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Band 5+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The charts below give information about a public library in a town called Little Chalfont. 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 shows four data sections: First, the age breakdown of library members in 2016 with 22 members aged under 12, 16 members aged 13-17, and 62 members aged 18-64, plus 32 members aged over 65. Second, loan distribution by category in 2016, where children's fiction constitutes 38%, children's non-fiction 6%, children's DVDs 11%, young adult fiction 2%, adult fiction 13%, adult non-fiction 14%, and adult audio books 16%. Third, a bar chart displaying the annual total number of loans from 2007 to 2016: 2007 had 21,000 loans, 2008 with 18,000, 2009 and 2010 both with 19,000, 2011 with 18,000 again, 2012 and 2013 with 15,000 each, 2014 with 17,000, 2015 with 18,000, and 2016 having 20,000 loans.

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The table and charts illustrate information about the Little Chalfont library, showing the age profile of members, the distribution of loans by category in 2016, and changes in the total number of loans from 2007 to 2016.

Overall, adults aged 18-64 dominated the members of the group, while Children’s fiction and Adult fiction accounted the highest share in 2016. In addition, the total number of loans experienced increase throughout the period.

Turning to profile of the members, adults aged 18-64 had the largest proportion at 51% by 2016, then followed by aged for children at 22%. In contrast, the figures for young adults 13-17 and 65+ years were the smallest share in 2016, at 15% and 12% respectively.

Looking at loans category, the figures for children’s fiction and adult fiction were the highest proportion with similar rates at 38%. While group for adult non-fiction stood at 13%, whereas, the rest of the figures had the smallest share at under 10%. In addition, the number of loans began at approximately 16,000, then there was a fluctuation over the period, at above 20,000.

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

loans: 5

fiction: 4

members: 3

number: 3

adults: 3

adult: 3

share: 3

figures: 3

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Task Response

The report addresses the main requirements of the task and provides an overview of the data. However, there are several inaccuracies in data reporting that affect the clarity of the summary. For example, the report states that adult fiction and children's fiction both had a 38% share, whereas the data indicates they are quite different. Additionally, the description of the total number of loans (starting at 16,000 and ending above 20,000) does not align with the provided visual description (starting at 21,000 and ending at 20,000). To improve, ensure that all numerical data is cross-checked against the charts and that comparisons between categories are mathematically accurate.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing and improper use of cohesive devices. For example, the use of 'While... whereas...' in the final body paragraph is redundant and grammatically incorrect, as both are subordinating conjunctions used to show contrast. To improve, ensure that each sentence flows naturally into the next and use linking words more precisely to show relationships between data points.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is somewhat repetitive and occasionally inaccurate. Phrases like 'dominated the members of the group' or 'followed by aged for children' are unnatural and lack the precision required for a high-level academic report. There is an attempt to use varied vocabulary (e.g., 'accounted for', 'proportion', 'fluctuation'), but errors in word choice and collocation prevent a higher score. Aim to use more specific academic collocations, such as 'comprised the largest segment' or 'represented a significant portion'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains several grammatical errors that impact clarity. There are issues with sentence structure (e.g., 'While group for adult non-fiction stood at 13%, whereas...'), missing articles, and awkward phrasing (e.g., 'the figures for young adults 13-17 and 65+ years were the smallest share'). Additionally, there are errors in preposition usage and tense consistency. To improve, focus on mastering complex sentence structures and ensuring that subject-verb agreement and article usage are consistent throughout the text.

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