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Band 7+: The graph below shows the three different kinds of sources (oil/coal/gas) of greenhouse gas in the UK. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays a bar chart titled 'Carbon emissions from three fossil fuels' showing greenhouse gas emissions in the UK from Gas, Oil, and Coal, measured in 'million tons'. The data points for each year are: for 1990, Gas was 220, Oil was 270, and Coal was 310; for 1995, Gas was 270, Oil was 240, and Coal was 280; for 2000, Gas was 300, Oil was 260, and Coal was 250; for 2005, Gas was 310, Oil was 240, and Coal was 230; and for 2010, Gas was 320, Oil was 210, and Coal was 190.

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The bar chart compares the carbon emissions produced by three fossil fuels over two decades. Overall, the only one that has faced a surge is gas, while the other two pummeted. The coal turned from being the major cause of emission to the less relevant among the three fuels.

Gas is the only that rose consistently over the years. In 1990, it ranked as the fuel with the smallest impact, with slightly more than 200 million tons produced. Over the years, we can observe an upward trend which, in 2010, made gas be the main contributor to emissions, with more than 300 million tons.

Conversely, oil and coal underwent a decline throughout the whole period. In 1990, coal was responsible for more than 300 million tons of carbon emission, and oil caused more than 250 million tons. From then on, coal steadily decreased, reaching the bottom at less than 200 million tons, whereas oil moderately fluctuated, leaning towards 210 million tons which it attained in 2010.

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing an overview and key comparisons. It accurately identifies the main trends: gas rising, coal and oil declining, and coal's shift from highest to lowest. The data is generally accurate, with minor imprecisions (e.g., 'slightly more than 200' for gas in 1990, 'more than 300' for gas in 2010, and 'less than 200' for coal in 2010) that do not detract from the overall clarity. The structure is logical, with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. To improve, ensure precise data references and avoid informal phrasing like 'pummeted' (should be 'plummeted'). Overall, the response is well-organized and covers the requirements appropriately.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. The progression from overall trend to specific details is effective. However, some transitions could be smoother, and the use of cohesive devices is somewhat repetitive (e.g., 'over the years', 'from then on'). The paragraphing is adequate but could be more skillfully managed to separate the discussion of gas from oil and coal more distinctly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is generally appropriate and shows some flexibility (e.g., 'surge', 'pummeted', 'upward trend', 'decline', 'fluctuated'). However, there are minor inaccuracies and informal choices (e.g., 'pummeted' should be 'plummeted', 'the less relevant' should be 'the least relevant', 'made gas be' is awkward). A wider range of precise terms and more sophisticated control would enhance the lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good range of sentence structures, including complex sentences. However, there are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity (e.g., 'the only one that has faced a surge' could be 'the only one that experienced a surge', 'made gas be the main contributor' should be 'made gas the main contributor', 'leaning towards 210 million tons which it attained' is awkward). Punctuation is mostly correct, but the errors prevent a higher score.

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