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rise again in 2020. By 2040, the percentage of 
the 
elderly population is predicted to 
be exactly 25%. 
In contrast to the trend of USA, the proportion of people aged 65 and above in Japan 
declined gradually in the first five decades from 5% to around 3% of the population. 
The figure slowly rose to 10% in the next 40 years and is expected to dramatically 
increase after 2020, up to approximately 27% by 2040, highest among three 
countries.
Sweden, by comparison, has a more erratic trend. The population aged 65 and over 
went upwards most of the time, while experiencing two slight drops. In 2040, the 
percentage of elders
is predicted to be 
be 25%, second highest among three 
countries. 
(209 words)
Score: 7.5 
Detail comments 
(TA) Task Achievement
Covers all requirements of the task sufficiently. Presents, highlights and illustrates 
key features points clearly and appropriately. 
(CC) Coherence and Cohesion
Sequences information and ideas logically. Manages all aspects of cohesion well. 
Uses paragraphing sufficiently and appropriately. 
(LR) Lexical Resource
 
Uses a wide range of vocabulary fluently and flexibly to convey precise meanings.
Skilfully uses uncommon lexical items but there may be occasional inaccuracies in 
word choice and collocation. Produces rare errors in spelling and word formation. 
(GRA) Grammatical Range and Accuracy
 
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IELTS SAMPLE ESSAYS COLLECTION 
VOLUME 1 – Academic Training 
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