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Band 7+: The pie chart below shows a snapshot of the UK power mix in 2014. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image shows the share of UK power mix: Coal 30%, Gas 30%, Nuclear 19%, Wind 9.5%, Bioenergy 6.8%, Solar 1.2%, Hydro 1.8%, Other 1.8%.

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The pie chart illustrates the sources of energy in the UK through various power sources.

Overall, gas is the leading power supplier, along with coal. Following that is nuclear energy, and lower than that is wind. Bioenergy contributes a little less than wind but more than hydro and other miscellaneous supplies, while solar energy lies at the bottom.

Gas and coal are divided equally and provide about 60% of the total power to the UK, which makes them the top of the chart, while nuclear power sources provide only about 19%, which positions it as the subordinate supporter of the power mix. Bioenergy is also a significant supplier, contributing 6.8%.

The other sundry and hydro energy supplies remain equal at 1.8%, while solar energy contributes only 1.2%. This completes the whole pie chart and clarifies the total power mix with the differential of all the contributions from these sources, and gives an idea of a complete shared power generation unit output.

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Task Response

The report adequately covers the main features of the pie chart, correctly identifying the major sources (coal and gas as the largest, nuclear as the next, and the smaller contributions from wind, bioenergy, hydro, solar, and other). It makes relevant comparisons, such as the equal share of coal and gas and the relative sizes of the smaller sources. However, there are some minor omissions and lapses: the report does not mention the exact percentage for wind (9.5%) or hydro (1.8%) in the main body, and the final sentence is somewhat vague and repetitive. To improve, ensure all key data points are included and avoid overly general concluding statements. Overall, the response is well-structured and meets the task requirements.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized and generally easy to follow. The introduction and overview are clear, and the body paragraphs group related data effectively. However, the final paragraph could be more concise and focused on key comparisons rather than a somewhat repetitive summary. The use of cohesive devices is adequate, but some transitions could be smoother to enhance the flow.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and shows some variety (e.g., 'leading power supplier', 'subordinate supporter', 'miscellaneous supplies'). However, there is room for more precise and sophisticated language. For instance, phrases like 'divided equally' could be replaced with 'account for an equal share', and 'lies at the bottom' could be 'is the smallest contributor'. Overall, the lexical range is good but not fully flexible or natural in all instances.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures with accurate punctuation and grammar. Sentences are generally well-constructed, and there are no significant errors. The use of complex structures, such as 'which makes them the top of the chart' and 'while solar energy lies at the bottom', is effective. Minor improvements could be made to avoid slightly wordy expressions, but overall, the grammar is strong.

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