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Band 6+: The charts below give information about 14 to 16-year-old students studying modern foreign languages in an English-speaking country in 1984 and 2007. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The image shows that in 1984, 50% of girls and 40% of boys aged 14 to 16 studied modern foreign language, while in 2007, the percentages were 45% for girls and 30% for boys; concurrently, top three languages studied are depicted with French at approximately 55%, German at 25%, and Spanish around 5% in 1984 compared to about 40%, 20%, and 10% respectively in 2007.

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The two bar chart illustrates the percentages of 14 to 16 years-old students learning a modern additional language in an English-speaking country in two different years-1984 and 2007.

Overall, the former bar chart provided information about the proportion of girls and boys in both years, therefore in two years girls contributed higher percentages than boy’s figure. The second chart demonstrates the top three languages in 1984 and 2007, and French had the largest proportion of learners.

Looking at the details, in 1984 the girls accounted for around 65% of studying a modern second language, while the boys figure was smaller than girls by nearly 20%, at 45%. Apart from that, in 2007 the girls number decreased to around 50%, while the boy’s number also declined by nearly 5%, it made up 40% in 2007.

Regarding the second graph, the learners of French language had the highest percentages in both years, it accounted for 65% in 1984, after that it decreased to 50% in 2007. Next, Spanish languages made up the smallest proportion in 1984, it was around 5%, however it increased by 15%, to 20% in 2007. Lastly, the students who learned German stayed constantly in 1984 and 2007, at 15%.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

girls: 5

chart: 3

percentages: 3

language: 3

proportion: 3

years: 3

second: 3

around: 3

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Task Response

The report adequately addresses the task by summarizing the main features and making relevant comparisons between the two years. It covers the key trends in gender participation and the top three languages. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reported (e.g., percentages for girls in 1984 and 2007, and for German) and a few minor language issues (e.g., 'two bar chart' should be 'two bar charts', '14 to 16 years-old' should be '14- to 16-year-old'). The overall structure is clear, with an introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs. To improve, ensure precise reading of the charts and use consistent terminology.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear introduction, overall summary, and body paragraphs. However, there are some issues with coherence and cohesion. The use of cohesive devices is sometimes inaccurate (e.g., 'therefore' in the overview is not logical). The paragraphing is adequate but could be improved by separating the description of the two charts more clearly. Some sentences are awkwardly connected, affecting the flow. To improve, ensure that linking words are used correctly and that each paragraph has a clear central topic. Consider using more varied cohesive devices and check that they accurately reflect the relationships between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the task, with some good attempts at paraphrasing (e.g., 'modern additional language', 'proportion of learners'). However, there are instances of inaccurate word choice and collocation (e.g., 'contributed higher percentages', 'boys figure', 'Spanish languages'). There is also some repetition (e.g., 'percentages', 'proportion'). To achieve a higher score, aim for more precise and natural vocabulary, and avoid repetitive phrasing. Use a wider range of synonyms and ensure that word forms are correct (e.g., 'boys' not 'boy's'). Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are frequent grammatical errors that sometimes hinder communication. These include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the two bar chart illustrates'), incorrect pronoun use (e.g., 'it made up'), and punctuation issues (e.g., comma splices). There are also errors in tense consistency and preposition use. To improve, focus on accuracy in basic grammar, particularly subject-verb agreement and punctuation. Proofread carefully to eliminate these errors. Additionally, try to use a wider range of complex structures accurately to demonstrate greater grammatical control.

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