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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 bar chart illustrate the number of households having vehicles in Europe country from 1971 to 2001.

Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that proportion of having no car is more in first year which it decrease over the few years. In contrast, Majority of people got at least one car which was highest number in last year.

In 1971, people having without cars were around 45% which outwork having one car and more than 2 cars. After than, first two years in 1981 and 1991 , the three categories face the similar patterns, having no car decrease from 40% to around 32% other from 42 % to 38% and 30 % to 28%.

In contrast, the percentage of having one car increased to approximate 45% which indicates the highest number among others having no car with 30% and having more than 2 cars with 38%. People having at least one car increased over the period of years.

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having: 9

which: 4

number: 3

years: 3

people: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the main trends of the graph, such as the decrease in households without cars and the increase in those with at least one car. However, there are significant issues with data accuracy and clarity. Some figures provided in the body paragraphs do not align with the visual description (for example, stating 'more than 2 cars with 38%'), which can confuse the reader. Additionally, the descriptions of trends are sometimes contradictory or mathematically unclear. To improve, focus on ensuring that the data cited directly reflects the trends shown in the graph and work on using more precise comparative language to describe the relationships between the categories.

Coherence & Cohesion

The organization of ideas is somewhat logical, but the progression is hindered by poor sentence structure and awkward transitions. While you attempt to use cohesive devices like 'In contrast' and 'Looking from an overall perspective,' they are not always used effectively to link ideas. To improve, focus on using a variety of linking words to connect your observations and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, central topic sentence that guides the reader.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is quite limited and often inaccurate, which makes it difficult to convey precise meanings. For example, phrases like 'outwork having one car' or 'people having without cars' are not natural English. You should aim to learn more academic collocations related to data description, such as 'a significant increase,' 'a downward trend,' or 'the majority of households.' Avoid repeating the same simple words and try to use synonyms to describe different categories and trends. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the report, including issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'chart illustrate'), article usage, and sentence construction. Many sentences are fragmented or contain errors that force the reader to pause to understand the meaning. To improve, practice building complex sentences using relative clauses (e.g., 'which increased to...') and ensure that your verb tenses are consistent, especially when describing historical data from the past.

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