Milk production in four countries: IELTS Task 1 answer #10, band 6.0

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The table this answer describes

Milk production in four countries (IELTS Task 1 table) (litres)
	1990	2000	2010
Netherlands	11,262,000	11,155,000	11,466,000
Australia	11,246,000	11,105,000	9,165,000
Tanzania	87,000	142,000	155,000
Guatemala	26,000	55,000	84,000

Values in litres.

Academic Task 1177 words

The table shows the production of milk annually (in liters) in four countries in 1990, 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.

The table provides data on how much litters of milk produced in four different countries such as Netherlands, Australia, Tanzania and Guatemala between 1990 and 2010.

Lexical resource
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RevisedThe table provides data on the annual milk production in liters for four countries: the Netherlands, Austria, Tanzania, and Guatemala, between 1990 and 2010.
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Overall, it is clear from the diagram that the quantity of milk produced in Netherlands, Tanzania and Guatemala increased enormously. However, the percentage of milk manufactured in Austria declined over the given period. Meanwhile, the percentage of milk made in Netherlands was the highest figure.

Coherence & cohesion
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RevisedOverall, the table shows that milk production increased significantly in the Netherlands, Tanzania, and Guatemala.
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Looking at the upward trends first, there was an enormous rise in the liters of milk in Netherlands from 11,262,000 liters in 1990 to 11,466,00 liters in 2010. However, this index hit the lowest point at 11,155,000 liters in 2000. Similarly, the amount of milk produced in Tanzania boomed between 87,000 liters to 155,000 liters over the given period. Comparably, the quantity of milk manufactured in Guatemala showed a dramatic growth from 26,000 liters to 84,000 liters next 20 years.

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RevisedFirstly, milk production in the Netherlands rose from 11,262,000 liters in 1990 to 11,466,000 liters in 2010.
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Grammar & accuracy
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RevisedHowever, production hit its lowest point at 11,155,000 liters in 2000.
Corrected grammatical structure for clarity.
Lexical resource
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RevisedSimilarly, milk production in Tanzania increased from 87,000 liters to 155,000 liters during this period.
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Lexical resource
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RevisedLikewise, Guatemala's milk production grew dramatically from 26,000 liters to 84,000 liters over the next 20 years.
Improved lexical variety and sentence structure.

In contrast there was depicted an enormous decline in the liters of milk produced in Austria from 11,246,000 liters in 1990 to 9,165,000 liters in 2000.

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RevisedIn contrast, Austria experienced a significant decline in milk production from 11,246,000 liters in 1990 to 9,165,000 liters in 2010.
Corrected the year and improved sentence structure.

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Coherence & cohesion

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay generally follows a logical structure, but there are some issues with clarity and flow.

Suggestions

Use linking words to improve flow.
Ensure consistent use of country names.
Clarify comparisons between countries.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedOverall, the table shows that milk production increased significantly in the Netherlands, Tanzania, and Guatemala.
Rephrased for clarity and conciseness.
RevisedFirstly, milk production in the Netherlands rose from 11,262,000 liters in 1990 to 11,466,000 liters in 2010.
Improved sentence structure for clarity.
RevisedIn contrast, Austria experienced a significant decline in milk production from 11,246,000 liters in 1990 to 9,165,000 liters in 2010.
Corrected the year and improved sentence structure.

Grammar & accuracy

Band 6.0/ 9

The essay demonstrates a reasonable range of grammatical structures, but there are some errors.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedThe table provides data on the annual milk production in liters for four countries: the Netherlands, Austria, Tanzania, and Guatemala, between 1990 and 2010.
Corrected grammatical errors and improved sentence structure.
RevisedHowever, production hit its lowest point at 11,155,000 liters in 2000.
Corrected grammatical structure for clarity.
RevisedIn contrast, Austria experienced a significant decline in milk production from 11,246,000 liters in 1990 to 9,165,000 liters in 2010.
Corrected the year and improved grammatical accuracy.

Lexical resource

Band 6.0/ 9

The vocabulary is adequate but lacks variety and precision.

Sentence revisions 3

RevisedThe table provides data on the annual milk production in liters for four countries: the Netherlands, Austria, Tanzania, and Guatemala, between 1990 and 2010.
Corrected country name and improved lexical precision.
RevisedSimilarly, milk production in Tanzania increased from 87,000 liters to 155,000 liters during this period.
Rephrased for clarity and precision.
RevisedLikewise, Guatemala's milk production grew dramatically from 26,000 liters to 84,000 liters over the next 20 years.
Improved lexical variety and sentence structure.

Task achievement

Band 7.0/ 9

The essay addresses the task and includes relevant information, but there are some inaccuracies.

Suggestions

Ensure all data is accurately reported.

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