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Band 5+: The graph below gives information about the number of jobs in four sectors of the economy in the US between 1960 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays a line graph titled 'Number of jobs in four sectors of the economy in the US, 1960-2020', plotting 'Jobs in millions' on the y-axis against 'Year' on the x-axis. For Manufacturing, the data points are: 1960 (15M), 1980 (20M), 2000 (17M), and 2020 (13M). For Retail: 1960 (6M), 1980 (10M), 2000 (15M), and 2020 (16M). For Agriculture: 1960 (6M), 1980 (3M), 2000 (3M), and 2020 (2M). For Healthcare: 1960 (2M), 1980 (5M), 2000 (11M), and 2020 (14M).

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The line graph illustrates information about number of jobs distrubuted across four sectors in US economy, namely manufacturing, retail, agriculture, healthcare, over the course of six decades from 1960 to 2020.

Overall, it is evident that manufacturing, starting at hightest point and fallen over the years. Similarly, agriculture has also dropped but it is not on top of point. Meanwhile, the other two sectors, retail and healthcare have gradually increased over six decades.

Looking at the manufacturing, which began at hightest point with 15 million in 1960, slightly increased to 20 million in 1980, and later fell dramatically to approxmately 13 million in 2020. Althrough in retail and agriculture were initially recorded at approxmately 5 million in 1960, retail marginally rose to 10 million in 1980, 15 million in 2000, and reached to its peak in 2020. Whereas agriculture decreased less than 5 million in both years 1980 and 2000, then less than 2 million in 2020.

On other hand, healthcare was at the bottom compared to other sectors, begins roughly 2 million in 1960, then increased to 5 million in 1980, later rapidly rose to more than 10 million in 2000, following this climbed significantly to more than 15 million in 2020.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

million: 12

retail: 4

agriculture: 4

sectors: 3

manufacturing: 3

healthcare: 3

point: 3

other: 3

increased: 3

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Task Response

The report adequately addresses the task by presenting an overview and describing the main trends for each sector. The overall structure is logical, with a clear introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions in the data (e.g., retail and agriculture starting at 6 million, healthcare reaching 14 million in 2020, and the description of agriculture's decline). Additionally, some phrasing is unclear or contains errors (e.g., 'distrubuted', 'hightest', 'Althrough', 'On other hand'). To improve, ensure data is reported accurately and use more precise language to describe trends and comparisons.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear referencing (e.g., 'it is not on top of point', 'Althrough in retail and agriculture were initially recorded'). The use of cohesive devices is limited and sometimes inaccurate. To improve, use a wider range of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Similarly', 'Furthermore') and ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic. Also, avoid abrupt transitions between ideas.

Lexical Resource

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary for describing trends (e.g., 'increased', 'decreased', 'dramatically', 'gradually'), but there are several spelling errors (e.g., 'distrubuted', 'hightest', 'approxmately', 'Althrough') and some awkward word choices (e.g., 'on top of point', 'reached to its peak'). To improve, expand your range of synonyms for describing changes (e.g., 'rose', 'declined', 'peaked', 'plummeted') and ensure correct spelling. Also, use more precise and natural collocations (e.g., 'reached a peak' instead of 'reached to its peak').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report attempts to use a variety of sentence structures, but there are numerous grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, subject-verb agreement issues ('manufacturing, starting at hightest point and fallen'), missing articles ('the US economy'), and incorrect verb forms ('begins roughly 2 million' should be 'began at roughly 2 million'). Punctuation is also sometimes incorrect (e.g., missing commas). To improve, review basic grammar rules, especially verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, and proofread your work to eliminate errors. Using a mix of simple and complex sentences accurately will enhance your score.

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