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Band 5+: The table below shows the results of a survey conducted in 2012 in a European country, where viewers were asked about their preferences for TV programs. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The image displays a table of TV program preferences divided by age groups: ages 11-15, 15-20, and 21-25 with the following data in percentages; Cartoons: 29%, 18%, 4%; Feature Films: 18%, 23%, 20%; News: 6%, 19%, 23%; Soap Opera: 17%, 12%, 19%; TV Dramas: 8%, 10%, 13%; Sports: 22%, 18%, 21%.

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The table shows the preferences of three age groups for several TV programs in Europe in 2012.

Overall,we can see that sports are the most interesting for each group and TV dramas are least interesting.

Cartoon’s numbers are falling by each age group from 29% in the group of age 11-15 to 4% in the age group 21-25. The opposite happens with the news and TV dramas from 6% to 23% and from 8% to 13% , respectively.

Sports and soap opera are falling in the age group 15-20 and then rise in the age group 20-25. We can also see that feature films are interesting for people by the age 15-20 and then interest falls from 23% to 20%

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5.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A1 - Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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Task Response

The report adequately addresses the task by summarizing the main features and making comparisons. It correctly identifies overall trends, such as the decline in cartoons and the rise in news and TV dramas with age. However, there are some inaccuracies and omissions: the claim that sports are the most interesting for each group is not entirely accurate (e.g., for ages 11-15, cartoons are higher), and the statement about feature films is slightly unclear. Additionally, the report could be more precise in describing the data for soap operas and sports. Overall, the response is relevant and covers the main points, but with minor lapses in accuracy and clarity. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized and generally easy to follow. However, the introduction could be more clearly separated from the overview, and the use of cohesive devices is somewhat basic. Consider using a wider range of linking words and phrases to improve the flow between sentences and paragraphs.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate but limited in range and flexibility. There are some awkward phrasings (e.g., 'Cartoon's numbers are falling', 'the opposite happens with the news and TV dramas') and a lack of sophisticated vocabulary. To improve, use more precise and varied language, such as 'declined steadily', 'in contrast', 'peaked', and 'remained relatively stable'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains a mix of simple and compound sentences, but there are minor grammatical errors and punctuation issues (e.g., missing space after 'Overall,we', incorrect apostrophe in 'Cartoon's', and inconsistent use of hyphens in age groups). To achieve a higher score, ensure consistent and accurate use of grammar and punctuation, and demonstrate a wider range of sentence structures.

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