TASK 1 (BAR CHARTS): EMPLOYMENT RATES

The graph below shows information on employment rates across 6 countries in 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Sample Answer

The provided bar chart illustrates information regarding employment data in six different countries between 1995 and 2005, categorised by workforce gender.

Overall, the data reflected an evident pattern of gender disparity, with disproportionately higher male employment figures over those of their female counterparts. Both genders saw rising employment rates in all surveyed countries, with Iceland having the highest male employment figures and Switzerland employing the highest proportions of female workers. By contrast, Australia, in general, demonstrated the lowest employment numbers for both gender demographics.

In terms of male employment pattern, in 1995, the Icelandic workforce involved the most male workers, accounting for over 70% of the total, followed closely by Switzerland (65%). While the proportions of men employed in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA were comparable at around 60%, that of the UK was slightly lower, standing at around 55%. By 2005, the most significant growth was seen in the UK, with an approximately 20% increase to roughly 72%, elevating its ranking to the 3rd position. Iceland also saw an increase to over 80%, solidifying its leadership position among all surveyed countries, whereas Switzerland continued to maintain its 2nd ranking.

Regarding female employment statistics, Switzerland exhibited the highest employment rate in 1995, accounting for over 55%, slightly ahead of the UK (over 50%) and the USA (around 45%). Other countries, including Iceland, Australia, and New Zealand trailed behind, with respective figures standing at 40%, 28%, and 22%. By 2005, a rise was seen in Switzerland to around 58%, securing its position as the country with the highest female employment rate. The rankings indicated stability across all countries; however, the sharpest increase was seen in New Zealand, with the figure nearly doubling to over 40% in a decade.

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The graph below shows information on employment rates across 6 countries in 1995 and 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The provided bar chart illustrates information regarding employment data in six different countries between 1995 and 2005, categorised by workforce gender.

Overall, the data reflected an evident pattern of gender disparity, with disproportionately higher male employment figures over those of their female counterparts. Both genders saw rising employment rates in all surveyed countries, with Iceland having the highest male employment figures and Switzerland employing the highest proportions of female workers. By contrast, Australia, in general, demonstrated the lowest employment numbers for both gender demographics.

In terms of male employment pattern, in 1995, the Icelandic workforce accounted for over 70% of the total, followed closely by Switzerland (65%). While the proportions of men employed in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA were comparable at around 60%, that of the UK was slightly lower, standing at around 55%. By 2005, the most significant growth was seen in the UK, with an approximately 20% increase to roughly 72%, elevating its ranking to the 3rd position. Iceland also saw an increase to over 80%, solidifying its leadership position among all surveyed countries, whereas Switzerland continued to maintain its 2nd ranking.

Regarding female employment statistics, Switzerland exhibited the highest employment rate in 1995, accounting for over 55%, slightly ahead of the UK (over 50%) and the USA (around 45%). Other countries, including Iceland, Australia, and New Zealand trailed behind, with respective figures standing at 40%, 28%, and 22%. By 2005, a rise was seen in Switzerland to around 58%, securing its position as the country with the highest female employment rate. The rankings indicated stability across all countries; however, the sharpest increase was seen in New Zealand, with the figure nearly doubling to over 40% in a decade.

Vocabulary

1. illustrates information regarding – minh họa thông tin về
2. categorised by workforce gender – phân loại theo giới tính lực lượng lao động
3. reflected an evident pattern of gender disparity – phản ánh rõ ràng sự chênh lệch giới tính
4. disproportionately higher male employment figures – tỷ lệ nam giới làm việc cao bất thường
5. saw rising employment rates – chứng kiến tỷ lệ việc làm tăng
6. surveyed countries – các quốc gia được khảo sát
7. having the highest male employment figures – có số liệu việc làm nam cao nhất
8. employing the highest proportions of female workers – tuyển dụng tỷ lệ nữ lao động cao nhất
9. demonstrated the lowest employment numbers – cho thấy số liệu việc làm thấp nhất
10. gender demographics – nhân khẩu học giới tính
11. accounted for over 70% of the total – chiếm hơn 70% tổng số
12. proportions of men employed – tỷ lệ nam giới được tuyển dụng
13. comparable at around 60% – tương đương khoảng 60%
14. slightly lower, standing at around 55% – thấp hơn một chút, ở khoảng 55%
15. significant growth was seen in the UK – tăng trưởng đáng kể được ghi nhận ở Anh
16. elevating its ranking – nâng cao thứ hạng
17. solidifying its leadership position – củng cố vị thế dẫn đầu
18. exhibited the highest employment rate – thể hiện tỷ lệ việc làm cao nhất
19. trailed behind – tụt lại phía sau
20. nearly doubling to over 40% in a decade – gần như tăng gấp đôi lên hơn 40% trong một thập kỷ