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Band 5+: The graph below compares the percentage of unemployed workers in the European Union (all workers) with the percentages in the three categories, Professional, Manual and Self-employed. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image details the percentage of unemployed workers in the EU (1990-1999). For the years 1990 through 1999 respectively, the percentages are: All workers - 4.8, 5.4, 4.2, 6.8, 9.6, 10.8, 12.0, 12.4, 11.2, 10.2; Professional workers - 1.8, 1.8, 1.2, 2.4, 3.4, 4.0, 4.6, 5.4, 2.6, 1.8; Manual workers - 7.2, 8.2, 9.0, 12.6, 14.4, 12.2, 8.2, 8.2, 8.2, 9.6; Self-employed workers - 6.0, 6.6, 4.8, 8.4, 10.8, 12.0, 12.4, 12.4, 12.4, 12.4.

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The line graph illustrates the percentage of all unemplyed workers in the EU with three categories such as Manual, Professional and Self-employed from 1990 to 1999.

Overall, it can be clearly seen that Manual workers were in the highest level than other categories and Professional workers moved at the very bottom of the graph.

As for Manual employees, the figure started at 7.5% in 1990 and rose slightly to 9% in 1992. It then increased dramatically to 14.2% in 1994. In contrast, the percentage of Professional workers remained much lower, the figure started at 1.9% and remained stable in 1990 and 1991, however in 1992 a little more fall to 1.5%. The Manual workers in 1995 to 1996 dramatically decreased at 10% to 8.1% respectively. After that the figure remained unchanged from 1996 to 1998 and in the 1999 slightly rose to 7.9%. Whenereas, other employees grow from 1993 to 1997 at 2.3% to 5.7% respectively. Finally, it fall to 2.3% in 1998 and 1.9% in 1999.

In terms of Self-employed and all workers, both caategories moved the same way. First and the second categories started at 6% and 4.4% respectively. The Self-employed employees slightly increased to 6.2% in 1991 and immediately dropped to 4.9% in 1992. All workers moved similarly to 4.8% in 1991 and fall to 4% in 1992. After that both figures started growth from 8% to 12% and from 7% to 12.1% in 1993 to 1995 and 1993 to 1997 respectively. The first figure remained stable at 12.1% from 1996 to 1999. While, the second fall to 11% in 1998 and 10% in 1999.

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Overall Band Score

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

workers: 7

manual: 4

figure: 4

started: 4

remained: 4

respectively: 4

categories: 3

professional: 3

self-employed: 3

moved: 3

employees: 3

slightly: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by describing the main trends and comparing the categories, but it contains several inaccuracies and omissions. The overall trend is identified, but specific data points are often incorrect (e.g., Manual workers starting at 7.5% instead of 7.2%, Professional workers at 1.9% instead of 1.8%, etc.). The description of the Manual workers' trend is incomplete, and the paragraph on Self-employed and All workers is somewhat confusing. To improve, ensure data accuracy, provide a clearer structure with separate paragraphs for each category, and include all key features such as peaks, troughs, and notable changes.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs, but the flow is sometimes disrupted by unclear referencing and abrupt transitions. For example, the phrase 'Whenereas, other employees grow...' is confusing and lacks clear connection to the previous sentence. The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate, making the message harder to follow. To improve, use clearer referencing (e.g., 'the former' and 'the latter') and ensure each paragraph focuses on a clear set of categories. Also, avoid introducing new information without proper linking phrases.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, with some attempts at using a range of words (e.g., 'dramatically', 'remained stable', 'slightly increased'). However, there are several inaccuracies and repetitions (e.g., 'fall' instead of 'fell', 'grow' instead of 'grew', and repeated use of 'figure'). The phrasing is sometimes unnatural, such as 'moved at the very bottom of the graph' and 'both caategories moved the same way'. To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary, and ensure correct word forms and collocations (e.g., 'reached a peak', 'experienced a decline'). Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a mix of simple and complex sentences, but there are numerous grammatical errors that affect clarity. Examples include subject-verb agreement ('the figure started' should be 'the figures started'), incorrect verb forms ('fall' instead of 'fell', 'grow' instead of 'grew'), and punctuation issues (missing commas, run-on sentences). The range of structures is limited, with frequent repetition of similar sentence patterns. To improve, focus on using a wider variety of sentence structures, ensure subject-verb agreement, and proofread for verb tense consistency and punctuation.

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