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Band 7+: The chart below shows library borrowing in UK public libraries during a 10-year period from 1995 to 2005. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays a stacked bar chart with data for three years. For 1995, the values (in millions) are: Adult Fiction 98, Adult Non-Fiction 107, Children's Books 1113, and Top Audio-Visual Materials 330. For 2000, the values are: Adult Fiction 93, Adult Non-Fiction 113, Children's Books 161, and Top Audio-Visual Materials 280. For 2005, the values are: Adult Fiction 60, Adult Non-Fiction 104, Children's Books 110, and Top Audio-Visual Materials 230.

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The bar chart compares four different categories of books borrowed in UK public libraries for a 10-year period in 1995, 2000, and 2005.

Overall, the figure experienced an extremely downward trend. Children’s books decreased significantly throughout the period. Top audio-visual materials and adult fiction declined slightly. Adult non-fiction remained stable.

In 1995, the total amount of all four various books was approximately 1600 million. Children’s books were the favourite around 1113 million. Five years later, the number fell sizeably to 161 million. Top audio-visual materials, the second most popular, had 330 million, before dropping to 280 in 2000. Lastly, adult fiction fell from 98 to 93 million whereas adult non-fiction increased by 6 million.

Between 2000 to 2005, the number of borrowed books continuously decreased from around 600 million to above 500 million. Top audio-visual materials and children’s books both reduced by 50 million, from 280 to 230 million and 161 to 150 million. Adult nin-fiction went down slightly by 10 million, from 113 to 104 million. Finally, adult fiction decreased from 93 to 60 million.

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million: 13

books: 6

adult: 6

children's: 3

decreased: 3

audio-visual: 3

materials: 3

fiction: 3

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Task Response

The report covers the main trends and provides relevant data from the chart. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reported (e.g., children's books in 2000 and 2005). To improve, ensure all data cited is accurate and proofread carefully. Also, the organization could be slightly improved by grouping comparisons more effectively.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear structure, including an introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are mostly smooth, contributing to the overall coherence. However, there are instances where the connection between ideas could be strengthened to improve the flow. For example, in the third paragraph, explicitly linking the decrease in total borrowed books to the changes in individual categories would enhance coherence. Consider using a wider range of cohesive devices to further refine the connections between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, effectively describing the trends and data presented in the chart. Terms like 'downward trend,' 'decreased significantly,' and 'remained stable' are used appropriately. However, there are instances where the choice of words could be more precise or varied. For example, instead of repeatedly using 'fell' or 'decreased,' consider using synonyms like 'declined,' 'dropped,' or 'diminished' to add nuance and sophistication to the writing. Also, be careful about using informal language; for instance, 'the favourite' could be replaced with 'the most borrowed category'. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures used effectively. There are only a few minor errors that do not significantly impede understanding. For example, 'the total amount of all four various books' could be rephrased as 'the total number of books in all four categories' for better clarity and conciseness. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and correct use of prepositions to further enhance grammatical accuracy. Proofreading carefully can help eliminate these minor errors.

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