Band 7+: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The bar chart below describes some changes about the percentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The bar chart illustrates the changes in the percentage of people born in Australia and those born outside Australia living in urban, rural, and town areas between 1995 and 2010.

Overall, it can be seen that the proportion of people living in cities has increased over time, while the percentage of those residing in towns and rural areas has decreased.

In 1995, half of the Australian-born population lived in cities, while 20% and 30% lived in towns and rural areas, respectively. Meanwhile, 60% of those born outside Australia lived in cities, 10% in towns, and 40% in rural areas.

Moving forward to 2010, the percentage of Australian-born people living in cities had increased to 65%, while the percentage of those living in towns and rural areas had declined to 15% and 15%, respectively. Similarly, the percentage of those born outside Australia living in cities had risen to 80%, with only 10% and 5% residing in towns and rural areas.

In summary, the data indicates a clear trend towards urbanization in both groups, with a significant increase in the percentage of people living in cities.