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Band 7+: The table below gives information about the USA's top exports in 2021 and the percentage change with 2020. The bar chart shows the percentage of the USA exports sent to the UK between 2010 and 2020. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write a minimum of 150 words

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The image shows a table and a bar chart: the table lists the top 5 USA exports in 2021 with rankings, export categories, values, and annual percentage changes—1. Electric vehicles: $28 billion, +40%; 2. Gold: $20.1 billion, +25%; 3. Jets: $20 billion, -5%; 4. Medication: $19.5 billion, -1.5%; 5. Petroleum: $17 billion, -32%. The bar chart below displays the percentage of USA exports sent to the UK for the years 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, with each bar appearing similar and not specified with precise values.

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The table illustrates the USA’s top exports in 2021 and the percentage change from 2020, while the bar chart gives information about the proportion of the USA’s exports sent to the UK between 2010 and 2020, expressed in percentages.

Overall, it is evident that the proportions of exports, including electric vehicles, gold, jets, and petroleum, reduced in 2021, whereas the percentage of exports of medication slightly increased. Moreover, the share of the USA exports experienced a steady decline between 2010 and 2020.

According to the USA’s top exports in 2021, electric vehicles ranked the first product at 28 bn, although the share of it decreased by 40% compared with 2020. Following this, gold and jets were the next goods at 20.1 bn and 20.5 bn respectively, while the percentage of them reduced by 10% and 25% compared with 2020. Medication also numbered at 19.1 bn, despite a moderate increase by 1.5%. By contrast, petroleum ranked the least at 17 bn with 32% reduction in exports compared with 2020.

Concerning the USA exports sent to the UK, the share experienced a constant fall, reducing from 60% to around 40%.

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

exports: 8

usa's: 3

percentage: 3

share: 3

compared: 3

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Task Response

The response appropriately addresses the task by summarizing the key features of both the table and the bar chart. It provides a clear overview and highlights the main trends, such as the overall decline in exports and the steady decrease in the share sent to the UK. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reported (e.g., electric vehicles' percentage change, gold and jets' values and percentage changes, medication's value) and a minor omission of the specific years for the bar chart. These lapses do not detract significantly from the overall task achievement, as the main points are covered. To improve, ensure precise reading of data from the visual and include specific years or values where relevant.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. Cohesive devices are used effectively to guide the reader through the information. However, there are minor lapses in coherence, such as the slight confusion in the overview regarding the trends (e.g., stating that proportions reduced for most exports while medication increased, which is accurate, but the phrasing could be clearer). Additionally, the final paragraph abruptly ends without a concluding summary. To improve, ensure that the overview accurately reflects the main trends and consider adding a brief concluding sentence to wrap up the report.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is generally appropriate and varied, with terms like 'proportion', 'ranked', 'moderate increase', and 'constant fall'. However, there are some inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'the share of it decreased' and 'numbered at'. These could be replaced with more precise language, e.g., 'its share decreased' and 'was valued at'. Additionally, the use of 'bn' as an abbreviation for billion is acceptable but should be consistent; it is used without a space, which is fine, but ensure it is clear. Overall, the lexical resource is good but could benefit from more sophisticated and natural word choices.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, with some effective use of subordination. However, there are minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'ranked the first product' (should be 'ranked as the first product' or 'was the top product'), 'numbered at' (should be 'was valued at' or 'amounted to'), and 'the share of it decreased' (should be 'its share decreased'). Punctuation is generally correct. To improve, focus on using more precise verb forms and ensuring subject-verb agreement and pronoun reference are clear.

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