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Band 7+: The chart below shows Japan's population by age groups starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040.

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The image displays a line graph showing the percentage of Japan's population by three age groups from 1960 with a forecast to 2040. For the 0-14 age group, the percentages were: 1960 (30%), 1970 (35%), 1980 (28%), 1990 (29%), 2000 (20%), 2010 (18%), 2020 (15%), 2030 (12%), and 2040 (10%). For the 25-64 age group, the figures were: 1960 (65%), 1970 (70%), 1980 (68%), 1990 (70%), 2000 (68%), 2010 (65%), 2020 (60%), 2030 (55%), and 2040 (57%). For the 65+ age group, the population percentages were: 1960 (5%), 1970 (5%), 1980 (10%), 1990 (11%), 2000 (15%), 2010 (25%), 2020 (30%), 2030 (30%), and 2040 (35%).

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The given line chart illustrates the proportion of Japan’s population among three remaining age groups: 0-14, 25-64 and 65 up from 1960 to 2040.

Overall, the percentage of the over 65 age group showed an upward trend, the opposite was true for the 0-14 age group. However, the 25-64 group experienced a fluctuation.

Regarding the given chart, the share of the 65+ age group was the lowest in 1960 and stayed stabilized until 1970, with roughly 5%, before gradually going up to around 15% in a thirty-year period. After 2000, this figure slowly rose up to 30% in 2020 which was stable in the next ten years and increased to 35% at the end of the period. Conversely, this data of the 0-14 age group significantly decreased, with 30% and 10% in 1960 and 2040, respectively. The population percentage of the 0-14 age group climbed to 35% in 1970, before sharply dropping to 20% in 2000 and declining gradually to 10%, which was the lowest share compared to other remaining groups in 2040. Additionally, the 25-64 age group accounted for 65% in 1960, being the highest proportion until 2040 although a fluctuation was recorded. This figure reached at 70% in both 1970 and 1990, before significantly falling to roughly 55% and experienced a recovery with around 57% at the end of the period.

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group: 7

25-64: 3

before: 3

period: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing a clear overview and detailed comparisons of the three age groups. The trends, including the rise in the elderly population and the decline in the youngest demographic, are well-described. The use of data to support the descriptions is accurate and sufficient. To improve, ensure more precise vocabulary is used when describing trends (e.g., instead of 'stayed stabilized', use 'remained stable') and refine the grammatical structure in complex sentences to enhance flow. The overview is good, though it could be slightly more comprehensive by mentioning the dominance of the 25-64 group throughout the period.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that separate the different age groups. The use of cohesive devices like 'Overall', 'Regarding the given chart', 'Conversely', and 'Additionally' helps guide the reader. However, some transitions could be smoother. For instance, the transition between the 65+ group and the 0-14 group is a bit abrupt. To improve, try to use more sophisticated linking phrases that compare the trends more directly rather than just listing them sequentially.

Lexical Resource

You have used a good range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'upward trend', 'fluctuation', 'gradually going up', and 'sharply dropping'. There is some good use of synonyms for proportion (e.g., 'share', 'figure', 'percentage'). To reach a higher band, avoid repetitive phrasing like 'the given chart' or 'this data of the...'. Also, be careful with word choices like 'remaining age groups' (which implies others were excluded) and 'stayed stabilized' (which is slightly unidiomatic; 'remained stable' is better). Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical inaccuracies that prevent a higher score. For example, 'this figure reached at 70%' should be 'this figure reached 70%' (no preposition needed after reach). There are also issues with sentence construction, such as 'the opposite was true for the 0-14 age group' being a comma splice when joined to the previous clause. Additionally, 'being the highest proportion until 2040' is slightly awkward in its placement. Focus on mastering preposition usage and ensuring that complex sentences are punctuated correctly to avoid run-on sentences.

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