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Band 6+: The graphs below show the actual percentage of buses arriving on time, and the target set by the bus company, and also show the number of complaints per thousands journeys made by the passengers. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays two graphs; the first graph indicates the percentage of buses arriving on time from 1990 to 2002 with "Actual" percentages being 83% (1990), 81% (1993), 84% (1996), 85% (1999), and 86% (2002), and "Target" percentages being 85% (1990, 1993), 86% (1996), 86% (1999), and 87% (2002). The second graph shows complaints per 1000 passenger journeys, with numbers being approximately 120 (1990), 70 (1993), 50 (1996), 70 (1999), and 120 (2002).

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The given bar graphs illustrate the punctuality of buses compared with the company’s target, as well as the number of complains per thousand passenger journeys between 1990 and 2002.

Overall, actual bus arrivals constantly did not meet the target figures of bus company, however the number of complain reports experienced some fluctuations throughout the period.

Regarding the actual and targeted percentages of buses, in 2002 the actual percentage of buses arriving on time that stood at the point of 86%, exceeded the company’s target by 1%, which was the highest proportion over these years. In 1993, 1996 and 1999 the goal was 85% of on time arrivals, however in 1993 the figure has shown a slight decline by 82%, and in the following years punctuality rate nearly reached company’s target with 84,5%. In 1990, the proportions of actual arrivals had company’s goals had difference by 1%, with 83% of true punctuality and 84% of targeted arrivals.

In case of passenger complains, the largest number of reports was recorded in 2002, with figure of nearly 120 per 1000 passenger journeys. In 1999 the complain rate was lower than in 2002, by around 110 reports per thousand, while it was the lowest in both 1990 and 1996 at approximately 55 per thousand.

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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

company's: 4

target: 4

actual: 4

punctuality: 3

buses: 3

number: 3

thousand: 3

passenger: 3

arrivals: 3

reports: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by describing both graphs and making some comparisons. However, there are several inaccuracies and omissions. For instance, the actual percentage for 1993 is stated as 82% instead of 81%, and the target for 1990 is given as 84% instead of 85%. The description of complaints is also inconsistent: it mentions 1999 as lower than 2002 but then says the lowest was in both 1990 and 1996, which contradicts the visual data (1990 and 2002 are highest, 1996 is lowest). The report omits the target values for 1990 and 1993, and the complaint figures for 1993 and 1996 are not clearly reported. To improve, ensure all key data points are accurately reported and clearly compared, and avoid vague phrases like 'nearly reached' without specific numbers. Focus on presenting the main trends and making precise comparisons.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear overall structure with an introduction, an overview, and separate paragraphs for each graph. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by awkward phrasing and unclear references (e.g., 'the figure has shown a slight decline by 82%' and 'in 1990, the proportions of actual arrivals had company's goals had difference by 1%'). The use of cohesive devices is limited, and some sentences are difficult to follow. To improve, use clearer topic sentences, ensure each paragraph has a logical progression, and employ a range of linking words (e.g., 'whereas', 'in contrast', 'similarly') to enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary related to data description (e.g., 'illustrate', 'punctuality', 'fluctuations', 'exceeded', 'recorded'). However, there are instances of imprecise word choice and repetition (e.g., 'complains' instead of 'complaints', 'true punctuality' instead of 'actual punctuality', and 'had company's goals had difference' which is unclear). To improve, expand your range of synonyms (e.g., 'met', 'fell short of', 'surpassed') and ensure precise and natural collocations (e.g., 'the number of complaints', 'the target was set at').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors and awkward structures that affect clarity. For example, 'the number of complains' should be 'the number of complaints', 'the figure has shown a slight decline by 82%' is incorrect (should be 'declined to 82%' or 'showed a slight decline to 82%'), and 'had company's goals had difference' is ungrammatical. There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and article usage. To improve, review basic grammar rules, practice using a variety of sentence structures (e.g., complex sentences with relative clauses), and proofread to eliminate errors. Aim for more accurate and controlled use of tenses and prepositions.

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