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The bar chart gives information about the life expectancy in Japan, Korea, the United States, and Indonesia, and the table shows the change in life expectancy between 1953 and 2008.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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WhyThis is aMixed charts task — it asks you to connect the main patterns across two visuals.
SoWe split the points intoOverview(the main point of each chart)andKey features(figures and comparisons worth reporting).
Overall, Japan exhibited the highest longevity, whereas Indonesia recorded the lowest.
Over the half-century period, Indonesia experienced the most pronounced improvement, in contrast to the United States which saw the least gain.
In 2008, Japan led the ranking with an average lifespan of 82 years.
Korea followed at roughly 79 years, and the United States was close behind at 77 years.
Korea followed at roughly 79 years, and the United States was close behind at 77 years.
In stark contrast, Indonesia’s life expectancy lagged significantly, at approximately 70 years.
Over the 55-year interval, Indonesia’s life expectancy surged by about 15.7 years, marking the greatest increase among the four countries.
Korea also registered a substantial improvement of approximately 12.5 years.
By comparison, Japan’s gain was relatively modest, at just 3.5 years, and the United States experienced the smallest rise of around 3 years.
By comparison, Japan’s gain was relatively modest, at just 3.5 years, and the United States experienced the smallest rise of around 3 years.
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In stark contrast, Indonesia’s life expectancy lagged significantly, at approximately 70 years.
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Overall, Japan exhibited the highest longevity, whereas Indonesia recorded the lowest.
Over the 55-year interval, Indonesia’s life expectancy surged by about 15.7 years, marking the greatest increase among the four countries.
By comparison, Japan’s gain was relatively modest, at just 3.5 years, and the United States experienced the smallest rise of around 3 years.
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