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Band 5+: The bar chart below shows the amount of money earned in sales by years and countries. Summaries the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

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The image shows a bar chart with sales data: 2018 - Canada: $100,000, USA: $250,000, Mexico: $50,000; 2019 - Canada: $150,000, USA: $200,000, Mexico: $75,000; 2020 - Canada: $100,000, USA: $150,000, Mexico: $100,000; 2021 - Canada: $200,000, USA: $225,000, Mexico: $150,000.

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The bar chart illustrates information about sales by year and country over the period from 2018 to 2021

Overall, it is clear that Mexico experienced the most significant increase, whereas USA remained the least popular throughout the period. In general, most figures showed an upward trend.

Turning to the first one category, the figure followed an upward trend throughout the period. At the start of the period, Mexico stood at approximately $75,000. It then increased gradually before reaching $90,000 in 2019. The sales by year and country in Mexico overtook those of Canada in 2020.Despite an initial fall in Mexico $105,000 in 2020, it experienced a recovery, increasing to $180,000 in 2021. This figure is doubled from $90,000 to $180,000 between 2019 and 2021.

Regarding the remaining categories, the USA witnessed a gradual decrease from $235,000 to $195,000 between 2018 and 2019. This chart was a moderate fall from $195,000 to $115,000 in 2020. Moreover, the USA was a minimal growth from $115,000 to $220,000 in 2021. Similarly, Canada experienced a slight rise from $110,000 to $125,000 between 2018 and 2019. Despite an initial fall in Canada $125,000 in 2019, it experienced a recovery, increasing to $170,000 in 2021.

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Overall Band Score

5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

period: 4

mexico: 4

experienced: 4

canada: 3

between: 3

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Task Response

The report attempts to address the task by describing sales trends across countries and years. However, there are several inaccuracies in the data (e.g., Mexico starting at $75,000 instead of $50,000, USA figures being misstated) and some unclear or repetitive phrasing. The overall structure is present, but the inclusion of incorrect information detracts from task achievement. To improve, focus on accurately reporting the key data points and trends, and ensure clarity in describing changes over time.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction and separate paragraphs for different categories. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by unclear references (e.g., 'the first one category') and awkward transitions. The use of cohesive devices is present but not always natural. To improve, focus on using a wider range of linking words and phrases more smoothly, and ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate but lacks variety and precision. There are some inappropriate word choices (e.g., 'the least popular' for sales figures, 'chart' instead of 'figure') and repetitive phrasing (e.g., 'experienced a recovery'). To improve, aim for more precise and varied vocabulary related to trends (e.g., 'plummeted', 'surged', 'fluctuated') and avoid informal or inaccurate terms. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors and awkward structures (e.g., 'Turning to the first one category', 'This figure is doubled from $90,000 to $180,000'). There is some attempt at complex sentences, but control is inconsistent. To improve, focus on subject-verb agreement, correct use of articles, and more accurate sentence structures. Proofreading for common errors would also help.

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