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Band 7+: The table below shows the household composition in a North American country between 1970 and 2003. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image presents a table titled "Household Composition in a North American Country" with columns for "Household composition", "Type of household", "1970", and "2003". Under "Family household", the recorded values for 1970 and 2003 respectively are: "Married couple" at 61% and 41%, "Father + kid" at 9% and 10%, "Mother + kid" at 10% and 11%, and "Other member sharing" at 13% and 14%. Under "Non-family household", the values for 1970 and 2003 respectively are: "Single" at 4% and 13%, and "Room sharing" at 3% and 11%.

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The table gives information about the composition in a nation of North America from 1970 to 2003. All figures are given in percentages. Overall, in family household married couple represented the highest figure while the reverse was true for the room sharing in non-family household. Notably, father + kid and mother + kid categories recorded relatively similar shares. It is interesting to note that all kinds of household recorded increased figures with the exception of married couple.

Focusing on the family household first, in tis composition married couple ranked the first place at 61% in the year 1970. Conversely, in 2003, it dropped significantly to 41%. Another type of household is other member sharing, which stood at 13% in 1970. By 2003, it rose just by 1%. In the first given year, father + kid showed 9%, which was slightly lower than that of mother + kid at 10%. In 2003, both types of households increased to 10% and 11% respectively.

Looking at the non-family household composition, in 1970, the single type of household stood at 4%, which then went up considerably to 13% in the year 2003. Finally, the last sort of household is room sharing, by 1970, it made up just 3% of total population, but in 2003, it grew significantly to 11%.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

household: 8

composition: 3

married: 3

sharing: 3

first: 3

which: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by providing a clear overview and detailed comparisons of household composition changes between 1970 and 2003. The data is presented logically, with a clear separation between family and non-family households. Minor inaccuracies (e.g., 'tis' typo, slight misstatement of 'all kinds of household recorded increased figures' since married couple decreased) are present but do not detract significantly from the overall clarity and relevance. To improve, ensure precise language and avoid minor typographical errors.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized with a clear overall statement followed by detailed paragraphs for family and non-family households. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition in the first paragraph and the use of 'tis' instead of 'this', which slightly disrupts flow. To improve, ensure each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and use cohesive devices more consistently to link ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is generally appropriate and shows some flexibility (e.g., 'represented the highest figure', 'dropped significantly', 'grew significantly'). However, there is repetition of 'household' and 'type', and some phrases are awkward (e.g., 'the last sort of household'). To achieve a higher score, use a wider range of synonyms and more sophisticated expressions, such as 'accounted for', 'constituted', or 'experienced a rise'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a mix of simple and complex structures, but there are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For example, 'in tis composition' should be 'in this composition', and there are missing commas and incorrect sentence boundaries (e.g., 'Finally, the last sort of household is room sharing, by 1970, it made up just 3%...'). To improve, proofread carefully and ensure subject-verb agreement and correct use of articles. Also, vary sentence structures to demonstrate greater grammatical range.

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