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Band 7+: The bar chart below shows the different types of electronic devices used by people in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image features a bar chart measuring "Percentage" along the vertical y-axis (from 0 to 100 with gridlines at intervals of 20) across four categories on the horizontal x-axis labeled "Device": smartphone, tablet, laptop, and e-reader, segmented into four age groups: 12-24 year olds, 25-50 year olds, 51-75 year olds, and 76 years+. For smartphones, the percentages are approximately 65% for 12-24 year olds, 42% for 25-50 year olds, 33% for 51-75 year olds, and 7% for 76 years+. For tablets, values are 30% for 12-24 year olds, 40% for 25-50 year olds, 21% for 51-75 year olds, and 4% for 76 years+. For laptops, the proportions are approximately 5% for 12-24 year olds, 12% for 25-50 year olds, 41% for 51-75 year olds, and 28% for 76 years+. For e-readers, values are approximately 1% for 12-24 year olds, 6% for 25-50 year olds, 5% for 51-75 year olds, and 62% for 76 years+.

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The provided bar chart illustrates the proportions of people in four age groups from 12 to 24, 25 to 50, 51 to 75, and more than 76 using four distinct devices including smartphone, tablet, laptop, and e-reader in Australia in 2008.

Overall, it is clear to see that the percentage of people aged 12-50 mainly used smartphones, moreover, that of middle-age people preferred utilising the laptop. Meanwhile, the e-reader attracted a large number of the elderly. In addition, the smartphone was the most common among the four devices mentioned.

In 2008, approximately 65% of people aged 12-24 were using smartphones, which was twice as much as the figure for tablets. However, the proportions of young adults utilizing the laptop and e-reader was under 10%. Furthermore, adults mainly made use of the smartphones and tablets, at about 40%, in each; while the laptops and e-readers attracted 10% and 5% of total adult users, respectively.

Regarding aged 51-75 device users, 40% of users focused on laptops, which was ten higher than that of smartphones. Meanwhile, the figures for tablets and e-readers were 20% and nearly 5%. in turn. Additionally, the elderly tended to use e-readers, at around 60%, which was twice higher than the figure for laptops. By contrast, the shares of smartphones and tablets were under 10%, in each.

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

smartphones: 5

people: 4

tablets: 4

laptop: 3

e-reader: 3

which: 3

laptops: 3

e-readers: 3

users: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by presenting an overview and key comparisons across age groups and devices. The main features are identified, and the data is generally accurate. However, there are a few minor inaccuracies and omissions, such as the exact percentages for some groups and the mention of '2008' which is not specified in the task. To improve, ensure all data points are precisely reported and avoid adding unverified details. Additionally, some sentences could be more concise and grammatically precise, such as 'ten higher' and 'twice higher' which should be 'ten percentage points higher' and 'twice as high'. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers the requirements appropriately.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear overall structure: introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs for each age group. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Meanwhile', 'In addition', 'Furthermore', and 'By contrast' helps the reader follow the progression. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the phrase 'in turn' at the end of the third paragraph, which is used incorrectly and disrupts the flow. Additionally, the sentence 'the percentage of people aged 12-50 mainly used smartphones, moreover, that of middle-age people preferred utilising the laptop' is slightly awkward and could be rephrased for smoother readability. Overall, the message is clear and easy to follow, but these minor issues prevent it from being effortless.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, including terms like 'proportions', 'utilising', 'attracted', and 'shares'. There is some flexibility in word choice, and the language is generally accurate. However, there are a few imprecise or awkward expressions, such as 'ten higher than' (should be 'ten percentage points higher') and 'twice higher than' (should be 'twice as high as'). These minor inaccuracies slightly reduce the naturalness and sophistication of the lexical control. Overall, the vocabulary is adequate and mostly appropriate, but it lacks the full flexibility and precision expected of a band 9. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences and comparisons, which demonstrates a good range of grammar. Most sentences are grammatically correct, and punctuation is generally accurate. However, there are a few errors that affect clarity, such as 'the proportions of young adults utilizing the laptop and e-reader was under 10%' (subject-verb agreement: 'proportions' should be followed by 'were'), and 'which was ten higher than that of smartphones' (missing 'percentage points'). Additionally, the phrase 'in turn' is used incorrectly. These errors are not frequent but are noticeable, preventing the report from achieving full flexibility and control. Overall, the grammar is strong but not flawless.

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