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Band 5+: The bar graph above shows average earnings in the Republic of Ireland in 5 different years, with projections for the future. Earnings are in US dollars ($). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Image for topic: The bar graph above shows average earnings in the Republic of Ireland in 5 different years, with projections for the future. Earnings are in US dollars ($). Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image shows a bar graph of average earnings in the Republic of Ireland in 1968, 1978, 1988, 1998, 2008, and 2018, measured in US dollars. Earnings for 1968: $8,000, 1978: $12,000, 1988: $14,000, 1998: $15,000, 2008: $16,000, 2018: slightly above $16,000.

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The supplied bar chart presents average salary in Ireland over a 40-year period with a 10-year step, with a forecast untill 2027.

Overall, a marked upward trend can be seen ocassionally throughout all time-line, although there was a slight dip in 2017.

At the beginning of the period, average Ireland citizends’ incomes were just over 8,000 US dollars. During the next two decades this number was gradually growing by approximately 3,000 dollars, reaching about 12.500 in 1997. From 1997 to 2007 Ireland experienced the smallest rise in wages by just under 2,000 $. Afterwards, average earnings dipped in 2017 to reach around 14,000 $. Nevertheless, the forecast depicts that in following 10 years there will be the largest increase in salaries. 20,000 dollars are predicted to be paided by 2027. This number is two times higher the primary payment in 1997.

To conclude, average earnings in Ireland are forecast to double in 2027, comparing with the aoun of money given in the ounset of the period.

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Overall Band Score

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

average: 4

ireland: 4

period: 3

forecast: 3

dollars: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the main requirements of the task by identifying the general upward trend and providing specific data points. However, there are several inaccuracies regarding the dates and figures provided in the visual description (e.g., mentioning 1997, 2007, and 2017 instead of the years provided in the prompt). While the examiner is lenient with data accuracy, the internal consistency of the timeline is important for clarity. Additionally, the report includes a conclusion, which is not required in Task 1; instead, an overview is preferred. To improve, ensure that the years mentioned align strictly with the provided data and focus on grouping information logically to highlight comparisons more effectively.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas is occasionally hindered by awkward phrasing and mechanical transitions. The use of 'To conclude' is generally discouraged in Task 1, as an 'Overall' overview should suffice. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of cohesive devices and ensure that the relationship between sentences is clear and fluid.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main ideas, but there are several spelling errors (e.g., 'ocassionally', 'citizends', 'paided', 'aoun', 'ounset') and imprecise word choices (e.g., 'primary payment' instead of 'initial earnings'). There is also some repetition. To reach a higher band, aim for greater precision in your word choices and ensure that spelling is accurate throughout the report. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report attempts a range of structures, including future projections, but grammatical errors are frequent and sometimes impede clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement, incorrect preposition usage (e.g., 'two times higher the'), and errors in tense and participle forms (e.g., 'paided'). Work on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that basic grammatical rules, such as article usage and verb conjugation, are applied consistently.

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