Some people want governments to spend money on other plants to look for life. Others believe that it is a waste of public money when there are many unsolved problems on Earth. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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Introduction

The table below presents information on results of 2000, 2005 and 2010’s surveys for one university. The data is measured in percentages.

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Overall

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, the highest rating was recorded for print resources

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also

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the highest percentage for all ratings in the given table.

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In all three

years

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, the highest ratings

belongs

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to print resources and building/teaching facilities. For printing resources, percentages were 84%, 89%, 88%

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in 2000, 2005 and 2010, respectively.

Furthermore

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this

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category hit the peak level in all three

years

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By contrast

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, building/teaching facilities remained stable over those

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(77%), despite the high level.

Conclusion

In comparison, the range of modules offered was experienced with the least percentages, 32%, 30%, 27% in the 2000, 2005 and

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2007

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surveys, respectively.

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this

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was the single category

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in which

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the level of rating declined in the

last

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year (27%). That number

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also was

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the

least

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lowest

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percentage not only for all three

years

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, but

also

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for all categories.

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Give a clearer overall view. State the main high and low points, and also say what changed over time. Do not make an overall claim that is not fully true: print resources were not the top result in every year.

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Cover more of the table. Your report leaves out other areas, so the reader cannot see the full picture. Include the main data for each missing area and compare them.

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Check all years and figures very carefully. You write 2007 in the last body part, but the table year is 2010. Also, say that the range of modules had the lowest results, rather than saying it experienced percentages.

coherence and cohesion

Use a clear report plan: introduce the table, give one overview, then group high results in one body part and lower or changing results in another. This will make the report easier to follow.

coherence and cohesion

Make each main idea exact and easy to follow. For example, say: “Print resources rose from 84% to 89%, before falling slightly to 88%.” This is clearer than saying it hit the peak level in all three years.

coherence and cohesion

Use linking words with care. “By contrast” should introduce a real opposite point. In your report, the next point is not always a direct opposite, so simple links such as “However”, “Meanwhile”, or “In addition” may work better.

coherence and cohesion

Avoid repeating the same point. The first two paragraphs both say that print resources had the highest ratings. Use the overview for this key point, then use the body part for the figures and changes.

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You select important figures for print resources, building and teaching facilities, and the range of modules offered.

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You make useful comparisons between the highest and lowest results, and you notice the fall in the range of modules offered.

coherence and cohesion

The report has a clear start, an overall statement, and separate body parts for higher and lower results.

coherence and cohesion

You use some helpful linking words, such as “Furthermore”, “By contrast”, and “Additionally”, to connect ideas.

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

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Introduction & conclusion present

Supported main points

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 4.0

Complete response

Clear & comprehensive ideas

Relevant & specific examples

Appropriate word count

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156 words

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search for extraterrestrial life
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government spending
scientific breakthrough
long-term benefits
technological innovation
satellite technology
space missions
urgent social problems
reduce poverty
improve public healthcare
access to clean water
basic public services
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uncertain outcomes
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