Band 6 Model Answer

The bar chart shows the percentage of people who own a smartphone in six different age groups in 2024.

Overall, smartphone ownership was highest among younger people and gradually decreased with age. The youngest age group had the highest percentage, while the oldest group had the lowest.

Looking at the details, 95% of people aged 18–24 owned a smartphone. The figure was slightly lower among those aged 25–34, at 92%. Ownership remained relatively high in the 35–44 age group, with 85% of people having a smartphone.

The percentages then declined more noticeably among older age groups. Around 68% of people aged 45–54 owned a smartphone, compared with 45% in the 55–64 category. The lowest figure was recorded among those aged 65 and over, at only 20%.

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Band 7 Model Answer

The bar chart illustrates smartphone ownership rates among six age groups in 2024.

Overall, there was a clear negative relationship between age and smartphone ownership. Younger adults were far more likely to own a smartphone than older individuals, with ownership rates declining steadily across the age categories.

In detail, the highest level of smartphone ownership was recorded among people aged 18–24, at 95%. This was followed closely by the 25–34 age group, where 92% of individuals owned a smartphone. The figure remained relatively high among those aged 35–44, at 85%.

However, ownership rates fell considerably among older generations. The proportion dropped to 68% for people aged 45–54 before declining further to 45% among those aged 55–64. The lowest percentage was observed in the 65+ category, where only one-fifth of individuals owned a smartphone.

Overall, the chart indicates that smartphone usage was significantly more common among younger age groups than among older adults.

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Band 8 Model Answer

The bar chart compares the percentages of smartphone owners across six age groups in 2024.

Overall, smartphone ownership was almost universal among younger adults, whereas considerably lower rates were recorded among older people. The data show a consistent downward trend as age increases.

The highest proportion of smartphone ownership was observed among individuals aged 18–24, at 95%. A similarly high figure was recorded for the 25–34 age group, with 92% ownership. Although the percentage declined slightly among those aged 35–44, it still remained substantial at 85%.

A more pronounced decrease can be seen among older age groups. Smartphone ownership fell to 68% among people aged 45–54 and then dropped sharply to 45% for those aged 55–64. The lowest figure was found among individuals aged 65 and above, with only 20% owning a smartphone. This means that people in the youngest age category were nearly five times more likely to own a smartphone than those in the oldest group.

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Band 9 Model Answer

The bar chart presents information on smartphone ownership rates among six age groups in 2024.

Overall, smartphone ownership was heavily concentrated among younger generations, with the proportion of owners declining progressively with age. While ownership levels were exceptionally high among adults under 45, they fell dramatically among older age groups.

At the younger end of the spectrum, 95% of individuals aged 18–24 owned a smartphone, making this the highest figure on the chart. Ownership remained almost equally widespread among those aged 25–34, at 92%, before falling modestly to 85% in the 35–44 age bracket. These figures indicate that smartphones had become an integral part of daily life for the vast majority of younger adults.

By contrast, ownership rates were substantially lower among older individuals. The percentage declined to 68% among those aged 45–54 and fell further to 45% for people aged 55–64. The most striking figure was observed in the 65+ category, where only 20% of individuals owned a smartphone. Consequently, the youngest group exhibited an ownership rate nearly five times higher than that of the oldest group, highlighting a significant generational divide in smartphone adoption.

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