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Band 6+: The chart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions)of telephone calls in the UK, divided into three categories, from 1995-2002.

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The image shows a bar graph titled "UK telephone calls, by category, 1995-2002," with the vertical axis indicating "Minutes (billions)" from 0 to 100 and the horizontal axis showing years from 1995 to 2002. The graph displays three call types: Local - fixed line (light grey bars), National and international - fixed line (dark grey bars), Mobiles (all calls) (black bars). Local calls were the highest every year, peaking at 72 billion minutes in 1997, and ending at 70 billion in 2002. National and International calls increased from 38 to 61 billion minutes in the same period. Mobile calls saw the most growth, starting at 2 billion and rising to 45 billion minutes.

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The bar chart demonstrates the total duration of three types of telephone calls represented in billions of minutes in the UK.

Overall, both national and international – fixed line and mobile calls demonstrated an upward trend, while local – fixed line, throughout the whole period, presented a fluctuating trend with the highest amount of minutes.

To begin with, starting from 1995 to 1998 the UK telephone calls for national and international – fixed line and mobiles categories had a slight increase, with change for less than 10 billions of minutes for both. From more than thirty five to almost fifty billion minutes for the former and more than a zero to about ten billion minutes for the latter.However, in 1999 the UK group of Mobiles calls started to rise steadily, from ten billion minutes to approximately forty five billions of calls in 2002. Whereas National and international – fixed line grew only slightly for exactly ten billions of calls.

To continue with, for the first four years the Local fixed line sector outlined a steady increase. From higher than seventy billion minutes to ninety billion minutes,concurrently reaching its peak, and then ultimately declined to nearly 75 billion minutes

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minutes: 7

billion: 6

calls: 5

fixed: 5

billions: 4

national: 3

international: 3

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Task Response

The report provides a clear overview and covers the main trends in the data. However, there are some inaccuracies in the specific figures (e.g., local calls peaking at 90 billion instead of 72, and the final value of 75 billion instead of 70). Additionally, the description of the local call trend as 'fluctuating' is somewhat misleading, as it generally rose then fell. To improve, ensure that all data points are accurately reported and that the language used to describe trends is precise. The structure is logical, and the overall response is relevant and sufficient.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction and two main paragraphs, but the flow is sometimes disrupted by abrupt transitions and missing connectors. For example, the shift from describing national/international and mobile calls to local calls is not clearly signaled. Additionally, the use of phrases like 'To begin with' and 'To continue with' is somewhat mechanical and could be more varied. The paragraphing is acceptable, but the second paragraph could be better organized to separate the trends for each category more clearly. To improve, use a range of cohesive devices (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Meanwhile', 'Similarly') and ensure each paragraph has a clear central topic.

Lexical Resource

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary for describing trends (e.g., 'upward trend', 'fluctuating trend', 'increase', 'decline'), but there are instances of imprecise or awkward phrasing. For example, 'with change for less than 10 billions of minutes' is unclear, and 'the UK group of Mobiles calls' is unnatural. Also, 'outlined a steady increase' is not idiomatic; 'showed' or 'experienced' would be better. The range of vocabulary is limited, and there is repetition of 'billions of minutes' and 'calls'. To improve, use more varied and precise terms (e.g., 'witnessed a gradual rise', 'reached a peak', 'experienced a significant surge') and avoid informal or vague expressions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, but there are several errors and awkward constructions that affect clarity. For example, 'with change for less than 10 billions of minutes' is grammatically incorrect; it should be 'with a change of less than 10 billion minutes'. Also, 'from more than a zero to about ten billion minutes' is awkward and should be 'from nearly zero to about ten billion minutes'. There are also punctuation issues, such as missing spaces after commas (e.g., 'minutes,concurrently'). The use of 'billions' as a plural noun is inconsistent; it should be 'billion' when used with a number. To improve, proofread for subject-verb agreement, use correct plural forms, and ensure punctuation is accurate. Varying sentence structures would also enhance grammatical range.

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