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Band 6+: 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 compares the proportion of unemployed workers in the European union,divided into three different categories: professional, manual, and self-employed, between 1990 and 1999.

Overall, it is clear that manual workers remained the most popular choice throughout the period. In addition, while the figures for all workers and self-employed workers experienced a gradual upward trend, a decline was observed in professional workers category.

Starting at the section of manual workers in 1990, the figure for 7% rose steadily to hit a peak of 14% in 1994, before finishing at 11% by the end of the period. Similarly, the percentage of trends all workers and self-employed workers experienced the gradual decline at approximately 5% in 1992, then increased steadily to 12% in 1997. In the end of the period, self-employed workers remained the highest figure.

By contrast, the figure for professional employers followed an opposite trend. The percentage of professional workers started at 2%, fell to 1% in 1992, and then increased gradually to 5.5% in 1997, before declining to 2% in 1999. By the end of the period, manual workers had the highest figure, while professional workers had the lowest.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

workers: 12

professional: 5

manual: 4

self-employed: 4

period: 4

figure: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and provides an overview of the main trends, but there are some inaccuracies and omissions. For instance, the statement that manual workers remained the most popular choice is misleading, as the data shows they had the highest unemployment rate, not popularity. Additionally, the description of the trends for all workers and self-employed workers is somewhat vague and contains inaccuracies (e.g., 'gradual decline at approximately 5% in 1992' is not supported by the data). The report also omits specific data points for some years and does not clearly compare all categories throughout the period. To improve, ensure that all key features are accurately described, use precise data from the graph, and avoid subjective language. Focus on clear comparisons and accurate reporting of trends.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by unclear referencing and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'Starting at the section of manual workers', 'the percentage of trends all workers'). The paragraphing is adequate, but the second body paragraph mixes the description of all workers and self-employed workers, which could be clearer. To improve, ensure each paragraph focuses on a distinct set of data or trend, and use cohesive devices more naturally to guide the reader.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a reasonable range of vocabulary related to trends (e.g., 'rose steadily', 'hit a peak', 'declined', 'upward trend'). However, there are some inaccuracies and unnatural collocations, such as 'remained the most popular choice' (inappropriate for unemployment data), 'professional employers' (should be 'professional workers'), and 'the percentage of trends all workers'. To improve, use more precise and natural vocabulary for describing data, such as 'the highest proportion', 'experienced a rise', and 'followed a similar pattern'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, including comparative and superlative forms, and some complex sentences. However, there are several grammatical errors and awkward constructions, such as 'the figure for 7% rose steadily' (missing 'of'), 'experienced the gradual decline' (should be 'a gradual decline'), and 'In the end of the period' (should be 'At the end'). Punctuation is also inconsistent (e.g., missing space after 'union,'). To improve, proofread for subject-verb agreement, article usage, and preposition accuracy, and aim for more varied sentence structures.

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