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Band 4+: The graph below shows changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.

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The image is a bar graph with three categories (No car, 1 car, 2 or more cars) across four years (1971, 1981, 1991, 2001). For "No car" the percentages are roughly 48 in 1971, 33 in 1981, 23 in 1991, and 23 in 2001. For "1 car," the percentages are approximately 43 in 1971, 45 in 1981, 48 in 1991, and 49 in 2001. For "2 or more cars," the percentages are about 9 in 1971, 22 in 1981, 29 in 1991, and 28 in 2001.

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The line chart demonstrates information about the number of cars owned by one person from 1975 to 2005.

At a quick glance from the chart, it can be seen that 3 cars owned by one alway remained the lowest compared to the others, while 1 car ownership held a top position.

From 1975 to 1885, the number of owning 3 cars slightly increased to 5%. However, having no car drastically dropped from 43% to exactly 25%. The number of 1 car ownership also dropped but not as drastic as the previous one, from 45% to 37%. The percentages of 2 cars ownership increased nearly 10%, from more than 5% to nearly 15%.

In the next 15 years, both numbers of 3 cars ownership and 2 cars ownership slowly increased by nearly 10%. After dropping drastically to 25% in 1985, having no car ownership continued to slightly drop and reach the percentage of 23 in 2005. Nevertheless, 1 car ownership began to grow in the next decade and a half, reached the exact percentage in 1975, which is 45%.

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ownership: 7

number: 3

increased: 3

nearly: 3

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Task Response

The report attempts to address the task but contains significant inaccuracies and inconsistencies that hinder clarity. There are several typographical errors regarding dates (e.g., '1885' instead of a date within the 1975-2005 range) and categories (referring to '3 cars' when the data describes '2 or more cars'). Additionally, the report misidentifies the chart type as a line chart when it is a bar graph. To improve, ensure that the categories and timeframes mentioned in the text strictly align with the visual data provided, and double-check all numerical values and dates for accuracy.

Coherence & Cohesion

The organization of the report is somewhat logical, but the progression of ideas is hindered by significant inaccuracies in the description of the timeline and categories. There is a lack of clear cohesive devices to link the trends between different time periods. To improve, ensure that you use appropriate transition words (e.g., 'In contrast', 'Subsequently', 'Following this') and maintain a consistent chronological flow. Additionally, ensure that the overview clearly summarizes the main trends without getting bogged down in specific details too early.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is quite limited and often repetitive. There are also instances where word choices are imprecise or used incorrectly (e.g., '3 cars owned by one alway remained', 'the number of owning 3 cars'). To improve, aim to use a wider variety of synonyms for 'increase', 'decrease', and 'show'. Instead of repeating 'the number of', try using phrases like 'the proportion of', 'the percentage of households', or 'the figure for'. Work on using more natural collocations to describe trends. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammatical errors are frequent and occasionally impede the reader's understanding. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and sentence structure (e.g., 'reached the exact percentage in 1975, which is 45%'). There are also significant typographical errors in dates (e.g., '1885') which disrupt the logic of the report. To improve, focus on mastering complex sentence structures and ensure that your verb tenses are consistent with the time period being described. Careful proofreading is essential to catch errors in dates and basic syntax.

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