Line Graph

Band 5+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The graph below shows the population of a particular country by age group starting in 1960 and including a forecast to 2040. Summarize 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 displays a line graph showing "Population by age group (% of total)" for the years 1960 to 2040. For the 0-19 age group, the data points are: 1960 (31%), 1970 (26%), 1980 (26%), 1990 (21%), 2000 (15%), 2010 (14%), 2020 (13%), 2030 (12%), and 2040 (11%). For the 20-55 age group, the values are: 1960 (55%), 1970 (61%), 1980 (70%), 1990 (60%), 2000 (58%), 2010 (55%), 2020 (49%), 2030 (48%), and 2040 (45%). For the 55+ age group, the percentages are: 1960 (16%), 1970 (15%), 1980 (18%), 1990 (21%), 2000 (26%), 2010 (31%), 2020 (38%), 2030 (40%), and 2040 (55%).

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The graph is an illustration of how different age brackets changed from 1960 and forecasts to 2040. Overall, group of 0 to 19 and 20 to 55 year old people witnessed a downward trend and tend to go on the same pattern until 2040, while people at the age of over 55 were on the contrast.

20-55 group peaked at 70% after a increase from 55% in 1960, then dropped by 10% in 1990, hit 50% in 2020, and it is predicted to be around 45% in 2040. Started from 30% in 1960, group of 0-19 year-old people decline by 10% in 30 years, then gradually went down to just over 10 percent in 2020, after that the forecast showed a consistent decrease until 2024, bottoming at 10%.

In contrast, 55+ bracket showed an incredible overtaking, when started in 1960 with approximately 10% before significantly increased to 20% in 1990 (equalized 0-19 age group), then continued to rose to nearly 40 percent in 2020, took the second position, and it was forecasted to surpass others in 2040, reaching the top at almost 60%.

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

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Task Response

The report effectively addresses the task by identifying the main trends and making relevant comparisons between the age groups. The overview is clear, highlighting the opposing trends of the younger/middle-aged groups versus the elderly group. To improve, ensure more precise data reporting; for instance, some figures mentioned (like the 0-19 group bottoming at 10% in 2024) deviate slightly from the provided data points. Additionally, refining grammatical accuracy - specifically regarding verb tenses and article usage (e.g., 'a increase' should be 'an increase', and 'continued to rose' should be 'continued to rise') - would enhance the overall professional quality of the report.

Coherence & Cohesion

The report follows a logical structure with an introduction, overview, and body paragraphs. However, the progression is sometimes hindered by awkward phrasing and grammatical errors that disrupt the flow. To improve, focus on using more sophisticated cohesive devices and ensuring that transitions between sentences are smoother. For example, instead of starting sentences abruptly with 'Started from...', use more formal structures like 'Beginning at...' or 'Having started at...'.

Lexical Resource

There is an attempt to use a variety of vocabulary (e.g., 'witnessed a downward trend', 'bottoming at', 'surpass'), but there are several instances of imprecise or incorrect word choices (e.g., 'incredible overtaking', 'on the contrast'). To reach a higher band, aim for more natural collocations and academic precision. Avoid overly dramatic language like 'incredible' and instead use more objective terms like 'significant' or 'substantial'. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The report contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede communication. Issues include subject-verb agreement (e.g., 'group... decline'), incorrect tense usage (e.g., 'continued to rose'), and missing articles (e.g., 'group of 0 to 19'). There is a mix of simple and complex structures, but the accuracy is not consistent. Focus on mastering basic sentence structures, particularly tense consistency when moving between historical data and future forecasts, and ensure that all noun phrases are correctly preceded by articles where necessary.

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