The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018

IELTS Writing Task Chart for The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018

Given are two

line

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lines

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presenting a comparison of markets that

was

Correct subject-verb agreement

were

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closed and open from 2011 to 2018. The number of opening shops

touch

Verb problem

reached

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the

Correct pronoun usage

its

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highest point in 2011 among other years.

While

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Punctuation problem

apply

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it was a downward trend in 2012.

In addition

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, almost the same in both years, levelled off from 2015 to 2016. There

was

Correct subject-verb agreement

were

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fluctuations in

Correct article usage

the closures

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closures

Fix the agreement mistake

closure

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market from 2011 to 2014 between 7.300 and 5.9p0

shop

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shops

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Then

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, it dropped sharply in 2015 ,which arrived

less

Change preposition

at less

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than 1.000 market, as opposed to

was increased

Wrong verb form

increasing

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sharply in 2016.

Correct pronoun usage

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can be clearly seen from the graph that

quantity

Correct article usage

the quantity

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unlock

Replace the word

unlocked

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markets was higher than

lock

Wrong verb form

the locked

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during the period shown.

While

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lock

Correct article usage

the lock

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shop experienced the lowest growth in 2015.

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Sep 27, 2025

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3
Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
0
Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
16
Grammar mistakes
detected issues

<4

Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

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: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

119 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

trend
fluctuation
peak
decline
surge
stabilize
correlation
economic conditions
consumer behavior
technological advancements
urban development
employment
retail sector

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The graph below shows the number of shops that closed and the number of new shops that opened in one country between 2011 and 2018

Question : some young people are leaving the country side to live in cities and town, leaving only old people in countryside. What problem does this cause? What can be done to solve this problem?

The unlimited use of cars may cause problems. What are those problems? In order to reduce the problems, should we discourage people to use cars? Give a reason for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge and experience.