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Band 7+: The diagram below shows how one type of desert, known as a rain-shadow desert, is formed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image diagrams "The formation of rain-shadow deserts" over a scale of thousands of kilometres, illustrating a 7-step process. Step 1: Winds approach coast from the sea. Step 2: Winds are pushed upwards along the windward side of the mountains. Step 3: Moist air rises and cools. Step 4: Clouds form. Step 5: Rain falls. Step 6: Dry air continues over the mountain onto the leeward side. Step 7: Dry winds reach inland areas, creating a rain-shadow desert.

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The diagrammatic picture sheds light on the process of a desert formation namely a rain-shadow desert.

Based on the data in general, the rain-shadow desert formation consists of 7 sequentially connected stages which starts when winds above the sea approach the coast and finishes as dry winds draw near the areas of inland.

The initial steps, to begin with, occur as a result of wind, which was created over the sea surface, hits the wall of mountains and is pushed up towards a windward side. On that level, the moisture level of the wind increases, making it cooler as it rises above. Once the air reaches the summit of the mountain, the clouds are formed. From that process onwards, being affected by the dry air, the rain falls out and turns into dry wind which goes downward. Ultimately, the process is completed when the dry winds reach the inland zones of the desert.

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Task Response

The report provides a clear and logical overview of the process, successfully identifying the sequential nature of the stages. The description of the physical changes (moisture, temperature, and cloud formation) is accurate and follows the visual information well. To improve, ensure that the relationship between the rain falling and the air becoming dry is more clearly articulated, as the current phrasing suggests the rain itself turns into dry wind. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers all key features of the diagram.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized and follows a clear chronological sequence, which is essential for a process diagram. The use of cohesive devices such as 'The initial steps', 'Once', and 'Ultimately' helps guide the reader through the stages. However, some transitions feel slightly repetitive or mechanical. To improve, try to vary your linking words and ensure that the relationship between stages is expressed through more sophisticated complex sentences rather than just sequential markers.

Lexical Resource

You have used a good range of vocabulary appropriate for a process description, such as 'sequentially connected stages', 'summit', and 'inland zones'. There is an attempt to use more sophisticated phrasing like 'sheds light on'. To reach a higher band, aim for more precise scientific or geographical terminology and avoid slightly awkward collocations like 'the diagrammatic picture' (simply 'the diagram' is more natural) or 'the moisture level... increases, making it cooler' (moisture levels don't typically make air cooler; rather, the rising air cools, leading to condensation).

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical inaccuracies that affect the flow. For example, 'the clouds are formed' is acceptable, but 'the rain falls out and turns into dry wind' is scientifically and grammatically imprecise in this context. There are also issues with tense consistency and article usage. Focus on mastering the use of the passive voice, which is highly effective for describing processes (e.g., 'moist air is pushed upwards' instead of 'wind... hits the wall').

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