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Band 6+: The bar chart illustrates the percentage of households using five different energy sources in 2000 and 2020.

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The image displays a bar chart titled 'Percentage of Households Using Different Energy Sources in 2000 and 2020', with a y-axis representing 'Percentage of Households' from 0% to 80%. For the year 2000, household energy source usage was: Electricity 45%, Gas 35%, Coal 40%, Solar 5%, and Wind 2%. For the year 2020, the figures were: Electricity 70%, Gas 50%, Coal 15%, Solar 30%, and Wind 18%.

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The bar chart illustrates the percentage of households using various energy sources in year 2000 and 2020.

Overall, Electricity, Gas, Solar and Wind consumption has been increased over the year, whereas Solar and Wind consumption has been dramatically increased, while Coal was the one who declined over the period.

Electricity and Gas were in high demand. Electricity showed the highest amount of percentage in both years. It was at 45% in 2000 before rose to 70% in 2020. Similarly, Gas usage were also increased. Its proportion increased from 35% to 50% over the 20 year period.

The dramatically upward trend experienced by Solar energy. It was just 5% in 2000 and jumped to 30% in 2020. Additionally, Wind also showed drastically growth. It was 2% in 2000 and climbed to 18% in 2020. However, where other energy were experiencing growth Coal was experiencing downward trend. It was in demand more than gas in 2000 with 40% but drastically fell and reached the lowest point of 15%.

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

increased: 4

energy: 3

solar: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by describing the main trends and comparing data between the two years. The overall structure is clear, with an introduction, an overview, and detailed paragraphs. However, there are some minor inaccuracies and lapses in expression. For example, the overview incorrectly states that Solar and Wind consumption increased dramatically, which is accurate, but it also redundantly mentions this twice. Additionally, the phrase 'Coal was the one who declined' is awkward and could be rephrased for clarity. The report would benefit from more precise language and avoiding repetition. Overall, the response covers the requirements of the task sufficiently, with only a few omissions or lapses.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and detailed paragraphs. However, the cohesion is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear references (e.g., 'where other energy were experiencing growth Coal was experiencing downward trend'). The paragraphing is adequate but could be more skillfully managed to improve flow. To improve, use clearer linking words and ensure each paragraph focuses on a distinct set of comparisons.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some good attempts at variation (e.g., 'dramatically increased', 'upward trend', 'climbed'). However, there are several inaccuracies and unnatural collocations (e.g., 'drastically growth', 'the one who declined', 'in high demand'). To improve, use more precise and natural vocabulary (e.g., 'a significant increase', 'a sharp decline') and avoid informal or incorrect expressions. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report attempts a range of sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that affect clarity (e.g., 'consumption has been increased', 'Gas usage were also increased', 'the dramatically upward trend experienced by Solar energy'). Punctuation is mostly correct, but subject-verb agreement and tense consistency need improvement. To improve, focus on using correct verb forms and ensuring subject-verb agreement throughout.

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