Band 9: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Write at least 150 words. The table shows the average amount of time spent on mobile phones in 3 countries and worldwide from 2010 to 2014. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The table illustrates the average daily time spent on mobile phones in Australia, India, Japan, and worldwide between 2010 and 2014.

Overall, mobile phone usage increased significantly in all regions over the period. Japan and Australia recorded the highest figures, while India and the global average remained comparatively lower, although they also experienced steady growth.

In 2010, Japan had the highest usage at 3.1 hours per day, followed by Australia at 1.2 hours. In contrast, India and the worldwide average were much lower, at 0.4 and 0.3 hours respectively. Over the next few years, all countries showed upward trends. By 2012, Japan’s usage rose sharply to 4.6 hours, while Australia also saw a noticeable increase to 2.8 hours. India’s growth was gradual but consistent, reaching 1 hour in the same year.

By 2014, Australia and Japan had almost identical figures, at 5.2 and 5.1 hours respectively. India also increased significantly to 3 hours, whereas the global average rose more modestly to 2.1 hours.

In summary, although all regions experienced growth, developed countries consistently had higher mobile phone usage than developing ones.