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Band 7+: The pie charts below show the proportions of electricity generated from five different energy sources in a European country in 2000 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image presents two pie charts labeled "2000" and "2020", categorized into five energy sources with corresponding percentages: Coal, Natural gas, Nuclear, Hydropower, and Solar. In 2000, the distribution is Coal at 35%, Natural gas at 25%, Nuclear at 20%, Hydropower at 15%, and Solar at 5%. In 2020, the distribution is Coal at 20%, Natural gas at 25%, Nuclear at 15%, Hydropower at 20%, and Solar at 20%.

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The pie charts compare the proportion of eneregy produced from five different sources, namely Coal, Natural gas, Nuclear power, Hydropower, Solar and wind in a European country in 2000 and 2025.

Overall, coal was the highest contributor in 2000 but it fell significantly in 2025. In contrast, Solar and wind was the lowest contributor but increased dramatically and was the highest contributor in 2025. Meanwhile, other sources such as Natural gas and Hydropower changed marginally from 2000 to 2025. Nuclear power remained the same in both years.

In 2000, coal accounted for the highest proportion at 35% of the total energy production, followed by Natural gas at 25%, and Nuclear power at 20%. Solar and wind and Hydropwer combined accounted for 20% of the total energy generation.

By 2025, Solar and wind increased sharply from 8% in 2000 to 25% in 2025, overtook Coal and became the top contributor. By contrast, coal plummeted to just 18% from 35%. Natural gas contribution fell 3%, While Hydeopowe increased 3%. Nuclear power remained unchanged in both years.

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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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natural: 4

nuclear: 4

power: 4

solar: 4

contributor: 4

highest: 3

increased: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task by summarizing the main features and making comparisons between the two years. It identifies key trends such as the rise of solar and wind and the decline of coal. However, there are some inaccuracies: the report mentions 'Solar and wind' as a combined category, while the visual separates them, and it refers to 2025 instead of 2020. Additionally, some figures are incorrect (e.g., solar and wind at 8% in 2000, coal at 18% in 2025). Despite these issues, the overall response is relevant and covers the main points. To improve, ensure accurate reading of the chart labels and data, and avoid combining categories that are presented separately.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized with a clear overall statement and a comparison of the main trends. However, the paragraphing could be improved by separating the overview from the detailed analysis more clearly. The use of cohesive devices is adequate, but some transitions (e.g., 'Meanwhile', 'By contrast') could be more varied to enhance flow. Minor lapses in cohesion occur when the report shifts between years without clear signposting.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a good range of vocabulary related to data description (e.g., 'accounted for', 'plummeted', 'increased sharply', 'overtook'). There are some inaccuracies and repetitions (e.g., 'Solar and wind' is mentioned as a single source, but the task lists 'Solar' separately; 'Hydropower' is misspelled as 'Hydropwer' and 'Hydeopowe'). The phrasing is generally appropriate, but more precise and varied vocabulary could be used to describe changes (e.g., 'remained stable' instead of 'remained the same').

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including comparative forms and complex sentences. There are a few minor errors, such as subject-verb agreement ('Solar and wind was' should be 'were') and incorrect use of 'While' (capitalization and comma usage). Overall, the grammar is mostly accurate, but the errors are noticeable and slightly detract from the overall clarity.

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