ESSAY INFORMATION:
Written by: Xuân Phi, 25/03/2024
Supported by: Ex-BC Examiner, 26/03/2024
Question: The charts below show the protein and calorie intakes of people in different parts of the world.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
(IELTS Academic – 23/03/2024)
ANSWER (8.0+):
The given bar graphs illustrate the amount of protein and calories consumed by an average person in 4 regions. Overall, North America registers the highest figures, followed by Latin America, East Africa and lastly India in both charts. In addition, only the consumption statistics in North America exceed the recommended levels, and animals are the main source of protein in most regions.
Regarding average protein intake, the total in North America stands at 80 units, surpassing the advised figure of around 67 units. Out of the total, animal protein accounts for a major 62 units. In comparison, the overall figure in Latin America is significantly lower, at 45 units, of which 32 is from animals. In East Africa and India, other protein sources register 15 units in both areas, while the statistics for animal sources are16 and 13 units respectively.
Concerning the intake of calories, North Americans account for the greatest figure of around 3400 on average, which is about 500 higher than the recommendation. Latin American people, however, consume less than the ideal amount, at approximately 2800 calories. The figures in East Africa and India were even lower, standing at about 2200 and 2000 consecutively.
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WORD LIST
| ENGLISH | TIẾNG VIỆT |
| Exceed the recommended levels | Vượt quá mức khuyến nghị |
| The main source | Nguồn cung cấp chính |
| Stand at | Ở mức bao nhiêu |
| Account for the greatest figure | Có số liệu lớn nhất |
| The ideal amount | Mức lí tưởng |
