Test2

WRITING

WRITING TASK I
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The table below gives information about changes in modes of travel in

England between 1985 and 2000.

Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features

and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Average d'IS tance m m1., es trave II ed1 per person per year, boy mo deo I
1985 2000
Walking 255 237
Bicycle 51 41
Cur 3,199 4,806
Local bus 429 274
Long distunce bus 54 124
Train 289 366
Taxi 13 42
Other 450 585
All modes 4,740 6,475

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WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:

Successfai sports professionals can earn a great deal more money than
people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully
justified while others think it is unfair.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

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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 WRITING

WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
The diagrams below show The life cycle ofthe silkworm and the stages in the
production ofsilk cloth.
summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features. and
make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.

lt.U'e cr.ale 10~ 1hlll siUtWI)J'I11

Boll

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 Test3

WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on

this task. Write about the following

topic:

Some people believe that visitors to other countries should

follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and
think that the host country should welcome cultural differences.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from
your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
Test4
WRITING

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The charts below give information about USA marriage and divorce rates between
1970 and 2000, alld the marital status of adult Americalls in two ofthe years.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make
comparisolls where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

Numbtrr or nuu·riages a nd d i·v orces in the USA.,

1970-2000

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~910 19-80 1990 2000

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WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task

Write about the following topic:

Some people prefer to spend their lives doing the same things and avoiding
change.Others, however think that change is always a good thing.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge
or experience.
Write at least 250 words