Unit 2 Task 1 model answer 2
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.The chart shows the average life expectancy for males and females in 1900, 1950 and 1990.
| Country | 1975 | 2000 | 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Male | Female | Male | Female | |
| Austria | 68.8 | 75.9 | 75.2 | 81.3 | 79.1 | 84.0 |
| Belgium | 69.1 | 75.7 | 74.4 | 80.7 | 79.0 | 84.1 |
| Denmark | 71.0 | 76.6 | 74.3 | 79.1 | 79.8 | 83.8 |
| Germany | 67.6 | 73.8 | 74.4 | 80.6 | 79.2 | 84.0 |
| Sweden | 72.7 | 78.8 | 77.1 | 82.1 | 80.1 | 84.2 |
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
The table compares life expectancy at birth for men and women in five European countries in 1975, 2000 and 2025.
Overall, women consistently lived longer than men in every country and in all three years. Life expectancy increased steadily over time for both sexes, with the largest gains occurring between 1975 and 2000.
In 1975, Sweden recorded the highest life expectancy for both males (72.7 years) and females (78.8 years), while Germany had the lowest figures, at 67.6 and 73.8 years respectively. By 2000, all countries saw notable improvements. Swedish men rose to 77.1 years and women to 82.1 years, keeping Sweden among the highest. Austria and Belgium experienced similar upward trends, and Germany’s life expectancy increased sharply, closing much of the earlier gap with its neighbours.
By 2025, life expectancy had risen further across all nations. Female life expectancy reached around 84 years in most cases, with Sweden and Belgium remaining marginally higher than the others. Male figures also converged, ranging from 79.0 to 80.1 years.
In summary, although Sweden consistently had the highest figures, the differences between the five countries narrowed over time as overall life expectancy improved for both sexes. (166 words)