Band 8+: Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows social and economic indicators for four countries in 1994, according to United Nations statistics. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The chart presents socio-economic factors for various countries in 1994, as reported by United Nations data.

Overall, it is clear that Japan and Canada scored the highest on every indicator. In contrast, both Peru and, particularly, Angola had the lowest overall living standards in that year.

To start, Japan’s income per person was significantly higher at $15,760, with Canada trailing closely behind at $15,360. In comparison, Peru and Angola reported minimal earnings of $160 and $130, respectively. Additionally, the data on life expectancy at birth indicated that the leading countries were similar, with Japan having the edge. Meanwhile, the average life expectancy in Peru and Angola was around fifty years.

Regarding daily calorie supply per person, Japan and Canada switched positions; Canada provided a supply of 3,226 calories, while Japan’s was about 500 calories higher. However, the remaining countries had much lower caloric supplies, staying below 2,000 calories. Furthermore, the literacy rate among adults in Japan and Canada was notably high at 99%. In contrast, Peru’s literacy rate was roughly 70%, and Angola had the lowest rate among the countries.