The table below shows the expenses of a used bookstore in Scotland for the first and last month of the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

IELTS Writing Task Chart for The table below shows the expenses of a used bookstore in Scotland for the first and last month of the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The table presents the running

costs

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of a secondhand bookstore in Scotland for January and

December

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2018.

Overall

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rent

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remained the highest figure in both months, and it increased significantly from January to

December

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Although

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the cost of utilities decreased, the total cost rose by the end of the period. In January,

rent

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was reported to be $3,222, which was significantly greater than any other bill. Utilities were the second highest cost, at $455, with "other" only marginally smaller ($444). Equipment, professional fees, and maintenance

costs

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were minimal, ranging from $10 to $53. Wages & benefits and marketing were $260 and $263, respectively.

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this

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totalled $4,758.

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December

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saw

rent

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, marketing, and "other" soar to $4,909, $355, and $599, respectively,

whereas

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professional fees increased drastically to $132. Of all categories,

rent

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experienced the most significant change.

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, the

costs

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of wages & benefits fell to $226, equipment dropped to $43,

while

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utilities plummeted to $265—almost halving. Both equipment and maintenance

costs

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saw marginal changes: the former fell by $10,

while

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the latter increased by $32.

Consequently

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December

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was the

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most

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expensive month: totalling a staggering $6,571 in expenses.

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Linking words: Don't use the same linking words: "overall, while".

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Vocabulary: Replace the words costs, december, rent with synonyms.

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

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

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Vocabulary: The word "increased" was used 3 times.

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Vocabulary: The word "significantly" was used 3 times.

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

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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: 8.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 9.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

190 words

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The table below shows the expenses of a used bookstore in Scotland for the first and last month of the same year. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

Some people say it is important to keep your home and your work place tidy, with everything organised and in the correct place. What is your opinion about this ?

Some countries achieve international sporting success by building specialised facilities to train top athletes instead of providing sports facilities that everyone can use. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?