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Band 7+: The chart below shows the number of men and women in further education in Britain in three periods and whether they were studying full-time or part-time. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The image presents a bar chart detailing the number of men and women in further education, measured in thousands, for the periods 1970/71, 1980/81, and 1990/91, categorized by full-time and part-time study. For men, full-time students numbered approximately 130, 180, and 250 in the respective periods, while part-time students numbered 1,000, approximately 850, and approximately 900. For women, full-time students numbered approximately 80, 230, and 260 in the same respective periods, whereas part-time students numbered approximately 750, 820, and 1,100.

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The bar chart illustrates how many men and women in Britain were in further education. It also shows if they studied full-time or part-time.

Overall, there was increase in further education. Part-time study was much more popular than full-time study for both men and women. Also, the number of female students grew faster than the number of males.

For men, the number of part-time students was the highest in 1970/71 at 1,000,000. This number decreased in 1980/81 but stabilised to about 900,000 in 1990/91. For full-time study, the number of men was slowly up from 100,000 to 300,000 over the twenty years.

For women, there was a big increase in students. The number of part-time female students started at around 700,000 and rose every year, reaching 1,100,000 at the end. Full-time study for women also grew. It was started nearly from 100,000, stabilised in 1980/81, and then reach up to over 200,000 in 1990/91, which was almost same as the men.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

number: 6

women: 4

full-time: 4

study: 4

students: 4

part-time: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively summarizes the main trends and provides relevant comparisons. The data is generally accurate, and the overall structure is clear. To further improve, ensure that all significant data points are mentioned and that the language used is precise and varied.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear structure, including an introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs for men and women. Transitions between sentences and ideas are mostly smooth, contributing to the overall coherence. To further improve, consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. For instance, you could use conjunctions, pronouns, or lexical repetition to strengthen the connections and guide the reader more effectively.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a satisfactory range of vocabulary suitable for describing trends and data. Terms like 'increased,' 'stabilized,' and 'rose' are used appropriately. To enhance the lexical resource, try incorporating more precise and varied vocabulary to describe the changes and quantities. For example, instead of 'slowly up,' you could use 'gradually increased.' Also, consider using synonyms to avoid repetition and demonstrate a wider command of vocabulary. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good command of grammar with generally accurate sentence structures. There are a few minor errors, such as subject-verb agreement issues ('there was increase' should be 'there was an increase') and awkward phrasing ('It was started nearly from 100,000'). To improve, carefully proofread for these types of errors and focus on using a wider range of sentence structures to add complexity and sophistication to your writing. Pay attention to correct article usage and prepositions.

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