Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 26

You should spend a maximum of 20 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic: 

The image provides information about the estimated decline in life expectancy between 2019 and 2020 in India, by social group and sex.

Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

You should write at least 150 words.

The data presents the estimated decline in life expectancy across various demographic and social groups in India during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The measurements are expressed in years of life expectancy lost.

The analysis reveals significant disparities among different social groups, with marginalized communities experiencing more severe declines. Muslims encountered the most substantial reduction at 5.4 years, followed by Scheduled Tribes with a 4.1-year decline. Scheduled Castes experienced a decrease of 2.7 years in life expectancy.

Gender-based disparities are evident in the data, with women experiencing a 3.1-year reduction compared to men’s 2.1-year decline. The total population average shows a decrease of 2.6 years in life expectancy. High-caste Hindus demonstrated the lowest reduction at 1.3 years.

The data demonstrates a clear correlation between social marginalization and the magnitude of life expectancy decline during the pandemic period. The differential impact across social groups suggests that pre-existing socioeconomic disparities may have influenced health outcomes and access to healthcare during the crisis.