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Band 7+: The graphs below show four categories of citrus fruits and the top three countries to which these were exported (in thousand tonnes) in 2012. Summarise the information by describing the main features of the charts and making comparisons where appropriate.

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The image displays four bar charts showing the top three exporting countries for four types of citrus fruits in 2012, measured in thousand metric tons. For Oranges, the exports were: South Africa 1000, Egypt 900, and the United States 700. For Lemons, the exports were: Turkey 500, Mexico 450, and Argentina 250. For Grapefruits, the exports were: Turkey 175, South Africa 80, and the United States 70. For 'Others type of citrus fruits', the exports were: Mexico 420, Israel 25, and the United States 20.

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The charts demonstrate the four categories of citrus fruits – oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and other type and the top three countries to which these were exported in thousand tonnes in 2012.

Overall, South Africa exported the greatest amount of oranges, while Turkey was the leading destination for lemons and grapefruits . In contrast , Mexico received the largest quantity of other citrus fruits , whereas the United States and Israel imported negligible amounts of this category.

Regarding oranges , South Africa exported approximately 1,000 thousand tonnes, compared with about 900 thousand tonnes from Egypt and 700 thousand tonnes from the USA . For lemons, ranked first at roughly 500 thousand tonnes followed by Mexico at around 450 thousand, whereas Argentina accounted for about 250 thousand tonnes.

Turkey was also the largest importer of grapefruits , at approximately 170 thousand tonnes, while South Africa and the United States imported around 80 and 70 thousand tonnes respectively. Finally, Mexico dominated other citrus exports , receiving about 450 thousand tonnes , while the figures for the United States and Israel were both around 10 thousand tonnes.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

thousand: 11

tonnes: 9

citrus: 3

oranges: 3

lemons: 3

grapefruits: 3

other: 3

exported: 3

south: 3

africa: 3

while: 3

mexico: 3

united: 3

states: 3

about: 3

around: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively covers the main features of the charts and makes appropriate comparisons. The overall structure is clear, with a general overview followed by specific details for each fruit category. However, there are a few minor inaccuracies and omissions: the report refers to 'importers' when the charts show 'exporting countries', and the figures for 'other citrus fruits' for the US and Israel are slightly off (given as 20 and 25 thousand tonnes, respectively). Additionally, the phrase 'other type' could be more precise. To improve, ensure terminology is consistent with the task (e.g., 'exporting countries' instead of 'importers') and double-check data accuracy. Overall, the response is well-organized and addresses the task appropriately.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized and easy to follow, with a clear overall statement and logical grouping of information by fruit type. The use of cohesive devices such as 'Regarding', 'For lemons', and 'Finally' helps guide the reader. However, there are minor lapses, such as the phrase 'other type' being slightly awkward and the transition from the overall paragraph to the detailed paragraphs could be smoother. Overall, the message is clear and the structure is effective.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, including terms like 'demonstrate', 'exported', 'imported', 'dominated', and 'accounted for'. There is some repetition of 'thousand tonnes' and 'around/approximately', which could be varied. The phrase 'other type' is imprecise; 'other types' or 'other categories' would be more accurate. Overall, the vocabulary is adequate and generally accurate, but there is room for more sophisticated and varied lexical choices. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including comparative forms, passive voice, and complex sentences. Punctuation is generally correct, and the grammar is mostly accurate. There are a few minor errors, such as 'other type' (should be 'other types') and a missing comma after 'For lemons' (though this is minor). The sentence 'Turkey was also the largest importer of grapefruits' is slightly confusing because Turkey is an exporter, not an importer, but this is a content issue rather than a grammar issue. Overall, the grammar is strong and errors are infrequent.

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