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Band 8+: The bar chart below shows the percentage of households that owned rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The image is a bar chart titled "% of households owned by rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011", with a vertical axis from 0 to 40. The data presented for each year is: 1918, 10%; 1939, approximately 21%; 1951, approximately 14%; 1961, approximately 17%; 1971, 30%; 1981, approximately 34%; 1991, approximately 38%; 2001, approximately 37%; and 2011, approximately 35%.

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The bar chart illustrates the percentage of households that owned and rented accommodation in England and Wales between 1918 and 2011.

Overall, it can be seen that the percentage of households owning accommodation generally increased over the period, while renting accommodation became less common. The highest proportion was recorded in 1991, whereas the lowest figure was in 1918.

To commence, in 1918, only 10% of households owned their accommodation. This figure increased significantly to around 21% in 1939. However, it then decreased to approximately 14% in 1951. After that, the percentage rose slightly to 17% in 1961. In 1971, the proportion increased considerably and reached 30%.

Afterwards, the percentage of households owning accommodation continued to rise. It reached about 34% in 1981 and then increased to its highest point of around 38% in 1991. In 2001, the figure decreased slightly to 37%. Finally, in 2011, it fell again to approximately 35%.

Overall, the percentage changed a lot during the period, especially between 1961 and 1991, when the number of households owning accommodation increased rapidly.

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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

accommodation: 6

percentage: 5

households: 5

increased: 5

owning: 3

figure: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by describing the main trends in the data, but it misinterprets the chart's focus. The chart shows the percentage of households in rented accommodation, not owned accommodation. This fundamental misunderstanding leads to inaccurate descriptions of the trends (e.g., stating that ownership increased when the data actually shows rental percentages). The report includes an overview and some specific figures, but the incorrect interpretation detracts from the task achievement. To improve, ensure the report accurately reflects the data's subject and describes the trends in rental accommodation, making appropriate comparisons.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized and easy to follow. The introduction clearly paraphrases the task, and the overview effectively summarizes the main trends. The body paragraphs are logically divided, with clear time sequencing. However, the final paragraph repeats the overview, which is slightly redundant. To improve, consider integrating the final summary into the initial overview or removing it to avoid repetition. Overall, cohesion is strong, with minimal lapses.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and varied, with good use of synonyms (e.g., 'illustrates', 'recorded', 'proportion', 'figure') and descriptive terms (e.g., 'increased significantly', 'decreased slightly', 'reached its highest point'). The language is natural and precise. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more sophisticated lexical items, such as 'witnessed a steady rise' or 'experienced a notable fluctuation,' and avoid repeating 'percentage' and 'households' too often. Overall, the lexical resource is strong and effective.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used accurately and flexibly. Sentences are varied in length and complexity, with correct use of tenses (past tense for historical data) and appropriate linking words (e.g., 'However', 'After that', 'Afterwards', 'Finally'). Punctuation is correct throughout. There are no noticeable grammar errors, and the report reads smoothly. This is an excellent performance in terms of grammatical range and accuracy.

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