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Band 6+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows how people buy music. Summarise 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 is a line graph displaying the percentage of total music sales by method from 2011 to 2018. Three methods are compared: Streams, Downloads, and CDs purchased. Streams increased from around 10% in 2011 to over 50% in 2018. Downloads experienced growth from just over 20% in 2011 to peak at around 40% in 2014, then declined to below 20% in 2018. CDs purchased dropped from approximately 55% in 2011 to under 10% in 2018. The crossover points are around 2014 between Downloads and Streams, and between 2015 and 2016 for Streams and CDs purchased.

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The provided chart gives the information about the proportion of selling music through streams, downloads and CDs purchased over eight year period.

Overall, it is clear that streaming music witnessed a significant increase over the survey time, while the opposite trend was true for selling music via CDs.

In 2011, streams accounted for 5%, which was the lowest point in the line graph. Over the next seven year, online musical rose dramatically to around 40%, which outnumbered that of the others method. During the same period, downloaded music experienced a slight drop to 30% (lower than the starting point), although this method reached its peak at nearly 42% in 2014.

Starting at the highest rank, music sales by CDs purchased stood at 55% in the first examined year. Between 2011 and 2016, the figure dwindled substantially by 25%. From the year 2016 onwards, selling music via CDs continued to fall gradually to approximately 25%.

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Task Response

The report provides a good overview of the main trends in music sales through streams, downloads, and CDs over an eight-year period. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data presented, such as the percentages of music sales through streams, downloads, and CDs in 2011. Additionally, the report could benefit from more specific comparisons between the different methods of music sales.

Coherence & Cohesion

5.5

The report is generally coherent and easy to follow. There is a logical progression of ideas, and the information is presented in a structured manner. However, there are some issues with cohesion, as some sentences could be better connected to improve the overall flow of the report. Additionally, more cohesive devices could be used to enhance the connections between ideas.

Lexical Resource

5.5

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary related to music sales methods. However, there are instances of inaccuracies and repetition in word choice. To improve lexical resource, more varied and precise vocabulary could be used. Additionally, some terms related to music sales could be more accurately used.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

5.5

There is a variety of sentence structures used throughout the report, showcasing some flexibility in grammar. However, there are errors in subject-verb agreement, prepositions, and word forms. To enhance grammatical range and accuracy, more attention to these details is needed. Additionally, complex structures could be incorporated to further demonstrate grammatical flexibility.

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