IELTS Writing Task 1

The line graph illustrates the differences in the birth rate of females of 6 age groups in the UK over a period of 35 years from 1973 to 2008.

Overall, women who are over 40 registered for the lowest rate of birth during the time surveyed. Additionally, the figure for those aged between 30 and 39 increased, whereas the birth rate of the remaining four age groups dropped over the 35-year period.

In 1973, it is clear that the number of birth per 1000 25-to-29 women was the highest of all age groups, at about 140, followed by the figure for females between 20 and 25 years old. On the other hand, the rates of birth of female adults in the 30-35, under 20 and 35-39 age groups were lower, at 70%, 60% and 40% respectively. The fertility rate of women who are over 40 accounted for the lowest percentage of a mere 20% at the beginning of the survey in 1973.

During the 35-year period, despite significant decreasing fluctuations, the birth rate of females aged 25 to 29 still registered for the most enormous number of approximately 120 by the year 2008. There were steady decreases in the birth rate of UK women between 20 and 25 as well as under 20 years old, resulting in the birth rates standing at about 100 and 40 respectively by 2008. The 35-to-39 age group, by contrast, experienced a remarkable increase, especially after the year 1988, and grew by more than 20 births by the end of the survey.