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Band 6+: Task 1: The charts below show the percentage of food and goods bought from supermarkets in European countries in 1998 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image depicts two bar graphs; the first graph shows the percentage of food bought in supermarkets for three countries in 1998 and 2008, where Country A records 10% in 1998 and 35% in 2008, Country B has 15% in 1998 and 20% in 2008, and Country C shows 5% in 1998 and 15% in 2008. The second graph displays the percentage of goods bought in supermarkets for the same countries and years, with Country A at 5% in 1998 and 40% in 2008, Country B at 10% in 1998 and 30% in 2008, and Country C at 12% in 1998 and 18% in 2008.

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The two bar charts compare the proportion of foods and products that had been bought in three European countries’ supermarkets between 1998 and 2008. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that the percentage of buying goods and foods in three countries increased from 1998 and 2008. While country A and C had the growth significantly, country B changed marginally.

Looking at the percentage of food bought in supermarkets, country B had the highest proportion in 1998, and continued to increase from over 20% in 1998 to over 25% in 2008. Country A , the second highest proportion in 1998, at 10% continued to climb up significantly to approximately 35%, being the highest proportion in 2008. Also, the similar trend was seen for Country C, which was the lowest proportion in 1998, increasing from over 5% to over 25%, staying at the same proportion with country B in 2008.

For goods bought in three European countries, the highest proportion in 1998 was country B, at between 20% and 30%, and it rose marginally to around 25% in 2008. Country C also was the lowest proportion, around 1% and rose rapidly to between 10% and 20% in 2008. The second lowest proportion was country A, and then increased dramatically to be the highest proportion from above 5% to nearly 40% in 2008.

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

proportion: 10

country: 9

highest: 5

bought: 3

three: 3

between: 3

lowest: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing an overview and comparing the main trends across the two charts. It correctly identifies the overall increase in supermarket purchases for both food and goods, and highlights the significant growth in Country A and the more marginal change in Country B. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data (e.g., Country B's food percentage is stated as 'over 20%' and 'over 25%' instead of 15% and 20%, and Country C's goods percentage is given as 'around 1%' instead of 12%). Additionally, some phrasing is imprecise (e.g., 'the percentage of buying goods' and 'staying at the same proportion with country B'). To improve, ensure data is reported accurately and use clearer, more concise language. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers the main features, but minor lapses in data accuracy and expression prevent it from achieving a higher band.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear structure with an introduction, overview, and separate paragraphs for food and goods. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear references (e.g., 'the similar trend was seen for Country C' could be more precise). The overview is present but could be more concise and better integrated. Paragraphing is adequate, but the second paragraph mixes data for food and goods, which could be clearer. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic and use cohesive devices more effectively to link ideas.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, such as 'proportion', 'marginally', 'significantly', and 'dramatically'. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward choices (e.g., 'buying goods and foods' could be 'purchases of food and goods', 'the growth significantly' should be 'significant growth'). The phrasing 'staying at the same proportion with country B' is unnatural. To improve, use more precise and natural collocations, and avoid repetition of 'proportion' by using synonyms like 'percentage' or 'share'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, including comparative forms and complex sentences. However, there are several errors that affect clarity, such as 'had been bought' (should be 'were bought'), 'increased from 1998 and 2008' (should be 'between 1998 and 2008'), and 'country A and C had the growth significantly' (should be 'countries A and C experienced significant growth'). Punctuation issues are also present, such as missing commas after introductory phrases. To improve, proofread for subject-verb agreement, correct use of tenses, and ensure punctuation is accurate.

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