Band 5+: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagram below shows the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

The report addresses the task by describing the main stages of the Monarch butterfly life cycle, and it includes some relevant details such as the duration of the larval and pupal stages. However, there are several inaccuracies and omissions that affect the overall clarity and completeness. For instance, the egg stage duration is not mentioned, and the adult stage is described as lasting 6 months, which is correct, but the sequence of migration and mating is somewhat confusing. Additionally, there are grammatical errors and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'the cycle is consisted', 'it take place', 'attaches to the planet') that detract from the report's quality. To improve, ensure all key stages and durations are accurately reported, use correct grammar and vocabulary, and organize the information more logically, perhaps by clearly separating each stage and its duration. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

The report has a logical structure and follows the sequence of the life cycle, but there are some issues with cohesion and paragraphing. The first paragraph introduces the cycle, but the second paragraph combines multiple stages without clear separation. The use of cohesive devices is limited, and some transitions are abrupt (e.g., 'On the second stage' and 'In Pupal stage'). To improve, use a wider range of linking words and phrases (e.g., 'Following this', 'Subsequently', 'Finally') and ensure each paragraph focuses on a clear set of stages. Also, avoid repetitive sentence structures to enhance flow.

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary related to the life cycle (e.g., 'illustrates', 'hatch', 'caterpillar', 'chrysalis', 'migrate'), but there are inaccuracies and limited range. For example, 'stretch up to sex months' should be 'lasts up to six months', and 'planet' should be 'plant'. The phrasing 'it take place' and 'it transform' are incorrect. To improve, use more precise and varied vocabulary (e.g., 'commences', 'undergoes', 'emerges') and ensure correct word forms. Avoid informal or incorrect terms and proofread for spelling errors. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

The report contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. Subject-verb agreement errors are frequent (e.g., 'it take place', 'it transform', 'it start'), and there are issues with articles and prepositions (e.g., 'the cycle is consisted of' should be 'the cycle consists of', 'on the milkweed' should be 'on milkweed'). The use of tenses is inconsistent, and some sentences are run-ons or incomplete. To improve, focus on using a variety of sentence structures, ensure subject-verb agreement, and use correct tense forms. Proofreading for basic grammar and punctuation will help enhance accuracy.