Total Number of Cruise Passengers and Their Percentage by Age in 1975 and 2003 in the UK

IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 - Combination : Bar Graph , Table
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IELTS Writing Task 1 Question

120. The charts below show the total number of cruise passengers, and their percentage according to age in 1975 and 2003 in the UK.

Common questions for the charts

1. Graph Type: Column graph (for percentage of cruise passengers by age) and Table (for total number of cruise passengers)

2. Title: Total Number of Cruise Passengers and Their Percentage by Age in 1975 and 2003 in the UK

3. What are the units of measurement?: Total number of cruise passengers (in thousands), percentage of passengers by age group

4. Who: British cruise passengers

5. When: 1975 and 2003

6. Where: The UK

7. Topic: Trends in cruise passenger numbers and demographics by age group

Process Showing and Trends

Comparison 1: Total Number of Passengers (1975–2003)

• Details:

1. In 1975, the total number of British cruise passengers was just under 400,000.

2. By 2003, the total number had more than doubled to just over 1,000,000.

 

Comparison 2 : Percentage by Age Group (1975–2003)

  • Details:

1.  The percentage of passengers from all age groups increased from 1975 to 2003.

2.  The largest increase occurred in the 35-44 and 45-54 age groups, where the percentage doubled from 10% to 20% and 12% to 24%, respectively.

3.  The 55-64 age group had the smallest increase, rising from 28% to 34%.

4.  The 64+ age group had the highest percentage of cruisers in both years, increasing from 37% to 50%.

Sample Answer

The charts illustrate the total number of British cruise passengers and their proportion by age in 1975 and 2003.

In 1975, nearly 400,000 people went on cruises in the UK. This figure increased by more than two and a half times, reaching over 1,000,000 passengers by 2003. The column graph shows that the percentage of passengers increased for all age groups during the 28-year period.

The 35-44 and 45-54 age groups experienced the most significant rise in cruise attendance, with their percentage doubling from 10% to 20% and 12% to 24%, respectively. The 55-64 group saw a smaller increase, rising from 28% to 34%. The 64+ age group had the highest percentage of cruisers in both years, increasing from 37% to 50%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and <24 age groups showed a moderate increase, with their percentage rising by 5% and 10%, respectively.

Overall, the data indicates that while the total number of cruise passengers increased, the popularity of cruising also grew among older age groups.

Top 25 Vocabularies

 

Vocabulary  Meaning Synonyms Examples Type
Discrepancy A difference or inconsistency Difference, variation “The least discrepancy was seen in the 55-64 age group.” Noun
Escalate To increase or grow rapidly Increase, rise “The number of cruise passengers escalated from 1975 to 2003.” Verb
Proportion The percentage or share of something Percentage, ratio “The proportion of passengers aged 64+ increased from 37% to 50%.” Noun
Moderate Average or not extreme Mild, moderate “The 25-34 and <24 age groups showed a moderate increase in percentage.” Adjective
Significant Important or notable Considerable, notable “The 35-44 and 45-54 age groups saw a significant increase in cruise attendance.” Adjective

Illustrate

To explain or clarify something with examples or visuals

Depict, demonstrate

“The charts illustrate the rise in cruise passengers.”

Verb

Proportion

A part or share of a whole

Percentage, ratio

“The proportion of passengers aged 64+ increased significantly.”

Noun

Moderate

Average or reasonable in amount

Mild, moderate

“The 25-34 and <24 age groups showed a moderate increase.”

Adjective

Significant

Important or meaningful

Considerable, major

“The 35-44 and 45-54 age groups saw a significant rise in passengers.”

Adjective

Escalate

To grow or increase quickly or intensely

Surge, amplify

“Cruise passenger numbers escalated by 2003.”

Verb

Surge

A sudden, powerful increase

Rise, jump

“There was a surge in the number of passengers in 2003.”

Noun/Verb

Proportional

Relating to or based on proportion

Relative, corresponding

“The increase in passengers was proportional to the age group.”

Adjective

Peak

The highest point or level

Climax, summit

“The percentage of cruisers peaked in the 64+ group.”

Noun/Verb

Gradual

Happening or changing slowly over time

Slow, steady

“The increase in cruise passengers was gradual.”

Adjective

Trend

A general direction in which something is developing

Movement, direction

“The trend shows more older individuals taking cruises.”

Noun

Allocate

To distribute or assign resources or tasks

Assign, designate

“The percentage of passengers was allocated across various age groups.”

Verb

Demonstrate

To show clearly or explain through action or evidence

Show, display

“The data demonstrates a clear rise in cruise popularity among older groups.”

Verb

Fluctuate

To change continuously, especially in an irregular way

Vary, oscillate

“Cruise attendance fluctuated slightly over the years.”

Verb

Consistent

Remaining the same over time

Steady, uniform

“The percentage of 25-34-year-olds remained consistent.”

Adjective

Significantly

In an important way, or to a large extent

Considerably, markedly

“The numbers of passengers increased significantly in 2003.”

Adverb

Shift

A slight change or movement in position or direction

Change, alteration

“There was a shift in the popularity of cruises across age groups.”

Noun

Increase

To become greater or larger

Rise, growth

“The number of cruise passengers increased significantly by 2003.”

Verb/Noun

Dramatic

Striking, marked by a large or noticeable change

Striking, substantial

“The 64+ age group showed a dramatic increase in cruise attendance.”

Adjective

Fluctuation

A continuous change or variation

Variation, instability

“The fluctuation in cruise attendance showed a trend of growing numbers.”

Noun

Attain

To reach or achieve something

Achieve, accomplish

“The 35-44 and 45-54 age groups attained the highest percentage of attendance.”

Verb

 
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