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Band 7+: The chart below shows the percentage of male and female students enrolled in different science-related university courses in the UK in 2021. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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Image for topic: The chart below shows the percentage of male and female students enrolled in different science-related university courses in the UK in 2021. 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 UK University Students in Science Courses by Gender, 2021", with the y-axis labeled "Percentage of Students (%)" ranging from 0 to 80 in increments of 10, and the x-axis labeled "Field of Study". A legend defines two categories: Male and Female. For Computer Science, Male stands at approximately 81% and Female at 19%. For Engineering & Technology, Male is approximately 84% and Female is 16%. For Biological Sciences, Male accounts for approximately 38% and Female accounts for 62%. For Medicine & Dentistry, Male is approximately 43% and Female is 57%. For Physical Sciences, Male represents approximately 59% and Female represents 41%.

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The bart chart illustrates the proportion of enrolled students, divided by two genders, in five different university courses related to science in the UK in 2021.

Overall, male students are dominant in computer science, engineering and physical sciences, whereas the proportion of women outnumbers that of men in biological sciences and medicine.

While men account for nearly 80% of computer science students, only 20% of it consists of female students. In comparison, even greater proportion of male students is seen in engineering course, at marginally above 80%, more than four times as much as that of female students. However, the proportion of male and female students in the course of physical sciences is closer to the balance, as the figures stand at approximately 60% and 40%, respectively.

The course of biological sciences consists more than 60% of women and only 40% of male students. Similarly, medicine and dentistry is dominated by women, as the figure of those stands at slightly below 60% and just above 40% of that for men.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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students: 8

proportion: 4

sciences: 4

science: 3

women: 3

female: 3

course: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing a clear overview and making relevant comparisons between male and female enrollment across the five science courses. The data is generally accurate, with minor approximations that do not detract from the overall quality. The structure is logical, with an introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs. To improve, ensure precise data representation (e.g., 'nearly 80%' vs. 'approximately 81%') and avoid minor typographical errors like 'bart chart'. Additionally, consider using a wider range of comparative language to enhance lexical resource.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that group related data. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'While', 'In comparison', 'However', and 'Similarly' helps the reader follow the progression of ideas. The paragraphing is logical, with the first body paragraph focusing on male-dominated fields and the second on female-dominated fields. Minor lapses: the phrase 'the figure of those stands at' is slightly awkward and could be rephrased for smoother cohesion. Overall, the message is easy to follow and the structure is effective.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, such as 'illustrates', 'proportion', 'dominant', 'outnumbers', 'marginally', 'approximately', and 'dominated'. There is some flexibility in phrasing, but there are a few inaccuracies and less natural expressions: 'bart chart' should be 'bar chart', 'enrolled students, divided by two genders' could be more naturally phrased as 'male and female students', and 'the course of biological sciences consists more than 60% of women' is awkward ('consists of' is used incorrectly). The range is adequate but not fully sophisticated, and there are minor errors that prevent a higher score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good range of sentence structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses and comparisons. There are some grammatical errors and awkward phrasings: 'The bart chart' (spelling), 'only 20% of it consists of female students' (should be 'of them' or 'of the students'), 'even greater proportion' (missing article 'a'), 'the figure of those stands at' (unclear and awkward), and 'consists more than 60%' (missing 'of'). Punctuation is generally correct. While the errors do not impede understanding, they are noticeable and affect the overall accuracy. With more careful proofreading, the report could achieve a higher band.

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