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Band 5+: The charts show the percentage of income spent on food and other goods in 3 European countries from 1998 - 2008.

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The image displays bar graphs comparing expenditures in 'Food' and 'Other goods' categories in 1998 and 2008 for three countries. In the 'Food' category, Country 1 shows an increase from 15% in 1998 to 35% in 2008; Country 2, from 25% in 1998 to 30% in 2008; Country 3, from 5% in 1998 to 15% in 2008. In 'Other goods' category, Country 1 shows an increase from 10% in 1998 to 20% in 2008; Country 2, from 20% in 1998 to 25% in 2008; Country 3, from 15% in 1998 to 30% in 2008.

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The charts illustrate the proportion of profit which was spent on food and other items between 1998 and 2008 in 2 countries in Europe.

It can be seen that country 1 is the leader of consumers who spent the most amount of money for food, whereas country 3 spent the lowest income. Turning to other goods, country 1 showed the highest percentage of profit, while countries 1 and 3 the lowest but in another period.

To begin with, country 1 spent 15% of their income on food in 1998, while in 2008 this rate dramatically decreased, reaching 40%. The second country’s spendings was 25%, which rose by 30% in 2008. The third country illustrated the lowest results, reaching 10% in 1998, after 10 years this percentage increased by 15%.

It is also worth noting that country 1 spent just over 5% on other goods in 1998, whereas in 2008 this chart showed significant growth, reaching 40%. In country 2 income rose from about 15% to just under 25% between 1998 and 2008, while in country 3 the spendings for other items were higher than 5% in 1998, and 35% in 2008.

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Task Response

The report attempts to describe the information presented in the charts, but there are significant inaccuracies and omissions. The data is not accurately represented, and there are inconsistencies in the descriptions of the trends. To improve, focus on accurately reporting the data from the charts, ensuring that all key features and trends are identified and described correctly. Pay attention to specific values and changes over time, and avoid making generalizations or assumptions that are not supported by the data.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report's organization is somewhat unclear, and the flow of information is not always smooth. The overview is weak and doesn't provide a clear summary of the main trends. Transitions between sentences and paragraphs could be improved to enhance coherence. For example, the shift from discussing food expenditures to other goods feels abrupt. Paragraphing could be more effective in grouping related information.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is basic and lacks precision. There are instances of inaccurate word choice ('profit' instead of 'income,' 'leader of consumers'). The range of vocabulary is limited, and there's little evidence of sophisticated control. To improve, focus on using more precise and varied vocabulary related to trends, comparisons, and data description. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains grammatical errors that affect clarity. Sentence structures are simple, and there's a lack of complex sentence formation. Errors in verb tense, prepositions, and article usage are present. For example, 'country 1 showed the highest percentage of profit' and 'countries 1 and 3 the lowest but in another period' contain grammatical issues. To improve, focus on using a wider range of grammatical structures and ensuring accuracy in basic grammar.

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