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The diagrams show the problem of flooding in a UK town and two possible solutions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The diagrams show the problem of flooding in a UK town and two possible solutions. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
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The picture depicts the flooding issue in a UK town and
propose
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proposes

The plural verb propose does not appear to agree with the singular subject The picture. Consider changing the verb form for subject-verb agreement.

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 two possible answers to
this
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 problem. To commence, the flooding problem primarily affects the
residental
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residential

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area located on the north
side
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 of
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river
Capitalize word
River

The word river should be capitalized in this context.

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B
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 and
west
Correct article usage
the west

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side
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 of
River
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 A.
Moreover
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, at the
sout
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south

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side
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 of
River
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Add a comma
B,

It appears that you are missing a comma after the introductory phrase at the sout side of River B. Consider adding a comma.

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B
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 there are commercial buildings,
while
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and
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an

The word and doesn’t seem to fit this context. Consider replacing it with a different one.

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 industrial park is found on the east
side
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 of
River
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 A.
However
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, in order to alleviate the flood, the information reveals several possible solutions. First and foremost, is to move the residential area and the industrial park away from the northern section of
the
Correct article usage
apply

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River
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B
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as well as
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 relocate commercial buildings
further
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 from the southern bank of the same
river
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.
This
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 approach aims to reduce the risk of flooding by increasing the distance between these vulnerable structures and the
river
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. Alternatively, the second option
suggest
Change the verb form
suggests

The plural verb suggest does not appear to agree with the singular subject the second option. Consider changing the verb form for subject-verb agreement.

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 constructing dams at two strategic locations: one at the northern end of
River
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 A to create a water reservoir and another at the western end of
River
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B
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.
This
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 would help to manage water flow and provide
buffer
Add an article
a buffer

The noun phrase buffer seems to be missing a determiner before it. Consider adding an article.

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 against potential flooding. To encapsulate,
while
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 the flooding area is located near
the
Correct article usage
apply

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River
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B
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, the
propose
Wrong verb form
proposed

It appears that your sentence or clause uses an incorrect form of the verb propose. Consider changing it.

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 two solutions,
such
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 as relocating vulnerable buildings and constructing dams, offer viable ways to mitigate the risk and protect the community.

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Linking words: Don't use the same linking words: "while".
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Introduction: The introduction is missing.
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Introduction: The chart intro is missing.
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Basic structure: Change the fifth paragraph.
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Introduction: The chart intro is missing.
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Vocabulary: Replace the words side, river, b with synonyms.
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Vocabulary: Only 5 basic words for charts were used.
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Vocabulary: Use several vocabularies to present the data in the fifth paragraph.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • flood barriers
  • levees
  • drainage systems
  • water runoff
  • low-lying areas
  • urban areas
  • vulnerable areas
  • spill over
  • geographical layout
  • enhancement
  • infrastructure
  • effectiveness
  • drawbacks
  • maintenance
  • local ecosystem
  • immediate protection
  • significant maintenance
  • physical alteration
  • longer-term benefits
  • critical locations
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