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Band 5+: The chart below shows data on the proportion of people residing in urban areas in four Asian nations between 1970 and 2020, along with projected figures for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Image for topic: The chart below shows data on the proportion of people residing in urban areas in four Asian nations between 1970 and 2020, along with projected figures for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays a line graph titled "Percentage of the population living in cities", with the y-axis labeled "Percentage (%) of total population" (ranging from 0 to 80 in increments of 10) and the x-axis labeled "Year" (marking 1970, 1980, 1990, 2000, 2010, 2020, 2030, and 2040). A legend below the graph denotes four categories: Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. The recorded data points are: Malaysia—1970: ~31%, 1980: ~41%, 1990: ~45%, 2000: ~60%, 2010: ~71%, 2020: ~76%, 2030: ~80%, 2040: ~82%; Indonesia—1970: ~13%, 1980: ~17%, 1990: ~25%, 2000: ~30%, 2010: ~43%, 2020: ~53%, 2030: ~61%, 2040: ~64%; Philippines—1970: ~32%, 1980: ~34%, 1990: ~48%, 2000: ~46%, 2010: ~44%, 2020: ~46%, 2030: ~51%, 2040: ~55%; Thailand—1970: ~18%, 1980: ~24%, 1990: ~30%, 2000: ~30%, 2010: ~32%, 2020: ~33%, 2030: ~41%, 2040: ~50%.

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The line chart presents the percentage of people living in Urban areas of the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia from 1970-2040.

Overall, the proportion of the population living in cities increased across the period in all four countries. The peak percentage recorded above 80 % by Malaysia in 2040, whereas the Lowest proportion constituted below 20 percent by Indonesia in 1970.

1970-2000, the proportion of the population reside in cities markedly increased from below 20 percent to 30 % in Indonesia. There was a plateau in 30 percent of the proportion of the population living in cities of Thailand. the proportion of the population living in cities of Philippines moderately surged from 1980 to 1990. From 2000 to 2040,the percentage of the people living in cities of Malaysia rose substantially from 60 % to approximately 82 percent. In Thailand, There was a decrease in the proportion living in cities from 50 percent to around 43 percent.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

living: 6

proportion: 6

cities: 6

percent: 6

population: 4

percentage: 3

malaysia: 3

thailand: 3

indonesia: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and includes an overview, but it contains some inaccuracies and omissions. The overview correctly identifies the overall upward trend, but the statement about the lowest proportion being in Indonesia in 1970 is accurate, while the peak is correctly attributed to Malaysia. However, the description of the Philippines is incomplete, and the final sentence about Thailand is incorrect (it states a decrease from 50% to 43%, which is not supported by the data). The report also lacks a clear comparison between countries, which is a key requirement. To improve, ensure all main features are covered accurately, avoid unsupported statements, and make explicit comparisons where relevant.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and a body paragraph, but the progression of ideas is not always smooth. The body paragraph mixes time periods and countries without clear logical grouping, making it harder to follow. Use cohesive devices more effectively to link sentences and ideas, and ensure each paragraph focuses on a clear set of comparisons or trends.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with some good attempts at describing trends (e.g., 'markedly increased', 'moderately surged', 'rose substantially'). However, there are inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'the Lowest proportion constituted below 20 percent' and 'the proportion of the population reside in cities'. To improve, use a wider range of precise vocabulary and ensure correct collocations (e.g., 'the proportion of the population residing in cities').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a mix of simple and complex sentences, but there are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For example, missing articles ('the proportion of the population living in cities of Philippines'), incorrect verb forms ('reside' instead of 'residing'), and inconsistent capitalization ('Urban', 'Lowest'). Additionally, some sentences are incomplete or run-on. To improve, proofread carefully and practice using a wider range of grammatical structures with accuracy.

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