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Band 5+: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The first table below shows changes in the total population of New York City from 1800 to 2000. The second and third tables show changes in the population of the five districts of the city (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island) over the same period. 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 presents numerical data for New York City's population across its five districts, detailing figures for three specific years: 1800, 1900, and 2000. In the year 1800, the total city population was 79,216; Manhattan accounted for 60,515 (76%), while the other districts collectively had 18,701 (24%). By 1900, the city's population grew to 3,437,202, with Manhattan holding 1,850,093 (54%) and other districts 1,587,109 (46%). In 2000, the population further increased to 8,009,185; Manhattan comprised 1,538,096 (19%), whereas the other districts amassed 6,471,089 (81%).

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The tables below illustrate changes in the total population of the New York City and five districts of the city: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island between 1800 and 2000 years.

Overall, the whole population had been growing for 200 years. The Manhattan has suffered the most significant decline among other districts, while Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island showed the opposite, they experienced the essential growth.

To start with, in 1800 population was 79,216 and 76% of this were from Manhattan, which was 60,515 of people. Other districts showcased one third of the Manhattan’s amount, 18,701. However in the next century situation had changed dramatically. Manhattan’s quantity of total population decreased by 22 percent, however population was surged for approximately 1700000. Similarly to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island had a shot up in 1900, for nearly 1500000, moreover percentage was also increased by 22%.

In 2000, the total number of population in New York City was 8009185. During this period Other districts reached the peak of they cityzens, which were 6471089, which accounted for 81%. Suddenly Manhattan haven’t increased since 1800, and at the end his total percentage was 19% which were 1538096 people.

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population: 6

manhattan: 5

total: 4

districts: 4

which: 4

brooklyn: 3

bronx: 3

queens: 3

staten: 3

island: 3

other: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the main requirements of the task and identifies the general trends, such as the overall population growth and the shift in dominance from Manhattan to the other districts. However, there are some inaccuracies in how data is presented and described. For instance, stating that Manhattan's population 'decreased by 22 percent' is a misinterpretation of the percentage share of the total population rather than the absolute number. Additionally, some phrasing is slightly unclear or uses imprecise vocabulary (e.g., 'shot up', 'peak of they cityzens'). To improve, focus on distinguishing clearly between absolute numbers and percentages, and ensure that comparisons between the years are mathematically accurate based on the provided data.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes hindered by poor cohesive devices and awkward phrasing. For example, the use of 'Suddenly' to introduce a data point is inappropriate as it implies a temporal surprise rather than a statistical trend. To improve, use more formal transition signals such as 'In contrast,' 'Furthermore,' or 'Regarding the year 2000.' Ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic and that sentences flow naturally into one another.

Lexical Resource

There is an attempt to use a variety of vocabulary (e.g., 'showcased', 'surged', 'reached the peak'), but many words are used incorrectly or in an unnatural way. For instance, 'quantity of total population' and 'peak of the cityzens' are not standard collocations in academic English. 'The Manhattan' and 'his total percentage' are also incorrect uses of articles and pronouns. Aim to use more precise academic terms such as 'proportion,' 'demographics,' 'residents,' or 'inhabitants' instead of 'cityzens' or 'amount of people'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Issues include incorrect article usage ('the Manhattan'), subject-verb agreement, and tense errors ('population was surged', 'Manhattan haven't increased'). There are also issues with sentence structure, such as comma splices (joining two independent clauses with only a comma). To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence structures, the correct use of articles, and ensuring that verb tenses are consistent with the historical timeframe being described.

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