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Band 8+: The charts below show information about the most popular pets in the UK in 2010 and 2020, and average annual spending on each type of pet in 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image presents two pie charts and one bar chart regarding pets in the UK. The first pie chart, titled "Most popular pets in the UK, 2010", reports values of Dogs: 40%, Cats: 27%, Fish: 15%, Birds: 12%, and Reptiles: 6%. The second pie chart, titled "Most popular pets in the UK, 2020", reports values of Dogs: 34%, Cats: 24%, Fish: 20%, Birds: 11%, and Reptiles: 11%. Below them, the vertical bar chart is titled "Average annual spending on each type of pet in the UK, 2020", with the vertical axis labeled "Spending (GBP)" spanning from 0 to 600 in increments of 100, displaying values across five categories: Dogs at £520, Cats at £380, Fish at £120, Birds at £210, and Reptiles at £340.

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Both pie charts illustrate data on the most popular pets in the UK. The first one shows information for 2010, and the other one contains data for 2020. The diagram also collects information about average annual spending on each type of pet in the UK for 2020.

Overall, dogs and cats remained the most popular pets, although their shares decreased over the period. By contrast, fish and reptiles became more popular. Dogs were also the most expensive pets to keep, while fish was the cheapest. Keeping fish was 400 pounds cheaper than keeping dogs.

In 2010, dogs and cats were the most popular pets, with 40% and 27% respectively. The lower places were occupied by fish and birds, with 15% and 12% respectively. Reptiles took the last position in the ranking, with only 6%.

In 2020, dogs and cats held the leading positions, but these figures became lower, with 34% for dogs and 24% for cats. The proportion of birds decreased by 1% as well. However, fish and reptiles increased in popularity, with fish at 20% and reptiles at 11%.

In 2020, the priciest pets were dogs, at 520 pounds, and cats, at 380 pounds. Annual spending on reptiles was relatively close to that on cats, at 340 pounds. Birds and fish were the cheapest pets in the UK, at only 210 pounds and 120 pounds.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

pounds: 6

reptiles: 5

popular: 4

birds: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by summarizing the main features of both pie charts and the bar chart, and making relevant comparisons. The overall structure is clear, with a logical progression from an overview to detailed data. The key trends are accurately identified, such as the decline in popularity of dogs and cats, the rise in fish and reptiles, and the spending patterns. There are minor omissions, such as not explicitly comparing the spending on fish and birds in relation to their popularity, but these do not detract from the overall quality. To improve, consider integrating the spending data more closely with the popularity trends to enhance the comparative analysis.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized and easy to follow. The introduction clearly presents the data, and the overview effectively summarizes the main trends. The body paragraphs are logically divided between the two time periods and the spending chart. However, the cohesion could be enhanced by using a wider range of linking words and referencing devices to make the connections between ideas more seamless. For example, using 'in contrast' or 'similarly' more explicitly would improve the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and mostly precise, with good use of terms like 'shares', 'proportion', 'occupied', and 'priciest'. There is a good attempt at paraphrasing and avoiding repetition. To reach a higher band, you could incorporate more sophisticated and varied vocabulary, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', 'expenditure', or 'outlay'. Additionally, ensure that the language remains formal and objective throughout, avoiding any informal expressions. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is accurate and the report demonstrates a good range of sentence structures, including complex sentences and comparative forms. There are no significant errors, and punctuation is used correctly. To achieve a higher score, you could vary the sentence structures even more, using a mix of simple, compound, and complex sentences to create a more sophisticated and natural flow. Also, consider using a wider range of grammatical constructions, such as passive voice or participle clauses, to enhance the overall quality.

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