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Band 6+: The chart below shows the average number of journeys taken using different types of transport in a European city in 1985 and 2015. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays a bar chart comparing average daily journeys using different transport types for the years 1985 and 2015. For 1985, approximate values are: bus (~60,000), train (~10,000), subway (~25,000), car (~30,000), bicycle (~20,000), foot (~25,000). For 2015, the approximate values are: bus (~15,000), train (~20,000), subway (~45,000), car (~40,000), bicycle (~30,000), foot (~35,000). The unit for journey numbers is not specified.

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The bar chart illustrates the average number of daily journeys taken by six different types of transport in European city in 1985 and 2015.

Overall, it is clear that buses were the most commonly used transportation vehicles in 1985, while walking and buses were equally popular in 2015. In addition to this comparison, the average number of journeys taken by subway, car, bicycle, and on foot increased over the period, whereas number of bus preferance decreased. The number of train journeys remained stable.

In 1985, 60.000 journeys taken by buses, which was the highest figure among all types of transport. However, the number significantly decreased to 40.000 in 2015. In contrast, walking reached approximately 22.000 journeys to 40.000.

On the other hand, subway usage climbed from about 15.000 to 20.000 journeys. Similarly, the number of car journeys increased around 32.000 to 37.000. The daily number of bicycle use increased significantly, from roughly 8.000 to 20.000. In contrast, the figure for train journeys remained stable at around 6.000 in both years.

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

journeys: 8

number: 7

taken: 3

buses: 3

increased: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and identifies the main trends, such as the decrease in bus usage and the increase in other modes of transport. However, there is a significant issue with data accuracy and consistency. The figures provided in the body paragraphs frequently contradict the overview and the visual description (for example, the report states bus journeys decreased to 40,000, while the overview suggests they were equally popular with walking in 2015). Additionally, some data points provided in the report (like train journeys at 6,000) do not align with the visual description. To improve, ensure that the data reported in the body paragraphs is consistent with your overview and accurately reflects the trends described. Focus on grouping data logically to avoid repetitive sentence structures.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas could be smoother. Some cohesive devices are used, but there is a lack of variety in how transitions are handled between sentences. To improve, try to use more sophisticated linking words and ensure that the relationship between different trends is clearly articulated through comparison rather than just listing them sequentially.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there is some repetition and occasional awkward phrasing (e.g., 'number of bus preferance' and 'bicycle use'). There is a tendency to use basic verbs like 'increased' and 'decreased' repeatedly. To reach a higher band, aim to use a wider range of synonyms for trends (e.g., 'surged', 'declined', 'witnessed an upward trend') and more precise collocations.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammatical accuracy is a significant area for improvement. There are several instances of incomplete sentences (e.g., 'In 1985, 60.000 journeys taken by buses...') and errors in preposition usage (e.g., 'increased around 32.000 to 37.000' instead of 'from... to...'). Additionally, the use of periods instead of commas for thousands (60.000 vs 60,000) is non-standard in English and can be confusing. Focus on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that every sentence has a clear subject and verb.

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