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Band 6+: The chart below shows the annual number of rental and sales (in various formats) of films from a particular store between 2002 and 2011.

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The image depicts a bar chart illustrating annual film rental/sale numbers from 2002-2011: 2002 shows rentals ~185,000, VHS ~85,000, DVD ~49,000; 2003 displays rentals ~177,000, VHS ~60,000, DVD ~90,000; 2004 indicates rentals ~166,000, DVD ~120,000; 2005 reflects rentals ~159,000, DVD ~180,000; 2006 has rentals ~156,000, DVD ~212,000; 2007 reveals rentals ~150,000, DVD ~210,000; 2008 presents rentals ~146,000, DVD ~180,000; 2009 shows rentals ~144,000, DVD ~154,000, Blu-ray ~10,000; 2010 features rentals ~139,000, DVD ~130,000, Blu-ray ~25,000; 2011 indicates rentals ~125,000, DVD ~120,000, Blu-ray ~35,000.

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The bar chart provides information about the annual number of rental and sales across three different sales type of film among several store from 2002 to 2011. Overall, there was a notable shift in the number of rental and sales over the nine-year period. Rental film decreased steadily over years, while DVD sales rose substantially. A similar trend was reflected in the VH5 sales, whereas blu-ray sales increased slightly in 2007 until 2011.

In 2002, Rental’s film dominated the market, accounted for around 185,000 units, while VH5 and DVD sales lagged behind at around 85,000 and 45,000 units. Rentals film declined until 2011, and VH5 sales dropped and gone in 2006. This distribution underscores that cutomer heavily reliant on rentals film.

By 2011, DVD became the most widely used, reached about 180,000 units sales, whereas rentals film dropped to around 60,000 units. Blu-ray sales increased slightly, reached about 12,000 units. This data reflects a significant shift towards consumer preference in film industry.

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The report provides a general overview of the trends but lacks specific details and accurate data to support the observations. The description of the data is not always precise, and there are some inaccuracies. To improve, focus on providing more specific data points and ensuring accuracy in reporting the values from the chart. Also, the organization could be improved by grouping the information more logically and providing a clearer comparison of the different categories.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report demonstrates an adequate attempt to organize information, but there are instances where the flow of ideas could be smoother. The introduction and overview provide a general sense of the trends, but the body paragraphs sometimes lack clear transitions between ideas. Consider using more cohesive devices to link sentences and paragraphs, enhancing the overall readability and logical progression of the report. For example, transition words or phrases could be used to connect ideas between sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a sufficient range of vocabulary to convey the main trends and figures from the chart. However, there are opportunities to enhance the precision and sophistication of the language used. Consider incorporating more specific vocabulary related to trends and changes, such as 'plummeted,' 'fluctuated,' or 'plateaued,' to provide a more nuanced description of the data. Additionally, be careful with word choice to ensure accuracy and clarity. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a fair command of grammar, but there are noticeable errors that affect clarity. There are several grammatical errors throughout the report. Focus on subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and accurate use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading carefully and focusing on sentence structure will help improve grammatical accuracy.

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