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Band 4+: The table below gives information on spending on different items in five different countries in 2002. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image presents a table with data on percentage of national consumer expenditure by category in 2002 for five countries: Ireland (Food/Drinks/Tobacco 28.91%, Clothing/Footwear 6.43%, Leisure/Education 2.21%), Italy (16.36%, 9.00%, 3.20%), Spain (18.80%, 6.51%, 1.98%), Sweden (15.77%, 5.40%, 3.22%), and Turkey (32.14%, 6.63%, 4.35%).

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The table chart depicts the percentage of money that people spend for different categories in four Asian countries in 2008

Overall, the expenditure that Chinese spent on fast food/ drinks was the highest, the opposite was true for Japanese expenditure on leisure activities/ education. It is noticeable that there are a significant difference between China and other nations in investing in shoes/ watches

Regarding China and Thailand, the figure for money spent on fast food/ drinks by Chinese accounted for 28,91%, compared to that by Vietnam was only 15,77% – the lowest figure in this category. Chinese people spent a remarkable amount of money on shoes and watches, accounting for 16.23%, being the second-highest category in the country. However, this figure was significantly higher compared with that of the other nations, being nearly four times as much as Vietnam. By contrast, Vietnamese people tended to invest in leisure activities/ education with 3.22%, while China’ expenditures on this sector was only 2.21%

In terms of Thailand and Japan, their spending patterns were quite similar. The proportion of money that Thai citizens allocated to fast food and drinks stood at 16.36%, slightly lower than the figure for Japan, at 18.8%. As for shoes and watches, Thailand spent 5.93% of their budget, which was marginally higher than that of Japan (5.51%). As for leisure activities and education, the two nations recorded the lowest figures overall, with Thailand at 3.2% and Japan at just 1.98%.

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Task Response

The response demonstrates an attempt to address the task but contains significant inaccuracies regarding the countries and data provided in the table. The overall summary and comparisons are based on incorrect information, leading to a flawed representation of the data. To improve, focus on accurately identifying and reporting the countries and data from the table. Ensure that the comparisons made are relevant and supported by the data provided. Pay close attention to detail to avoid misrepresenting the information.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report suffers from significant issues in coherence and cohesion. The information is not presented in a logical order, and the comparisons are not always clear. The introduction misidentifies the countries and the year, which immediately confuses the reader. Paragraphing is present but doesn't effectively group related information. To improve, focus on organizing the data into meaningful categories (e.g., by country or by expenditure type) and using clear transitions to guide the reader through the comparisons.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a limited range of vocabulary, with some inaccuracies (e.g., 'shoes/watches' instead of 'clothing/footwear'). There is some attempt to use comparative language ('significantly higher,' 'marginally higher'), but the overall effect is somewhat repetitive. To improve, try to use a wider range of vocabulary to describe the data and the relationships between the different categories. Focus on using more precise language and avoiding overly simplistic descriptions.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. There are issues with subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure. The phrasing is often awkward and unnatural. To improve, focus on reviewing basic grammar rules and practicing sentence construction. Pay attention to subject-verb agreement, correct article usage, and clear sentence structure. Proofread carefully to identify and correct errors.

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