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Band 7+: The chart below gives information about the journey to school by children aged 11 to 16 in the UK in a year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

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The image presents data on school journeys for children aged 11-16 in the UK via four modes: Walk, Bicycle, Car, Bus, across four distances: 0-1 miles, 1-2 miles, 2-5 miles, Over 5 miles. Walk shows 65% for 0-1 miles, 30% for 1-2 miles, negligible under 5% across 2-5 and Over 5 miles. Bicycle displays 10% for 0-1 miles, 30% for 1-2 miles, 10% for 2-5 miles, negligible under 5% for Over 5 miles. Car indicates negligible under 5% for 0-1 miles, 15% for 1-2 miles, around 5% for 2-5 miles, negligible under 5% for Over 5 miles. Bus reveals negligible under 5% for 0-1 miles, 10% for 1-2 miles, 30% for 2-5 miles, 40% for Over 5 miles.

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The chart illustrates how children aged between 11 and 16 in the UK travelled to school within a particular year, using five different modes of transport: car, bus, bicycle, walking, and train.

Overall, travelling by car and on foot were the most common means of commuting to school, while using the train was the least popular option among students. There were also noticeable differences in the popularity of each transport mode.

Travelling by car accounted for the largest proportion of school journeys, with around half of the students relying on this method. Walking was the second most frequent choice, representing roughly a third of all trips. By contrast, buses were used by a smaller but still significant minority of children, accounting for about 15%.

Cycling and train travel were relatively uncommon. Only around one in ten students rode bicycles to school, while trains were used by the smallest percentage, at just a few percent.

In summary, private and pedestrian travel dominated the school journey patterns of British children aged 11 to 16, whereas public and less convenient forms of transport played a much smaller role.

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and provides a reasonable overview of the data. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions. For example, the report mentions five modes of transport, including 'train,' which is not present in the visual description. The report also inaccurately states that travelling by car accounted for the largest proportion of school journeys, with around half of the students relying on this method. Walking is actually the most common for shorter distances. To improve, focus on accurately representing the data provided and ensuring all key features are addressed with correct details.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. The information is presented in a logical order, making it easy to follow the main trends and comparisons. However, there is a slight issue with accuracy. The report mentions five modes of transport, including 'train,' which is not present in the visual description. This inclusion affects the overall coherence as it introduces information not supported by the provided data. To improve, ensure all statements are directly supported by the visual data.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary suitable for describing trends and proportions. Terms like 'accounted for the largest proportion,' 'second most frequent choice,' and 'significant minority' are used effectively. However, there's room to enhance the sophistication of the language by incorporating more precise vocabulary related to data description. For instance, instead of 'around half,' you could use more specific terms like 'approximately 50%.' Also, ensure that the vocabulary aligns perfectly with the data provided to avoid inaccuracies.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report exhibits a high level of grammatical accuracy and demonstrates a good command of sentence structures. There are virtually no grammatical errors, and the sentences flow smoothly. The use of varied sentence structures enhances the readability and sophistication of the report. Continue to maintain this level of accuracy and grammatical control in future reports.

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