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Band 5+: the graph below show the quanitiles of goods transported in the UK between 1947 and 2002 by four different modes of tansport. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons whre relevant.

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The image displays a line graph titled 'Goods transported in the UK (1974-2002)', measuring quantities in million tonnes. For Road transport, the quantities were approximately: 1974, 71; 1978, 74; 1982, 71; 1986, 74; 1990, 78; 1994, 77; 1998, 86; and 2002, 97. For Water transport, the values were: 1974, 39; 1978, 52; 1982, 57; 1986, 60; 1990, 59; 1994, 58; 1998, 50; and 2002, 65. For Rail transport, the data points were: 1974, 40; 1978, 41; 1982, 32; 1986, 28; 1990, 32; 1994, 27; 1998, 34; and 2002, 41. For Pipeline transport, the quantities were: 1974, 5; 1978, 12; 1982, 25; 1986, 25; 1990, 26; 1994, 21; 1998, 21; and 2002, 22.

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The provided line graph illustrates the quanitiles of goods transported in the UK (road, water, rail, and pipeline) over a span of 28 years from 1974 to 2002.

Overall, the quanitiles of goods transported in all figures experienced an upward trend, with road showing the most noticeable change over the period.

At the start of the period, road made up the largest value of the chart, which accounted for just under 80 million tonnes. Following this, the figure for road increased significantly to almost 80 million tonnes by the last year.

In the first year, water stood at almost 40 million tonnes, followed by rail accounting for 40 million tonnes. Subsequently, the quanitiles of goods transported in road experienced a sharp increase of just over 30 million tonnes, while the figure for water then decreased and finally increased, stood at 40 million tonnes between 1974 and 2002.

At the beginning of the period, the quanitiles of goods transported in pipeline represented the least significant portion of the cart at 10 million tonnes. Thereafter, this figures then decreased, increased and finally remained stable, reaching 20 million tonnes by the end of the period.

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

million: 8

tonnes: 8

quanitiles: 4

goods: 4

transported: 4

water: 3

period: 3

increased: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The report addresses the main requirements of the task and identifies the general trends. However, there are several issues with data accuracy and clarity that affect the overall quality. Some reported figures do not align well with the provided data (for example, stating road started at 'just under 80 million tonnes' when the data suggests 71). Additionally, the description of the trends for water and rail is somewhat confusing and lacks precision. To improve, ensure that comparisons between the different modes of transport are more explicit and that the mathematical descriptions of changes (increases/decreases) are more accurately reflected in the text.

Coherence & Cohesion

The organization of the report is somewhat logical, but the progression of ideas is hindered by repetitive phrasing and unclear connections between sentences. The use of cohesive devices is limited, and some transitions between different modes of transport feel abrupt. To improve, try to group data more effectively (e.g., grouping increasing trends together and decreasing trends together) and use a wider variety of linking words such as 'In contrast,' 'Similarly,' or 'Regarding...' to guide the reader through your comparisons.

Lexical Resource

There is a significant reliance on repetitive vocabulary, particularly the word 'quanitiles' (which is also misspelled and used incorrectly in this context - 'quantities' would be appropriate). The term 'figures' is used frequently without much variation. Additionally, there are several spelling errors (e.g., 'quanitiles', 'cart' instead of 'chart'). To reach a higher band, aim to use a broader range of synonyms for 'amount' (such as 'volume', 'levels', or 'tonnage') and ensure that the vocabulary used is precise and contextually accurate.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical inaccuracies that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'this figures then decreased') and awkward sentence structures (e.g., 'stood at 40 million tonnes between 1974 and 2002' used as a dangling modifier). While you attempt complex sentences, they often lack the necessary precision. Focus on mastering tense consistency and ensuring that your subordinate clauses are correctly attached to the main subject of the sentence.

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