Graphs and tables sample 17

This writing task 1 table sample compares the participation in cultural activities across three ages groups.

Tables are not as visually clear as graphs, pie charts etc. as you are presented with lots of numbers, which can make it more difficult to immediately see what patterns there are to make comparisons. 

So you have to look at the data carefully to work out how you will organise it into logical groups and paragraphs. 

Writing Task 1 Table Sample

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Write at least 150 words.

Model Answer

The table illustrates the results of research undertaken in Scotland with adults aged from 16-74 to assess their involvement in a variety of cultural activities over a 12-month period. Overall, it is evident that participation in any performance and crafts were the most popular for all age groups. 

The highest participation in any activities was seen in the 16-24 age group, with 35% and 30% respectively doing performance and visual arts. In contrast, other activities were much lower, particularly those computer-based, at only 10%.

Turning to the older age groups, like the under 25s, the highest participation rate seen for 25-44 years olds was in performance, though this was much lower, at only 22%. A similar rate of 22% was evident for the most popular activity for the 45-74 age group, which was crafts. Again, the popularity of computers was very low for all those who were 25 plus, as was interest in writing. 

Taking all age groups together, it can be seen that performance and crafts were the most popular, at over 19%, whereas cultural purchases and visual arts were slightly less popular at 16% and 15% respectively.  Finally, little interest was shown in writing and computing.

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