WRITING TASK 1
Academic Writing Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words.
The table below gives information about the population of people aged 60 and over in six regions in 2000 and the predicted figures for 2050. It also shows the world total of people aged 60 and over in 2000 and 2050.. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Population aged 60 and over
| Region | 2000 | 2050 |
|---|---|---|
| Africa | 5% | 12% |
| North America | 11% | 26% |
| Europe | 22% | 31% |
| Asia | 12% | 28% |
| Latin America | 7% | 18% |
| Oceania | 11% | 22% |
| Whole world | 13% | 24% |