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Band 7+: The chart below shows the amounts spent on five different consumer products in three European countries in 2015.

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The image presents a bar chart showing figures of expenditure in 2015 for Germany, Italy, and Spain across six categories: Smartphones - Germany: 145; Italy: 150; Spain: 140; Laptops - Germany: 150; Italy: 135; Spain: 140; CDs - Germany: 30; Italy: 40; Spain: 45; Books - Germany: 80; Italy: 60; Spain: 70; Perfumes - Germany: 70; Italy: 60; Spain: 70; Toys - Germany: 125; Italy: 110; Spain: 120.

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The chart provides information on how much was spent on five categories of goods in three European countries in 2015.

Overall, it is clear that smartphones and laptops accounted for the highest expenditure in all three nations, whereas CDs recorded the lowest figures. In addition, spending on books, perfumes, and toys remained at moderate levels across the countries.

In terms of smartphones, spending was highest across all three countries, hovering around numbers from 120 to 140. Laptops showed a similar pattern, with figures slightly lower, ranging from 100 to 130.

In contrast, expenditure on CDs was by far the lowest, with figures hardly reaching 40. Looking at the details of the remaining products (books, perfumes, and toys), spending figures showed similar results, with Germany taking the lead from 100 to 130 points, followed closely by Spain with numbers ranging from 80 to 100. Compared to Italy, where expenditures vary from 90 to 70 in three categories.

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and provides an overview, but it contains some inaccuracies and vague descriptions. The overall trend is correctly identified, but specific figures are often imprecise or incorrect (e.g., smartphones and laptops ranges, CDs, and the final sentence about Italy). To improve, ensure that data is accurately reported and clearly organized. Avoid vague phrases like 'hovering around numbers' and provide specific values. Also, the final sentence is incomplete and unclear. Focus on presenting the data clearly and accurately for each country and category.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear introduction and overview. However, the final paragraph could be more logically structured, and the use of cohesive devices is sometimes awkward (e.g., 'Looking at the details...'). The paragraphing is adequate but could be improved for smoother flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and varied (e.g., 'accounted for', 'hovering around', 'by far the lowest'). However, there are some imprecise expressions (e.g., 'numbers from 120 to 140' could be more precise, and 'taking the lead from 100 to 130 points' is unclear). A wider range of synonyms and more precise data descriptions would enhance the lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate with a good range of structures. There are minor issues such as 'hovering around numbers from 120 to 140' (should be 'ranging from 120 to 140') and 'Compared to Italy, where expenditures vary from 90 to 70' (awkward phrasing). Overall, the grammar is strong and does not impede understanding.

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