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Band 8+: The chart below shows the percentage of passenger kilometers by different modes of transport in Shanghai.

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The image presents a table titled "Percentage of passenger kilometers by different modes of transport in Shanghai", displaying figures across columns for "1996" and "2020 (projection)" for various entries under "Mode of Transport": walking (7% in 1996, 3% in 2020 (projection)), bicycle (27% in 1996, 3% in 2020 (projection)), scooter (12% in 1996, 7% in 2020 (projection)), bus (39% in 1996, 2% in 2020 (projection)), train ("--" in 1996, 13% in 2020 (projection)), and car (15% in 1996, 52% in 2020 (projection)).

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The table shows the percentage of passenger kilometers traveled by various transportation types in Shanghai in 1996 and offers a forecast for 2030.

Overall, while the bus was the most popular form of transport at the earlier date, the car is expected to be the most popular in 2030.

First of all, although bus had the highest percentage of passenger kilometers in 1996, with 39 percent, in the future, it is projected to reach only 2 percent, making it the least popular mean of transportation. Walking and bicycle are considered to have the second-lowest percentage of passenger kilometers, with 3 percent for both types. 7 percent is the projection for scooter, which is a significant decrease from 12 percent.

On the contrary, even though there was not any record in terms of percentage of passenger kilometers by train, it is still expected to be the second most used type of transportation, with 13 percent. Meanwhile, car is believed to have a surge, from 15 percent to 52 percent.

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percentage: 4

passenger: 4

kilometers: 4

transportation: 3

popular: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by summarizing the key trends and making relevant comparisons between the two time periods. It covers all major transport modes and highlights the most significant changes. However, there is a minor inaccuracy: the task specifies 2020 (projection), but the report refers to 2030. Additionally, the report could be improved by grouping information more logically and using more varied sentence structures. Overall, the response is well-organized and demonstrates a good command of the data.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear introduction, overall summary, and logically grouped body paragraphs. Cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'First of all', 'On the contrary', and 'Meanwhile' are used effectively to guide the reader. The progression of ideas is smooth, and the message can be followed effortlessly. To achieve an even higher level, consider refining the paragraphing further by ensuring each paragraph focuses on a single clear comparison or trend, and avoid minor redundancies like 'First of all' when the sequence is already implied.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is varied and appropriate, with terms like 'passenger kilometers', 'projected', 'surge', and 'significant decrease' used accurately. There is a good range of synonyms for transportation modes and trends. To enhance lexical resource further, incorporate more sophisticated and precise expressions, such as 'plummet' instead of 'significant decrease' or 'dominate' instead of 'most popular', and ensure consistent use of terms like 'mode of transport' rather than 'mean of transportation'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures with a high degree of accuracy. Complex sentences are used effectively, and punctuation is correct throughout. Minor errors, such as the use of 'mean' instead of 'means' and the inconsistent use of articles (e.g., 'bus' vs. 'the bus'), are present but do not impede understanding. To reach a higher level, focus on eliminating these small inaccuracies and varying sentence structures even more to showcase full flexibility.

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