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Band 5+: The graph below shows information from a 2011 report about energy consumption in the UK since 1978 with projections until 2038. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image contains a line graph titled 'UK Energy Consumption by Fuel (1978-2038)' measuring consumption in quadrillion units. Data points for the History period (1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013) and Projections period (2018, 2023, 2028, 2033, 2038) are as follows. Petrol and Oil: History - 35, 31, 34, 33, 40, 41, 42, 43; Projections - 44, 46, 48, 49, 50. Coal: History - 20, 16, 18, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25; Projections - 25, 26, 27, 28, 30. Natural Gas: History - 16, 17, 18, 23, 22, 22.5, 22, 20; Projections - 25, 25, 25, 25, 25. Nuclear: History - 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 6, 7, 7; Projections - 7, 7, 7, 7, 8. Solar and Wind: History - 4, 3, 2.5, 2, 3, 3, 4, 5; Projections - 5, 5, 5, 5.5, 6. Hydropower: History - 2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2; Projections - 2, 2, 2, 2, 2.

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The line graph gives information about energy consumption by six types of Fuel in the United Kingdom since 1978 with projections until 2038.

Overall, petrol and oil, coal, and natural gas rank in the top 3, where petrol and oil are taking first place, while coal and natural gas are taking second and third place respectively. Whereas nuclear, solar and wind, and hydropower rank at the bottom of the list.

From 1978 to 1993 the rate of petrol and oil value hovered between approximately 30 and 35 quadrillion units, after that there was a liner growth. And it will reach a peak of 50 quadrillion units in 2038. While coal and natural gas were showing the fight in the rate. However, the consumption by coal will increase at 30 quadrillion units, subsequently it was overtaking natural gas, which will remain stable at 20 quadrillion units from 2018 to 2038.

The next three fuel: nuclear, solar and wind, and hydropower started at the same point at around 2,5 quadrillion units. Their indicators grew at the same rate between 1978 and 1983. However, the figure of consumptions nuclear increased without a fluctuation, and overtaking solar and wind, and hydropower. Their rates was an insignificant fluctuation between 1993 and 2013. Overall, consumption of solar and wind increased at 5 quadrillion units, and overtaking Hydropower, which rate remained stable approximately at 2,5 quadrillion units to 2038.

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quadrillion: 7

units: 7

natural: 4

solar: 4

hydropower: 4

consumption: 3

petrol: 3

nuclear: 3

between: 3

overtaking: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the main requirements of the task and provides an overview of the trends. It correctly identifies the major fuel sources and the general direction of the data. However, there are some inaccuracies in data reporting and comparisons. For instance, the report states that natural gas will remain stable at 20 quadrillion units, whereas the visual description suggests a higher value for the projection period. Additionally, some descriptions of trends are slightly unclear (e.g., 'showing the fight in the rate'). To improve, focus on more precise mathematical descriptions and ensure that comparisons between different categories are logically structured and supported by accurate data points from the graph.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the cohesion is weakened by the frequent use of sentence fragments (e.g., starting sentences with 'And', 'While', or 'Whereas' without a main clause) and abrupt transitions. To improve, ensure that subordinate clauses are attached to main clauses rather than standing alone. Additionally, avoid starting sentences with 'And' or 'However' in a way that disrupts the flow of information. Using more sophisticated linking words like 'In contrast,' 'Furthermore,' or 'Regarding...' would help the progression of ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is sufficient to convey the main ideas, but there are several instances of imprecise word choices and awkward phrasing. For example, 'showing the fight in the rate' and 'the figure of consumptions nuclear' are not natural English expressions. There are also spelling/typo issues like 'liner growth' instead of 'linear growth'. To improve, focus on learning collocations related to data description (e.g., 'showed a steady increase' instead of 'showing the fight') and ensure that noun-adjective order is correct (e.g., 'nuclear consumption' instead of 'consumptions nuclear').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report attempts a variety of structures, including complex sentences, but there are frequent errors in tense usage and subject-verb agreement. There is a struggle to maintain consistency between describing past data (past tense) and projections (future tense). For instance, 'the rate of petrol and oil value hovered... after that there was a liner growth' mixes tenses awkwardly. Additionally, errors such as 'Their rates was' (subject-verb agreement) and 'at 30 quadrillion units' (preposition error) are present. I recommend practicing the distinction between the simple past for historical data and 'is projected to' or 'is expected to' for future trends to improve accuracy.

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