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Band 7+: The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories. (Unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home, housework and gardening.) Describe the information presented below, comparing results for men and women in the categories shown. Suggest reasons for what you see.

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Image for topic: The diagram below shows the average hours of unpaid work per week done by people in different categories. (Unpaid work refers to such activities as childcare in the home, housework and gardening.) Describe the information presented below, comparing results for men and women in the categories shown. Suggest reasons for what you see.

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The image presents a bar chart titled 'Unpaid work hours per week,' comparing married women and married men divided into three categories: Without children, With 1 - 2 children, With 3+ children. Married women without children have about 20 hours, married men without children have about 10 hours. Married women with 1-2 children have about 50 hours, married men with 1-2 children have about 15 hours. Married women with 3+ children have slightly over 50 hours, married men with 3+ children have about 15 hours.

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The presented bar graph depicts information about the average hours of unpaid work carried out by married men and women in different categories each week. The unit is approximate.

It can be seen that married women are dominant in all categories, with married women who have three children listing the highest figure. In contrast, married men with three children recorded the least time

For married women, those without children spend 30 hours on unpaid work per week. This is followed by women with one to two children, who contributed 51 hours. The highest level is shown among women with three children, at 55 hours. In addition, women with three children spend four times more hours than men do.

Turning to men, those with three children have the lowest figure, at just 15 hours. In addition, married men with 1-2 children spend 18 hours of unpaid work, while those without children spend 19 hours. Subsequently, men’s time spent was relatively stable among categories, while women consistently spent far more time.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

children: 9

hours: 8

women: 8

married: 6

three: 5

spend: 4

unpaid: 3

categories: 3

those: 3

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Task Response

The report covers the requirements of the task, providing a general overview and some specific data points. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reported (e.g., 'For married women, those without children spend 30 hours' - the graph shows approximately 20 hours). To improve, ensure greater accuracy in reporting the data and avoid introducing information not directly supported by the graph. Also, the introduction could be more descriptive, mentioning the specific categories being compared (married men and women with/without children).

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The information is presented in a logical order, making it clear to understand the comparisons between different categories of married men and women. To improve coherence, consider adding transition phrases to link ideas more smoothly between paragraphs. For example, you could use phrases like 'In comparison' or 'Similarly' to highlight the relationships between different data points.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, using appropriate terms to describe the data. To further enhance the lexical resource, try to incorporate more varied synonyms and avoid repetition of words like 'spend' or 'hours.' For instance, instead of 'spend,' you could use 'dedicate,' 'allocate,' or 'devote.' Also, consider using more precise language to describe the quantities, such as 'slightly more than' or 'approximately' instead of just 'about.' Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good command of grammar with only minor errors. To improve grammatical accuracy, pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and correct use of articles. For example, ensure that plural subjects have plural verbs and that articles ('a,' 'an,' 'the') are used correctly based on the context. Reviewing and editing the report carefully can help catch these minor errors.

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