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Band 8+: The chart below shows the percentage of people in a city in the UK using the Internet for different activities in 2007 and 2009.

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The image is a bar chart titled 'Internet Activities' showing percentage data for 2007 and 2009. For each activity, the values for 2007 and 2009 are respectively: Shopping (45%, 50%), Banking (40%, 35%), Music (approximately 38%, 30%), Job seeking (25%, 30%), Games (20%, approximately 21%), Learning (20%, 15%), and TV (15%, 20%).

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The bar chart illustrates the percentages of internet users using internet for seven defferent purposes in a UK city in 2007 and 2009.

Overall, of all the activities, shopping accounted for the highest share, whereas online learning became the least popular activity among all activities in 2009. Meanwhile, the percentage of gaming remained completely unchanged in the final year. Furthermore, the percentages of banking, listening to music and learning online decreased, whereas the rest of the activities increased.

As for the most popular activities, shopping accounted for 45% in 2007, rising before ending at 50%, the most popular activity. This was followed by banking at 40% in 2007, declining to 35% in 2009, the second highest figure, whereas listening to music accounted for 38% in 2007, declining gradually to 30% in 2009, having shown the highest decrease. By contrast, job seeking stood at about 25% in 2007, increasing to 30% in 2009.

Regarding the rest of the activities, gaming stood at 20%, remaining completely unchanged in 2009. Online learning decreased from 20% in 2007 to 15% in 2009, the least popular activity in the final year. By contrast, watching TV stood at 15% in 2007 before increasing to 20% in 2009.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

activities: 5

popular: 4

accounted: 3

highest: 3

whereas: 3

online: 3

learning: 3

activity: 3

stood: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by describing the main trends and comparing data across the two years. The overall structure is clear, with a good overview and detailed paragraphs. Minor inaccuracies (e.g., stating gaming remained 'completely unchanged' when it changed from 20% to approximately 21%) and a spelling error ('defferent') do not detract significantly from the overall quality. To improve, ensure precise data reporting and proofread for minor errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is exceptionally well-organized and easy to follow. The information is logically grouped into clear paragraphs: an overview followed by detailed analysis of the most popular activities and then the remaining activities. Cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'by contrast', 'followed by', and 'regarding' are used effectively and naturally, without drawing attention. The progression of ideas is seamless, and the paragraphing is skillfully managed.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and demonstrates a good range, with terms like 'accounted for', 'declining gradually', 'remained completely unchanged', and 'the least popular activity'. The language is generally natural and precise. To reach a band 9, you could incorporate more sophisticated and varied lexical items, such as 'witnessed a rise', 'experienced a downturn', or 'plateaued', and avoid minor repetition (e.g., 'activities' is used several times). Overall, the lexical control is strong.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used with full flexibility and control. Sentences are varied in length and complexity, including simple, compound, and complex forms. Punctuation and grammar are used correctly throughout, with no errors. The use of participial phrases (e.g., 'rising before ending at 50%') and comparative structures (e.g., 'having shown the highest decrease') adds to the sophistication. This is a highly accurate and well-constructed response.

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