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Band 4+: The graph below shows percentages of types of waste that were recycled in a town between 2000 and 2010. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The image includes a bar graph displaying the percentage of waste recycled across four categories (plastic, cans, paper, metal) for three different years (2000, 2005, 2010). For plastic, the recycling percentages are approximately 10% (2000), 15% (2005), and 20% (2010). For cans, the figures are roughly 20% (2000), 25% (2005), and 45% (2010). Paper recycling percentages are about 40% (2000), 55% (2005), and 50% (2010). Lastly, for metal, the percentages appear to be around 15% (2000), 25% (2005), and 50% (2010).

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The bar chart illustrates proportions of four types of waste – plastic, cans, paper, and metal – recycled in a town in 2000, 2005, and 2010.

Compared to 2000 and 2005, in 2000, all four types of waste hit the highest percentage, plastic at 25%, cans at 35%, paper at around 30%, and metal at 40%. Apart from cans with a slight drop from 2000 to 2005, the proportion of other three type of waste recycled increased during 2000 and 2010.

In 2000, the percentages of all given kinds of waste showed little difference, all at around 10%. In 2010, metal held the largest proportion of recycling, at 40%, followed by cans at 35%, paper at about 30%, and plastic at 25%. In 2005, while only 12% of plastic and cans were recycled, the proportion of recycled metal was about 30%, nearly half higher than that of paper at 18%.

Overall, in 2010, the highest percentage was exhibited in all four types of waste. Plastic presented the lowest proportion of recycling during the given period among four types of waste.

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4.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

waste: 6

plastic: 5

types: 4

paper: 4

metal: 4

recycled: 4

proportion: 4

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Task Response

The report attempts to summarize the information provided in the graph, but there are significant inaccuracies in the data presented. For instance, the percentages cited for 2000, 2005, and 2010 do not align with the description, and the trends described are also inconsistent with the provided data. The report also fails to make relevant comparisons effectively. To improve, ensure that the data extracted from the graph is accurate and that the comparisons drawn are logical and supported by the data.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally understandable, but the organization and flow could be improved. The introduction clearly states the purpose. However, the body paragraphs contain contradictory information and lack a clear progression of ideas, making it difficult to follow the comparisons and trends. Paragraphing is present but not always used effectively to group related information. Ensure a logical structure and clear topic sentences for each paragraph to enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is adequate for the topic, with some attempts to use varied language (e.g., 'proportions', 'hit the highest percentage', 'proportion of recycled metal was about 30%'). However, there are instances of awkward phrasing and some repetition. To improve, focus on using more precise and varied vocabulary to describe the data and trends, and ensure that collocations are natural.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are frequent grammatical errors, including issues with verb tense, subject-verb agreement, and article usage. Punctuation is generally correct, but the inaccuracies in grammar sometimes impede clarity. To achieve a higher score, pay close attention to grammatical accuracy and sentence construction.

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