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Band 7+: Writing Task 1 (From Official IELTS Practice Materials 2) You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The pie charts below show how dangerous waste products are dealt with in three countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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The image shows pie charts illustrating waste management methods in three countries: the Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. In the Republic of Korea, 69% of waste is recycled, 22% is incinerated, and 9% is buried underground. In Sweden, 55% is underground, 25% is recycled, and 20% is incinerated. In the United Kingdom, 82% is disposed underground, 8% undergoes chemical treatment, 8% is dumped at sea, and 2% is incinerated.

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The pie chart displays the rate of ways used by South Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom in dealing with dangerous products.

Noticeably, dumping waste underground covers a large proportion in Sweden and the United Kingdom, while recycling is the most prominent strategy in dealing with the waste product.

Waste disposal through underground is the most popular way of dealing with hazardous waste in Sweden and the United Kingdom, accounting for 59% and 82%, respectively. Meanwhile, South Korea uses recycling methods, nearly 70% as the top-tier response to waste; whereas, underground disposal takes as the second lead but with nearly a quarter. Additionally, Sweden utilizes recycling methods which accounts almost 30%, but the United Kingdom has never considered such an action.

Moreover, eventhough the United Kingdom has barely imposed recycling endeavours, it has the most number of strategies, equivalent to four, in dealing with lethal waste product while South Korea and Sweden share common number of ways, which is three, in dealing such. Only the United Kingdom has implemented sea-dumping and chemical treatment, which cover a small portion or nearly one-tenth, while the other two countries use incineration from almost 10% to 20%.

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united: 6

kingdom: 6

sweden: 5

dealing: 5

waste: 4

recycling: 4

south: 3

korea: 3

underground: 3

while: 3

nearly: 3

which: 3

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Task Response

The report adequately covers the main features of the pie charts and makes relevant comparisons between the three countries. The organization is logical, with a clear overview and specific details in subsequent paragraphs. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reported (e.g., '59%' instead of '55%' for underground disposal in Sweden, 'almost 30%' instead of '25%' for recycling in Sweden). Also, the tone is not consistently academic. To improve, ensure data accuracy and maintain a formal tone throughout the report.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is generally well-organized, with a clear introduction, body paragraphs, and a concluding observation. The progression of ideas is logical, and the use of cohesive devices is adequate. However, there are instances where the connections between sentences could be strengthened to improve the flow. For example, in the third paragraph, the transition between discussing South Korea's recycling efforts and then mentioning underground disposal could be smoother. Consider using transition words or phrases to explicitly link these ideas. Also, avoid repetition of ideas.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a sufficient range of vocabulary to discuss the topic of waste management. There is appropriate use of terms related to waste disposal methods. However, there are opportunities to enhance the lexical resource by using more precise and varied vocabulary. For example, instead of repeatedly using 'dealing with,' consider alternatives like 'managing,' 'handling,' or 'processing.' Also, the phrase 'lethal waste product' could be replaced with a more common term like 'hazardous waste.' Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable command of grammar, with a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are some grammatical errors and phrasing issues that affect clarity. For example, 'Waste disposal through underground is the most popular way' could be rephrased for better grammatical accuracy. Also, 'South Korea uses recycling methods, nearly 70% as the top-tier response to waste' is awkward and could be improved. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement, article usage, and sentence structure to enhance grammatical accuracy.

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