Timber, pulp and paper production: IELTS Task 1 answer #13, band 7.5
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The line graph this answer describes
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| Timber | Pulp | Paper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 | 4 | 5.5 |
| 1985 | 10 | 6 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6.5 | 8 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7.5 | 10 | 12 |
Academic Task 1228 words
The graph above shows the production of three forest industry products in a European country, namely timber, pulp, and paper from 1980 to 2000.
Lexical resource
RevisedThe line graph illustrates the production of forest industry products, including timber, pulp, and paper, in a particular European country between 1980 and 2000.
Using 'production' instead of 'manufacture' is more precise in this context.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedOverall, despite some fluctuations in quantity, all three forest industry products showed an overall increase by the end of the given period.
The sentence could be clearer by specifying that the increase is overall, despite fluctuations.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedMeanwhile, the production of paper and pulp experienced the highest growth rates over the period compared to timber.
Consistency in tense and capitalization improves clarity.
In 1980, only 4 million tonnes of paper were produced, and it accounted for the smallest production level among the other three products; however, it continuously increased by 1995, reaching around 9 million tonnes.
Lexical resource
RevisedIn the next five years, it fluctuated before reaching its peak of 12 million tonnes, becoming the most widely produced forest product in the country.
Replacing 'wooden product' with 'forest product' is more accurate.
However, from 1985, it consistently increased and achieved its peak of approximately 10 million tonnes in 2000.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedPulp production was just under 6 million tonnes in 1980 and decreased markedly by almost 3 million tonnes by around 1983.
Removing 'The' before 'pulp production' improves grammatical accuracy.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedTimber, however, experienced the least increase in production during the given period. Around 5 million tonnes were manufactured in 1980, and production rose to 10 million tonnes by 1985.
Breaking the sentence into two improves readability and clarity.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedMeanwhile, from 1985 to 2000, it regularly decreased, and by the end of the period, around 7.5 million tonnes of timber were produced, having the least demand in 2000.
Improving sentence structure for clarity and grammatical accuracy.
Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.
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Coherence & cohesion
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay is generally well-organized with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. However, some transitions between ideas could be smoother.
Suggestions
- Use more cohesive devices to link ideas.
- Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedOverall, despite some fluctuations in quantity, all three forest industry products showed an overall increase by the end of the given period.
The sentence could be clearer by specifying that the increase is overall, despite fluctuations.
RevisedMeanwhile, the production of paper and pulp experienced the highest growth rates over the period compared to timber.
Consistency in tense and capitalization improves clarity.
RevisedTimber, however, experienced the least increase in production during the given period. Around 5 million tonnes were manufactured in 1980, and production rose to 10 million tonnes by 1985.
Breaking the sentence into two improves readability and clarity.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 8.0/ 9
The essay demonstrates a good command of grammar with minor errors in tense consistency and punctuation.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedOverall, despite some fluctuations in quantity, all three forest industry products increased steadily by the end of the given period.
Ensure subject-verb agreement and pluralization are correct.
RevisedPulp production was just under 6 million tonnes in 1980 and decreased markedly by almost 3 million tonnes by around 1983.
Removing 'The' before 'pulp production' improves grammatical accuracy.
RevisedMeanwhile, from 1985 to 2000, it regularly decreased, and by the end of the period, around 7.5 million tonnes of timber were produced, having the least demand in 2000.
Improving sentence structure for clarity and grammatical accuracy.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a range of vocabulary appropriately, though some word choices could be improved for precision.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe line graph illustrates the production of forest industry products, including timber, pulp, and paper, in a particular European country between 1980 and 2000.
Using 'production' instead of 'manufacture' is more precise in this context.
RevisedIn the next five years, it fluctuated before reaching its peak of 12 million tonnes, becoming the most widely produced forest product in the country.
Replacing 'wooden product' with 'forest product' is more accurate.
RevisedTimber, however, experienced the smallest increase in production during the given period; around 5 million tonnes were produced in 1980, and it rose to 10 million tonnes by 1985.
Using 'smallest increase' and 'produced' improves precision and consistency.
Task achievement
Band 8.0/ 9
The essay accurately describes the trends shown in the graph and provides relevant data to support the descriptions.
Suggestions
- Ensure all key trends are clearly highlighted.
- Provide a brief summary of the main trends in the conclusion.
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