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Band 6+: The graph below shows the number of films produced by five countries in three years. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image shows the number of films produced in 2007, 2008, and 2009 by five countries labeled A, B, C, D, and E: Country A produced 87 films in 2007, 80 in 2008, and 75 in 2009; Country B produced 35 films in 2007, 50 in 2008, and 70 in 2009; Country C produced 10 films in 2007, 5 in 2008, and 8 in 2009; Country D produced 12 films in 2007, 15 in 2008, and 12 in 2009; Country E produced 8 films in 2007, 7 in 2008, and 5 in 2009.

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The bar chart compares the number of films produced by five nations, for three separate years: 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Overall, country A always took the top position in producing films throughout the period, while the vice versa was recorded for country E. Additionally, most categories witnessed changes in film production, except for country E which mostly remained unchanged.

Concerning the two leading nations, while country A experienced a slight decrease, country B witnessed a moderate increase in the volume of films being made. In detail, in the first two years, film production in country A almost stabled at roughly 88 films, however, in the final year, its number declined to 80 films. In contrast, country B recorded a modest growth in film production in the first two years, from approximately 50 films to 53 films being made. Notably, the number of films produced by country B surged to 70 films in 2009, demonstrating a higher investment to film industry.

Regarding the remaining categories, initially started at under 10 films, country C increased consistently to roughly 20 films, which doubled its starting point. In terms of country D, in 2007, nearly 17 films were made by country D, however this number decreased to 10 films in the following year before climbing back to nearly 17 films in 2009. For country E, the volume of films produced by it almost remained unchanged at around 10 films.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

films: 16

country: 12

number: 4

produced: 3

production: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and identifies the main trends, such as the dominance of Country A and the growth in Country B. However, there are significant inaccuracies in the data reporting that affect the overall quality. For instance, the report claims Country C doubled its production to 20 films and that Country D fluctuated around 17 films, whereas the visual description indicates much lower figures (under 10 for Country C and around 12-15 for Country D). While the structure and comparison language are good, ensure that the numerical data extracted from the visual is reported accurately to maintain the integrity of the summary.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs that group information effectively. The use of cohesive devices like 'Overall', 'Concerning the two leading nations', and 'In contrast' helps guide the reader. However, some transitions could be smoother, and the paragraphing, while functional, could be more sophisticated to avoid a repetitive structure. Ensure that the relationship between sentences is always clear to maintain an effortless flow.

Lexical Resource

You have used a good range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'witnessed a moderate increase', 'surged', and 'declined'. There is an attempt to use varied phrasing to avoid repetition. To reach a higher band, aim for more natural collocations and precision. For example, 'almost stabled' is not a standard English expression; 'remained relatively stable' would be more appropriate. Also, be careful with the use of 'the vice versa', which is slightly awkward in this context; 'the opposite was true' is more natural.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are several grammatical inaccuracies that affect the precision of the writing. Issues include subject-verb agreement, improper word forms (e.g., using 'stabled' as a verb), and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'the volume of films produced by it'). Pay close attention to sentence construction, particularly when using introductory phrases like 'Initially started at...', which currently lack a clear subject. Aim for greater control over complex structures to ensure accuracy throughout.

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