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Band 6+: The chart below illustrates the percentages of sales of one bookseller in 1970, 1997 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays pie charts detailing book sales by genre in three different years: 1970, 1992, and 2012. In 1970, sales percentages are distributed as follows - Adult fiction: 20%, Children's fiction: 30%, Biography: 20%, Travel: 15%, Others: 15%. In 1992, the distribution is - Adult fiction: 25%, Children's fiction: 25%, Biography: 15%, Travel: 10%, Others: 25%. In 2012, the sales percentages are - Adult fiction: 45%, Children's fiction: 20%, Biography: 15%, Travel: 10%, Others: 10%.

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The pie charts demonstrate the proportions of sales of one bookseller in three different years in 1972, 1992 and 2012.

Overall, it is clear that the figure for others had the largest figure while the travel had the lowest proportion in 1972. However, Adult fiction became one of the most popular sales over the next two decades whereas the figure for biography rounded off the list in 2012.

In 1972, Others accounted for the largest book sales, at 25%. The sales of travel represented approximately 15%. In addition, The remaining three category observed similar figures at exactly 20%.

In 1992, adult fiction and children’s fiction made up 25% and 22% respectively. The book sales for others constituted 20%, while travel and biography accounted for 18% and 15% respectively.

In 2012, adult fiction accounted for the largest proportion of sales, at 45%, followed by children’s fiction at 25%. The figure for others decreased to 12%, while travel and biography made up 10% and 8% respectively.

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sales: 6

fiction: 5

figure: 4

others: 4

travel: 4

largest: 3

while: 3

adult: 3

biography: 3

accounted: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and provides an overview, but it contains several inaccuracies in the data, particularly in the 1972 and 1992 figures. For example, the report states that 'Others' was the largest at 25% in 1972, but the visual description indicates that Children's fiction was the largest at 30%. Additionally, the figures for 1992 and 2012 are not consistently accurate. The report also omits some key data points, such as the exact percentages for all categories in each year. To improve, ensure that all data is accurately reported and that the overview clearly highlights the most significant trends, such as the rise of Adult fiction and the decline of Others.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized with a clear overall statement and separate paragraphs for each year. However, the flow could be improved by using more varied cohesive devices and ensuring that the progression of ideas is smoother. For instance, the transition from the overview to the detailed paragraphs could be more explicit, and the use of linking words (e.g., 'in contrast', 'similarly') would enhance coherence. The paragraphing is adequate, but the final paragraph could be better connected to the previous ones.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate for the task, with some good attempts at paraphrasing (e.g., 'demonstrate', 'accounted for', 'constituted'). However, there is some repetition (e.g., 'accounted for' used multiple times) and a few imprecise word choices (e.g., 'rounded off the list' is informal and slightly unclear). To improve, use a wider range of synonyms and more precise terms (e.g., 'comprised', 'represented', 'made up') and avoid informal expressions. Also, ensure that the language is consistently formal and academic. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, including comparative and superlative forms, and some complex sentences. However, there are several errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity. For example, 'the figure for others had the largest figure' is redundant, and 'the remaining three category' has a subject-verb agreement error. Additionally, the use of articles and prepositions is sometimes incorrect (e.g., 'the travel' should be 'travel'). To improve, focus on accuracy in subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence construction. Proofreading to eliminate minor errors would also help.

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