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Band 6+: The bar chart below gives information about student applications at three US universities over the period from 1990 to 2010 in four different faculty areas. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The image depicts a bar chart showing applications to 3 US universities across four faculty areas from 1990 to 2010. In Biology, applications were approximately 400 in 1990, 500 in 2000, and 700 in 2010. In Engineering, around 200 applications were recorded in 1990, 450 in 2000, and over 1100 in 2010. Business showed about 1000 applications in 1990, 1500 in 2000, and 500 in 2010. Social Work had near 300 applications in 1990, 250 in 2000, and 400 in 2010.

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The bar chart illustrates information about student applications at three US universities over the period from 1990 to 2010 in four different faculty areas.

Overall, business and social work registered a significant upward trend over the period,while biology and engineering experienced a substantial decline.

In 1990 the figure for engineering was the most popular application reach a peak of 4000,whereas social work recorded its lowest point at 1000. The number for biology started at 3000, and business at 2000. By 2000, the numbers for the engineering and biology dipped slightly, reaching a low point at around 2500 and 1500. After it fell to its lowest points in 2010.

Meanwhile, the number of business and social work experienced sustained growth. Business applications rose steadilyfrom 2000 to reach a peak of 4000 in 2010.Similarly,social work applications increased gradually,reaching nearly 1900 by the end of period.In contrast,biology and engineering remained at much lower levels in the final year.

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by describing trends in student applications across faculties and years. However, there are notable inaccuracies: the overall trends for business and social work are stated as upward, while the visual shows business declining after 2000; specific figures are largely incorrect (e.g., engineering peak of 4000 vs. actual ~1100). Key comparisons are present but data misrepresentation affects task achievement. To improve, ensure accurate reading of the chart and present data clearly without contradictions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes unclear due to inaccurate data description and inconsistent use of cohesive devices. For example, the overview states that business and social work showed an upward trend while biology and engineering declined, but the body paragraphs present conflicting information. Additionally, the use of 'After it fell to its lowest points in 2010' is vague and lacks a clear subject. To improve, ensure that the overview accurately reflects the main trends and that each paragraph focuses on a clear comparison, using a range of cohesive devices appropriately.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with some attempt at variation (e.g., 'registered a significant upward trend', 'experienced a substantial decline'). However, there are instances of inappropriate word choice and collocation (e.g., 'the figure for engineering was the most popular application', 'dipped slightly, reaching a low point'). There are also repetitive uses of 'number' and 'applications'. To enhance lexical resource, use more precise and varied vocabulary related to trends and data description, and ensure word forms and collocations are accurate.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that sometimes impede understanding. For example, 'the figure for engineering was the most popular application reach a peak of 4000' lacks a relative pronoun and has a verb form error. There are also issues with punctuation and spacing (e.g., 'steadilyfrom', missing spaces after commas). To improve, proofread carefully to correct basic errors, and work on using a wider range of structures with greater accuracy.

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