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Band 6+: The chart below shows the percentage of people living in urban areas in the world and in different regions.

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The image displays a bar chart comparing urban population percentages: for World, 1975 at ~37%, 2020 at ~51%, 2050 projected at ~66%; Africa, 1975 at ~25%, 2020 at ~43%, 2050 projected at ~61%; Asia, 1975 at ~37%, 2020 at ~51%, 2050 projected at ~66%; Europe, 1975 at ~67%, 2020 at ~74%, 2050 projected at ~83%; Latin America, 1975 at ~60%, 2020 at ~78%, 2050 projected at ~86%; North America, 1975 at ~73%, 2020 at ~84%, 2050 projected at ~90%; Oceania, 1975 at ~62%, 2020 at ~70%, 2050 projected at ~72%.

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The bar chart illustrates the persentage of the population living in urban areas in the world and in seven different regions.

Overall, between 1975 and 2020, all regions increased their population except Oceania, and all regions is predicted to grow by 2050. Latin America and North America consistently having highest urbanisation, while Africa and Asia having the lowest.

North America started at around 73% in 1975, and it surged to over 80% by 2020. It is forecast to be the highest by 2050. In 1975, and 2020, Latine America drastically surged from 71% to just over 80%. In 1975, Oceania was at approximately 71%, and it slightly dipped to just under 70%. Europe was at around 65% in 2020 also it soared to around 75% by 2020. It is projected to grow to over 80%.

Africa and Asia started relatively same, They started at approximately 25% in 1975. In 2020, Africa was at approximately 43%, and Asia was at 51% respectively, with projections of 59% and 66%. World was at around 38% in 1975, also it soared to around 56% in 2020, with prediction of under 70%.

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and provides an overview, but there are some inaccuracies and omissions. The overall trend is correctly identified, and key regions are mentioned. However, some data points are incorrect (e.g., Latin America's 1975 value, Oceania's trend, Europe's 1975 value, and the world's 2020 value). The report also omits some specific data for certain regions and includes minor grammatical errors. To improve, ensure all data is accurately reported and avoid making unsupported claims. Additionally, use more precise language and check for subject-verb agreement and word choice.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction and an overview, and it groups regions logically. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward transitions and unclear referencing (e.g., 'In 1975, and 2020, Latine America drastically surged from 71% to just over 80%' is confusing). The paragraphing is adequate but could be improved by more effective use of cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly. Aim to use a wider range of linking words and ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic.

Lexical Resource

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary for describing trends (e.g., 'surged', 'soared', 'projected', 'forecast'), but there are instances of repetition and less precise word choices (e.g., 'started relatively same', 'drastically surged from 71% to just over 80%' - the figures seem inconsistent). There are also spelling errors ('persentage', 'Latine') and some informal phrasing. To improve, expand your range of synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease', and ensure you use precise and formal language throughout. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity, such as subject-verb agreement ('all regions is predicted'), incorrect verb forms ('having highest' instead of 'have the highest'), and inconsistent tense usage. There are also punctuation issues and some sentences are poorly constructed (e.g., 'In 1975, and 2020, Latine America drastically surged from 71% to just over 80%'). To improve, focus on using a variety of complex structures accurately, and proofread to eliminate basic errors. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and the correct use of past and future tenses.

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