IELTS writing task 1 describing percentages

IELTS Writing Task 1: describing percentages Here are useful techniques for describing percentages: English speakers usually put the percentage at the start of the sentence Use while, whereas or compared to (after a comma) to add a comparison Use "the figure for" to add another comparison in the next sentence Use these examples as models for your own sentences: In 1999, 35% of British people went abroad for their holidays, while only 28% of Australians spent their holidays in a different country The figure for the USA stood at 31% Around 40% of women in the UK had an undergraduate qualification in 1999,compared to 37% of men The figures for the year 2000 rose slightly to 42% and 38% respectively IELTS Writing Task 1: describing percentages Let's look at a few ways to write a sentence that describes a percentage You could either put the percentage at the beginning of the sentence (example 1), or put it at the end of the sentence (example 2): 6% of single aged people were living in poverty The level of poverty among single aged people stood at 6% You could also add a comparison: 6% of single aged people were living in poverty, compared to only 4% of aged couples The level of poverty among single aged people stood at 6%, whereas the figure for aged couples was only 4% Which sentence you think is clearer? Also, why have I used "people" and "couples" in my sentences when the table says "person" and "couple"?