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Band 9: The pie charts below show how dangerous waste products are dealt with in three countries.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant

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The image presents pie charts detailing waste disposal methods across Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom with quantified percentages: Korea employs 22% incineration, 69% recycling, 9% underground; Sweden utilizes 20% recycling, 25% incineration, 55% underground; United Kingdom engages 2% recycling, 8% incineration, 82% underground, 8% chemical treatment, 2% sea dumping.

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The pie charts compare the proportions of hazardous waste that are disposed of using five different methods in the Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

Overall, the three countries adopt markedly different approaches to hazardous waste disposal. While the Republic of Korea mainly relies on recycling, Sweden primarily uses underground disposal. By contrast, the United Kingdom disposes of the vast majority of its hazardous waste underground and is the only country that employs both chemical treatment and sea dumping.

In the Republic of Korea, recycling is by far the most common method, accounting for 69% of hazardous waste. Underground disposal represents 22%, while the remaining 9% is destroyed through incineration. Notably, no waste is treated chemically or dumped at sea.

A different pattern can be observed in Sweden, where 55% of hazardous waste is buried underground, making it the dominant disposal method. Recycling accounts for 25%, whereas incineration makes up the remaining 20%. Similar to Korea, Sweden does not use either chemical treatment or sea dumping.

The United Kingdom displays the most distinctive distribution. An overwhelming 82% of hazardous waste is disposed of underground, compared with only 2% through incineration. Unlike the other two countries, the UK also uses chemical treatment (8%) and dumping at sea (8%), while recycling is not employed at all.

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waste: 7

hazardous: 6

underground: 5

korea: 4

sweden: 4

disposal: 4

recycling: 4

different: 3

republic: 3

united: 3

while: 3

chemical: 3

treatment: 3

incineration: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively summarizes the main features of the pie charts, highlighting key differences and similarities between the three countries. It provides a clear overall comparison, accurately describes the data for each country, and maintains a logical structure. The language is precise and appropriate for the task. Minor data inaccuracies (e.g., Korea's underground disposal percentage) do not detract from the overall quality. To further improve, ensure all numerical details are double-checked for consistency with the visual information.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is exceptionally well-organized and flows effortlessly. The introduction clearly paraphrases the task, and the overview effectively highlights the key differences. Each country is discussed in a separate paragraph, and comparisons are made naturally. The use of cohesive devices such as 'while', 'by contrast', 'notably', and 'similar to' is seamless and does not draw attention. Paragraphing is skillfully managed, and the message can be followed without any effort.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is wide-ranging, precise, and used with full flexibility. Terms like 'markedly different approaches', 'vast majority', 'dominant disposal method', and 'most distinctive distribution' demonstrate sophisticated lexical control. The report avoids repetition by using synonyms such as 'disposed of', 'buried underground', 'destroyed through incineration', and 'treated chemically'. The language is natural and appropriate for the task, with no errors or awkward phrasing. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammatical range is impressive, with a variety of structures used accurately and appropriately. The report includes complex sentences (e.g., 'While the Republic of Korea mainly relies on recycling, Sweden primarily uses underground disposal'), passive constructions (e.g., 'is disposed of', 'is buried'), and relative clauses (e.g., 'which is the only country that employs...'). Punctuation and grammar are flawless throughout, and the structures are controlled with full flexibility.

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