Bar Chart

Band 6+: Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The chart below shows the changes in the percentage of households with cars in one European country between 1971 and 2001.Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

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The image depicts a bar chart of car ownership in a European country over the years 1971, 1981, 1991, and 2001, with data on household percentages without a car, with one car, and with two cars. For 1971, no car: 48%, one car: 35%, two cars: 7%. For 1981, no car: 38%, one car: 43%, two cars: 15%. For 1991, no car: 30%, one car: 45%, two cars: 18%. For 2001, no car: 28%, one car: 42%, two cars: 22%.

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The provided illustration depicts the proporion of households with cars or no car in one country in Europe of 30 years between 1971 and 2001.

A glance at chart reveals that half of the households did not own a single car in 1971 while in 2001 it’s evolved to half household owning a car. While the percent of household owning two cars is low in 1971, it almost doubled by the year 2001.

Now, turning to the details, the percent of family owning atleast one car is highest in 2001 as more than 40 percent own a car and approximately 30 percent own two cars. Both the years 1991 and 2001 had 30 percent of household not owning any car while almost similar proportion of household owned two cars in 1981 and 2001 with about 30 percent in both years. The year 1971 reported the lowest percent of household owning two cars.

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Overall Band Score

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

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

percent: 7

household: 5

owning: 5

years: 3

while: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The report adequately addresses the task, presenting the main trends in car ownership over the given period. However, there are some inaccuracies in the data reported, and the analysis could be more comprehensive. To improve, ensure data accuracy and aim for a more structured comparison of the different categories across the years.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report presents a general overview and attempts to highlight key trends, but the organization could be improved for better flow. The introduction is adequate, but the subsequent paragraphs lack clear topic sentences to guide the reader. Transitions between ideas are sometimes abrupt, making it harder to follow the line of reasoning. Consider using more cohesive devices to link ideas within and between paragraphs. For example, using phrases like 'In contrast,' 'Similarly,' or 'Furthermore' can help to clarify the relationships between different data points. Also, grouping information thematically (e.g., discussing trends for each category of car ownership separately) could enhance coherence.

Lexical Resource

The report uses a mix of basic and more advanced vocabulary, but there are instances where word choice could be more precise. For example, 'proporion' should be 'proportion,' and 'evolved to half household owning a car' could be rephrased for clarity and accuracy. While the vocabulary is generally adequate for the task, expanding the range of synonyms and using more specific terms could enhance the report. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'percent,' consider alternatives like 'percentage,' 'proportion,' or 'share.' Also, try to incorporate more descriptive language to convey the trends and patterns observed in the chart. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains a number of grammatical errors and phrasing issues that affect clarity. For example, 'the proporion of households with cars or no car in one country in Europe of 30 years between 1971 and 2001' is awkward and could be rephrased as 'the proportion of households with and without cars in a European country over the 30-year period from 1971 to 2001.' Similarly, 'atleast one car is highest in 2001 as more than 40 percent own a car and approximately 30 percent own two cars' contains errors in word order and verb tense. Pay closer attention to subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and accurate preposition usage. Reviewing basic grammar rules and proofreading carefully can help to minimize these errors.

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