Ielts Academic Writing Task 1 Sample 122

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

The image provides information about prevalence of child poverty around the world in 2022.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

The map visualizes the global distribution of child poverty in 2022, specifically depicting the percentage of children aged 0-17 years living in extreme poverty, defined as subsisting on less than £2.15 per person per day based on 2017 purchasing power parity.

Central and Sub-Saharan African regions exhibit the highest concentrations of child poverty, with several countries displaying rates exceeding 80%. This stands in stark contrast to North America, Europe, and large portions of Asia, where child poverty rates remain below 20%.

Latin America demonstrates moderate levels of child poverty, with rates varying between 20% and 40% across different countries. India and select regions in Southeast Asia show similar intermediate levels of child poverty, while China maintains relatively lower rates.

The data reveals a pronounced economic disparity between the Global North and South, particularly highlighting the acute challenges faced by African nations in addressing child poverty. Several regions, primarily in the Arctic and certain parts of central Asia, lack available data for assessment.