WRITING Task 1 - Population

Which of the following sentences is the most accurate introduction to the information presented in the tables?

• A. The tables illustrate the world population numbers and the share of each region for the years 1950, 2000, and an estimated projection for 2050.

• B. The tables illustrate the world’s population in billions and its distribution across various regions between 1950 and 2050.
  

• C. The tables present data on global population totals and the proportion of the population by region for 1950, 2000, and an estimated 2050.
  

• D. The tables show the amount of people in the world from 1950 to 2050 and the distribution by regions.

Which statement best describes the main trends in regional population distribution?

• Asia holds the largest part of the world’s population throughout the years, while Africa's population rises, and Europe's decreases.

• Over the years, Asia has the biggest proportion of population, while Africa and Latin America show rising numbers.

• It is clear that Asia contains the most population in all years, and both Africa and Europe have changed significantly.

• The table shows that Asia always has the majority, while Europe’s proportion keeps going down and Africa rises gradually.

Which of the following sentences best summarizes the overall trend in global population?

• The world’s population showed considerable growth, increasing from 2.5 billion in 1950 to around 9 billion in 2050.

• The world population grew significantly from 2.5 billion in 1950 to 6 billion in 2000, and is expected to reach 9 billion by 2050.

• The global population projected to increase rapidly, rising from 2.5 billion in 1950, to 6 billion in 2000, and reaching 9 billion in 2050.

• There was an increase in the population, starting from 2.5 billion in 1950, reaching 6 billion by 2000, and further by 2050.

Which sentence best describes Africa’s trend?

• Africa has experienced a growth in population share, going from 9% in 1950, then 13% in 2000, and predicted at 20% in 2050.

• The population of Africa increased from 9% in 1950 to 13% in 2000, and will reach 20% in 2050.

• Africa’s population grew from 9% in 1950 to 13% in 2050 and is estimated to reach 20% in 2050.

• Africa is predicted to grow from 9% in 1950, to 13% in 2000, and to 20% by 2050.

Which of the following is the best description of North America’s population trend?

• North America’s population went down from 7% in 1950 to 4% in 2000 and is predictedto decrease further to 3% in 2050.

• North America’s share decreased from 7% in 1950 to 5% in 2000, with a further drop to 4% predicted for 2050.

• North America’s proportion percentage of the world population drop slightly from 7% in 1950 to 5% in 2000 and then to 4% in 2050.

• North America has falling trend, starting at 7% in 1950 and decreasing to 5% and 4% in 2000 and 2050.

Which word is the best synonym for "gradually increase"

• decrease
• stabilize
• escalate
• diminish

Which word is the most suitable synonym for "significant drop"

• plummet

• gradually decline

• even out

• fluctuate

What is NOT synonym for "steady"?

• moderate

• constant

• predictable

• stable

Which word is the best synonym for "accounted for" when describing the percentage of a category within a total?

• Equaled

• consisted

• Represented

• Indicated

Which term is the best synonym for "rapidly increase"?

• Soar

• Stabilize

• Decline

• Moderate