Band 7+: The graph below shows the changes of four types of ways to communicate according to different age groups in the UK in 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph compares four different methods of communication among people of different age groups.

Overall, people mainly use the internet, with around using it as their main form of communication. Mobile phone use is also high in this group, at about .In contrast, post and telephone are rarely used by young people.

Among adults aged 18-35, mobile phones are the most common method, while internet use remains high. Telephone use falls slightly on the internet, and posts are still the least popular. In the 36-60 age group, the use of the internet and mobile phones continues to decrease from 60 to under 18 years.Moreover, the amount of phone use among people aged 18-35 continues to increase.

For people aged over 60, the telephone is the most frequently used method of communication, while internet and mobile phone use drop significantly to below 20%. Traditional post remain relatively steady across all adult age groups, though it is still the least popular overall.

In summary, younger age groups prefer digital methods such as the internet and mobile phones, whereas older adults rely more on traditional communication like telephone and post. Overall, there is a clear trend showing a shift from modern to traditional communication as age increases.