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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 diagram illustrates the data about the number of jobs in four different sectors of the economy in the US from 1960 to 2020.

Overall, it can be seen that the ratio of jobs in manufacturing department were increased throughout the more than half of the given time, but later it fell; however, the number of jobs in a retail and the healthcare sectors were increased by total notable time and both reached at the highest level by the end of the time. While, the ratio of jobs in a agriculture depart were same with the retail ratio but not like a retail, it decreased steadily during the given period.

The employment rate in a manufacturing field was at higher point, approximately 15 millions which reached at the peak in 1980, around 20 million, after that it dropped down throughout and reached around 13 million. Whereas, the ratio of healthcare and retail were nearly 3 and 6 million respectively, which steadily increased throughout the time and both touched the highest point of 16 million in 2020. On the other hand, the number of agricultural jobs were same with the number of retail jobs but unlike the retail trend, it dropped continuously and reached around 3 million in 2020.

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The report addresses the main trends and provides a summary of the data. However, there is a frequent and inaccurate use of terminology; the report uses terms like 'ratio', 'employment rate', and 'department' to describe absolute numbers of jobs, which is mathematically incorrect and can confuse the reader. To improve, ensure that you distinguish between proportions (percentages/ratios) and absolute quantities (millions). Additionally, while the trends are identified, the comparisons could be more precise. Aim for better grammatical control, particularly regarding subject-verb agreement and article usage (e.g., 'a agriculture depart').

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and detail paragraphs. However, the use of cohesive devices is problematic. There are several instances of improper sentence fragments (e.g., starting a sentence with 'While,') and misuse of transition words that disrupt the flow. To improve, focus on using subordinating conjunctions to connect ideas within a single sentence rather than starting new sentences with them, and ensure that transitions like 'however' and 'whereas' are used to create smooth logical links between contrasting trends.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is somewhat repetitive and occasionally used incorrectly. For example, the term 'ratio' is used throughout the report, but the graph displays absolute numbers (millions), not ratios or percentages. Additionally, terms like 'manufacturing department' or 'agriculture depart' are not the most natural ways to describe economic sectors. Try to use more precise academic vocabulary such as 'sector', 'industry', 'field', or 'segment', and ensure you are describing the data type (numbers/quantities) accurately.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors that occasionally hinder clarity. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'jobs... were increased' instead of 'jobs increased'), incorrect article usage (e.g., 'a agriculture'), and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'reached at the highest level'). There is an attempt at complex sentence structures, but they often result in errors. To improve, practice using the past simple tense for completed historical trends and focus on the correct use of articles and prepositions.

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