Writing report
academic IELTS Writing: Task 1
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7.00
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Submitted on
Dec 15, 2024 (4 months ago)
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0 minutes
Task description
The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
You should write a minimum of 150 words.
Source: Cambridge 18
Task answer
The graph illustrates the proportion of people residing in urban areas in the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia between 1970 and 2020, with forecasts for 2030 and 2040.
Overall, urbanization increased steadily in all four countries over the period, with Malaysia maintaining the highest urban population percentage throughout, while the Philippines and Thailand experienced relatively slower urban growth. Predictions indicate these trends will continue up to 2040.
In 1970, Malaysia had the highest urban population at around 30%, which rose sharply to approximately 76% in 2020. This trend is expected to continue, reaching nearly 85% by 2040. Indonesia followed a similar trajectory, starting at about 15% in 1970 and climbing steadily to 56% by 2020, with projections indicating it will reach 68% by 2040.
In contrast, the Philippines and Thailand exhibited more gradual increases. Urban dwellers in the Philippines constituted roughly 32% in 1970 and rose to 48% by 2020, with forecasts suggesting it will reach 56% in 2040. Thailand, starting from around 20% in 1970, saw a rise to 40% by 2020, with a predicted urbanization rate of 48% by 2040
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