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Band 7+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table shows the Proportions of Pupils Attending Four Secondary School Types Between 2000 and 2009. 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 table titled 'Secondary School Attendance' showing the proportions of pupils at four different school types in the years 2000, 2005, and 2009. In 2000, Specialist Schools had 12%, Grammar Schools 24%, Voluntary-controlled Schools 52%, and Community Schools 12%. For 2005, the figures were: Specialist Schools 11%, Grammar Schools 19%, Voluntary-controlled Schools 38%, and Community Schools 32%. In 2009, the data showed Specialist Schools at 10%, Grammar Schools at 12%, Voluntary-controlled Schools at 20%, and Community Schools at 58%.

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The table below shows the percentage of students participating in four types of secondary schools between 2000 and 2009..

What is most striking when looking at the data is that the proportion of students attending voluntary-controlled schools stand at the top of the table in 2000 and 2005, whereas it dropped to less than half of its initial value by 2009. In contrast, community schools witnessed a steady increase in the percentage of students over the 10-year period.

Firstly, it is noticeable that the figure for voluntary-controlled schools experienced a drastic decline in proportion from 52% in 2000 to 20% in 2009. Conversely, the percentage of pupils in specialist schools showed no change over the past decade, remaining at about one-tenth .

On the other hand, the share of students who attend community schools experienced a pronounced upward trend, starting at 12% in 2000 to almost tripled in 2009. By contrast, the figure for grammar schools decreased by half over the same time frame.

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:

schools: 7

students: 4

percentage: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively identifies and highlights the main trends and features of the table. It provides a clear overview and makes relevant comparisons between the different school types. The data is reported accurately in relation to the trends described. To improve, ensure the introduction does not simply copy the prompt (e.g., 'The table below shows...') and instead paraphrases it. Additionally, while the overview is strong, ensuring all key data points are integrated smoothly into the body paragraphs would strengthen the overall cohesion.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report is logically organized, and the progression of ideas is clear. You have used a variety of cohesive devices such as 'In contrast', 'Conversely', and 'On the other hand' to signal shifts in data trends. However, the introduction includes a sentence that looks like a prompt ('The table below shows...') which should be paraphrased rather than copied. To improve, ensure that the transition between the overview and the body paragraphs is smoother and avoid repetitive sentence structures.

Lexical Resource

You have used a good range of vocabulary to describe trends, such as 'drastic decline', 'pronounced upward trend', and 'witnessed a steady increase'. There is some good use of synonyms for proportions (e.g., 'share', 'figure'). To reach a higher band, try to incorporate more sophisticated collocations and ensure that word choices are used with complete precision (for example, 'participating in' is slightly less natural than 'attending' in this context).

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report demonstrates a mix of simple and complex sentence structures. Most sentences are error-free and convey meaning effectively. There are minor issues with subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'the proportion... stand' should be 'stands') and some awkward phrasing in the description of the community school increase. Aim for greater control over complex grammatical structures and pay close attention to singular/plural agreement to improve accuracy.

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