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Band 7+: the chart below shows the changes in three different areas of crime in Manchester city centre from 2003 and 2012.

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The image shows data from 2003 to 2012 for three crime categories in Manchester city center: Burglary occurrences were 3500 (2003), 3500 (2004), 3300 (2005), 3000 (2006), 2300 (2007), 2200 (2008), 1700 (2009), 1500 (2010), 1500 (2011), and 1300 (2012); Car Theft instances were 2700 (2003), 2700 (2004), 2000 (2005), 1900 (2006), 1700 (2007), 1600 (2008), 2200 (2009), 2500 (2010), 2600 (2011), and 2200 (2012); Robbery reports were virtually constant at around 500 each year from 2003 to 2012, with slight deviations peaking slightly above 500 in specific years.

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The line graph illustrates the number of incidents of three different types of crime in Manchester city centre between 2003 and 2012.

Overall, while burglary was the most common crime, experiencing a sharp decline, car theft showed a slight increase throughout the period. In contrast, robbery accounted for the least crime, remaining consistent overall.

Firstly, at the beginning of the period, burglary was the most common crime, starting at roughly 3400 in 2003 and peaking at approximately 3800 by 2004. Thereafter, it declined sharply, dropping to nearly 1100 in 2008, then rebounding slightly at the end to below 1500 in 2012. In contrast, car theft was reported as the second-highest crime, beginning at approximately 2300 and dropping slightly to about 2,000 by 2006. It showed fluctuations throughout the period but, at the end, peaked at roughly 2800 in 2012.

Robbery reported the least crime, fluctuating throughout the period. However, by the end, it remained the same, reaching nearly 600 and 500 crimes between 2003 and 2010, respectively. Then it increased slightly by 2010 to approximately 700, and dipped to about 600 by 2

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

crime: 6

period: 4

throughout: 3

approximately: 3

slightly: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing an overview and describing the main trends for all three crime categories. The structure is clear, with a logical progression from the overall summary to specific details. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data (e.g., burglary peak, car theft starting value, and robbery fluctuations) and a few omissions (e.g., the exact peak of car theft in 2011). To improve, ensure that all data points are accurately reported and that the description of trends is fully consistent with the visual information. Additionally, avoid vague phrases like 'rebounding slightly' and 'fluctuating' without specific data support. Overall, the response is well-organized and covers the main features, but attention to precise data would enhance task achievement.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Firstly', 'In contrast', and 'However' helps the reader follow the progression. However, the paragraphing could be improved by separating the discussion of each crime type more clearly, and the final paragraph on robbery is somewhat disjointed. Minor lapses in cohesion are present, but the overall message is easy to follow.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, including terms like 'incidents', 'sharp decline', 'fluctuations', and 'rebounding'. There is some repetition (e.g., 'crime' and 'reported'), and a few phrases are slightly awkward (e.g., 'accounted for the least crime'). More precise and varied vocabulary could enhance the description, but the lexical choices are generally accurate and effective.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a strong command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences and appropriate use of tenses. There are no significant grammar errors, and punctuation is used correctly. The final sentence is cut off ('by 2 012.'), which is a minor error, but overall the grammatical range and accuracy are high.

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