Tea and coffee imports: IELTS Task 1 answer #5, band 7.0
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The bar chart this answer describes
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| Coffee | Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 80,000 | 20,000 |
| UK | 20,000 | 160,000 |
| USA | 40,000 | 120,000 |
| Germany | 50,000 | 40,000 |
Academic Task 1142 words
The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries in tonnes in 2007
Lexical resource
RevisedThe graph illustrates the quantity of coffee and tea imported from four different countries in 2007.
The verb 'imported' is more precise in this context than 'brought'.
Overall, the UK imported the largest amount of tea, while Canada was bigger importer of coffee.
Lexical resource
RevisedFurthermore, notable differences in tea and coffee preferences were observed across these countries.
The revision corrects the misuse of the word 'ware' and makes the sentence more natural sounding.
This was followed by the USA, which imported 120,00 tonnes.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedFirstly, focusing on the import of tea, the largest quantity was seen in the UK, reaching approximately 160,000 tonnes.
The revision provides a clearer and more formal way of expressing the same idea.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedGermany, with a tea import figure of about 40,000 tonnes, was the lowest among the four countries, followed by Canada with 20,000 tonnes.
The revision improves the flow of the sentence and makes it easier to understand.
In contrast, the import of coffee was generally lower than that of tea. Canada imported the highest amount of coffee at about 80,000 tonnes.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedThe USA and Germany imported 40,000 and 45,000 tonnes respectively, while the UK had the lowest figure at approximately 20,000 tonnes.
The revision improves the clarity of the sentence by making the structure more parallel.
Select a highlighted passage to see its suggested revision.
What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay is logically organized and presents a clear overview. The information is sequenced in a way that makes it easy to follow the trends in the data. However, there are a few minor issues with the use of cohesive devices and the overall flow of the text.
Suggestions
- Use a variety of cohesive devices to make the relationships between your ideas clearer.
- Ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic and that all sentences in the paragraph relate to that topic.
Sentence revisions 2
RevisedFirstly, focusing on the import of tea, the largest quantity was seen in the UK, reaching approximately 160,000 tonnes.
The revision provides a clearer and more formal way of expressing the same idea.
RevisedGermany, with a tea import figure of about 40,000 tonnes, was the lowest among the four countries, followed by Canada with 20,000 tonnes.
The revision improves the flow of the sentence and makes it easier to understand.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms and there are very few grammatical errors. However, there are a few minor errors that could be addressed.
Sentence revisions 1
RevisedThe USA and Germany imported 40,000 and 45,000 tonnes respectively, while the UK had the lowest figure at approximately 20,000 tonnes.
The revision improves the clarity of the sentence by making the structure more parallel.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay uses a good range of vocabulary and there is evidence of less common and idiomatic language. However, there are a few instances where word choice could be improved.
Sentence revisions 2
RevisedThe graph illustrates the quantity of coffee and tea imported from four different countries in 2007.
The verb 'imported' is more precise in this context than 'brought'.
RevisedFurthermore, notable differences in tea and coffee preferences were observed across these countries.
The revision corrects the misuse of the word 'ware' and makes the sentence more natural sounding.
Task achievement
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay provides a clear overview of the information presented in the graph and makes appropriate comparisons where necessary. The essay could be improved by providing a more detailed analysis of the data and by making more specific comparisons.
Suggestions
- Provide a more detailed analysis of the data, including reasons for the trends and comparisons between the countries.
- Make more specific comparisons and use a wider range of language to describe the data.
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