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Writing task 1 (a report)

We were given a table showing spending habits of UK families on six categories such as food, shelter, leisure and so on, in the period from 1988 to 2002.

Writing task 2 (an essay)

Some say that students should concentrate only on the subjects that they like. Others suggest that they should focus on all school subjects. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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We were given a line graph showing percentage of unemployment in the US from 1858 and projected for 2025. Three lines were representing the fields of Agriculture, Manufacturing and Services.


Some people focus too much on products and brands that they buy/use. Do you think this behavior has more advantages than disadvantages?

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We were given a chart showing the percentage of free time spent by adults on different activities in England in 2006.


Nowadays there is no need for museums and art galleries any more. Since everything is accessible through internet, people can find any historic facts there. Do you agree or disagree? Give reasons and examples from your personal knowledge.

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Three diagrams were given; the first one was showing flooding in a town in the UK from two rivers entering the town that submerged an industrial park, a residential area and a commercial area in the south. The second diagram was showing the cost of relocation of the whole area that is subject to flooding. The third was showing the cost of dams and reservoir building, which is a more cost effective solution.


Some say that if anyone would be given a choice between ‘not working’ and ‘working most of the time’, they would choose not to work. Do you agree or disagree?

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Four bar graphs were given, compiling the percentage of top achievers in one country, by gender, and by subject, in two years, 1960 and 2000.


TV watching is argued to be detrimental to children’ development, but some argue that it could bring positive effects as well. Do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion.

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We were given one graph that showed the expenditure in three categories (holidays, electrical equipment and clothes) in four different age groups.


Most countries develop their economies to improve living standards. Some people are afraid that it will cause degradation of important social values. Do you think the advantages of this trend outweigh the disadvantages?

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We were given two pie charts showing the percentage of time spent on the Internet searches by male and female students. The task was to compare and contrast data where relevant.


These days parents are more concerned with their children’s up-bringing than before. Child-care training course for parents can be the best way to update their parenting skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give your opinion and support it with examples where possible.

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We were given a table describing the percentage of workers (both men and women) who completed their university education in 5 European countries in a particular year.


Some people work only for a few months a year and take the rest of the time off to do whatever they like. To what extent do the advantages of this arrangement outweigh the disadvantages?

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Writing task 1 (a letter)

You’ve recently found an object and you think that it might be of some historical value. Write a letter to the director of the museum asking for some information on the object.

- Give a description of that object.- Tell them where you found it.- Ask for information you are seeking.

Writing Task 2 (an essay)

Some say that people living in high-rise apartments are lonely and unhappy, while others say that it’s advantageous to stay in high-rise apartments. Discuss advantages and disadvantages. Give your opinion.

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We were given a pie chart and a graph showing the amount of books bought across the world by each country.


Crime is a problem all over the world. Some believe that crime prevention will make no difference, others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.


Nowadays, many people go shopping in their free time. Shopping has replaced many other activities that people choose as their hobby. What are the reasons for this? Is this a positive or negative development?


There were 3 pie charts showing percentage of profits of six companies in 1999, 2002 and 2009. Two companies had an upward trend, two had a downward trend and one remained stable.


Nowadays students find it hard to study at university compared to school studies. Why is this happening? What is the solution to this problem?

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We were given a bar graph showing how a one meter rise of the sea level can damage lands in different countries around the world including Asia, North America, Central America, South America, Africa, Oceania, and Europe. There was also a pie chart showing the number of people being affected by this damage.


Crime is a big problem in the world; many believe that nothing can be done to prevent it. To what extent you agree or disagree? Give your own opinion.

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We were given a triple line graph, showing the amount of people going to movies in a week in 2003 – 2005 in a European country.


These days couples decide to have children later in their life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? How is it affecting the family life and society?

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We were given a triple line graph, showing the amount of people going to movies in a week in 2003 – 2005 in a European country.


These days couples decide to have children later in their life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? How is it affecting the family life and society?

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You want to take training courses for your job. Write a letter to ask your employer to help you pay the tuition fee. In your letter- say what courses you want to take,- why you think these courses are beneficial, and- explain how they will contribute to your performance.


Some children have problems at home and difficulties at school. Why do you think this happens? How can parents help them?

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You have seen a job advertisement in some newspaper. Write a letter to your friend asking him to consider this job. Please say

- Where have you seen the ad?- What is the job description?- Why do you think, he is a suitable candidate for it?


There are plenty of options available for spreading news, such as newspapers, radio, TV, Internet and so on. According to your opinion what is the best media to use? Why?

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We had three pie-charts showing course types (traditional/correspondence/online/mixed) chosen by UK higher-education students in 1983, 1993 and 2003.


Should education and healthcare be free of charge and funded by the government, or should it be the responsibility of the people to pay for these services?

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We were asked to describe two line graphs showing different forecasts for carbon emissions and the global temperature change in 2020-2100.


Some say that the government should stop supporting the professional sports activities and the cultural performances, and instead begin supporting schools to encourage children to take up sports and arts. What is your opinion?


These days many students are doing a part time job. Is it a good or a bad development? What is your opinion about it? Give examples from your own experience.

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We were given a graph about the imported and exported goods in a few countries.


In the recent years, the number of organizations allowing their staff to work from home at least a few days a week is rising rapidly. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development?

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Compare pictures of a sport centre in 2007 and at present.


Nowadays, people use computers or telephones to communicate and don’t write letters any more. Some think that letter-writing skills would disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important is the letter-writing skill to you?


Many people these days travel far for work or spend more hours working. Does this trend have more advantages or disadvantages? What do you think about work-life balance?

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We had a chart showing the attendance of people in different age groups at three types of music events in Australia in 2006.


Some people think that politicians have the greatest influence on the world. Others, however, believe that scientists have the greatest influence. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

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Three bar charts showing different types of courses that were available in one university/college in 1984, 1994, 2004.


Some people believe that governments should pay for health care and education; others, however, think this is not the governments’ responsibility. What is your opinion?


Public celebrations (national days, festivals) are held in many countries. Some people say that these celebrations are a waste of money and we should spend money on more important things. Do you agree or disagree? Give your reasons and examples according to your knowledge and experience.


We were given a graph showing the amount of smokers among teenagers living in the UK between the years 1988 and 1998.


Solving environmental problems should be responsibility of one international organization instead of state or national governments. Do you agree or disagree?


Nowadays, people move to big cities. Why do you think this is happening? Is this trend a bad or a good thing?


We were given two graphs comparing the age people marry in a certain country in 1998 and 2008.


As computers and technology develop, they can be used to teach children and teachers won’t be necessary soon. Do you agree or disagree?

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