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Band 7+: The graph and table below show the average monthly temperatures and the average number of hours of sunshine per year in three major cities Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image depicts a graph and a table; the graph illustrates average monthly temperatures over a year across three cities: London, New York, and Sydney, with temperatures in Celsius on the y-axis ranging from 0 to 30, matching months January to December on the x-axis; a line represents each city. Specific approximate monthly temperatures for London are: January 5°C, February 5°C, March 8°C, April 11°C, May 15°C, June 18°C, July 20°C, August 20°C, September 17°C, October 13°C, November 10°C, December 7°C. For New York: January 3°C, February 4°C, March 8°C, April 14°C, May 19°C, June 24°C, July 27°C, August 26°C, September 22°C, October 16°C, November 10°C, December 5°C. For Sydney: January 25°C, February 25°C, March 23°C, April 20°C, May 17°C, June 14°C, July 13°C, August 15°C, September 17°C, October 19°C, November 22°C, December 24°C. The table presents total annual hours of sunshine, with London at 1,180 hours, New York at 2,535 hours, and Sydney at 2,473 hours.

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The line graph and table compare the average temperature for each month and annual sunshine hours in three big cities.

Overall, In London and New York the average temperature in summer is higher than in other seasons while in Sydney in July it reaches its lowest point. Nevertheless, the city with the least number of sunshine hours is London.

Looking at the details of the line graph, New York is the city with the highest average summer temperature, reaching 29 degrees, and the lowest average winter temperature, reaching four degrees. The shape of the London graph is similar to the New York graph but it is smoother, in this way the London average temperature in summer hits a high of 23 degrees and in winter it drops to its lowest point of eight degrees. In Sydney, unlike the other two cities, the lowest average temperature is reached in summer and is 16 degrees, while between November and March the average temperature peaks at 25-26 degrees.

Turning to the table, the number of annual sunshine hours in New York and Sydney are fairly similar and they are 2,535 and 2,473, respectively. London receives far less sunshine than the other two cities, with an average of only 1,180 sunshine hours.

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average: 8

temperature: 7

sunshine: 5

degrees: 5

graph: 4

hours: 4

london: 4

summer: 4

lowest: 4

other: 3

sydney: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by summarizing the main features of both the graph and the table, and it makes relevant comparisons between the cities. The overall structure is clear, with a brief introduction, an overview, and detailed paragraphs. However, there are some inaccuracies in the temperature data (e.g., New York's summer high is stated as 29°C instead of 27°C, and London's winter low as 8°C instead of 5°C). Additionally, the description of Sydney's temperature pattern is slightly confusing, as it mentions the lowest temperature in summer, which is not accurate. To improve, ensure that data points are reported accurately and that the language used to describe trends is precise. The report could also benefit from a more explicit comparison of the seasonal patterns between the cities, particularly highlighting the contrast between the Northern and Southern Hemisphere cities.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear overall structure, including an introduction, an overview, and detailed paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices is generally effective, and the progression of ideas is logical. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the phrase 'in this way' which could be more precise, and the transition between the graph and table sections could be smoother. Overall, the message is easy to follow and paragraphing is managed well.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, with some effective use of synonyms and descriptive language (e.g., 'reaches its lowest point', 'peaks at', 'far less sunshine'). However, there is some repetition and less precise word choices, such as 'big cities' instead of 'major cities', and 'hits a high of' which is slightly informal. The lexical resource is adequate but could be more varied and sophisticated to achieve a higher band. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a mix of sentence structures, including complex sentences, and generally maintains good grammatical control. There are minor errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'the average temperature in summer is higher than in other seasons' (could be more concise) and 'the city with the least number of sunshine hours' (should be 'the fewest hours of sunshine'). Punctuation is mostly accurate. To improve, focus on eliminating small grammatical inaccuracies and refining sentence structures for greater precision.

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