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Band 6+: The graph below shows the average number of American commuters travelling each day by car, bus or train between 1980 and 2040

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The image shows a line graph with three categories: Car, Train, and Bus, tracking the number of American commuters (in millions) over several years from 1980 to 2040. In 1980, Car at 6 million, Train at roughly 2 million, Bus at 4 million; in 2000, Car approximately 7 million, Train 3 million, Bus 4 million; in 2020, Car around 7.5 million, Train 5 million, Bus 3 million; in 2040, Car 9 million, Train 7 million, Bus 2 million.

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The line graph illustrates the people in the USA who travel through different modes of transportation such as car, bus, and train over the time period of 1980 to 2040.

Overall, cars and trains were used by majority of people for traveling to work or home throughout the given period whereas buses were least preferred by the public.

In 1980, 6 million people chose cars as their mode of transport, followed by a slight decline in 1990. However, the figure recovered, reached just above 8 million in 2025 and is projected to exceed 9 million by 2040. Similarly, trains showed a similar trend. It began with 5 million users in 1980, with minor fluctuations in between 1990 to 2010, rose to 6 million in 2025 and is estimated to reach 7 million by 2040.

In contrast, bus usage shows a declining trend. In 1980, 4 million people used bus transportation. Over the period, there was notable decrease, reaching approximately 2.5 million in 2025 and it is expected to reach 2 million by 2040.

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The report accurately addresses the task by summarizing the main trends shown in the graph. Minor inaccuracies in data points do not detract from the overall understanding and analysis.

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The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, with accurate and appropriate use of lexical items related to transportation and trends. Minor improvements in word choice could enhance the sophistication of the language.

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