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Band 6+: The line graph below shows the average monthly expenditure (in dollars) of households in a country on three different types of food between 2010 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 "Average Monthly Household Spending on Food (2010–2020)". The vertical axis is labeled "Expenditure (dollars)" with values marked from 0 to 250 at increments of 50, and the horizontal axis is labeled "Year" with points at 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. The legend lists three categories: Fruit and vegetables, Meat and fish, and Grains and cereals. For Fruit and vegetables, expenditure values are 120 in 2010, 140 in 2012, 160 in 2014, 180 in 2016, 170 in 2018, and 160 in 2020. For Meat and fish, expenditure values are 80 in 2010, 100 in 2012, 120 in 2014, 140 in 2016, 160 in 2018, and 180 in 2020. For Grains and cereals, expenditure values are 200 in 2010, 180 in 2012, 160 in 2014, 140 in 2016, 120 in 2018, and 100 in 2020.

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The line graph illustrates the monthly expenditure of households on three types of food – fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, grains and cereals – in a country between 2010 and 2020.

Overall, meat and fish figure showed the highest rate by 2020, rising constantly throughout the whole period. In contrast, grains and cereals were declining noticeably since 2010, while fruit and vegetables proportion grew, before showing a small decrease.

In 2010, meat and fish expenditure was at 50$ mark, approximately, compared with grains and cereals, at 200$. However, both figures started to show different patterns after 2010. Meat and fish expenditure rised sharply, reaching a peak of nearly 200$ in 2010, while grains and cereals, otherwise, showed a downward trend and fell at 100$.

The expenditure of fruit and vegetables grew positively from the 120$ mark, approximately, since 2010. This indicator reached its peak of more than 150$ in 2016. After the year of 2016, fruit and vegetables indicator decreased gradually and stopped at 150$.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

expenditure: 4

fruit: 4

vegetables: 4

grains: 4

cereals: 4

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and provides an overall summary, but it contains several inaccuracies and omissions. For instance, the initial value for meat and fish is incorrectly stated as 50$ instead of 80$, and the claim that meat and fish reached a peak of nearly 200$ in 2010 is inaccurate; it actually rose to 180$ by 2020. Additionally, the report omits specific data for fruit and vegetables (e.g., 140 in 2012, 160 in 2014, 170 in 2018) and does not clearly compare all three categories throughout the period. To improve, ensure all key figures are accurately reported, avoid vague language like 'approximately' when exact values are given, and make more explicit comparisons between the trends. Also, proofread for grammatical errors (e.g., 'rised' should be 'rose').

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a clear structure with an introduction, an overview, and body paragraphs. However, the flow is sometimes disrupted by unclear referencing and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'meat and fish figure showed', 'both figures started to show different patterns'). The overview could be more comprehensive, and the body paragraphs could be better organized to compare all three categories more clearly. Use a range of cohesive devices (e.g., 'in contrast', 'similarly', 'while') more effectively to link ideas and data points.

Lexical Resource

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary for describing trends (e.g., 'rising constantly', 'declining noticeably', 'downward trend', 'reached its peak'). However, there are instances of imprecise or informal word choices (e.g., 'figure showed', 'proportion grew', 'indicator decreased'). To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary (e.g., 'expenditure', 'witnessed a steady increase', 'experienced a gradual decline') and avoid repetition. Also, ensure correct use of terms like 'approximately' and 'nearly'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For example, 'rised' should be 'rose', 'at 50$ mark' should be 'at the $50 mark', and 'in 2010' is incorrectly used for a peak that should be in 2020. There are also issues with subject-verb agreement and article usage. To improve, proofread carefully, use a wider range of sentence structures (e.g., complex sentences with subordinate clauses), and ensure correct tense usage throughout. Pay attention to punctuation, especially in lists and after introductory phrases.

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