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Band 6+: The graph below shows the percentage of adults in the UK who used various communication methods on a daily basis from 2005 to 2023. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image shows a line graph titled "Daily Use of Communication Methods by UK Adults, 2005-2023". The vertical axis is labeled "Percentage of Adults (%)" with grid intervals at 0, 20, 40, 60, and 80. The horizontal axis is labeled "Year" with points at 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2023. The legend includes five categories: "Voice Calls (Landline)" represented by a solid line with square markers, "Voice Calls (Mobile)" represented by a dashed line with x-markers, "Text Messaging (SMS/MMS)" represented by a dotted line with star markers, "Social Media Messaging" represented by a dash-dotted line with circle markers, and "Video Calling" represented by a dashed line with triangle markers. The recorded percentage data for each category across the years 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, and 2023 are: Voice Calls (Landline): 85% in 2005, 75% in 2010, 55% in 2015, 30% in 2020, and 20% in 2023; Voice Calls (Mobile): 60% in 2005, 78% in 2010, 82% in 2015, 85% in 2020, and 83% in 2023; Text Messaging (SMS/MMS): 70% in 2005, 88% in 2010, 90% in 2015, 75% in 2020, and 65% in 2023; Social Media Messaging: 2% in 2005, 25% in 2010, 60% in 2015, 80% in 2020, and 88% in 2023; Video Calling: 1% in 2005, 5% in 2010, 20% in 2015, 65% in 2020, and 70% in 2023.

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The line graph gives information about the proportion of the British using five different ways of communication on a daily basis between 2005 and 2023.

Overall, the usage of landlines and social media messaging fell during the time given. while digital communication methods experienced upwards trends. Social media messaging and video calling became the most popular method by 2023.

Although the percentage of adults using landline was the biggest at 84% in 2005, it dramatically dropped to 20% in 2023. That of using text messaging was 70% in 2005, rose to 90% in 2015, and then it fell noticeably to around 60% in 2023. The figure for mobile usage started at 60% in 2005 and gradually increased to over 80% in 2020, and it was the second most popular method in 2023.

In contrast, the two least popular communication methods were social media calling and video calling and they were at 1% in 2005, but the percentage of social media calling skyrocketed to 88% in 2023 while video calling sharply went up to over 60% in 2023.

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calling: 5

social: 4

media: 4

using: 3

communication: 3

messaging: 3

video: 3

popular: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by summarizing the main trends and making comparisons. The overall structure is clear, with an introduction, an overview, and detailed paragraphs. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions: the overview incorrectly states that landline usage fell (it did, but social media messaging rose, not fell), and the data for text messaging and video calling are slightly off. Additionally, the report mislabels 'social media messaging' as 'social media calling' in the final paragraph. To improve, ensure data accuracy and avoid misnaming categories. The report could also benefit from more precise language and a clearer distinction between trends for each method.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview paragraph, and a detailed paragraph. The message is generally easy to follow. However, there are some lapses in coherence, such as the abrupt transition from the overview to the detailed paragraph without a clear link. Additionally, the phrase 'the two least popular communication methods were social media calling and video calling' is slightly confusing as it refers to 'social media messaging' and 'video calling' but uses 'social media calling' inconsistently. To improve, use clearer topic sentences and ensure consistent terminology throughout the report.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a range of vocabulary, such as 'dramatically dropped', 'skyrocketed', and 'sharply went up', which shows some flexibility. However, there are inaccuracies and less natural choices, such as 'the British' instead of 'UK adults', 'social media calling' instead of 'social media messaging', and 'upwards trends' which is slightly awkward. The phrase 'the most popular method' is used but could be more precise. To improve, use more precise and natural vocabulary, such as 'social media messaging' and 'upward trends', and avoid informal terms like 'skyrocketed' in favor of more formal alternatives like 'increased sharply'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates some variety in sentence structures, including complex sentences like 'Although the percentage of adults using landline was the biggest...'. However, there are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues. For example, 'the British using' should be 'UK adults who used', 'fell during the time given' is awkward, and 'while digital communication methods experienced upwards trends' has a missing comma before 'while'. Also, 'That of using text messaging' is unclear and should be rephrased. The sentence 'the two least popular communication methods were social media calling and video calling and they were at 1%' is run-on and lacks proper punctuation. To improve, proofread for grammatical accuracy, use correct punctuation, and ensure sentence structures are clear and complete.

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