The table below shows the results of surveys in 2005, 2010 and 2015 about McGill University. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The table provide Information about people's opinions of McGill University in 2005,2010 and 2015.

Overall

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, student services showed the most significant increase over the period,

while

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the range of modules offered declined steadily.

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, sports and social remained unchanged, and

library

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libraries

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were rated highly in all three years In 2005, teaching quality recorded 74

after

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that

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that,

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it increased to 78 in 2015.

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addition

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addition,

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library resources showed

slightly increased

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a slight increase

, in 2005, recorded 86, in 2010, 88 and in

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last

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year

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, 87

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contrast

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student services claimed from 54 to 95 over the period. By 2005,

range

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the range

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of modules offered was 39, in 2010

was

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31 and in the

last

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year

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which

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showed

significant

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drop.

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sports and social facilities remained relatively stable over the three years.

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Linking words: Don't use the same linking words: "in contrast, last".

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Common mistake: Your writing should be 150-250 words.

Vocabulary: Rephrase the word "information" in your introduction.

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

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

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

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

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meeting the goal of 7 or more
0
Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
13
Grammar mistakes
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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: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 9.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

4 paragraphs

129 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

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results
satisfaction
rate
students
teaching
quality
support
services
facilities
library
study
sports
improvements
demographics
international
experience
positive
trend
high
decline
increase
regarded
notable
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