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Band 5+: The bar chart below shows the number of students who graduated in five subjects at a UK university in 2010 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays a bar chart titled "Number of graduates by subject, UK university, 2010 and 2020", with the vertical axis labeled "Number of graduates" ranging from 0 to 700 in increments of 100, and the horizontal axis labeled "Subject" listing five categories compared across 2010 and 2020. Data points for 2010 and 2020 respectively are: Business: approximately 420 and 380; Engineering: approximately 310 and 350; Medicine: approximately 180 and 240; Arts: approximately 515 and 320; Computer Science: approximately 190 and 615.

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The given bar chart illustrates a UK university’s number of learners who graduated in five subjects in 2010 and 2010.

Overall, in 2020, computer science was by far the most preferred subject, while medicine disciplins and arts had the smallest figures. From 2010 to 2020, the quantity of choises of a business and arts was decreased, whereas engineering slightly increased.

In 2020, computer science had the largest number of graduates that counted about 600 individuals, significantly more than in 2010 where were 200 students. In contrast, arts accounted for about 500 people in 2010, then dramatically slumped to 300 students.

The number of graduates in medicine subject has grown modestly from under 200 to 250, engineering’s also has climbed from 300 to 350, whereas popularity of a business subject was gradual declined from more 400 to under 400.

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and includes the main features, but there are some inaccuracies and omissions. The overall trend is described, and comparisons are made, but the data for Business is not clearly reported, and the statement about Medicine and Arts having the smallest figures is inaccurate. Additionally, there are minor grammatical and lexical errors that affect clarity. To improve, ensure all key data points are accurately reported and that the overview is fully consistent with the data. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and two body paragraphs. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear referencing (e.g., 'the quantity of choises of a business and arts was decreased'). The overview is somewhat vague and could be more precise. Paragraphing is acceptable, but the second body paragraph could be better organized to group related data. To improve, use clearer topic sentences and ensure each paragraph focuses on a distinct set of comparisons.

Lexical Resource

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary for describing trends (e.g., 'dramatically slumped', 'climbed', 'gradual declined'), but there are several errors in word choice and spelling (e.g., 'disciplins', 'choises', 'graduated' instead of 'graduates'). The range of vocabulary is limited, and some phrases are unnatural (e.g., 'the quantity of choises'). To improve, expand your range of synonyms for describing changes (e.g., 'rose', 'fell', 'remained stable') and ensure correct spelling and collocations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains numerous grammatical errors that affect clarity, including subject-verb agreement ('engineering's also has climbed'), incorrect verb forms ('was gradual declined'), and missing articles/prepositions ('in 2010 where were 200 students'). There is also a typo in the introduction ('2010 and 2010'). The range of sentence structures is limited, with many simple sentences. To improve, practice using a variety of complex structures (e.g., relative clauses, passive voice) and proofread carefully for basic grammar and punctuation errors.

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