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Band 7+: Task 1: The table and the chart below provide a breakdown of the total expenditure and the average amount of money spent by students per week while studying abroad in 4 countries. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image shows the expenditure of studying abroad with a table and a bar chart. The table lists expenditures: Country A, $875; Country B, $735; Country C, $540; Country D, $435. The bar chart breaks down costs into three categories: Accommodation, Tuition, Living cost. For Country A: Accommodation 220, Tuition 358, Living cost 430. For Country B: Accommodation 280, Tuition 320, Living cost 350. For Country C: Accommodation 240, Tuition 250, Living cost 275. For Country D: Accommodation 200, Tuition 235, Living cost 225.

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The table and bar chart show the total expenditure and average weekly spending of students studying abroad in four countries.

Overall, country A is the most expensive destination for studying abroad, while, country D is the chepest. Living costs are the largest expence in countries A, B and C, whereas tuition fees are the highest expense in country D.

Country A has the highest total expenditure among the four countries, at US$875. While tuition fees and living costs are the highest figures among the four countries, accomodation costs remain relatively moderate, at US$220. Country B is the second most expensive destination for studying abroad, with a total expenditure of US$735. Living costs account for $350, followed by tuition fees at $320 dollars and accomadation at $280.

In country C, all three categories are relatively similar in value, with a total of US$540. Living costs accounts for $275, while tuition and accomodation amount to $250 and $240 respectively. Country D has the lowest total expenditure, at US$435. In contrast to other countries, tuition fees are the largest expence in country D, living costs are $10 lower, at $225, while accomodation costs $200.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

country: 7

costs: 7

total: 5

living: 5

tuition: 5

expenditure: 4

while: 4

countries: 4

studying: 3

abroad: 3

highest: 3

accomodation: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by presenting an overview and key comparisons across the four countries. It accurately identifies the main trends, such as Country A being the most expensive and Country D the least, and notes the variation in the largest expense category. The data is generally accurate, with only minor spelling errors (e.g., 'chepest', 'expence', 'accomodation') and a slight inconsistency in the phrase 'average weekly spending' versus the table's total expenditure. To improve, ensure consistent terminology and proofread for spelling. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers the requirements appropriately.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized and easy to follow. The introduction clearly states the purpose, and the overview effectively summarizes the main trends. The body paragraphs are logically structured, with each country discussed in a clear sequence. Cohesive devices are used appropriately, though a few minor lapses in cohesion are present, such as the abrupt transition in the last sentence of the report. Overall, the message is coherent and the paragraphing is well managed.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, with appropriate use of terms like 'total expenditure', 'destination', and 'account for'. There is some repetition of words such as 'expense' and 'accommodation' (with spelling errors), and a few awkward phrasings like 'the highest figures among the four countries' could be more precise. To improve, use synonyms and more varied expressions, and ensure correct spelling of key terms. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences, and generally maintains good grammatical control. However, there are several errors in subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'Living costs accounts for' should be 'Living costs account for'), and spelling mistakes (e.g., 'chepest', 'expence', 'accomodation', 'accomadation'). Punctuation is mostly correct, but a few commas are missing or misused. With more careful proofreading, the grammatical accuracy could be improved.

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