The table compares the six most widely spoken languages in terms of native speakers and the number of people using them as an additional language. Overall, Mandarin Chinese has the largest native-speaking population, while English is by far the most popular second language. In contrast, Portuguese records the smallest figures for both categories. Mandarin Chinese…
The table presents information on independent films released in the UK and the Republic of Ireland in 2012, detailing the number of productions in each genre and their share of total ticket sales. Overall, there was no consistent link between the number of films produced and their commercial success. Some high-output genres generated relatively low…
The table compares cinema audiences, in millions, for four film genres, action, romance, comedy, and horror, across four countries. Overall, India recorded the highest cinema attendance across most genres, while Japan consistently had the lowest figures. Action was the most popular category, whereas horror attracted the fewest viewers. In detail, India dominated viewership in all…
The two pie charts illustrate the proportion of different devices used by young adults in Canada to watch television programmes in 2009 and 2019. Overall, there was a marked shift from older, bulkier models to more modern devices, with flat-screen televisions replacing conventional sets as the dominant choice. Other portable and internet-based viewing options also…
The two pie charts compare the proportions of people in Canada and Australia accessing news through various sources. Overall, online platforms and television were the dominant means of obtaining news in both countries, whereas radio and unknown sources were the least utilised. Printed news occupied the third position in each nation, though with differing levels…
The two pie charts present the main advantages and disadvantages of Bowen Island, as identified by visitors in a recent survey. Overall, visitors most frequently praised the island’s accommodation, while weather emerged as the most significant drawback. Other aspects, such as culture and cost of living, also featured prominently but to a lesser extent. Regarding…
The two pie charts compare the percentage of household expenditure on various necessities in Malaysia and Japan in 2010. The figures are given in percentages. Overall, in both countries, the largest proportions of spending were allocated to food, housing, and other goods and services, whereas health care accounted for the smallest share. Notably, housing dominated…
The line graph compares the quantities of wheat exported by Canada, Australia, and the European Community between 1985 and 1990. Overall, Canada dominated wheat exports until 1988, after which the European Community overtook it as the leading exporter, while Australia experienced a general downward trend. In 1985, Canada exported the largest amount of wheat, at…
Band 9 Model Answer The line graph compares the number of visits, measured in thousands, to two new music websites—Pop Parade and Music Choice—over a 15-day period. Overall, Pop Parade consistently attracted more visitors than Music Choice throughout the period, exhibiting notable peaks, whereas Music Choice’s visitor numbers fluctuated without substantial surges. Pop Parade began…
Band 9 Model Answer The line graph presents data on the population of German citizens in three age groups—over 65, 65-79, and over 80—over a thirty-year period from 2020, with projections up to 2050. The figures are given in millions. Overall, the population aged over 65 is projected to remain the largest group throughout the…