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This is an IELTS writing task 1 sample answer essay from the new IELTS Cambridge 18 book of past tests on the topic of the number of US households (in millions) by annual income.

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A glance at the bar chart provided highlights the total number of
families
 in the United States was divided into four levels,
categorizing
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 by the average annual
earning
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earnings
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 from the year 2007 to 2015.
Overall
, the ranking shows the increasing economic imbalance of the United
State
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 society
among
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 those 8 years. Noticeably, the numbers of the most wealthy
families
 and the least wealthy
families
 both increased through the given period. To probe more deeply, the number of
the
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families
 who earn over $100,000, less than $25,000, and between $25,000 to $49,999 yearly were all under the line of 30
millions
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, from 2007 to 2011.
However
, the
families
 who earn over $100,000 a year reached a new height
as
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 around 33
millions
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million
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 in 2015,
while
 the numbers of
the
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families
 who earn less than $25,000 and from $25,000 to $49,999 both almost climbed over 30
millions
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million
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 in 2011 and had a little go down at about 2.5
millions
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 2015.
Furthermore
, what should be particularly mentioned are the groups of
families
earn
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that earn
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an averagely
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averagely
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$
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50,000 to $74,999 and $75,000 to $99,999 who remained
being
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 the
last
 and the second
last
 at all
time
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, with the numbers keep level off from 2007 to 2015 at separately 21% and 15%.
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coherence cohesion
To improve coherence, use more linking words and phrases to guide the reader through the information. Additionally, ensure that every paragraph has a clear topic sentence that alerts the reader to the main idea being discussed.
task achievement
To improve task achievement, ensure that all the main trends are described clearly and precisely. Avoid ambiguous phrases and provide more specific data from the chart to substantiate your points.
general
Watch out for minor grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that can detract from the clarity of your writing. Proofreading your work can help reduce such errors.
task achievement
The essay covers all required points and describes the overall trend effectively.
coherence cohesion
The structure of the essay is logical, with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
task achievement
The essay shows a good attempt to analyze and interpret data, emphasizing the economic imbalance in U.S. society.

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