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Band 7+: The graph below shows the quantities of goods transported in the UK from 1974 to 2002 by four different modes of transport.

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The image presents a line graph detailing goods transported in the UK from 1974 to 2002 by four transport modes: Road (dashed line), Water (dotted line), Rail (dashed-dotted line), and Pipeline (solid line). Road: starts at ~70 million tonnes (1974), rises to ~100 (2002). Water: starts at ~40, ends slightly above 60, peaking ~65 (1990). Rail: ~40 (1974), fluctuates in mid-thirties, ends ~40. Pipeline: starts ~5, peaks ~20 (1982-1990), ends ~25.

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The line chart illustrates the quantities of goods transported in the UK from 1974 to 2002 by four different modes of transport – road, water, rail and pipeline. Quantities are measured in million tonnes.

Overall, the three out of four transport modes experienced growth in the quantity of goods transported in the UK, while pipeline had the lowest amount.

Road transport was the dominant mode of transport, starting with 70 million tonnes in 1974. It stayed at around 80 million tonnes between 1990 and 1994, before increasing and reaching almost 100 million tonnes in 2002. Water transport started at around 40 million tonnes in 1974 and rose to 60 million tonnes in 1982. It then remained relatively stable until 1994, before increasing to just over 60 million tonnes.

By contrast, pipeline transport started at the lowest level and increased slightly to just over 20 million tonnes. Then, it remained stable almost for 8 years before a slight fall to 20 million tonnes in 1994, after which the figure levelled off for the remainder of the period. As for rail transport, it started over 40 million tonnes and had exhibited a downward trend until 1994, and finished at roughly the same figure in 2002.

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

million: 10

tonnes: 8

transport: 7

pipeline: 3

before: 3

started: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by identifying the main trends and providing a clear overview. The comparison between the different modes of transport is well-handled, and the data points provided are consistent with the visual description. To improve, ensure that the overview is as precise as possible; for instance, noting that while three modes grew, rail transport ended at approximately the same level it began, making its overall trend more neutral than 'growth'. The structure is logical and the progression of information is easy to follow.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized, with a clear introduction, a concise overview, and logical paragraphing. The progression of ideas is easy to follow. To reach a higher band, you could use a wider variety of cohesive devices and transition signals to link the descriptions of different transport modes more fluidly, rather than relying on standard introductory phrases like 'As for' or 'By contrast'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and accurate, with good use of terms like 'dominant mode', 'remained relatively stable', and 'exhibited a downward trend'. The report avoids repetitive language. To improve, try incorporating more sophisticated synonyms for 'increase' and 'decrease' (e.e., 'surged', 'plummeted', 'plateaued') to demonstrate a more advanced lexical range. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good range of structures, including complex sentences and various tenses. However, there are minor issues with phrasing and word order (e.g., 'remained stable almost for 8 years' would be more natural as 'remained stable for almost 8 years'). Ensure that the use of articles and prepositions is consistently precise to enhance the overall professional tone.

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