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Band 7+: The charts below provide information on popular modes of transport in the city of Cambridge for the years 2008 and 2018. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The image consists of two pie charts comparing the popularity of transport modes in Cambridge, UK, for the years 2008 and 2018. In 2008, Cars accounted for 42%, Buses 30%, Bicycles 17%, and Walking 11%. By 2018, the mode share shifted to Cars with 25%, Buses 20%, Bicycles 25%, and Walking 30%.

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The pie charts compare the popularity of four transportation modes- cars, buses, bicycles, and walking, used by the people in Cambridge in 2008 and 2018.

Overall, at the beginning, cars were most popular among the people, in opposition to walking, which was least popular. After a decade, popularity of bicycles became the highest, whereas cars became the lowest of all.

It can clearly be seen that the preference of motorized vehicles declined over a decade. In 2008, cars accounted for 42% of preferred transportation modes, which halved to 20% in 2018. Similarly, buses comprised 30% of transportation used in 2008 and dropped slightly to 25% in 2018.

In contrast, the popularity of bicycles and walking increased significantly in 10 years. The popularity of bicycles was 17% in 2008 and experienced a rise to 30% in 2018. Walking, which made up one-tenth popularity in 2008, rose to about a quarter by 2018.

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

popularity: 5

bicycles: 4

walking: 4

transportation: 3

which: 3

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Task Response

The report covers the main features of the data and makes relevant comparisons. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reported (e.g., car percentage in 2018 and bicycle percentages in both years). To improve, ensure all data cited is accurate and proofread carefully.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear structure, including an introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs are mostly smooth, contributing to a logical flow of information. However, there's room for improvement in using more sophisticated cohesive devices to further enhance the connection between ideas. For example, using a wider range of conjunctions or adverbs to indicate contrast, comparison, or cause-and-effect relationships could make the writing even more coherent.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary related to the topic of transportation and trends. Terms like 'accounted for,' 'declined,' 'increased significantly,' and 'comprised' are used appropriately. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more varied synonyms and idiomatic expressions to describe changes and preferences. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'popularity,' you could use 'preference,' 'usage rate,' or 'proportion of users.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good command of grammar with a variety of sentence structures. There are only a few minor errors. To achieve a higher score, focus on refining sentence structures for greater precision and impact. Also, ensure consistent accuracy in punctuation, especially when using complex sentences.

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