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Band 4+: Shares of expenditures for selected categories. United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Japan, 2009

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The image showcases expenditure data for 2009 from four countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, and Japan, detailing percentage allocations as follows: Food - United States 14%, Canada 15%, United Kingdom 9%, Japan 23%; Housing - United States 26%, Canada 20%, United Kingdom 24%, Japan 22%; Transportation - United States 14%, Canada 20%, United Kingdom 18%, Japan 10%; Health care - United States 17%, Canada 10%, United Kingdom 7%, Japan 9%; Clothing - United States 7%, Canada 6%, United Kingdom 5%, Japan 5%.

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It is evident that United States was approximately 13%,Canada was 15%,UK was 20% and Japan was just under 25% in food. In housing, US was just over 25%, Canada was 20%, UK was 24% and Japan was approximately 22%. Then,transportation was 18% in US, Canada was 20%,UK was 15% and Japan was 10% in 2009.US achieved 8% of health care, Canada and Japan reached just under 4% and UK was 2% in health care.

It is noting that Us achieved 3% of clothing, Canada spent more money to 6% of clothing rather than other countries and UK and Japan deposited their money to 5% and 4% of clothing than US in 2009

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4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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japan: 6

canada: 5

clothing: 3

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The report attempts to address the task but includes inaccuracies and omissions. The data reported contains several errors, and the structure lacks clear organization and comparison. To improve, focus on accurate data representation, clear comparisons between countries and categories, and a more structured overall presentation. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report lacks clear organization and logical flow. The information is presented in a somewhat disjointed manner, making it difficult to follow the main trends and comparisons. Paragraphing is not effectively used to separate different aspects of the data. Consider organizing the report by category or country to improve coherence. Use transition words to connect ideas and create a smoother flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and lacks precision. There is limited use of varied language to describe the data. For example, instead of repeatedly using 'was' or 'achieved,' try using synonyms like 'accounted for,' 'represented,' or 'constituted.' Expand your vocabulary related to describing proportions and comparisons to enhance the report. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains numerous grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses, subject-verb agreement issues, and awkward phrasing. These errors significantly impact the clarity and accuracy of the information presented. Focus on improving your understanding of basic grammar rules and sentence structure. Proofread carefully to identify and correct errors before submitting your report.

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