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The graph shows the proportion of population aged 65 and over in major developed countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The graph shows the proportion of population aged 65 and over in major developed countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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The diagram illustrates the proportion of
population
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the population
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 aged over 65 in three industrial countries.
Overall
, all the countries,
USA
, Sweden, and Japan predicted will dramatically increase over 100
years
. At
first,
In 1940, citizen in
USA
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with
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over 65
years
aged
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of age
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 was just under 10% of the population and it went up for 40
years
 that
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 the number of 15%.
Moreover
, it
forecast
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a rapidly
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rapidly
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 increase in the future with a slight
fluctuate
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.
At the end
 of 2040, predictions show people over 65
years
 in
USA
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the USA
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 will stand up above 20%.
Next,
just like
USA
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the USA
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, people with unproductive ages in Sweden started from under 10% in 1940.
Furthermore
, it considerably rose for a long 100
years
 with a small
fluctuated
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 which
forecast
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 will reach
the
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25% as a peak in 2040.
Lastly
, Japan's proportion started at 5%, not
as
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 same
like
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others, it went down for approximately 40
years
.
Then
, it has a quick change with
15
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a 15
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% increase between 2020 and 2040. In 2040, the population expected will be more than 25%.
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Conclusion: The conclusion is too long.
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Vocabulary: Rephrase the word "proportion" in your introduction.
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Vocabulary: The word "proportion" was used 2 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "increase" was used 3 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "reached" was used 2 times.
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Vocabulary: The word "fluctuate" was used 2 times.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Proportion
  • Aged population
  • Developed countries
  • Trends
  • Demographics
  • Percentage points
  • Elderly dependency ratio
  • Comparative analysis
  • Statistical data
  • Population aging
  • Societal impact
  • Policy implications
  • Age demographics
  • Significant increase/decrease
  • Data interpretation
  • Forecast
  • Longevity
  • Birth rate
  • Life expectancy
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