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Band 5+: Task 1 - Static Chart Assignment You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart below shows the percentage of households in Country X owning different types of electronic devices in 2005 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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Image for topic: Task 1 - Static Chart Assignment You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart below shows the percentage of households in Country X owning different types of electronic devices in 2005 and 2020. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The image displays household ownership percentages for electronic devices in 2005 and 2020. For desktop computers, 55% in 2005 and 40% in 2020. Laptops show 20% in 2005 and 65% in 2020. Smartphones have 15% in 2005 and 75% in 2020. Tablets record 10% in 2005 and 45% in 2020. Smart TVs present 5% in 2005 and 50% in 2020.

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The illustrated graph displays the proportion of domestic chores in country X among various categories of electronic devices in 2005 and 2020.

Overall, it can clearly seen that, desktop computers were owned by 55 percent in 2005 whereas in 2020, laptops accounted for 75 percent of ownership.

Looking at the details, in 2005, desktop computers were the most commonly owned at a higher percentage of 55%. However, laptops were the second most owned gadget at 20 percent. Smartphone ownership was 15 percent. In addition, tablets and smart TVs were the least owned gadgets at 2 percent and 5 percent respectively.

On the other hand, in 2020, smartphone ownership increased to 75 percent, whereas laptops were the second most owned at 65 percent. Tablets and smart TVs also increased in percentage to 45 percent. However, desktop computers were the least owned devices at 10 percent.

Word Count: 144

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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percent: 10

owned: 6

desktop: 3

computers: 3

laptops: 3

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Task Response

The report attempts to address the task but contains a significant inaccuracy in the introduction that affects the overall clarity. Describing the data as 'the proportion of domestic chores' is incorrect, as the chart measures device ownership. While the report identifies trends and provides data for most categories, there are inconsistencies between the data provided in the visual description and the figures used in the report (for example, the percentage for desktop computers in 2020). To improve, ensure the introductory sentence accurately reflects the subject matter and double-check that all reported figures align strictly with the provided data. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and two body paragraphs. However, the coherence is significantly hindered by a major error in the introduction: the report mentions 'domestic chores' instead of 'electronic device ownership,' which fundamentally misrepresents the data. To improve, ensure that the introductory sentence accurately reflects the subject matter of the chart. Additionally, while the use of cohesive devices like 'Overall,' 'Looking at the details,' and 'On the other hand' is appropriate, the logical flow between sentences could be smoother by using more varied linking words to show relationships between the different device categories.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is functional but somewhat repetitive (e.g., 'owned,' 'ownership,' 'gadgets'). There is a significant lexical error in the first paragraph where 'domestic chores' is used instead of 'electronic devices,' which affects the precision of the report. To reach a higher band, try to use a wider range of synonyms for ownership (e.g., 'possession,' 'prevalence,' 'penetration rates') and avoid repeating the same sentence structures. Using more sophisticated collocations would also enhance the quality of the report.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical structures are generally clear and the report uses a mix of simple and complex sentences. There are minor errors, such as 'it can clearly seen' (which should be 'it can clearly be seen'). While the grammar does not impede communication, the range of structures is somewhat limited. To improve, focus on incorporating more varied grammatical forms, such as passive voice, relative clauses, and more complex comparative structures (e.g., 'While X saw a significant rise, Y experienced a decline').

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