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Band 4+: 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 graph above illustrates the average salary in the Republic of Ireland in 5 decades starting from the year 1968 to 2018 with an estimation for the future. The currency has been used in United States dollars.

The overall chart shows an increasing rate throughout ,though it slightly decreased in the year 2008. Later in the year 2018, the bar crossed the limit of almost 20,000, which shows an outstanding prediction for the future decades.

In 1968, the amount started below from 8,000, and continued to rise upto around 15,000 in the 3rd decade. However, the number slightly dropped to 14,000 approximately. At the end, in the next decade it rose to more than 20,000 which shows a hopeful estimated time to come in the future.

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

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shows: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by describing the general trend of increasing earnings over the years, with some comparisons. However, there are several inaccuracies and omissions. The data for 1978 and 1988 are not clearly reported, and the figures for 2008 and 2018 are incorrect (the graph shows a slight increase, not a drop or a rise to 20,000). The report also mentions a decrease in 2008, which is not supported by the visual description. To improve, ensure all key data points are accurately reported and avoid making unsupported claims. Focus on summarizing the main features and making clear comparisons between the years. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs, but the flow is disrupted by unclear references and awkward phrasing. For example, 'the 3rd decade' is ambiguous, and the overview mentions a decrease in 2008 that is not clearly supported by the data. The use of cohesive devices is limited, and some sentences are difficult to follow. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea, use clear referencing (e.g., 'the 1988 figure'), and connect ideas more smoothly with a range of linking words.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but limited in range and precision. Words like 'increasing rate', 'outstanding prediction', and 'hopeful estimated time' are not natural or precise. There is some repetition (e.g., 'decade' used multiple times). To improve, use a wider variety of synonyms (e.g., 'earnings', 'income', 'figures'), and more precise terms (e.g., 'rose steadily', 'peaked at', 'projected to increase'). Avoid informal or vague expressions. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that affect clarity. Examples include 'The currency has been used in United States dollars' (should be 'The currency is in US dollars'), 'the amount started below from 8,000' (should be 'started at just below $8,000'), and 'rose upto' (should be 'rose to'). There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and article usage. To improve, proofread carefully, use a wider range of sentence structures, and ensure correct use of prepositions and articles.

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Band 4+: 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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