Band 8+: The pie graphs below show the result of a survey of children's activities. The first graph shows the cultural and leisure activities that boys participate in, whereas the second graph shows the activities in which the girls participate. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The two pie charts illustrate the results of a survey comparing boys’ and girls’ participation in various cultural and leisure activities.

Overall, boys show a strong preference for computer games and basketball, whereas girls are more interested in dancing and reading. Some activities, such as listening to music, are similarly popular among both genders, while others display clear differences.

Among boys, playing computer games accounts for the largest proportion at 34%. Basketball is the second most popular activity, representing 26% of participation. Soccer attracts 17% of boys, followed by skateboarding at 11%. Listening to music makes up 10%, while reading is the least preferred activity, with only 2% participation.

In contrast, girls predominantly engage in dancing, which constitutes 27% of their activities. Reading ranks second at 21%, showing a significantly higher figure compared to boys. Participation in computer games is considerably lower among girls at 16%. Netball accounts for 15%, while gymnastics represents 11%. Similar to boys, listening to music stands at 10%.

In summary, boys tend to favour physical and gaming activities, whereas girls are more inclined toward artistic and reading-related pursuits.