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Band 4+: The graph below shows the population of India and China from the year 2000 to the present day with projections for growth to the year 2050. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 word

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The image shows the population (in billions) of India and China from 2000 to 2050. In 2000, India: 1.0, China: 1.25; in 2010, India: 1.2, China: 1.35; in 2020, India: 1.35, China: 1.4; in 2030, India: 1.5, China: 1.41; in 2040, India: 1.6, China: 1.39; in 2050, India: 1.65, China: 1.37.

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The line graph below illustrates changes in the population of India and China 2000-2050.

Overall, the line graph shows that the population of India is going to increase more than China’s population. China’s population shows a slight increase followed by a gradual decline.

India’s population started to abruptly increase in 2000 and it started at 1000 billions of people . Then, in 2020 it reached more than 1300 billions people . After a while, in 2030 the population quantity is going to reach more than 1400. There is going to be a massive increase in population reaching 1600 in 2050 .

Chiana’s population went from more than 1200 billion people in 2000, to more than 1400 billions in 2025. From 2025 until 2035 there is going to be a plateau. Then from 2035 until 2050 there is going to be a gradual increase that is going to go under 1400.

By contrast,the graph shows that China’s population started with more than India in the number of population but will gradually decrease by 2050. Whereas India’s population is going to increase by 2050.

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Overall Band Score

4.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

population: 11

going: 7

increase: 6

graph: 3

india: 3

shows: 3

china's: 3

started: 3

billions: 3

people: 3

there: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The report addresses the main trends and attempts to compare the two countries, but there are significant issues with data accuracy and units. The most critical error is the use of 'billions' instead of 'millions' or the incorrect decimal placement (e.g., stating 1000 billions instead of 1.0 billion), which fundamentally changes the scale of the data. Additionally, some trends described do not align with the provided data, such as the description of China's population increasing after 2035. To improve, ensure that numerical values are transcribed accurately and that the units of measurement are used correctly throughout the report.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a basic structure, but the organization of ideas is somewhat repetitive and lacks logical flow. The final paragraph repeats information already mentioned in the overview and the body paragraphs, which is redundant. To improve, ensure that each paragraph serves a distinct purpose: an introduction, a clear overview of main trends, and detailed body paragraphs that group data logically. Use a wider variety of cohesive devices (e.g., 'In contrast,' 'Subsequently,' 'Regarding...') to link sentences more smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is quite limited and repetitive. There are significant issues with how numbers are expressed (e.g., using '1000 billions' instead of '1 billion' or '1,000 million'), which can lead to confusion. There are also spelling errors, such as 'Chiana'. To improve, focus on learning precise academic vocabulary for describing trends (e.g., 'surpass,' 'overtake,' 'fluctuate,' 'peak') and ensure you use correct units of measurement as provided in the prompt. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report relies heavily on simple sentence structures and repetitive phrasing (e.g., 'is going to'). There are several grammatical inaccuracies, particularly regarding subject-verb agreement and the use of plurals with large numbers. There is also inconsistent use of tenses when switching between historical data and future projections. To improve, practice using a mix of complex sentence structures and ensure that you use the future tense (e.g., 'is projected to') or the present tense for trends to maintain grammatical consistency.

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