Bar Chart

Band 7+: WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. 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 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The bar chart below shows the percentage of Australian men and women in different age groups who did regular physical activity in 2010. 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 contains a bar chart showing percentages of Australian men and women engaging in regular physical activity in 2010 by age group. For ages 15 to 24: men 52.8%, women 47.7%; 25 to 34: men 42.2%, women 48.9%; 35 to 44: men 39.5%, women 52.5%; 45 to 54: men 43.1%, women 53.3%; 55 to 64: men 45.1%, women 53%; 65 and over: men 46.7%, women 47.1%.

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“The bar chart compares the proportions of men and women in six different age groups who participated in regular physical activity in Australia in 2010.

Overall, women were generally more active than men in most age groups. The only exceptions were the youngest group, where men were slightly more active, and the oldest group, where the rates for both genders were slightly identical.

Among men, the highest participation rate was observed in the 14-23 age group, at 51.7%. This figure then slowly declined significantly to 43.1% among those aged 24-33 and reached a low of 38.8% in the 34-43 category. After that, the percentage gradually increased to 42.9 for people aged 44-53, 44.7% for those aged 54-43, and finally 47.2% among individuals ages 64 and above.

In contrast, women’s activity levels were relatively stable throughout the period. Starting at 46.9% in the youngest age group, the figure rose to 49.2% among those ages 24-33 and exceeded 50% in the following three categories. Women aged between 44 and 53 recorded the highest participation rate, at 54.2%. In the oldest age group, the proportion fell slightly to 48.1%, matching the figure for men.”

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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group: 5

women: 3

slightly: 3

figure: 3

among: 3

those: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the task and provides an overall comparison, but it contains several inaccuracies in the data and age group labels. For example, the age groups are incorrectly stated (e.g., '14-23' instead of '15-24'), and the percentages do not match the given data (e.g., men's highest is 52.8%, not 51.7%). The overall trend is correctly identified, but the specific figures are often wrong, which detracts from the task achievement. To improve, ensure that all data and age ranges are accurately reported, and avoid vague phrases like 'slightly identical.' Focus on precise data selection and clear comparisons.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is well-organized with a clear overall structure: introduction, overview, and detailed paragraphs for men and women. The use of cohesive devices is generally effective, and the progression of ideas is logical. However, there are minor lapses in cohesion, such as the phrase 'slightly identical' which is awkward, and the transition between age groups could be smoother. The paragraphing is managed well, but ensuring that each paragraph has a clear central topic would enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates a good range of vocabulary appropriate for the task, with words like 'proportions', 'participated', 'exceptions', 'relatively stable', and 'recorded'. There is some flexibility in expression, but there are also inaccuracies and awkward phrasings, such as 'slowly declined significantly' (which is contradictory) and 'slightly identical' (which is not idiomatic). The use of 'ages' instead of 'aged' is a minor error. To improve, aim for more precise and natural collocations, and avoid combining contradictory adverbs.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report uses a variety of sentence structures, including complex sentences, and generally maintains grammatical accuracy. However, there are several minor errors and awkward phrasings that detract from the overall quality. For example, 'slowly declined significantly' is contradictory, 'slightly identical' is not standard English, and 'ages' should be 'aged' in some contexts. Additionally, the phrase 'matching the figure for men' is slightly unclear. To achieve a higher score, ensure that all structures are used with full control and that phrasing is natural and precise.

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