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Band 5+: 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 bar graph illustrates the percentage of divorce rates in London, Paris and Istanbul in three European cites from 2013 to 2017.

Overall, the percentage of divorce rates in London increased and Paris decreased, whereas the number of Istanbul stayed constant.

Moving to the details, in 2013, about 16% of London. This rate slightly by around 5% in 2014. However, in each period, the figures sharply from 2015 to 2017, where it apporoximantely at about 24% to 25%, respectively. In comparison with 2013, the percentage in 2017 was highly by about 11%.

Meanwhile, Paris was initially high at about 20% in 2013, but it slightly decreased to 15% by 2015. However, it rose significantly to 24% in 2016. The number fell sharply to 7% in 2017. In comparison, Istanbul was opened at high levels, about 27% respectively. but a high score of 34% in 2014.Then, it decreased gradually to approximately 26% in 2017 at the end of the period.

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Overall Band Score

5.5

(+/- 0.5)

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

about: 5

percentage: 3

london: 3

paris: 3

istanbul: 3

decreased: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The report attempts to describe the divorce rates in the three cities, but it contains significant inaccuracies and a lack of clarity. The language used is often imprecise and contains grammatical errors, making it difficult to follow the trends accurately. To improve, focus on accurately representing the data, using precise language, and ensuring grammatical correctness.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report presents an overview and attempts to provide details from the bar chart. However, the organization could be improved for better flow. The details in the body paragraphs sometimes lack clear connection and transition between the cities and years. Consider using more explicit linking words and phrases to guide the reader through the data. Also, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a clear aspect of the data.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a range of vocabulary related to describing trends and percentages. However, there are instances where the word choice is not precise or natural (e.g., 'the number of Istanbul stayed constant'). Expanding your vocabulary related to comparative analysis and using more varied synonyms for common terms like 'increased' and 'decreased' would enhance the lexical resource. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. However, there are noticeable grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that affect clarity (e.g., 'This rate slightly by around 5% in 2014', 'Istanbul was opened at high levels'). Focus on improving sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of prepositions. Proofreading carefully for grammatical errors is essential.

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