Writing

Task 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The graph below shows the total value of exports and the value of fuel, food and
manufactured goods exported by one country from 2000 to 2005.
Value of fuel exports
Summarize
the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and
450,000
make comparisons where relevant.
200

million dollars

Write400,000
at least 150 words.

Value of fuel exports

350,000

Total

450,000
300,000

million dollars

200
400,000
250,000
350,000
200,000

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

Total

300,000

250,000

200,000

Value of selected exports

50,000

million dollars

200
40,000

Value of selected exports

30,000

Fuel
50,000
20,000

Food
200
40,000
10,000

million dollars

Manufactured
goods
30,000
0

2000

2001

2002

2003

2004

2005

Fuel

20,000
Food

Task 2
10,000

Manufactured
goods

2001
2003this task.
2004
You should2000
spend about
402002
minutes on
Write about the following topic.

2005

Tests and examinations are a central feature of school systems in many countries.
Do you think the educational benefits of testing outweigh any disadvantages?
Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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