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Band 8+: The table below shows the percentage of people in five countries who used public transport to travel to work in 2000, 2010 and 2020.

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The image features a table titled "Percentage of commuters using public transport (%)" with columns for Country, 2000, 2010, and 2020. Australia lists 15% in 2000, 20% in 2010, and 28% in 2020; Canada lists 22% in 2000, 27% in 2010, and 32% in 2020; Germany lists 35% in 2000, 38% in 2010, and 42% in 2020; Japan lists 48% in 2000, 52% in 2010, and 55% in 2020; and USA lists 12% in 2000, 14% in 2010, and 18% in 2020.

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The table illustrates the share of population in five countries who used public transport to commute in 2000, 2010 and 2020.

Overall, in each country the percentage of commuters who used public transport always grew every ten years from 2000 to 2020. In Japan the proportion of people using public transport was the largest in 2000 among all countries and it remained such in both 2010 and 2020. USA shows the opposite result as in each column it has the smallest percentage.

Australia had only 15% of people who travelled to work using public transport, but by 2020 it rose by 13 percentage points which is the largest increase among all countries in the table. Canada also showed a considerable increase growing by 5 percentage points every 10 years and reaching 32% by 2020.

The share allocated to German commuters rose from 35% to 42% between 2000 and 2020. Japan showed the same increase in percentage points over 20 years, but started with 48%. USA started with only 12% and grew by 6 percentage points which is the smallest increase.

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Vocabulary Repetition:

percentage: 5

public: 4

transport: 4

points: 4

increase: 4

countries: 3

years: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by presenting an overview and key trends. It accurately identifies the overall upward trend and highlights the highest and lowest values. The data is mostly accurate, with minor omissions (e.g., exact figures for Germany and Japan in 2010) that do not detract from the overall clarity. To improve, ensure all data points are mentioned and consider a more balanced paragraph structure. Overall, the response is well-organized and meets the task requirements.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. The progression of ideas is logical, and the use of cohesive devices is generally effective. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition from the overview to the detailed paragraphs, and the final paragraph could be more smoothly linked to the previous one. Overall, the message is easy to follow, and paragraphing is managed well.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and varied, with good use of terms like 'share of population', 'commuters', 'percentage points', and 'considerable increase'. The report demonstrates flexibility in lexical choice, though there is room for more sophisticated phrasing in a few places, such as 'shows the opposite result' which could be more precise. Overall, the lexical resource is strong and natural. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a good range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and appropriate tense usage. There are a few minor errors and awkward phrasings, such as 'USA shows the opposite result as in each column it has the smallest percentage' which could be rephrased for clarity. Punctuation is generally correct. Overall, the grammar is accurate and controlled, with only minor issues that do not impede understanding.

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Band 8+: The table below shows the percentage of people in five countries who used public transport to travel to work in 2000, 2010 and 2020.

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