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Band 8+: The diagram below shows information about the amount of money spent on alcohol and drugs. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays a vertical bar chart measuring values in "Billions of dollars" on the y-axis, with gridline increments of 20 ranging from 0 to $ 200, across two categories labeled "Alcohol" and "Drugs" on the x-axis for the years 1975, 1977, 1980, 1985, and 1992. For Alcohol, the recorded values are: 1975 at 146, 1977 at 140, 1980 at 186, 1985 at 104, and 1992 at 148. For Drugs, the recorded values are: 1975 at 35, 1977 at 46, 1980 at 102, 1985 at 65, and 1992 at 98.

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The provided bar chart illustrates the expenditure on alcohol and drugs, measured in billions of dollars, over the period from 1975 to 1992.

Overall, it is apparent that people spent more money on alcohol than on drugs. Additionally, the total expenditure on two products in 1980 was the highest.

In 1975, the expenditure on alcohol stood at 146 billion dollars, which was more than four times that on drugs. In the next two years, while the expenditure on drugs increased slightly to 46 billion dollars, the alcohol sector witnessed a marginal decrease to 140 billion dollars. However, the expenditure on two products reached a peak in 1980, with 186 billion dollars on alcohol and 102 billion dollars on drugs.

In terms of the spending on two products in 1985, the expenditure on alcohol was 104 billion dollars, compared to 65 billion dollars on drugs. At the end of the period, the spending on alcohol rose to 148 billion dollars, which was 50 billion dollars higher than on drugs, at just 98 billion dollars.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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dollars: 11

billion: 10

alcohol: 7

expenditure: 6

drugs: 6

products: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing a clear overview and highlighting key trends and comparisons. It accurately describes the main features, such as the higher spending on alcohol, the peak in 1980, and the final figures. The data is presented logically, with appropriate grouping of years. Minor omissions, such as not explicitly noting the overall trend for drugs (which generally increased), are acceptable and do not detract from the overall quality. To improve, consider adding a brief statement about the general upward trend in drug spending over the period.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is exceptionally well-organized and easy to follow. The introduction clearly paraphrases the task, and the overview effectively highlights the key trends. The body paragraphs logically group the data by time periods, and the use of cohesive devices (e.g., 'Overall', 'In 1975', 'In terms of', 'At the end of the period') is natural and unobtrusive. Paragraphing is skillfully managed, with a clear progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is precise, varied, and appropriate for the task. The report uses a wide range of lexical items related to data description, such as 'expenditure', 'stood at', 'witnessed a marginal decrease', 'reached a peak', and 'compared to'. The language is natural and sophisticated, with no noticeable repetition or errors. The phrasing is flexible and demonstrates full control of lexical features. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures used with full flexibility and control. Sentences are varied in structure, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses (e.g., 'while the expenditure on drugs increased slightly...', 'which was more than four times that on drugs'). Punctuation and grammar are used correctly throughout, and the report is error-free. The grammar checker confirms virtually no issues, and the overall accuracy is excellent.

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