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Band 6+: The chart below shows the percentage of land area affected by desertification in three different regions of the world in 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image features a grouped bar chart titled "Percentage of Land Area Affected by Desertification", plotting "Percentage of Land Area (%)" on the vertical axis (scaled from 0 to 30 in increments of 5) against "Region" on the horizontal axis across two years: 1990 and 2010. For North America, the percentage of land area affected is approximately 12% in 1990 and 15% in 2010. For Europe, the values are approximately 9% in 1990 and 11% in 2010. For Sub-Saharan Africa, the figures stand at 25% in 1990 and 32% in 2010. For Australia, the affected land area is approximately 14% in 1990 and 13% in 2010.

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The bar chart shows the percentage of land affected by desertification in four world regions in 1990 and 2010. The regions are North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa and Australia.

Overall, Sub-Saharan Africa had the highest percentage in both years, Europe had the lowest percentage in both years. The percentage went up in most regions, only Australia went down over the period.

Sub-Saharan Africa was the most affected region. Its figure went from 25% in 1990 to 32% in 2010, this was the biggest increase, it was seven percentage points. North America also went up, it went from 12% to 15%. Europe went up as well, it went from 9% to 11%, Europe stayed the lowest region.

Australia was different from the others. Its percentage went down a little, it went from 14% in 1990 to 13% in 2010. So Australia became the second most affected region in 2010.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

percentage: 6

europe: 4

affected: 3

regions: 3

africa: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by presenting an overview and key comparisons. It accurately identifies the main trends, such as the highest and lowest affected regions and the general increase over time, with the exception of Australia. The data is mostly accurate, and the report is well-structured with a clear introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs. Minor lapses include a few grammatical issues (e.g., missing commas, run-on sentences) and slight awkwardness in phrasing, but these do not detract from the overall clarity and task achievement. To improve, consider using more varied vocabulary and ensuring smoother sentence flow. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and paragraphs for each region. However, the frequent use of short, simple sentences and repetitive linking (e.g., 'it went from... to...') makes the text feel choppy and less cohesive. The overview could be more concise and better integrated. To improve, use a wider range of cohesive devices (e.g., 'whereas', 'in contrast', 'similarly') and combine related ideas into more complex sentences to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate and appropriate for the task, with some good use of terms like 'affected', 'percentage', and 'increase'. However, the range is limited, and there is repetition of phrases such as 'went up' and 'went down'. To achieve a higher score, use more varied and precise vocabulary (e.g., 'rose', 'declined', 'experienced an increase', 'remained the lowest') and avoid informal expressions like 'went up' in academic writing. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, but there are several errors and issues that affect clarity. For example, there are comma splices (e.g., 'Its figure went from 25% in 1990 to 32% in 2010, this was the biggest increase') and missing punctuation. The frequent use of simple sentences limits the range. To improve, use more complex structures (e.g., 'While North America saw an increase from 12% to 15%, Australia experienced a slight decline') and ensure correct punctuation and sentence boundaries.

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Band 6+: The chart below shows the percentage of land area affected by desertification in three different regions of the world in 1990 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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