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The image features two pie charts titled "In 1985" and "In 2003", with a legend containing six categories: Oil, Natural gas, Coal, Nuclear, Hydro, and Other renewable. In 1985, the proportions are: Oil at 52%, Nuclear at 22%, Natural gas at 13%, Coal at 8%, Hydro at 4%, and Other renewable at 1%. In 2003, the proportions are: Oil at 39%, Natural gas at 23%, Coal at 22%, Nuclear at 8%, Hydro at 4%, and Other renewable at 4%.

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The pie charts illustrate alterations in the percentages of energy produced from various sources in a particular country in two distinct years: 1985 and 2003.

Overall, it can be seen that despite the decrease in the oil source, it remained the highest one among others. Notably, most sources increased over the timeframe.

In 1985, oil accounted for 52%, which was the highest one that year, whereas other renewable resources accounted for the least, reaching only 1%. In addition, nuclear and natural gas resources had average percentages, making up 22% and 13% respectively. By contrast, coal and hydro accounted for 8% and 4%, being relatively low ones.

By 2003, substantial changes had taken place. The highest type of resource along with nuclear power decreased from 52% and 22% to 32% and 8%, whilst natural gas and coal recorded an upward trajectory, reaching 23% and 22% respectively. Additionally, other renewable energy grew slightly to 4%, which was the same as hydro that remained unchanged by the end of the period.

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing an overview and detailed comparisons between the two years. The structure is clear, with a logical progression from overall trends to specific data. However, there are a few inaccuracies: the oil percentage in 2003 is stated as 32% instead of 39%, and the description of nuclear power as 'decreased' is correct, but the figure is correctly given as 8%. These minor data errors do not significantly detract from the overall response. To improve, ensure all figures are accurately reported and consider using more varied vocabulary to describe changes.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear overall structure: introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs for each year. The use of cohesive devices is generally effective, and the progression of ideas is logical. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the phrase 'the highest one among others' which is slightly awkward, and the transition between paragraphs could be smoother. Overall, the message is easy to follow, and paragraphing is managed well.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, with words like 'illustrate', 'alterations', 'accounted for', 'upward trajectory', and 'remained unchanged'. There is some repetition and less precise phrasing, such as 'the highest one' and 'relatively low ones', which could be improved with more varied and precise language. The lexical choices are generally accurate and appropriate, but there is room for more sophisticated control.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences, and demonstrates good grammatical control. There are a few minor errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'the highest one among others' and 'the highest type of resource along with nuclear power decreased from 52% and 22% to 32% and 8%' (which is slightly unclear). Punctuation is generally correct. Overall, the grammar is accurate, but there are minor issues that prevent it from being fully flexible and precise.

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