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Band 8+: The chart below shows the percentage of internet users who shopped online in Australia by age group in 2007 and 2009.

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The image features a bar chart titled "Internet users who shopped online in Australia by age group", comparing data for 2007 and 2009. The vertical axis represents "Percentage (%)" with gridlines from 0 to 40 in intervals of 10, while the horizontal axis displays six age categories: 15-25, 26-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65, and 65+. For the 15-25 group, percentages are 20% in 2007 and approximately 23% in 2009; for 26-35, approximately 31% in 2007 and 33% in 2009; for 36-45, approximately 26% in 2007 and 38% in 2009; for 46-55, approximately 22% in 2007 and 27% in 2009; for 56-65, approximately 12% in 2007 and 18% in 2009; and for 65+, approximately 5% in 2007 and 12% in 2009.

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The bar chart illustrates the proportions of internet users who shopped online in Australia by age group from 2007 to 2009.

Overall, the percentage of internet users saw a marked increase throughout the period. The figure for people aged 36-45 recorded higher percentages, whereas people aged 65 and over recorded the lowest use.

Focusing on higher internet users, the figure for 26-35 aged people accounted for around 31% in 2007 and rose to 34% in 2009. Furthermore, 36-45 age bracket stood at about 26% after which saw a significant increase to around 38% – being the most pronounced category among the other ages. The number of people aged 46-55 recorded around 12% in 2007, and saw a moderate increase to around 27%.

Turning to the lower internet users, the youngest age group accounted for nearly 20% in 2007 and rose to 23%. Moreover, 56-65 age groups were roughly 11%, whereas by 2009 it reached approximately 19%. Meanwhile, the oldest age category witnessed a substantial increase, rising from 5% in 2007 to 12% in 2009.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

internet: 4

users: 4

increase: 4

people: 4

around: 4

recorded: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing an overview and detailed comparisons across age groups. It correctly identifies the overall upward trend and highlights key groups. However, there are a few inaccuracies in the data (e.g., 46-55 group is stated as 12% in 2007 instead of 22%, and 56-65 group is given as 11% instead of 12%). Additionally, some phrasing could be more precise (e.g., 'the most pronounced category' could be clearer). Overall, the response is well-structured and covers the main features, but minor data errors and occasional awkward expressions prevent it from achieving a higher band.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear overall structure: introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'Focusing on', and 'Turning to' helps guide the reader. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the phrase 'after which saw a significant increase' which could be smoother. Additionally, the grouping of age categories could be more logical; for instance, the 46-55 group is placed with the higher users, but its percentages are lower than some in the lower group. Overall, the message is easy to follow, but slight improvements in paragraphing and logical grouping would enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary with appropriate use of terms like 'marked increase', 'significant increase', 'moderate increase', and 'substantial increase'. There is flexibility in phrasing, such as 'accounted for', 'stood at', and 'witnessed'. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'the figure for 26-35 aged people' (should be 'people aged 26-35') and 'being the most pronounced category among the other ages' (could be more natural). The vocabulary is generally appropriate and sophisticated, but minor improvements in precision and naturalness would elevate the lexical resource. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences and appropriate use of tenses. There are minor grammatical errors and phrasing issues, such as 'after which saw a significant increase' (should be 'after which it saw a significant increase') and 'the figure for 26-35 aged people' (should be 'the figure for people aged 26-35'). Additionally, there is a slight inconsistency in the use of 'the number of people' vs 'the figure'. Overall, the grammar is largely accurate and the range of structures is good, but a few corrections would improve accuracy.

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