The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.

IELTS Writing Task Chart for The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.

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graph compares the evolution of people aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries, the USA, Sweden and Japan.

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, the evolution of the US and Sweden is very constant and regular,

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the Japanese are more aggressive. In general, the curve started to increase faster in the 1960s,

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is not the case for Japan, which started in the 2000s. In Sweden in 1940 7% of the population was 65 years old or over,

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number decreased notably in 1980 when it grew to 14%, and in 40 years the number of old people doubled.

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, in the US the evolution is quite similar, except in the 2010s when the difference was 6%. Getting interested in Japan, we can realize that contrary to the other two countries, between 1940 and 2000 the proportion of the elderly was under 5% and it was not until the 2000s that started to rise. Nowadays, in the 2020s

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number is growing very fast and

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the picture, in 2040 the percentage will be 27%.

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May 25, 2023

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The graph below shows the proportion of the population aged 65 and over between 1940 and 2040 in three different countries.

People are less fit and active nowadays than in the past. What are the reasons for this? What measure can be taken to fix this?

In some countries there are more young people choosing to enrol in work-based training instead of attending university. Do the advantages of this situation outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

Directors of large organizations earn much higher salaries than ordinary employees do. Some people believe it is necessary, but others think that it is unfair. Discuss both these views and give your own opinions.