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Band 5+: The chart below shows the cost-of-living averages in two different cities as compared to the national cost-of-living average. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image presents a cost-of-living percentage comparison to the national average for Riverdale and Cape Alicia. Riverdale: Groceries 4.7%, Housing 19%, Utilities 4.5%, Transportation 4%, Health care 7%, Clothing 5.5%. Cape Alicia: Groceries 0.5%, Housing -12.5%, Utilities 1.2%, Transportation -3.8%, Health care 0.8%, Clothing 1%.

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The table illustrates the average living-cost in two different cities and the average national living-cost.

Overall, Riverdale has high cost of living, contrastly Cape Alicia has quiet low one.

Housing cost in Riverdable is higher 19 percentage than housing national cost. This is the most expensive cost of living in Riverdale. Health care cost is second, higher 7 percentage. And, other cost is higher about 5 percentage, in order from highest to lowest, clothing, grosceries, utilities, transport.

In Cape Alicia, there are not only 4 cost is higher than national one, but also 2 cost is lower than living cost of nation, including housing and transportation cost. The most expensive cost is only 1.2 percentage greater the national average. Next to, clothing cost is higher 1 percentage correctly. The higher others is not even higher 1 percentage. Especially, housing cost is lower 12,5 percentage than average cost. It is more much cheaper than living-cost of Riverdale.

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by describing the cost-of-living data for both cities and making some comparisons. However, there are several inaccuracies and omissions that detract from the overall effectiveness. For example, the report incorrectly states that 'other cost is higher about 5 percentage' without specifying exact figures, and it misinterprets the data for Cape Alicia by saying '4 cost is higher' when actually five categories are above the national average. Additionally, the report omits specific values for several categories and includes some unclear phrasing (e.g., 'quiet low one', 'more much cheaper'). To improve, ensure all key data points are accurately reported, use precise language, and clearly compare the two cities across all categories.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for each city. However, the flow is disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear references (e.g., 'other cost is higher about 5 percentage' and 'The higher others is not even higher 1 percentage'). The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate (e.g., 'contrastly', 'Next to'). To improve, use a wider range of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'in contrast', 'similarly', 'while') and ensure each sentence logically connects to the next. Also, consider grouping related data points more clearly to enhance readability.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task but lacks precision and variety. There are several word choice issues (e.g., 'quiet low' instead of 'quite low', 'grosceries' instead of 'groceries', 'higher 19 percentage' instead of '19% higher'). The report would benefit from using more precise and varied vocabulary, such as 'significantly higher', 'moderately above', 'slightly below', and 'the most substantial difference'. Additionally, ensure correct spelling and use of terms like 'cost of living' and 'national average' consistently.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains numerous grammatical errors and punctuation issues that impede understanding. Examples include missing articles ('the average living-cost' should be 'the average living cost'), incorrect comparative structures ('higher 19 percentage' should be '19% higher'), and subject-verb agreement problems ('there are not only 4 cost is higher' should be 'there are not only 4 costs that are higher'). Sentence structures are often repetitive and lack complexity. To improve, focus on using a variety of sentence types (simple, compound, complex) and ensure subject-verb agreement, correct use of articles, and proper punctuation. Proofreading for common errors would significantly enhance clarity.

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