The graph below gives information about the percentage of the population in four Asian countries living in cities from 1970 to 2020, with predictions for 2030 and 2040. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The line graph compares four Asian

countries

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in terms of their proportion of

population

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in urban areas from 1970 to 2040. It is clear from the graph that the percentage of urban

population

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increases over the 7 decades from 1970 in each country. Malaysia has the highest urban

population

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rate among all

countries

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. In 1970, 31% of the Phillippines

population

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lived in cities, narrowly followed by

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30% of the Malaysians. The percentage of

metropolitan

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the metropolitan

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population

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was around 19% in Thailand, and the respective figure for Indonesia was 12%. By the year 2020, the proportion of Malaysians and Indonesians who lived in urban areas

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risen steadily to just over 70% and 50% respectively, becoming the first and second largest urbanised

countries

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In contrast

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Philipines

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Philippines

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saw its metropolitan

population

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fell

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from about 50% in 1990 to 40% in 2010. Between 2030 and 2040, people living in cities are going to increase in all four

countries

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, with

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fastest growth rate being expected in Thailand.

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Vocabulary: Replace the words countries, population with synonyms.

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Vocabulary: The word "graph" was used 2 times.

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Vocabulary: The word "percentage" was used 2 times.

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Vocabulary: The word "proportion" was used 2 times.

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Vocabulary: The word "increases" was used 2 times.

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meeting the goal of 7 or more
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Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Introduction & conclusion present

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 9.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

5 paragraphs

164 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

graph
percentage
population
cities
Asian countries
1970
2020
predictions
2030
2040
estimations
urban
increasing
steadily
Japan
China
rise
urbanization
South Korea
India
upward trend
slow pace
surpass
resided
projected
moderate increase
significant surge
exceed

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Buying things in internet, such as books, air tickets and groceries is becoming more popular. Do advantage of this outweigh disadvantage.

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Is is generally believed that some people are born with certain talent, for instance for sport or music, and others are not. However, it is sometimes claimed that can be taught to become a good sports person or musicians. Discuss both sides and your own opinion.