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Band 9: The bar chart below shows the proportion of individuals possessing smartphones in five different countries from 2015 to 2020.

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The image presents a bar chart comparing smartphone ownership percentages for the years 2015 and 2020 across five countries: Country A shows 60% in 2015 and 90% in 2020; Country B reports 40% in 2015 and 75% in 2020; Country C marks 18% in 2015 and 35% in 2020; Country D holds a consistent 35% in both 2015 and 2020; Country E indicates 30% in 2015 and 52% in 2020.

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The maps illustrate the current industrial area in the town of Norbiton and its planned future development.

Overall, the industrial area will be changed into a housing area with several new houses and public facilities. In addition, new roads and a bridge will be built, while all the factories will be removed.

Furthermore, at present, there are several factories located around a roundabout in the centre of the area. A road connects the roundabout to the main road in the south. There is also a river in the north, with farmland on the other side. Meanwhile, the town is located to the west of the industrial area.

In addition, all the factories will be replaced by houses. Some houses will be built around the central roundabout, while other houses will be located across the river. A new bridge will also be built to connect these areas. Moreover, a school will be built in the east, and a playground will be added near the houses. Shops and a medical centre will also be added in the southern part of the area. Finally, a smaller roundabout will be built on the main road.

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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

houses: 5

built: 5

roundabout: 4

industrial: 3

factories: 3

located: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by describing both the current industrial area and the planned future development. It provides a clear overall summary and organizes the information logically, covering key changes such as the replacement of factories with housing, the addition of public facilities, and the construction of new infrastructure. There are minor omissions, such as not explicitly mentioning the removal of all factories in the future description, but these do not detract from the overall clarity and completeness. To improve, ensure that all key features from the visual are included and that the description remains fully aligned with the visual information.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is exceptionally well-organized and easy to follow. It begins with a clear overview, then describes the current layout, and finally details the planned changes. The use of cohesive devices (e.g., 'Overall', 'Furthermore', 'In addition', 'Finally') is natural and effective, guiding the reader through the description without being intrusive. Paragraphing is logical and well-managed, with a clear separation between the overview, present features, and future developments. There are no noticeable lapses in coherence or cohesion.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a wide and precise range of vocabulary appropriate for describing maps. Terms such as 'industrial area', 'housing area', 'roundabout', 'main road', 'farmland', 'medical centre', and 'playground' are used accurately. The language is natural and sophisticated, with effective use of synonyms and paraphrasing (e.g., 'will be changed into', 'will be replaced by', 'will be located'). The report avoids repetition and shows full flexibility in lexical choice, meeting the highest standards of lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report exhibits a wide range of grammatical structures used with full control. It effectively uses the present simple for current features and the future passive ('will be built', 'will be added') for planned developments, which is appropriate for the task. Sentences are varied in structure and length, and punctuation is correct throughout. There are no grammar errors, and the report demonstrates a high level of grammatical accuracy and flexibility.

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