Australian exports to four countries: IELTS Task 1 answer #53, band 6.5

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Australian exports to four countries (IELTS Task 1 line graph) (% of Australian exports)
	Japan	US	China	India
1990	26	11	2	1
1995	20	8	3	1
2000	18	11	5	1
2005	18	8	11	5
2010	17	5	25	7
2012	17	7	28	5

Academic Task 1150 words

The graph below shows the percentage of Australian exports to 4 countries from 1990 to 2012.

The graph below illustrates the percentage of Australian products transfer to Japan, China, USA and India from 1990 to 2012.

Lexical resource
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RevisedThe graph below illustrates the percentage of Australian exports to Japan, China, the USA, and India from 1990 to 2012.
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Overall, Japan was the main export partner of Australia at the beginning of the period, but declined gradually over the end period. In contrast, transfer to China increased steadily and became the largest in the end of the period. Meanwhile, percentage of USA and India fluctuated without large changes.

Coherence & cohesion
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RevisedOverall, Japan was the main export partner of Australia at the beginning of the period, but its share declined gradually by the end of the period.
Clarified the sentence for better understanding.
Coherence & cohesion
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RevisedIn contrast, exports to China increased steadily, becoming the largest by the end of the period.
Improved sentence structure for clarity.
Coherence & cohesion
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RevisedMeanwhile, the percentages for the USA and India fluctuated without significant changes.
Corrected grammatical errors and improved clarity.

In 1990 Japan exported around 25% of Australian products. However, this percentage fell slightly under 20% in 2012. Despite increasing at the mid-1990s around 11%, export to USA decreased from over 10% in 1990 to around 5% in 2012.

Grammar & accuracy
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RevisedIn 1990, Japan imported around 25% of Australian products.
Corrected the verb to match the context.
Grammar & accuracy
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RevisedDespite an increase to around 11% in the mid-1990s, exports to the USA decreased from over 10% in 1990 to around 5% in 2012.
Improved sentence structure and clarity.

In contrast, China's share increased steadily from around 2-3% to about 28% in 2012, and became the largest Australian export partner. India's proportion showed a slight increase from around 1% to 8% until the mid-2000s, before falling to the end around 5%.

Lexical resource
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RevisedIn contrast, China's share increased steadily from around 2-3% to about 28% in 2012, becoming Australia's largest export partner.
Improved sentence flow by varying sentence structure.
Grammar & accuracy
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RevisedIndia's proportion showed a slight increase from around 1% to 8% until the mid-2000s, before falling to around 5% by the end.
Corrected grammatical errors for clarity.

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Coherence & cohesion

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay presents information in a logical order, but lacks smooth transitions between ideas.

Suggestions

Use more linking words to connect ideas.
Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.
Summarize key points effectively.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedOverall, Japan was the main export partner of Australia at the beginning of the period, but its share declined gradually by the end of the period.
Clarified the sentence for better understanding.
RevisedIn contrast, exports to China increased steadily, becoming the largest by the end of the period.
Improved sentence structure for clarity.
RevisedMeanwhile, the percentages for the USA and India fluctuated without significant changes.
Corrected grammatical errors and improved clarity.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 7.0/ 9

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

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedIn 1990, Japan imported around 25% of Australian products.
Corrected the verb to match the context.
RevisedDespite an increase to around 11% in the mid-1990s, exports to the USA decreased from over 10% in 1990 to around 5% in 2012.
Improved sentence structure and clarity.
RevisedIndia's proportion showed a slight increase from around 1% to 8% until the mid-2000s, before falling to around 5% by the end.
Corrected grammatical errors for clarity.

Lexical resource

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay uses a range of vocabulary appropriately, but lacks variety in some areas.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedThe graph below illustrates the percentage of Australian exports to Japan, China, the USA, and India from 1990 to 2012.
Improved lexical choice for clarity and precision.
RevisedOverall, Japan was Australia's main export partner at the beginning of the period, but its share declined gradually by the end of the period.
Enhanced lexical resource by using more precise language.
RevisedIn contrast, China's share increased steadily from around 2-3% to about 28% in 2012, becoming Australia's largest export partner.
Improved sentence flow by varying sentence structure.

Task achievement

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task effectively, covering all key points from the graph.

Suggestions

Include more specific data points for clarity.
Ensure all trends are accurately described.

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