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Band 6+: The bar chart below shows the percentage of people in five different age groups who use various methods of transportation in a city.

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The image features a grouped bar chart titled "Percentage of people using different transport methods" with a vertical axis labeled from 0% to 100% in 25% intervals and a horizontal axis showing five age groups labeled "Percentage of people in each age group": 18–24, 25–34, 35–49, 50–64, and 65+. The legend identifies five transport methods: Bus, Car, Bicycle, Walking, and Train. For the 18–24 age group, the usage rates are approximately: Bus at 65%, Car at 35%, Bicycle at 45%, Walking at 70%, and Train at 55%. For 25–34, rates are Bus at 55%, Car at 60%, Bicycle at 35%, Walking at 50%, and Train at 50%. For 35–49, rates are Bus at 45%, Car at 75%, Bicycle at 25%, Walking at 35%, and Train at 45%. For 50–64, rates are Bus at 50%, Car at 65%, Bicycle at 20%, Walking at 40%, and Train at 35%. For 65+, rates are Bus at 60%, Car at 40%, Bicycle at 10%, Walking at 55%, and Train at 30%.

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The bar chart provides information about the percentage of people using different transport methods in five different age groups in a city.

Overall, the bus was the most popular transport method among adults and old people, while the bicycle was the least popular in the older generation.

To begin with, the bus was used by approximately 65% of people among adults and the older generation, then this figure decreased slightly to 55% of people aged 25-34. Next, the proportion dropped to around 45% among those aged 35-49, and 50% of people aged 50-64 used the bus. Similarly, the figure of car recorded the highest percentage of people aged 35-49 at 75%. The similar figures accounted for people aged 18-24 and for those aged 65 and above at roughly 30% and 32%, respectively.

On the other hand, the share for bicycle gradually decreased in all age groups, starting at 45% for people aged 18-24 and ending at 10% for those aged 65 and above. By contrast, the figure for walking was higher than the bicycle in all age groups, starting at approximately 60% of people aged 18-24 and ending at just above 50%. Finally, the figure for bicycle decreased gradually in all age groups, starting at 55% for adults and ending at 30% for those aged 65 and above.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

people: 9

groups: 4

bicycle: 4

figure: 4

those: 4

above: 4

among: 3

adults: 3

decreased: 3

18-24: 3

starting: 3

ending: 3

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Task Response

The report provides a clear overview and covers the main trends in the data, such as the popularity of bus and the decline in bicycle usage with age. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions. For instance, the description of car usage for the 18-24 and 65+ age groups is imprecise (the data shows 35% and 40%, not 'roughly 30% and 32%'). Additionally, the final sentence incorrectly refers to 'bicycle' when it should be 'train', and the trend for train is not accurately described (it does not decrease gradually in all age groups; it fluctuates). To improve, ensure that all data points are accurately reported and that each transport method is clearly identified. Also, avoid repetition and ensure that the report fully covers all age groups and methods without confusion.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by unclear referencing and repetitive phrasing. For example, the phrase 'the figure of car' is awkward, and the final paragraph repeats information about the bicycle, which could confuse the reader. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea and use a variety of cohesive devices (e.g., 'in contrast', 'similarly', 'whereas') to link ideas more smoothly. Also, avoid repeating the same information in different paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a range of vocabulary related to describing data (e.g., 'approximately', 'decreased slightly', 'accounted for', 'gradually decreased'), which is appropriate for the task. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward expressions, such as 'among adults and the older generation' (which is vague) and 'the figure of car' (which is not idiomatic). To achieve a higher score, use more precise and varied vocabulary, such as 'the proportion of car users', 'a downward trend', 'peaked at', and 'stood at'. Also, avoid informal or unclear terms like 'old people' and 'adults' when referring to age groups; instead, use 'the 65+ age group' or 'those aged 65 and over'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, including comparative and superlative forms, and some complex sentences. However, there are several errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity. For example, 'the figure of car recorded the highest percentage' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'the figure for car use was highest among those aged 35-49'. Also, the final paragraph contains a repetition of the bicycle data, which is redundant and suggests a lack of editing. To improve, proofread for subject-verb agreement, use correct prepositions (e.g., 'for' instead of 'of' in 'figure for'), and vary sentence structures to avoid monotony. Ensure that each sentence is clear and error-free.

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