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Band 7+: The graph below shows the information on waste disposal in a European country from 2005 to 2008. Summarise the information making comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays a bar graph illustrating amounts related to three methods of disposal—landfill, burning, dumping in sea—over three years: 2005, 2006, 2008. For 2005: landfill approximately 1950, burning around 1600, and dumping in sea roughly 1100; for 2006: landfill near 1750, burning around 1400, and dumping in sea about 1200; for 2008: landfill approximately 1300, burning around 1200, and dumping in sea roughly 900.

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The bar chart illustrates the amount of waste disposed of by three methods – landfill, burning and dumping in the sea – in a European country, between 2005 and 2008.

Overall, a large amount of waste was disposed of using the landfill method in 2005 and 2006 while the burning method was the least popular. However, the figure for dumping in the sea experienced an increase over the period.

In 2005, the amount of waste disposed of was exactly 2000 million tonnes, using landfill method. In contrast, just 900 million tonnes of waste were disposed of by burning and the figure for dumping in the sea was at 1200 million tonnes. Subsequently, there was a significant decrease in the use of the landfill method to 1600 million tonnes in 2006, before reaching 1200 million tonnes by 2008.

The figure for burning showed a slight rise to just below 1200 million tonnes in 2006 and then fell to approximately 850 million tonnes in 2008. Meanwhile, the figure for dumping in the sea went up rapidly to more than 1700 million tonnes by 2008.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

million: 8

tonnes: 8

waste: 4

disposed: 4

landfill: 4

burning: 4

dumping: 4

method: 4

figure: 4

amount: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by describing the three waste disposal methods over the given period and includes an overall trend. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data (e.g., 'exactly 2000 million tonnes' for landfill in 2005, '900 million tonnes' for burning, and '1200 million tonnes' for dumping in the sea) that do not match the provided visual description. Additionally, the trend for dumping in the sea is described as increasing, but the data shows a decrease from 2006 to 2008. The report would benefit from more accurate data representation and clearer comparisons between the methods.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-structured with a clear overall trend and logical progression. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Overall', 'In contrast', 'Subsequently', and 'Meanwhile' helps the reader follow the information smoothly. However, the paragraphing could be slightly improved by separating the discussion of the three methods more distinctly. For example, the second paragraph could focus solely on landfill, and the third on burning and dumping in the sea. This would enhance the skilful management of paragraphing expected at the highest band.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and varied, with good use of synonyms such as 'disposed of', 'figure', and 'method'. Phrases like 'significant decrease', 'slight rise', and 'went up rapidly' demonstrate a good range of lexical features. To reach a band 9, the report could incorporate more sophisticated and precise vocabulary, such as 'disposal methods', 'waste treatment', or 'experienced a notable decline'. Overall, the lexical resource is strong and natural. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a wide range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences with subordinate clauses (e.g., 'before reaching 1200 million tonnes by 2008') and passive constructions (e.g., 'was disposed of'). Punctuation and grammar are used correctly throughout, with no errors noted. To achieve a band 9, the report could incorporate more varied sentence openings and structures, such as using inversion or conditional clauses, to show full flexibility and control.

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