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Band 6+: WRITING TASK 1 UNIT 7 Write a report for the following chart. You should spend at least 20 minutes on this chart. The bar chart shows the divorce rates in three European cites from 2013 to 2017. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

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Image for topic: WRITING TASK 1 UNIT 7 Write a report for the following chart. You should spend at least 20 minutes on this chart. The bar chart shows the divorce rates in three European cites from 2013 to 2017. 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 divorce rates for London, Paris, and Istanbul from 2013 to 2017: in 2013, London at 20%, Paris at 25%, Istanbul at 35%; in 2014, London at 27%, Paris at 22%, Istanbul at 36%; in 2015, London at 30%, Paris at 21%, Istanbul at 30%; in 2016, London at 26%, Paris at 24%, Istanbul at 33%; in 2017, London at 28%, Paris at 10%, Istanbul at 30%.

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The given graph illustrates the divorce rates in three countries in Europe between 2013 and 2017.

Overall, Istanbul was the highest percentage in every years, while London and Paris sometimes showed similar rates. In the following years, London inclined the figure of divorce, while Paris fluctuated.

In detail, in 2013, percentage of divorce in Istanbul was about 28%, then it increased to nearly 35% in 2014. However, it decreased after 2015, and that in 2017 was just over 25%. It was still the highest figure of all three countries in that year.

Moving to London and Paris, at first, the figure of divorce in London was around 16%, and that for Paris was just 20%. After that year, London increased constantly, while Paris declined between 2013 and 2015. They showed similar percentages in 2014, which was about 18%. In 2016, Paris rose the percentage from 15% to 23%. However, in the final year, it dropped significantly from 23% to under 10%.

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Overall Band Score

6.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

paris: 6

london: 5

divorce: 4

percentage: 3

while: 3

figure: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and provides an overall trend, but it contains several inaccuracies and omissions. The data for London and Paris are often incorrect (e.g., London's 2013 rate is given as 16% instead of 20%, and Paris's 2014 rate is given as 18% instead of 22%). The description of trends is also somewhat inaccurate (e.g., London did not increase constantly; it fluctuated). The report omits some specific data points and misinterprets the overall pattern. To improve, ensure that all key figures are accurately reported and that the summary of trends matches the data more closely. Additionally, avoid vague phrases like 'inclined the figure' and use clearer language.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized with a clear overall statement and a division into paragraphs for Istanbul and the other two cities. However, the flow could be improved by using more cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. For example, the transition from the overview to the detailed paragraphs could be smoother, and the use of referencing (e.g., 'this figure', 'the former', 'the latter') would enhance clarity. The paragraphing is adequate but could be more skillfully managed to separate trends more distinctly.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a range of vocabulary related to trends (e.g., 'increased', 'decreased', 'fluctuated', 'declined', 'dropped'), which is appropriate for the task. However, there are some inaccuracies and less natural phrasing, such as 'inclined the figure' (should be 'increased') and 'rose the percentage' (should be 'rose' or 'increased'). The range of vocabulary is adequate but not fully flexible or sophisticated. To improve, use more precise and varied expressions (e.g., 'experienced a rise', 'saw a decline', 'remained relatively stable') and ensure correct collocations. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, including comparative forms and some complex sentences. However, there are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity, such as 'in every years' (should be 'in every year' or 'in all years'), 'that in 2017' (should be 'the figure in 2017'), and 'Paris rose the percentage' (should be 'the percentage in Paris rose'). Punctuation is mostly correct, but the errors in subject-verb agreement and article usage are noticeable. To improve, focus on accuracy with plural/singular forms, articles, and verb-preposition combinations.

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