, and talking loudly on their phones. 7. This psychological shift has its benefits but one drawback is the contribution to noise levels.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Vary long and short sentences.
This paragraph might be longer because there are two ideas.
Finish the development.
1. The most realistic solutions are adaptations by the authorities. 2. I strongly believe that the trends themselves cannot be countered since they follow the dictates of human nature. 3. Attempting to ban phones in public or restrict residency numbers in certain cities would in fact engender greater problems. 4. Instead, governments can make myriad minor adjustments. 5. Public spaces could include more structures, such as trees and statues, in order to absorb sound. 6. On public transport, there could be softer padding so that sound does not bounce and travel as far. 7. There may also be steps that could be taken in terms of traffic and residential areas that would encourage more spread out cities with lower density. 8. These are minor solutions to a large problem, however, their impact in the aggregate would be meaningful.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
Develop the example fully.
State the results as well.
Include some long sentences.
Relate it back to the topic.
1. In conclusion, although cities are becoming noisier as they become more populous and people are more open today, this can be remedied if authorities devise novel counters. 2. In the future, this issue will only become more pressing.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Public areas in cities today are becoming increasingly noisy. In my opinion, this change is caused bysurging urban populations and shifting attitudes to personal space. The best solutions involve innovative urban design.
The underlying reasons for higher noise levels in public spaces are growing residential figures and changes in social behavior. Firstly, the migration of individuals from the countryside to cities has been well documented over the last century. This trend shows no sign of abating and it is self-evident that more residents talking, operating vehicles, and interacting in public areas will create more noise. Moreover, people are now less self-conscious. This is a uniquely modern trend and is most apparent on social media. Most people are now comfortable making videos in public, taking photos, and talking loudly on their phones. This psychological shift has its benefits but one drawback is the contribution to noise levels.
The most realistic solutions are adaptations by the authorities. I strongly believe that the trends themselves cannot be countered since they follow the dictates of human nature. Attempting to ban phones in public or restrict residency numbers in certain cities would in fact engender greater problems. Instead, governments can make myriad minor adjustments. Public spaces could include more structures, such as trees and statues, in order to absorb sound. On public transport, there could be softer padding so that sound does not bounce and travel as far. There may also be steps that could be taken in terms of traffic and residential areas that would encourage more spread out cities with lower density. These are minor solutions to a large problem, however, their impact in the aggregate would be meaningful.
In conclusion, although cities are becoming noisier as they become more populous and people are more open today, this can be remedied if authorities devise novel counters. In the future, this issue will only become more pressing.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
public areas parks, open places in cities
caused by the result of
surging increasing a lot
urban populations people in cities
shifting attitudes changing outlooks
personal space private space
best solutions optimal remedies
innovative urban design creative ideas for the city
underlying reasons basic causes
noise levels how loud it is
public spaces open areas where all people can go
growing residential figures more and more people living there
social behavior how people act in public
migration moving
countryside rural areas
well documented covered a lot
century 100 years
trend pattern
no sign of abating not getting better
self-evident obvious
residents people living there
operating vehicles driving cars
interacting talking to
less self-conscious not worried about what others think
uniquely modern trend distinctly new
most apparent clearest
social media Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc.
comfortable feel good about
loudly very noisily
psychological shift change in thinking
drawback tradeoff
contribution adding to
realistic solutions practical fixes
adaptations changes
authorities those in charge
strongly believe really feel
countered fixed
dictates rules
human nature how people naturally are
attempting trying
ban prohibit
restrict residency numbers limit the number of people who can live there
in fact actually
engender create
greater problems bigger issues
make myriad minor adjustments do lots of little changes
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
P____________s in cities today are becoming increasingly noisy. In my opinion, this change is c__________ys_________g u___________________s and s__________________s to p_______________e. The b_______________s involve i_______________________n.
The u______________________s for higher n____________s in p___________s are g______________________s and changes in s_________________r. Firstly, the m_____________n of individuals from the c_____________e to cities has been w____________________d over the last c_________y. This t_______d shows n_________________g and it is s__________t that more r___________s talking, o_______________s, and i_____________g in public areas will create more noise. Moreover, people are now l________________s. This is a u_____________________d and is m_____________t on s_________________a. Most people are now c______________e making videos in public, taking photos, and talking l_________y on their phones. This p__________________________t has its benefits but one d___________k is the c___________n to noise levels.
The most r_______________________s are a____________s by the a_______________s. I s__________________e that the trends themselves cannot be c________________d since they follow the d__________s of h____________e. A____________g to b___n phones in public or r______________________________s in certain cities would i__________t e__________r g__________________s. Instead, governments can m______________________________s. Public spaces could include more s____________s, such as trees and s__________s, in order to a_________b sound. On p_______________t, there could be s__________________g so that sound does not b__________e and travel as far. There may also be s______s that could be taken i_____________f traffic and residential areas that would e__________e more s___________t cities with l_____________y. These are m_______________s to a large problem, however, their impact i__________________e would be m____________l.
In conclusion, although cities are becoming noisier as they become more p____________s and people are more o_____n today, this can be r____________d if authorities d______________________s. In the future, this issue will only become more p_________g.
Listening Practice
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This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of offices and whether or not offices should have open-space designs or separate rooms.
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IELTS Essay: Offices
Nowadays, a lot of offices employ open-space designs instead of separate rooms for work.
Do the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
Many offices these days are opting for open designs over more traditional, compartmentalized floor plans. In my opinion, despite the limited advantages for efficiency, this is a positive change due to its social and work-related benefits.
On the one hand, an open layout can reduce efficiency. When individuals work in private offices or cubicles, they are less likely to be disturbed and can therefore work more effectively. Each time a person is interrupted, this not only requires them to stop working but it may also take an indeterminate amount of time to focus again. Over the course of a day, various interruptions in the aggregate can massively reduce the amount of work completed. Recent research has in fact shown that communication around the office, though beneficial in other ways, does lead to declines in total work output. An office trying to achieve optimal output thus should emphasize private working spaces.
On the other hand, increased communication is a boon both socially and creatively. A standout example of this would be the offices designed by Apple founder Steve Jobs for both Pixar and Apple. He intentionally created offices that directed individuals to meet in common areas and that would facilitate interactions between different divisions in the company. The impact of this on morale is massive as individuals can make friends and enjoy each other’s company throughout the workday. Moreover, the true intention of this design was to facilitate creativity. By meeting others on a regular basis, employees are more likely to combine diverse perspectives and be more imaginative in their work.
In conclusion, although there may be minor tradeoffs in terms of productivity, this is a progressive change as it allows employees to converse and be more creative. Such offices should become the rule, rather than the exception.
Analysis
1. Many offices these days are opting for open designs over more traditional, compartmentalized floor plans. 2. In my opinion, despite the limited advantages for efficiency, this is a positive change due to its social and work-related benefits.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. On the one hand, an open layout can reduce efficiency. 2. When individuals work in private offices or cubicles, they are less likely to be disturbed and can therefore work more effectively. 3. Each time a person is interrupted, this not only requires them to stop working but it may also take an indeterminate amount of time to focus again. 4. Over the course of a day, various interruptions in the aggregate can massively reduce the amount of work completed. 5. Recent research has in fact shown that communication around the office, though beneficial in other ways, does lead to declines in total work output. 6. An office trying to achieve optimal output thus should emphasize private working spaces.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Vary long and short sentences.
Finish development.
1. On the other hand, increased communication is a boon both socially and creatively. 2. A standout example of this would be the offices designed by Apple founder Steve Jobs for both Pixar and Apple. 3. He intentionally created offices that directed individuals to meet in common areas and that would facilitate interactions between different divisions in the company. 4. The impact of this on morale is massive as individuals can make friends and enjoy each other’s company throughout the workday. 5. Moreover, the true intention of this design was to facilitate creativity. 6. By meeting others on a regular basis, employees are more likely to combine diverse perspectives and be more imaginative in their work.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
Develop the example fully.
State the results as well.
1. In conclusion, although there may be minor tradeoffs in terms of productivity, this is a progressive change as it allows employees to converse and be more creative. 2. Such offices should become the rule, rather than the exception.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Many offices these days are opting for open designs over more traditional, compartmentalized floor plans. In my opinion, despite the limited advantages for efficiency, this is a positive change due to its social and work-related benefits.
On the one hand, an open layout can reduce efficiency. When individuals work in private offices or cubicles, they are less likely to be disturbed and can therefore work more effectively. Each time a person is interrupted, this not only requires them to stop working but it may also take an indeterminate amount of time to focus again. Over the course of a day, various interruptions in the aggregate can massively reduce the amount of work completed. Recent research has in fact shown that communication around the office, though beneficial in other ways, does lead to declines in total work output. An office trying to achieve optimal output thus should emphasize private working spaces.
On the other hand, increased communication is a boon both socially and creatively. A standout example of this would be the offices designed by Apple founder Steve Jobs for both Pixar and Apple. He intentionally created offices that directed individuals to meet in common areas and that would facilitate interactions between different divisions in the company. The impact of this on morale is massive as individuals can make friends and enjoy each other’s company throughout the workday. Moreover, the true intention of this design was to facilitate creativity. By meeting others on a regular basis, employees are more likely to combine diverse perspectives and be more imaginative in their work.
In conclusion, although there may be minor tradeoffs in terms of productivity, this is a progressive change as it allows employees to converse and be more creative. Such offices should become the rule, rather than the exception.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
opting for choosing
open designs lots of space in the floor plan
traditional normal
compartmentalized floor plans offices with lots of cubicles and individual offices
limited advantages small benefits
efficiency productivity
due to because of
social interacting with people
work-related benefits good for your job
open layout office with lots of space
reduce decrease
private offices individual rooms
cubicles spaces sectioned off with walls but not a separate room for work
disturbed interrupted
therefore thus
effectively does it well
interrupted disturbed
requires needs
indeterminate amount of time some period of time
focus concentrate
over the course of a day throughout the day
various different kinds of
in the aggregate all together
massively reduce cut down on a lot
completed finished
recent research has in fact shown new studies indicate
beneficial in other ways good in different ways
lead to causes
total work output amount of work done
achieve optimal output accomplish as much as they can
emphasize private working spaces focus on individual offices
boon benefit
socially talking to others
creatively imaginatively
a standout example of this would be a good instance is
intentionally on purpose
directed pointed at
common areas places to congregate
facilitate interactions make people talk more
different divisions other parts of the company
morale how people in the company feel
massive really big
enjoy each other’s company throughout the workday have fun talking all day
true intention actual reason
facilitate help, enable
on a regular basis normally
combine diverse perspectives learn from others
imaginative creative
minor tradeoffs small disadvantages
in terms of when it comes to
productivity efficiency
progressive change good reform
converse talk
the rule, rather than the exception normal, not rare
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Many offices these days are o_______________r o_____________s over more t_____________l, c_________________________s. In my opinion, despite the l____________________s for e______________y, this is a positive change d______o its s______l and w_______________________s.
On the one hand, an o______________t can r__________e efficiency. When individuals work in p______________s or c_________s, they are less likely to be d_________d and can t__________e work more e____________y. Each time a person is i_______________d, this not only r_________s them to stop working but it may also take an i____________________________e to f______s again. O_____________________y, v_________s interruptions i_______________e can m_____________e the amount of work c_________d. R______________________________n that communication around the office, though b__________________s, does l_________o declines in t__________________t. An office trying to a___________________t thus should e______________________s.
On the other hand, increased communication is a b_____n both s_________y and c_________y. A_________________________________e the offices designed by Apple founder Steve Jobs for both Pixar and Apple. He i________________y created offices that d___________d individuals to meet in c_____________s and that would f__________________s between d___________________s in the company. The impact of this on m_________e is m_________e as individuals can make friends and e_____________________________________________y. Moreover, the t______________n of this design was to f__________e creativity. By meeting others o_________________s, employees are more likely to c__________________________s and be more i_______________e in their work.
In conclusion, although there may be m_________________________________y, this is a p_________________e as it allows employees to c_______________e and be more creative. Such offices should become t__________________________________n.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching videos from The New York Times YouTube channel below and practice with these activities:
This is an IELTS writing task 2 sample answer essay on the topic of governments and private companies and which ones should carry out scientific research.
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IELTS Essay: Governments and Private Companies
Scientific research should be carried out and controlled by the governments rather than private companies.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some feel that scientific research should be conducted by governments instead of private entities. I am largely in disagreement with this sentiment since the risks for public health entailed do not outweigh the competencies of corporations.
Those in favor of state control over research argue governments are not motivated to generate revenue. Companies are inherently concerned with amassing capital and maximizing returns for shareholders and equity partners. An illustrative example of the threat here would be the opioid crisis currently ravaging the United States. Purdue, a privately-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer, produced a pill with knowledge of its extremely addictive properties and intentionally misled the public. The results have been millions of deaths and rising addiction rates to opioids such as heroin. In contrast, the government is able to prioritize public health since they do not have to earn a profit.
However, the example above is an extreme exception as most companies are motivated to innovate and contribute to the public good. The examples of this behavior abound though they are less likely to receive excessive media attention. Such breakthroughs include medicines such as the vaccine for Covid-19 developed by Pfizer and the technologies that companies such as Apple, Google, and Samsung have pioneered in recent decades. These private companies are able to hire and pay the best employees and are often led by visionary leaders who are driven to excel and overcome competition from other firms. The corporate environment creates the catalyst for scientists and researchers to develop transformative devices and make discoveries that benefit the general citizenry.
In conclusion, although companies are likely to pursue profits at all costs, they are also more motivated to innovate. The role of government is therefore to contain the worst excesses of the corporate world.
Analysis
1. Some feel that scientific research should be conducted by governments instead of private entities. 2. I am largely in disagreement with this sentiment since the risks for public health entailed do not outweigh the competencies of corporations.
Paraphrase the overall essay topic.
Write a clear opinion. Read more about introductions here.
1. Those in favor of state control over research argue governments are not motivated to generate revenue. 2. Companies are inherently concerned with amassing capital and maximizing returns for shareholders and equity partners. 3. An illustrative example of the threat here would be the opioid crisis currently ravaging the United States. 4. Purdue, a privately-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer, produced a pill with knowledge of its extremely addictive properties and intentionally misled the public. 5. The results have been millions of deaths and rising addiction rates to opioids such as heroin. 6. In contrast, the government is able to prioritize public health since they do not have to earn a profit.
Write a topic sentence with a clear main idea at the end.
Explain your main idea.
Develop it with specific or hypothetical examples.
Keep developing it fully.
Vary long and short sentences.
Finish development.
1. However, the example above is an extreme exception as most companies are motivated to innovate and contribute to the public good. 2. The examples of this behavior abound though they are less likely to receive excessive media attention. 3. Such breakthroughs include medicines such as the vaccine for Covid-19 developed by Pfizer and the technologies that companies such as Apple, Google, and Samsung have pioneered in recent decades. 4. These private companies are able to hire and pay the best employees and are often led by visionary leaders who are driven to excel and overcome competition from other firms. 5. The corporate environment creates the catalyst for scientists and researchers to develop transformative devices and make discoveries that benefit the general citizenry.
Write a new topic sentence with a new main idea at the end.
Explain your new main idea.
Include specific details and examples.
Add as much information as you can and make sure it links logically.
Develop the example fully.
1. In conclusion, although companies are likely to pursue profits at all costs, they are also more motivated to innovate. 2. The role of government is therefore to contain the worst excesses of the corporate world.
Summarise your main ideas.
Include a final thought. Read more about conclusions here.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Make some notes on paper to aid memory and then check below.
Some feel that scientific research should be conducted by governments instead of private entities. I am largely in disagreement with this sentiment since the risks for public healthentailed do not outweigh the competencies of corporations.
Those in favor of state control over research argue governments are not motivated to generate revenue. Companies are inherently concerned with amassing capital and maximizing returns for shareholders and equity partners. An illustrative example of the threat here would be the opioid crisis currently ravaging the United States. Purdue, a privately-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer, produced a pill with knowledge of its extremely addictive properties and intentionally misled the public. The results have been millions of deaths and rising addiction rates to opioids such as heroin. In contrast, the government is able to prioritize public health since they do not have to earn a profit.
However, the example above is an extreme exception as most companies are motivated to innovate and contribute to the public good. The examples of this behavior abound though they are less likely to receive excessive media attention. Such breakthroughs include medicines such as the vaccine for Covid-19 developed by Pfizer and the technologies that companies such as Apple, Google, and Samsung have pioneered in recent decades. These private companies are able to hire and pay the best employees and are often led by visionary leaders who are driven to excel and overcome competition from other firms. The corporate environment creates the catalyst for scientists and researchers to develop transformative devices and make discoveries that benefit the general citizenry.
In conclusion, although companies are likely to pursue profits at all costs, they are also more motivated to innovate. The role of government is therefore to contain the worst excesses of the corporate world.
Answers
For extra practice, write an antonym (opposite word) on a piece of paper to help you remember the new vocabulary:
scientific research studying topics such as medicine and technology
conducted by done by
governments nations, countries, federal governments
instead of rather than
private entities companies
largely in disagreement mostly don’t agree
sentiment opinion
risks threats
public healthentailed how healthy people are included
outweigh stronger than
competencies abilities
corporations companies
those in favor of people who support
state control governments in charge
argue point out
motivated encouraged to
generate revenue make money
inherently concerned naturally care about
amassing capital making more money
maximizing returns making the most possible money
shareholders investors
equity partners people who own part of the company
threat risk
opioid crisis using drugs derived from the poppy flower
currently ravaging now destroying
privately-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer drug company
pill tablet, medicine
extremely addictive properties makes people very dependent
intentionally misled deliberately lied to
results effects
rising addiction rates more people using the drugs
heroin an opioid drug
prioritize public health care more about the health of people
earn make
profit money
extreme exception rare outlier case
innovate come up with new ideas
contribute to add to
the public good the welfare of all
abound are common
receive excessive media attention are on the news a lot
breakthroughs new discoveries, advances
vaccine shot that prevents a disease
pioneered first made
hire give a job
led by visionary leaders created by smart founders
I recommend getting a pencil and piece of paper because that aids memory. Then write down the missing vocabulary from my sample answer in your notebook:
Some feel that s_________________h should be c_____________y g______________s i___________f p____________s. I am l____________________t with this s___________t since the r_____s for p___________he___________d do not o__________h the c______________s of c_____________s.
T___________________f s____________l over research a_____e governments are not m___________d to g____________________e. Companies are i______________________d with a____________________l and m______________________s for s______________rs and e____________________s. An illustrative example of the t___________t here would be the o________________________g the United States. Purdue, a p_______________________________________________r, produced a p____l with knowledge of its e____________________________s and i______________________d the public. The r________s have been millions of deaths and r__________________s to opioids such as h________n. In contrast, the government is able to p_____________________h since they do not have to e____n a p______t.
However, the example above is an e_________________n as most companies are motivated to i______________e and c__________________o t______________________d. The examples of this behavior a________d though they are less likely to r________________________________n. Such b________________s include medicines such as the v_________e for Covid-19 developed by Pfizer and the technologies that companies such as Apple, Google, and Samsung have p___________d in recent decades. These private companies are able to h____e and pay the best employees and are often l_________y v______________________s who are d_______n to e_______l and o____________e competition from other f_______s. The corporate e______________t creates the c___________t for scientists and researchers to d________________________________s and m_______________s that b_________t the g__________________y.
In conclusion, although companies are likely to p______________s a_______________s, they are also more motivated to i____________e. The r_____e of government is therefore to c________n the w____________________s of the c_______________d.
Listening Practice
Learn more about this topic by watching videos from The New York Times YouTube channel below and practice with these activities:
This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay on the topic of employment for men and women in 1970 and 2000 in Belgium, the USA, Japan, and Indonesia in a bar chart from the real IELTS exam.
The bar charts detail men and women between the ages of 60 and 64 working in Belgium, the USA, Japan, and Indonesia in 1970 and 2000. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that men had higher employment figures for all countries in both years with the largest disparity being the difference between men and women in Belgium and the USA in 2000. Proportions of males and females employed decreased across all nations, especially in Belgium.
In the United States in 1970, 88% of men between 60 and 64 were employed compared to just under 80% of women. These proportions were broadly similar to Belgium (79% and 62%) and Indonesia (83% and 63%). The disparity in Japan was slightly larger with 78% of men working and 55% of women.
By 2000, figures for the United States had declined to 79% of men and 41% of women, the second largest drop recorded. Belgium had the largest fall for female employment (down to fewer than 10% working) with a more moderate fall for men to 51%. In Indonesia, employed males fell to 72% as their counterparts slipped by 12% to 50%. Finally, Japan displayed the narrowest gap between genders with 51% of men working and 48% of women.
Analysis
1. The bar charts detail men and women between the ages of 60 and 64 working in Belgium, the USA, Japan, and Indonesia in 1970 and 2000. 2. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that men had higher employment figures for all countries in both years with the largest disparity being the difference between men and women in Belgium and the USA in 2000. 3. Proportions of males and females employed decreased across all nations, especially in Belgium.
Paraphrase what the bar chart shows.
Write a clear overview summarising the differences.
You might need another sentence for your overview.
1. In the United States in 1970, 88% of men between 60 and 64 were employed compared to just under 80% of women. 2. These proportions were broadly similar to Belgium (79% and 62%) and Indonesia (83% and 63%). 3. The disparity in Japan was slightly larger with 78% of men working and 55% of women.
Begin writing about the data for the first categories.
Make sure you compare as much as possible.
Vary long and short sentences.
1. By 2000, figures for the United States had declined to 79% of men and 41% of women, the second largest drop recorded. 2. Belgium had the largest fall for female employment (down to fewer than 10% working) with a more moderate fall for men to 51%. 3. In Indonesia, employed males fell to 72% as their counterparts slipped by 12% to 50%. Finally, Japan displayed the narrowest gap between genders with 51% of men working and 48% of women.
Write about the final other parts of the graph – include everything!
Compare the categories.
Finish with the rest of the data.
Vocabulary
What do the words in bold below mean?Take some notes on a piece of paper to aid your memory:
The bar charts detail men and women between the ages of 60 and 64 working in Belgium, the USA, Japan, and Indonesia in 1970 and 2000. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that men had higher employment figures for all countries in both years with the largest disparity being the difference between men and women in Belgium and the USA in 2000. Proportions of males and females employed decreased across all nations, especially in Belgium.
In the United States in 1970, 88% of men between 60 and 64 were employed compared to just under 80% of women. These proportions were broadly similar to Belgium (79% and 62%) and Indonesia (83% and 63%). The disparity in Japan was slightly larger with 78% of men working and 55% of women.
By 2000, figures for the United States had declined to 79% of men and 41% of women, the second largest drop recorded. Belgium had the largest fall for female employment (down to fewer than 10% working) with a more moderate fall for men to 51%. In Indonesia, employed males fell to 72% as their counterparts slipped by 12% to 50%. Finally, Japan displayed the narrowest gap between genders with 51% of men working and 48% of women.
Answers
Try to write down or think of an antonym/opposite word for further practice:
detail show
between from … to ….
Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent overall
Remember and fill in the blanks. Note it on a piece of paper so you can remember better:
The bar charts d_________l men and women b_________n the ages of 60 and 64 working in Belgium, the USA, Japan, and Indonesia in 1970 and 2000. L__________________________________________t that men had higher e___________________s for all countries in both years with the l____________________y being the difference between men and women in Belgium and the USA in 2000. P________________s of males and females employed decreased a___________________s, e_______________n Belgium.
In the United States in 1970, 88% of men between 60 and 64 were employed c______________o j______________r 80% of women. These p_______________s were b_______________r to Belgium (79% and 62%) and Indonesia (83% and 63%). The disparity in Japan was s_________________r with 78% of men working and 55% of women.
By 2000, figures for the United States had d__________d to 79% of men and 41% of women, the s____________________________d. Belgium had the largest fall for female employment (down to fewer than 10% working) with a more m_____________l for men to 51%. In Indonesia, employed males fell to 72% as their c___________________d by 12% to 50%. Finally, Japan d___________d the n________________p between g_________s with 51% of men working and 48% of women.
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