Tea and coffee imports: IELTS Task 1 answer #7, band 7.0
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The bar chart this answer describes
Show the data
| Coffee | Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 80,000 | 20,000 |
| UK | 20,000 | 160,000 |
| USA | 40,000 | 120,000 |
| Germany | 50,000 | 40,000 |
Academic Task 1144 words
The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries in tonnes in 2007.
The bar chart compares two different beverages—tea and coffee—imported by four countries in 2007, measured in tonnes.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedOverall, the USA and the UK imported more tea than coffee, whereas in Germany and Canada, coffee imports exceeded those of tea.
Improved the transition and clarity of comparison.
Lexical resource
RevisedThe UK imported 160,000 tonnes of tea in 2007, the highest among all countries surveyed.
Avoided repetition and used more precise vocabulary.
Lexical resource
RevisedIn contrast, the UK's coffee imports were the lowest, at only 20,000 tonnes.
Clarified that the data refers to imports, not consumption, and improved word choice.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedThe USA imported 120,000 tonnes of tea, which was three times higher than its coffee imports.
Improved grammatical accuracy and clarity.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn contrast, both Canada and Germany imported more coffee than tea.
Clarified the comparison and used a more appropriate linking phrase.
Lexical resource
RevisedCanada's coffee imports reached 80,000 tonnes, the highest figure for coffee among the four countries.
Used more varied vocabulary and made the comparison clearer.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedAdditionally, tea imports in Canada amounted to only 20,000 tonnes.
Improved sentence structure and clarity.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedSimilarly, Germany imported approximately 40,000 tonnes of tea and about 50,000 tonnes of coffee.
Improved clarity and flow by specifying the quantities more clearly.
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, with clear comparisons and an overall summary. Paragraphing is appropriate, and there is a logical flow from one country to another. However, some linking phrases could be improved for smoother transitions.
Suggestions
- Use more varied linking words to connect ideas.
- Clarify comparisons between countries for better cohesion.
- Ensure each paragraph has a clear focus.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedOverall, the USA and the UK imported more tea than coffee, whereas in Germany and Canada, coffee imports exceeded those of tea.
Improved the transition and clarity of comparison.
RevisedIn contrast, both Canada and Germany imported more coffee than tea.
Clarified the comparison and used a more appropriate linking phrase.
RevisedSimilarly, Germany imported approximately 40,000 tonnes of tea and about 50,000 tonnes of coffee.
Improved clarity and flow by specifying the quantities more clearly.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay demonstrates a good command of grammar with mostly accurate sentence structures. There are minor errors and some awkward phrasing, but these do not impede understanding.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe USA imported 120,000 tonnes of tea, which was three times higher than its coffee imports.
Improved grammatical accuracy and clarity.
RevisedAdditionally, tea imports in Canada amounted to only 20,000 tonnes.
Improved sentence structure and clarity.
RevisedGermany imported approximately 40,000 tonnes of tea and about 50,000 tonnes of coffee.
Corrected awkward phrasing and improved parallel structure.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The vocabulary is generally appropriate and varied, with some good use of comparative language. However, there is some repetition (e.g., 'imported,' 'tonnes'), and a few phrases could be more precise.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe UK imported 160,000 tonnes of tea in 2007, the highest among all countries surveyed.
Avoided repetition and used more precise vocabulary.
RevisedIn contrast, the UK's coffee imports were the lowest, at only 20,000 tonnes.
Clarified that the data refers to imports, not consumption, and improved word choice.
RevisedCanada's coffee imports reached 80,000 tonnes, the highest figure for coffee among the four countries.
Used more varied vocabulary and made the comparison clearer.
Task achievement
Band 8.0/ 9
The essay accurately summarizes the main features of the graph, makes relevant comparisons, and includes specific data. All key information is covered, but a brief mention of overall totals or more explicit comparisons could further strengthen the response.
Suggestions
- Include a brief summary of overall trends or totals.
- Make more explicit comparisons between all four countries.
- Ensure all data points are clearly referenced.
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