The pie chart depicts the percentage of people of various nationalities living in Australia, whereas the table displays demographic data divided into urban and rural areas. Overall, the pie chart gives the impression that the vast majority of Australians claim to have ancestors of Australian origin. It is also notable from the table that most Australians, regardless of ethnicity, are urban dwellers. According to the pie chart, nearly three-quarters of the total population in Australia. This is followed by figures for people from the New Zealand (3%). People of Chinese and Dutch origin, on the other hand, a negligible 1-2% of the population. Looking at the table, , with only about 20% living in the countryside. A similar picture can be seen in the figures for people from China and New Zealand, where the urban population is 90-99%.
Australia Population by Nationality and Area
The table and pie chart give information about the population in Australia according to different nationalities and areas.
Annotated response
6 correction notes
Overall assessment
Why this response received Band 7.0
The response presents a clear overview and covers both visuals with fluent, varied language and well-controlled grammar. Its main limitation is several data inaccuracies and omissions, including mislabeling the Australian-origin share, misstating urban figures for Australians and New Zealanders, and leaving out British and Dutch rows from the table description.
IELTS criteria
How each score was decided
Task Achievement
6.0The response gives a relevant overview and covers both visuals, but contains inaccurate statements (claiming roughly 80% of both Australians and New Zealanders live in cities) and omits the British and Dutch table figures, limiting task achievement.
Coherence and Cohesion
7.0Ideas are logically organised with a clear overview, effective paragraphing, and natural use of cohesive devices such as 'whereas', 'on the other hand', and 'a similar picture'.
Lexical Resource
7.0Vocabulary is flexible and precise for a data report, with apt phrases like 'urban dwellers', 'negligible', and 'claim to have ancestors', showing good awareness of style and collocation.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
7.0A wide range of structures is used with good control, including complex relative and concessive clauses, and errors are minor and non-impeding despite occasional awkward phrasing.