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Band 7+: The graph and chart below provide information about migration to the UK. The graph shows how long immigrants who arrived between 2000 and 2008 intended to stay in the UK, while the pie chart shows the reasons for migration in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image features a line graph and a pie chart. The line graph, titled "Intended length of stay of immigrants to the UK, 2000–2008", measures the "Number of immigrants (thousands)" on the vertical axis ranging from 0 to 300 in increments of 50, across years 2000 to 2008 on the horizontal axis for three categories: "4 or more years" reports 150 thousand each year from 2000 to 2008; "up to 2 years" records 150 thousand in 2000, 150 thousand in 2001, 180 thousand in 2002, 200 thousand in 2003, 250 thousand in 2004, 245 thousand in 2005, 250 thousand in 2006, 245 thousand in 2007, and 250 thousand in 2008; "2 to 4 years" records 65 thousand in 2000, 50 thousand in 2001, 65 thousand in 2002, 50 thousand in 2003, 60 thousand in 2004, 50 thousand in 2005, 60 thousand in 2006, 75 thousand in 2007, and 100 thousand in 2008. The pie chart, titled "Reasons for migration, 2008 (% of immigrants)", shows five segments: Work at 38%, Study at 32%, Accompany/Join Family at 16%, Other at 7%, and No reason stated at 7%.

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The line graph and pie chart illustrate changes the number of immigrants length of stay in three different categories over a 8-year period starting in 2000, and it also provide data about the motives for migration to the UK in 2008.

In general, it is noticeable that only upward trends were observed in all the given groups throughout the period, with the exception of ‘4 or more years’. In addition, work was the most common reason for migration to the UK, while the opposite was true for other and no reason stated.

In the initial period, ‘4 or more years’ and ‘up to 2 years’ accounted for 150 k the same number of immigrants stayed each. In the following years, the latter saw a dramatic increase and reached a peak of 250 k in the final year, while the former maintained the figure for the whole year. In the first year, the lowest number of immigrants was stayed 2 to 4 years, which was followed by a steady growth to 100 k in the last year. However, this figure remained last position among the three categories.

In 2008, the highest percentage of immigrants came to the UK for work, making up 36%. Study was the second most popular motive, with 32% of people being studied in this year. While the figure for accompany and join family was significantly 2 times lower than that of study. The lowest percentage of reasons were other and no reasons stated, standing at 7% each.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

immigrants: 4

number: 3

period: 3

years': 3

while: 3

figure: 3

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Task Response

The report appropriately addresses the task by describing both the line graph and the pie chart, and it provides an overall trend. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions. For instance, the percentage for 'Work' is stated as 36% instead of 38%, and the description of the '2 to 4 years' trend as 'steady growth' is not entirely accurate given the fluctuations. Additionally, the phrase 'the figure for accompany and join family was significantly 2 times lower than that of study' is awkward and could be clearer. To improve, ensure all data points are accurately reported and use more precise language to describe trends and comparisons.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. The progression of ideas is logical, and the use of cohesive devices (e.g., 'In general', 'In the initial period', 'In 2008') helps guide the reader. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the phrase 'the same number of immigrants stayed each' which is awkward and slightly disrupts flow. Additionally, the final sentence of the second body paragraph ('However, this figure remained last position...') could be more smoothly integrated. Overall, the message is easy to follow, but some sentences could be refined for better coherence.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, including terms like 'illustrate', 'accounted for', 'dramatic increase', 'reached a peak', and 'motives'. There is some flexibility in word choice, but there are a few inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'the changes the number of immigrants length of stay' (should be 'changes in the number of immigrants' length of stay') and 'the lowest number of immigrants was stayed' (should be 'the lowest number of immigrants stayed'). The phrase 'significantly 2 times lower' is also slightly unnatural; 'approximately half' would be more idiomatic. Overall, the vocabulary is adequate but not consistently precise or sophisticated. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, including comparative forms, passive constructions, and complex sentences. However, there are several grammatical errors that affect accuracy. For example, 'illustrate changes the number' is missing a preposition, 'it also provide' should be 'it also provides', 'the lowest number of immigrants was stayed' is incorrect (should be 'the lowest number of immigrants stayed'), and 'people being studied' is awkward and should be 'people studying'. Additionally, 'over a 8-year period' should be 'over an 8-year period'. These errors, while not impeding understanding, are noticeable and prevent the report from achieving a higher band score. More careful proofreading and attention to subject-verb agreement and article usage would improve accuracy.

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