The graphs show the changes in the UK steel industry between 1970 and 2000.

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Changes in UK steel industry between 1970 and 2000 - IELTS Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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The line graph illustrates the transformations in the UK steel industry from 1970 to 2000.

Overall, the number of employees experienced a downward trend throughout the period. Both the total UK demand and UK steel production decreased, while import rose gradually.

In 1970, employees numbers stood at around 48000. This figure saw a moderate decrease to 40000 in 1980. For the following 20 years, it gradually declined , reaching its lowest point at about 15000.

The combined total of UK demand initially was at 200000 tonnes. Declining to just above 175000 tonnes in 1980, it dropped significantly to 100000 tonnes in 2000. Similarly, the figure for produced steel experienced a considerable decrease, starting at approximately 175000 tonnes in 1970, before falling to around 85000 tonnes in 2000. The import rate was the lowest category with approximately 12500 tonnes. However, it gradually increased to just above 25000 in 1990, which was followed with significant increase to about 60000 tonnes in 2000.

Examiner feedback

The response effectively addresses all parts of the task with a clear overview and accurate selection of key features. Cohesion and grammar are well-managed with minor errors that do not impede communication.

Task Achievement - 7

- All key features of the graphs are covered, including employment, demand, production, and imports over the 30-year period. - A clear overview is presented in the second paragraph, capturing the main trends successfully. - Data is appropriately selected and supported with specific figures from the visual.

Coherence & Cohesion - 7

- Paragraph organization is logical with a clear introduction, overview, and body paragraphs detailing trends. - Cohesive devices are used adequately, though some transitions between sentences feel slightly mechanical. - Overall progression is clear, guiding the reader from employment figures to production and trade metrics.

Lexical Resource - 6

- Vocabulary is generally adequate and appropriate for describing trends, using terms like 'downward trend', 'moderate decrease', and 'gradually declined'. - Some minor lexical inaccuracies appear, such as 'employees numbers' instead of 'employee numbers'. - Range allows for clear presentation of data without significant repetition.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy - 7

- A variety of simple and complex sentence structures is used with good control. - Minor punctuation and spacing errors occur, such as spacing before commas and missing units in some clauses. - Complex forms are generally accurate, though occasional slips in preposition use are present.

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