Band 9: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The following table gives statistics showing the aspects of quality of life in five countries. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information in the table below. You should write at least 150 words.

The table compares five countries in terms of four indicators of quality of life, namely GNP per head, daily calorie intake, life expectancy at birth, and infant mortality rates.

Overall, the USA performs significantly better than the other countries across all indicators. In contrast, Bangladesh ranks lowest in most categories, while Bolivia, Egypt and Indonesia occupy intermediate positions with relatively similar figures.

In economic terms, GNP per head varies considerably. The USA has by far the highest income at $13,160, whereas Bangladesh records the lowest figure at just $140. Bolivia, Egypt and Indonesia show much lower but comparable levels, ranging between $570 and $690. A similar pattern is seen in daily calorie supply, which is highest in the USA at 3,653 calories per person and lowest in Bangladesh at 1,877 calories.

Life expectancy also differs notably, standing at 74 years in the USA compared to only 40 years in Bangladesh. Infant mortality rates show the reverse trend, with Bangladesh recording the highest rate at 132 deaths per 1,000 births, while the USA has the lowest at just 12.