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Band 5+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The diagram below gives information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies from 1920 to 2000. 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 line graph titled 'Parcels delivered by Federal Express and TNT Mail Services', charting data from 1920 to 2000 with a vertical axis from 0 to 30000. For FedEx, the approximate number of parcels delivered was: 15,000 in 1920, 18,000 in 1930, 24,000 in 1940, 12,500 in 1950, 12,000 in 1960, 17,000 in 1970, 18,000 in 1980, 18,500 in 1990, and 18,000 in 2000. For TNT Mail Services, the delivered parcels were approximately: 5,500 in 1920, 6,000 in 1930, 7,500 in 1940, 8,000 in 1950, 11,500 in 1960, 11,000 in 1970, 11,000 in 1980, 22,500 in 1990, and 24,500 in 2000.

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The line graph illustrates information about the number of parcels delivered by two major mail services companies over eighty-year period between 1920 and 2000.

In the first year (1920), parcels which delivered by FedEx dramatically rose and reach a peak of parcels. Then, parcels delivered by FedEx will drop tremendously between 1940 and 1950. During the next two years from 1950 to 1960 parcels reveal slightly decrease. However, over the next years from 1970 to 2000 the parcels grow then slightly fall. And the most parcels delivered by Federal Express was approximately 25000. On the other hand, TNT mail services stood at 5000 in 1920, but over the next years between 1930 and 1960 parcels show slightly go up, and in 1960 when delivered parcels were almost 11000 a little higher than in 1930. Whereas, this upward trend was suddenly fall over the next 20 year period between 1960 and 1980. Then, in 1980 and 1990 TNT mail services doubled and reached a peak, just above 25000 in 2000.

Overall, parcels delivered by TNT mail services remained relatively unchanged in 1920. Besides, they were at their highest in 1930 and 2000, while the weakest parcels delivered figures could be in 1920.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

parcels: 11

delivered: 7

services: 4

between: 4

years: 3

slightly: 3

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Task Response

The report attempts to address the task by describing the trends for both companies, but it contains several inaccuracies and omissions that detract from task achievement. Key data points are misreported (e.g., FedEx peak is stated as 25000 instead of 24000, and TNT's peak is said to be just above 25000 in 2000, but the actual value is 24500). The description of trends is often vague or incorrect (e.g., 'dramatically rose' in 1920 is not supported, and the statement about TNT falling between 1960 and 1980 is inaccurate as it remained stable). The overall summary is weak and does not clearly highlight the main features or make effective comparisons. To improve, focus on accurately reporting the main trends, peaks, and comparisons, and ensure the overview summarizes the most significant patterns.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report has a logical structure with an introduction, body paragraphs, and an overall summary, but the flow is often disrupted by unclear references and abrupt transitions. For example, phrases like 'over the next years' and 'during the next two years' are vague, and the progression of time is not clearly signaled. The overall paragraphing is acceptable, but the message is not always easy to follow due to these lapses. To improve, use clear time markers (e.g., 'from 1920 to 1940', 'in the following decade') and ensure each paragraph focuses on a clear trend or comparison.

Lexical Resource

The report uses some appropriate vocabulary for describing trends (e.g., 'dramatically rose', 'drop tremendously', 'slightly decrease', 'upward trend'), but there are inaccuracies and repetitions. For instance, 'dramatically rose' and 'drop tremendously' are overstatements for the actual changes, and 'parcels reveal slightly decrease' is awkward. The range of vocabulary is limited, and some phrases are not natural (e.g., 'the most parcels delivered'). To improve, use a wider variety of precise terms (e.g., 'fluctuated', 'peaked', 'remained stable') and ensure collocations are correct (e.g., 'a slight decrease', 'a dramatic rise'). Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report attempts to use a range of sentence structures, but there are several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings that affect clarity. Examples include 'parcels which delivered by FedEx' (should be 'parcels delivered by FedEx'), 'will drop' (wrong tense for a past period), 'parcels reveal slightly decrease' (should be 'parcels show a slight decrease'), and 'this upward trend was suddenly fall' (should be 'this upward trend suddenly fell'). Punctuation is mostly correct, but the errors are frequent enough to require effort from the reader. To improve, review verb tenses (use past simple consistently for past data), ensure subject-verb agreement, and practice constructing clear and accurate sentences.

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