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Band 8+: The graph below shows the changes in food consumption by Chinese people between 1985 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph illustrates the changes in food consumption of fish, salt and meat among Chinese people from 1985 to 2010.

Overall, fish consumption consistently ranked first, although this figure fluctuated throughout the period. Meanwhile, meat increased gradually, whereas salt decreased over the period.

Looking first at the most popular food in China,the amount of fish consumed increased from 600 grams in 1985 to 700 in 1990 before falling back to its initial level in 1995. This figure rebounded to 700 grams in 2000, rose to approximately 750 in 2005, and finally reached its peak at about 850 in the final year.

The remaining two food genres showed much less fluctuation , salt consumption dropped from 500 grams to about 420 in 1990. This number slipped to under 400 in 1995, stood at 300 in 2005 and reached its lowest point at 200 in 2010. In contrast, meat consumption experienced an upward trend, it rose slightly from 100 in 1985 to approximately 160 in 1995. In 2000, it continued to rise to about 190 and 195 after 5 years, before peaking at 200 in 2010.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing an overview and detailed data for the three food types. The main trends are correctly identified, and comparisons are made. However, there are a few minor lapses: the overview could be more concise, and some data points are slightly imprecise (e.g., '700 in 1990' could be '700 grams'). Additionally, the sentence structure in the meat paragraph could be improved for clarity. Overall, the response is well-organized and covers the key features.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear overall structure: introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs for each food type. The use of cohesive devices (e.g., 'Overall', 'Looking first at', 'In contrast') helps the reader follow the progression. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition in the second paragraph from fish to salt and meat without a clear linking phrase. Additionally, the paragraphing could be improved by separating the discussion of salt and meat into distinct paragraphs for better clarity. Overall, the message is easy to follow, but a few transitions could be smoother.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary with appropriate use of synonyms and precise terms (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'rebounded', 'slipped', 'experienced an upward trend'). The language is generally natural and accurate. However, there is some repetition (e.g., 'rose' used multiple times) and a few awkward phrases (e.g., 'food genres' instead of 'food types' or 'categories'). To achieve a higher score, consider using more varied and sophisticated vocabulary, such as 'witnessed a steady increase' or 'declined consistently', and avoid informal or imprecise terms. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses, and demonstrates good control of grammar and punctuation. There are no significant errors, and the meaning is clear throughout. However, there are a few minor issues, such as a missing space after a comma ('China,the') and a comma splice in the sentence 'In contrast, meat consumption experienced an upward trend, it rose slightly...' (should be a period or semicolon). These are minor and do not impede understanding, but correcting them would enhance accuracy. Overall, the grammatical range is strong, but there is room for slight improvement in punctuation and sentence boundary management.

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