WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The first chart below shows the percentages of women and men in a country involved in some kinds (cooking, cleaning, pet caring and repairing the house). The second chart shows the amount of time each gender spent on each task per day. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
The bar chart illustrates four different types of housework activities performed by males and females. The activities are measured in minutes and percentages.
Overall, females spent more time on housework than males throughout the period, but they followed different patterns of engagement. A higher proportion of women participated in cooking, whereas males devoted less time to house repairs.
The leading activities for females were cooking and cleaning. These accounted for around 84 minutes and 81% for cleaning, and 61% and 68 minutes for cooking. Pet care, however, showed similar percentages and time spent. House repairs had the lowest figures, with 8% and 5 minutes allocated to this activity.
Cooking and cleaning also showed lower figures for males compared to females. Cleaning accounted for around 45 minutes and 40%, while cooking remained dominant, with approximately 60% and 60 minutes in both categories. Pet care and house repairs were performed less frequently, with 20-21% for pet care and approximately 19 minutes for house repairs.
The essay is generally well-organized with a clear structure. Information is logically presented, but some comparisons could be more explicitly linked.
Suggestions
- Use linking words to enhance connections between ideas.
- Ensure all comparisons are clearly stated.
- Use paragraphs to separate different activities.
The essay uses a range of vocabulary appropriate for the task. Some repetition is present, but overall lexical resource is adequate.
The essay demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures with minor errors.
The essay effectively summarizes the main features and makes relevant comparisons. Most data is accurately reported.
Suggestions
- Include more specific data points for better precision.
- Ensure all main features are covered.