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The image presents two pie charts illustrating the main reasons for university selection in the UK. In 1997, the distribution of reasons was: suitable degree courses at 35%, quality of resources at 21%, good sports and social activities at 19%, quality of teaching at 15%, and proximity to parental home at 10%. In 2007, the reported reasons were: suitable degree courses at 37%, proximity to parental home at 22%, quality of teaching at 18%, quality of resources at 17%, and good sports and social activities at 6%.

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The pie charts compare the primary factors why students chose a particular university in the UK in 1997 and 2007.

It is noticeable that the proportion of students citing suitable degree courses remained the most popular factor over the ten-year period, while the share of students citing good sports and social activities fell sharply. Also, the proportion of students citing proximity to their parental home increased considerably.

In 1997, suitable degree courses were the leading factor, accounting for 35% of students, and this figure rose slightly to 37% in 2007. By contrast, the figure for sports and social activities fell dramatically from 19% to 6%, while the quality of resources declined from 21% to 17%.

Turning to the remaining factors, the percentage of students who considered the quality of teaching increased slightly from 15% in 1997 to 18% in 2007, a rise of 3 percentage points. More notably, the figure for proximity to the parental home more than doubled, climbing from 10% to 22% in a decade, overtaking the quality of resources and holding second place.

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Task Response

The report fully addresses the task by clearly summarizing the main features and making relevant comparisons between the two years. It accurately highlights the most significant trends, such as the stability of suitable degree courses as the top reason, the sharp decline in sports and social activities, and the notable increase in proximity to parental home. The data is presented logically, with a clear overview and well-organized paragraphs. Minor omissions or slight inaccuracies in data are not present, and the report is concise yet comprehensive. To maintain this high standard, continue to ensure that all key trends are covered and that comparisons are explicit.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is exceptionally well-organized and easy to follow. It begins with a clear introduction, provides an overview of the main trends, and then details the data in a logical sequence. The use of cohesive devices such as 'It is noticeable that', 'By contrast', and 'Turning to the remaining factors' enhances the flow without being intrusive. Paragraphing is skillfully managed, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the data.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is precise, varied, and appropriate for the task. The report uses a wide range of terms to describe changes and comparisons, such as 'leading factor', 'fell sharply', 'rose slightly', 'declined', 'more than doubled', and 'climbing'. The language is natural and sophisticated, demonstrating full flexibility and control. There is no repetition or inappropriate word choice.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used with full flexibility and control. Sentences are varied in length and complexity, and the use of tenses is accurate and appropriate. Punctuation is correct throughout, and there are no grammatical errors. The report meets the highest standards of grammatical accuracy.

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