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Band 6+: The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image depicts a line graph showing the percentage of the population living in cities in four different countries, namely the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, from 1970 to 2040. The graph indicates that the Philippines has the highest percentage of urban population, reaching approximately 80% in 2040, followed by Malaysia with a projected 75% urban population by 2040. Thailand's urban population is estimated to be around 60% in 2040, while Indonesia has the lowest urban population, reaching just over 50% by 2040. The graph shows a steady increase in urban population for all four countries over the 70-year period.

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The given line graph demonstrates the percentage of the population living in the cities of the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia from 1970 to 2040.

Overall, the highest percentage and the most significant increase will be in Malaysia in 2040, while the lowest point will be in Thailand in 2040. In 1970, the lowest point was Indonesia, while the highest was the Philippines.

As for the Philippines, the percentage increase ranged between 1980 and 1990 by 10 percent and will be rising from 2010 to 2040 by another 10 percent. In 1970, Malaysia’s percentage of the population was only 30, and by 2040, this number will have grown by around 50 percent.

In terms of Thailand, the percentage was static for 50 years; from 1970 to 2020, an improvement was only about 10 percent. In 2040, this percentage will be increasing to just under 50 percent. In Indonesia, the percentage gradually increases from approximately 15 to just over 60 in 70 years.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

percentage: 7

percent: 4

thailand: 3

indonesia: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the main requirements of the task and provides an overview of the trends. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reporting and comparisons. For instance, the overview claims Malaysia will have the highest percentage in 2040, whereas the visual description suggests the Philippines will be highest. Additionally, some descriptions of trends (such as Thailand being 'static') may not fully align with the projected growth. To improve, ensure that comparisons between the countries are more precise and that the data cited directly reflects the trends shown in the visual information.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas could be smoother. The overview makes some claims about 'highest' and 'lowest' points that are slightly confusingly phrased, and the transitions between different countries could be more fluid. To improve, try using more sophisticated cohesive devices and ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic that flows naturally into the next.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for describing trends (e.g., 'gradually increases', 'static', 'ranged between'), but it lacks the sophistication required for higher bands. There is some repetitive use of 'percentage'. To improve, aim to use a wider variety of synonyms for 'increase' (such as 'surge', 'climb', or 'escalate') and 'percentage' (such as 'proportion' or 'share'). Additionally, ensure that word choices are precise; for example, 'improvement' is usually used for quality rather than numerical increases in population. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a mix of simple and complex structures, including the use of future perfect ('will have grown'). However, there are several grammatical inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, particularly regarding prepositions and how changes are described (e.g., 'ranged... by 10 percent'). There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and tense consistency when discussing historical vs. projected data. To improve, focus on the precision of describing mathematical changes and practice using a wider range of complex sentence structures with greater accuracy.

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