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Band 8+: The line graph below shows the amount of four types of fish, in thousand tonnes, produced in one country between 1990 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image features a line graph titled "Annual production of four types of fish in one country, 1990–2020". The vertical axis represents "Fish caught or farmed (thousand tonnes)" from 0 to 240 at increments of 40, while the horizontal axis displays "Year" at five-year intervals from 1990 to 2020. The legend lists four categories under "Type of fish": Salmon, Cod, Tuna, and Mackerel. Data points across 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 are: Salmon: approximately 20, 25, 35, 55, 95, 150, and 220 thousand tonnes; Cod: approximately 180, 120, 70, 50, 38, 36, and 35 thousand tonnes; Tuna: approximately 140, 141, 138, 140, 78, 76, and 74 thousand tonnes; Mackerel: approximately 60, 95, 55, 100, 58, 98, and 62 thousand tonnes.
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The line graph compares the production of four types of fish (salmon, cod, tuna, mackerel), measured in tonnes, over the three decades from 1990 to 2020.

Overall, the production of salmon increased significantly, establishing it as the most commonly produced fish by the end of the period, while Cod production followed the opposite trend and declined considerably. Initially, tuna production remained relatively stable, but then dropped substantially, whereas mackerel figures fluctuated from beginning to end.

In 1990, salmon was the least produced fish, at 20.000 tonnes, compared with 180.000 tonnes of cod. Over the following years, cod production fell sharply by 140.000 tonnes in 2020, while salmon followed the opposite trend, rising significantly to 220.000 by the end of the period.

Meanwhile, tuna production remained consistent at around 140.000 tonnes until 2005, after which it decreased considerably to approximately 80.000 tonnes in 2010 and then declined slightly. Mackerel, by contrast, fluctuated noticeably from 60.000 tonnes to around 100.000 tonnes, before declining in 2020 and recovering to a similar figure as in 1990 at 60.000 tonnes.

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Overall Band Score

8
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
tonnes: 9
production: 6
salmon: 3
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Task Response

7
The report effectively addresses the task by providing an overview and highlighting key trends for each fish type. It makes relevant comparisons, such as contrasting the rise in salmon with the decline in cod. However, there are a few minor inaccuracies and omissions: the units are described as 'tonnes' instead of 'thousand tonnes', and the mackerel data description is slightly imprecise (it ends at 62, not 60). Additionally, the final sentence about mackerel could be clearer. Overall, the response is well-structured and covers the main features, but these small lapses prevent it from achieving a higher band.

Coherence & Cohesion

8
The report is well-organized with a clear overall structure, including an introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs. The use of cohesive devices is generally effective, and the progression of ideas is logical. To achieve a perfect score, ensure that transitions between sentences and paragraphs are even smoother, and that each paragraph has a single clear focus. For instance, the second paragraph could be slightly more concise to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

8
The vocabulary is appropriate and varied, with good use of synonyms and precise terms (e.g., 'established', 'declined considerably', 'fluctuated noticeably'). The report demonstrates a strong command of lexical features. To reach a band 9, consider using even more sophisticated and less common vocabulary, and ensure that all word choices are perfectly natural in context. For example, 'followed the opposite trend' could be rephrased as 'showed a contrasting pattern' for greater variety.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8
The report displays a wide range of grammatical structures with a high level of accuracy. Sentences are generally well-constructed, and punctuation is used correctly. There are minor issues, such as the use of '20.000' instead of '20,000' (which is a formatting error rather than a grammatical one), and a slight awkwardness in the phrase 'declined slightly' without a clear object. To achieve a band 9, ensure that all numerical formats are consistent and that every sentence is perfectly clear and natural.

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