Tea and coffee imports: IELTS Task 1 answer #6, band 5.0
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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 1141 words
The graph below shows the amount of tea and coffee imported by four different countries in tonnes in 2007. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThe bar chart provides data on the quantities of tea and coffee imported by Canada, the UK, the USA, and Germany in 2007, measured in tonnes.
Clarifies the countries and units, improving cohesion in the introduction.
Overall, tea import demonstrated slightly higher quantity than coffee. However, the pattern differs from country to country.
While Germany and Canada held much lower numbers, with Germany only 40,000 and Canada just 20,000.
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedThe UK was the largest importer of tea, with around 160,000 tonnes, followed by the USA with approximately 120,000 tonnes.
Corrects factual errors and improves logical flow.
However, Germany and Canada demonstrated much higher figures compared to previous section with, Germany over 50,000 and
Coherence & cohesion
RevisedIn contrast, coffee imports were highest in Canada at 80,000 tonnes, while the UK imported the least at about 20,000 tonnes. The USA and Germany imported 40,000 and 50,000 tonnes respectively.
Clarifies comparisons and improves sentence structure for coherence.
Lexical resource
RevisedCanada imported a significant amount of coffee, at 80,000 tonnes.
Uses more appropriate and formal language for academic writing.
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What Axiom wrote for each criterion: why the answer earned its band, and what to work on next.
Coherence & cohesion
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay attempts to organize information logically but lacks clear paragraphing and smooth transitions. Some sentences are fragmented or disconnected, making the text difficult to follow in places. There is some repetition and a lack of clear comparative structure.
Suggestions
- Use clear paragraphs for introduction, overview, and details.
- Link ideas with appropriate connectors (e.g., 'however', 'in contrast').
- Avoid repetition and ensure each paragraph has a clear focus.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe bar chart provides data on the quantities of tea and coffee imported by Canada, the UK, the USA, and Germany in 2007, measured in tonnes.
Clarifies the countries and units, improving cohesion in the introduction.
RevisedThe UK was the largest importer of tea, with around 160,000 tonnes, followed by the USA with approximately 120,000 tonnes.
Corrects factual errors and improves logical flow.
RevisedIn contrast, coffee imports were highest in Canada at 80,000 tonnes, while the UK imported the least at about 20,000 tonnes. The USA and Germany imported 40,000 and 50,000 tonnes respectively.
Clarifies comparisons and improves sentence structure for coherence.
Grammar & accuracy
Band 5.0/ 9
There are frequent grammatical errors, including incorrect verb forms, missing articles, and sentence fragments. Some sentences are incomplete or lack subject-verb agreement. The essay attempts some complex structures but with limited success.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe bar chart illustrates the amounts of tea and coffee imported by four different countries in tonnes in 2007.
Corrects pluralization and unit spelling.
RevisedThe USA was the second largest importer, with 120,000 tonnes of tea.
Corrects sentence structure and number formatting.
RevisedIn terms of coffee, the UK imported only 20,000 tonnes, while the USA imported 40,000 tonnes.
Combines fragments and corrects grammar for clarity.
Lexical resource
Band 5.0/ 9
Vocabulary is adequate but there are frequent errors and awkward phrases. Some word choices are inappropriate or inaccurate (e.g., 'dominant in the phase', 'staggering', 'implied'). Repetition of words and phrases reduces the range.
Sentence revisions 3
RevisedThe UK imported the highest amount of tea, totaling 160,000 tonnes.
Removes awkward phrasing and uses more precise vocabulary.
RevisedThe USA was the second largest importer, with 120,000 tonnes of tea.
Improves clarity and accuracy.
RevisedCanada imported a significant amount of coffee, at 80,000 tonnes.
Uses more appropriate and formal language for academic writing.
Task achievement
Band 5.0/ 9
The essay attempts to summarize the main features and make comparisons, but there are inaccuracies in the data (e.g., confusing the UK and USA), and some key features are missing or unclear. The overview is present but not fully accurate. More precise and complete data reporting is needed.
Suggestions
- Double-check data accuracy when describing the chart.
- Clearly state the main trends and make relevant comparisons.
- Include all four countries in both tea and coffee sections.
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