Cam 9 Test 3 Writing Task 1
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
The pie charts illustrate the populations of Yemen and Italy based on three age groups in 2000 and 2050.
Overall, the highest proportion of people in Yemen were aged under 14 while most Italians fell into the 15-59 age group in 2000. It is predicted that in 2050, populations of both nations will show an increase in the percentage of elderly people.
In 2000, over 60% of citizens in Italy fell into the 15-59 age bracket, compared to that of Yemen, at roughly 45%. Similarly, the elderly Italians made up approximately one-fourth of their population, yet the figure for Yemen was trivial (3.6%). In contrast, half of Yemen’s population were children, while the data of Italy was significantly lower, with just under 15%.
In the year 2050, the proportion of 15-to 59-year-olds in Yemen will be on the rise, to about 57%, while that of Italy will drop dramatically by roughly 15%. In addition, it is predicted that the figures for people who will be aged over 60 in Yemen and Italy will both climb by 2.1% and 18.2% respectively. However, the forecast shows that there will be a decrease in the percentages of children in these countries, to 37% and 11.5%.
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Cam 9 Test 1 Writing Task 2
Discuss both these views and give your opinion
Health deterioration becomes a public problem, so each individual and government think of workable ways to improve public health. Some people hold the opinion that providing more sports centers or health clubs is the most effective method, but I believe proper health education would lead to more notable outcomes.
Providing more sports facilities for the public will enhance their health. For instance, some free outdoor gyms spring up in parks in Hanoi – a densely populated capital of Vietnam, prompting more people to exercise regularly. Hongkong is a similar case, where many soccer pitches, squash courts, and swimming pools have been opened free of charge to the public, so they are more interested in working out daily. They can not only burn redundant calories and build up muscle through regular exercise but also open their network which betters their mental health.
However, I would argue that increasing the provision of sports amenities would have little impact on public health. Despite the free access to sports facilities, many still fail to boost their health because of their laziness and no interest in sports. Therefore, I think that we need to impart knowledge about the importance of a healthy body to each individual. For example, officers should be educated that the lack of physical movement is the root reason for backache, headache, obesity, or even loss of creativity and short concentration span at work, so they will be more motivated to do it regularly. It is also better if sports competitions are held frequently to attract them to take up sports.
In conclusion, the installation of more sports facilities can improve public health, but I think this measure is not more viable than education.
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