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Australian exports to four countries: IELTS Task 1 answer #55, band 8.0

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The line graph this answer describes

Australian exports to four countries (IELTS Task 1 line graph)Japan, US, China, India for 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2012, in % of Australian exports. Values are approximate, read from the original chart.0102030199019952000200520102012
Australian exports to four countries (IELTS Task 1 line graph)Japan, US, China, India for 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2012, in % of Australian exports. Values are approximate, read from the original chart.0102030199020002010
Values in % of Australian exports. Values approximate: read from the original chart, not printed on it.
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Australian exports to four countries (IELTS Task 1 line graph) (% of Australian exports)
JapanUSChinaIndia
1990261121
199520831
2000181151
2005188115
2010175257
2012177285

Academic Task 1193 words

The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to four countries from 1990 to 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph illustrates the shifts in the percentage of Australian exports to four specific countries – Japan, the US, China, and India – over the period from 1990 to 2012. In 1990, Japan was the primary recipient of Australian exports, accounting for 27% of the total. Similarly, the percentage of exports to the US fell from 12% in 1990 to approximately 6% in 2012. In stark contrast, China's share of Australian exports witnessed substantial growth. Starting from a negligible 1% in 1990, it rose sharply, surpassing both Japan and the US to reach 30% by 2012. It began at 0% in 1990 and rose to only 9% by 2012, underlining it as a small export market for Australia in comparison to the other three countries.

  1. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedOverall, the percentage of exports to Japan and the US experienced a decline, whereas exports to China saw a dramatic increase.

    Using 'whereas' provides a clearer contrast between the trends.

  2. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedIndia, however, remained a relatively minor export destination throughout the period.

    Adding 'however' enhances the contrast with the other countries.

  3. Grammar & accuracy

    RevisedThis figure steadily decreased over the next two decades, eventually stabilizing at around 17% from 2000 onwards.

    Corrected 'stabilising' to 'stabilizing' for consistency in American English.

  4. Coherence & cohesion

    RevisedNotably, the growth was particularly pronounced after the year 2000.

    Adding 'notably' emphasizes the significance of the growth period.

  5. Lexical resource

    RevisedIndia's share remained consistently low, peaking at just 9% by 2012.

    Using 'peaking at' provides a more precise description of the trend.

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Coherence & cohesion

Band 8.0/ 9

The essay is well-organized with a clear structure, effectively summarizing the main trends and making relevant comparisons.

Suggestions

  • Ensure all points are clearly linked with appropriate connectors.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedOverall, the percentage of exports to Japan and the US experienced a decline, whereas exports to China saw a dramatic increase.

    Using 'whereas' provides a clearer contrast between the trends.

  • RevisedIndia, however, remained a relatively minor export destination throughout the period.

    Adding 'however' enhances the contrast with the other countries.

  • RevisedNotably, the growth was particularly pronounced after the year 2000.

    Adding 'notably' emphasizes the significance of the growth period.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 8.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures with minor errors.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThis figure steadily decreased over the next two decades, eventually stabilizing at around 17% from 2000 onwards.

    Corrected 'stabilising' to 'stabilizing' for consistency in American English.

  • RevisedIndia's share remained consistently low, never exceeding 9% throughout the period.

    Clarified the time frame for consistency.

  • RevisedThe growth was particularly pronounced after 2000.

    Removed 'the year' for conciseness.

Lexical resource

Band 8.0/ 9

The vocabulary used is appropriate and varied, with some effective use of complex language.

Sentence revisions 3

  • RevisedThe line graph depicts the changes in the percentage of Australian exports to four specific countries.

    Using 'depicts' instead of 'illustrates' adds variety to the vocabulary.

  • RevisedCommencing at a mere 1% in 1990, it rose sharply.

    Using 'commencing' and 'mere' provides more precise language.

  • RevisedIndia's share remained consistently low, peaking at just 9% by 2012.

    Using 'peaking at' provides a more precise description of the trend.

Task achievement

Band 9.0/ 9

The essay effectively summarizes the main features and makes relevant comparisons, addressing all parts of the task.

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