The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

IELTS Writing Task Chart for The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The graphs demonstrate how many

minutes

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men and women in the UK spent on household and pastime activities in 2008.

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, the most favoured leisure activity was entertaining themselves by TV, video and radio.

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the second chart, females did the vast majority of chores,

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only repairing devices was accomplished mainly by males. Television, video and radio content was watched to unwind British people, showing the highest levels for both genders at 137 and 118

minutes

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, reading and doing sports were fulfilled by a minority of citizens, with books illustrating above 18 and sports for more than 11

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. Cooking and washing consumed the most time of humans, more than an hour for females and half an hour for males. Approximately half an hour of the day was necessary to purchase products and other stuff. Ladies dedicated 0.5 hours to doing laundry and ironing,

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men spent 10

minutes

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. Fixing broken items,

on the other hand

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, was the task of males, consuming twice more of their time as ladies.

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Introduction & conclusion present

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 9.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 4.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

174 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

Comparison
Household activities
Leisure activities
Average
Significantly more/less
Markedly more/less
Striking difference
Counterparts
Societal norms
Differing interests
Dedicated time
Household tasks
Maintenance
Repairs
Pursuits
Socializing
Gender divide
Traditional roles
Allocation of time
Reflects

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The charts below show the comparison of time spent, in minutes per day, by UK males and females on household and leisure activities in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Today people are using a lot of online language translation apps. Are the disadvantages more than the advantages of such services?

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Some people think that paying taxes is enough to contribute to the society. Others argue that being a citizen involves more responsibilities. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.