Bar Chart

Band 6+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050. 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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Image for topic: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4 countries in 1950 and 2002, and projections for 2050. 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 illustrates the percentage of the total world population for India, China, the USA, and Japan across three years: 1950, 2002, and 2050. India shows percentages of approximately 15% in 1950, 17% in 2002, and 18% in 2050; China presents about 23% in 1950, 20% in 2002, and 15% in 2050; the USA has around 7% in 1950, 5% in 2002, and 5% in 2050; Japan recorded 4% in 1950, 3% in 2002, and 2% in 2050.

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The column chart compares four major countries in terms of their share in global population for 1950 and 2002 having projected figures for 2050. Overall China hosted most of world’s population in the past but India is expected to outrace China in coming future.

In 1950, 15% of the world’s population lived in India while about 23% was hosted by China. USA’s and Japan’ share was around 7% and 4% respectively. In 2002 India represented roughly 17 % and China represented 20%. USA experienced a decline to 5% and Japan’s to 3%.

In 2050, India’s population is expected to reach approximately 17% whereas China’s is projected to reduce to 15%. USA will have 5% of world population in 2050 and Japan having 2% of global population.

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

Vocabulary Repetition:

population: 6

china: 4

india: 3

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Task Response

The report effectively summarizes the main trends and provides relevant comparisons. The data is mostly accurate, and the overview is clear. To improve, ensure all data points are completely accurate and consistent with the visual information. Also, consider adding more detail to the overview to highlight the most significant changes. The report falls short of the required 150 words.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report presents a generally clear overview of the data, with a discernible structure including an introduction, body paragraphs detailing specific years, and an overall statement. However, the flow between sentences and ideas could be improved to enhance coherence. Consider using transition words or phrases to link ideas more explicitly and guide the reader through the information. For example, when moving from discussing one country to another, or from one year to the next, use phrases like 'Similarly,' 'In contrast,' or 'Looking ahead to 2050.'

Lexical Resource

The report demonstrates an adequate range of vocabulary suitable for describing the data. Terms like 'hosted,' 'represented,' 'experienced a decline,' and 'projected to reduce' are used appropriately. To further enhance the lexical resource, consider incorporating more varied synonyms and descriptive adjectives. For instance, instead of repeatedly using 'population,' you could use 'demographics' or 'inhabitants' in some instances. Also, try to use more precise language to describe trends, such as 'a significant decrease' or 'a marginal increase.'

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report exhibits a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but there are noticeable grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, in the first body paragraph, the phrasing could be more precise. Ensure subject-verb agreement and correct tense usage throughout the report. Pay close attention to the use of articles (a, an, the) and prepositions, as errors in these areas can impact the overall accuracy. Proofreading carefully for these common errors will improve the grammatical accuracy.

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