Tea and coffee imports: IELTS Task 1 answer #2, band 7.5
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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 1189 words
The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries in tons in 2007.
The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries in tons in 2007.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedThe bar chart compares the amounts of tea and coffee imported by four different countries—Canada, the UK, the USA, and Germany—in 2007, with figures measured in tons.
Corrected punctuation for clarity.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedOverall, while all countries together imported more tea than coffee, the degree of difference varied significantly.
Improved sentence structure for better clarity.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedTea imports were highest in the UK and the USA, whereas Canada and Germany imported more coffee.
Simplified sentence for clarity.
In terms of tea-dominant countries, the UK was by far the biggest importer of tea, with approximately 160,000 tons in 2007, whereas its coffee imports were much lower, at only 20,000 tons – eight times less. Similarly, the USA received in 120,000 tons of tea, which was three times higher than its coffee imports, recorded at around 40,000 tons.
However, its tea imports were four times lower, at just 20,000 tons.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn contrast, Canada recorded the highest coffee imports at 80,000 tons.
Adjusted sentence structure for smoother transition.
Grammar & accuracy
RevisedIn Germany, the figures were more balanced: coffee imports were roughly 50,000 tons, while tea imports stood at 40,000 tons.
Ensured parallel structure for consistency.
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Coherence & cohesion
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay is well-organized with a clear structure and logical progression of ideas. However, some transitions between sentences could be smoother.
Suggestions
- Use more varied linking words to improve flow.
- Ensure each paragraph has a clear central idea.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedOverall, while all countries together imported more tea than coffee, the degree of difference varied significantly.
Improved sentence structure for better clarity.
RevisedTea imports were highest in the UK and the USA, whereas Canada and Germany imported more coffee.
Simplified sentence for clarity.
RevisedIn contrast, Canada recorded the highest coffee imports at 80,000 tons.
Adjusted sentence structure for smoother transition.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 8.0/ 9
The essay uses a range of grammatical structures accurately. There are minor errors but they do not impede understanding.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe bar chart compares the amounts of tea and coffee imported by four different countries—Canada, the UK, the USA, and Germany—in 2007, with figures measured in tons.
Corrected punctuation for clarity.
RevisedSimilarly, the USA imported 120,000 tons of tea.
Removed unnecessary word for grammatical accuracy.
RevisedIn Germany, the figures were more balanced: coffee imports were roughly 50,000 tons, while tea imports stood at 40,000 tons.
Ensured parallel structure for consistency.
Lexical resource
Band 7.0/ 9
The essay demonstrates a good range of vocabulary with some precise word choices. However, there is room for more variety and sophistication.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe bar chart illustrates the quantities of tea and coffee imported by four distinct countries.
Used more precise vocabulary for clarity.
RevisedRegarding tea-dominant countries, the UK was the largest importer by a significant margin.
Enhanced vocabulary for emphasis.
RevisedSimilarly, the USA imported 120,000 tons of tea.
Corrected verb usage for accuracy.
Task achievement
Band 8.0/ 9
The essay effectively summarizes the main features of the graph and makes relevant comparisons. It addresses all parts of the task.
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