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The table below shows a survey on the preference of different age groups in a European country on different TV programmes in 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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Model Answer

The given table illustrates the result of a survey on the preference for varied TV programmes by different age groups in a European country in 2012. It is clear that the choice of programs varied with age.

The 11-15 year olds were the most fond of cartoons. 29% of this age group like cartoon programs, whereas sports programs were liked by 22%. Feature films and soap opera were almost equally popular and were liked by just under a fifth. Only 6% and 8% respectively said that they liked News and TV dramas.

In the 16-20 year age group, just under a quarter liked feature films. These were the most popular in this age group. Cartoons, sports and news were liked by an almost equal proportion (18%) of this age group. Soap opera and TV dramas were preferred by 10-12% of this age group.

News programmes were favourites of 23% of 21-25 year olds, but cartoons were the least liked and were watched by only 4% of this age group. Approximately equal percentage liked feature films, soap operas and sports programmes. TV dramas were liked by 13% of this age group.

Overall, news programs became more popular with advancing age, where as the popularity of cartoons decreased as age advanced.