BRITISH COUNCIL MOCK TEST

WRITING TASK 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The bar chart below shows estimated world illiteracy rates by region and by
gender for the last year.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

The table illustrates the percentages of illiteracy throughout the world according to region
and gender on the last year.

Overall, the highest percentages of illiteracy for women and men were both in South Asia
while the lowest ones were found in advanced nations.

The trend of illiteracy percentage for women was moving upward among countries in the
world where the level of illiteracy below 20% came from East Asia or Oceania; Latin
American or Caribbean; and Developed Countries. In contrast, more than 40% of illiteracy
happened in Sub-Saharan Africa, Arab States, and South Asia.

Following the data, the level of illiteracy for men which slightly around 30% mostly was
found in three group of nations such as Arab States, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia
(from the least to the greatest one). Conversely, the rate for illiteracy of men in Latin
American or Caribbean was higher (10%) than the other two areas which were East Asia or
Oceania; and Developed Countries (less than 10%).

WRITING TASK 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

There is a lot of pressure on young people today to succeed academically. As a

result, some people believe that non-academic subjects, such as physical
education and cookery, should be removed from the school syllabus so that
children can concentrate on academic work.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge and experience.

Write at least 250 words.

Some students feel heavy burden of the successful standard from their academic
result by their social judgment these days which make some people want to
replace some non-academic creativity from school curriculum in order to make
students focus on their study. I strongly disagree with the statement because
students should choose their interest which suitable with their skill to expand
their knowledge on particular materials and they will learn how to be responsible
for their choice.

The students should have their freedom to learn the subject which align with their
interest since their strong minds on a specific favourite study will gain more
concentration to become an expertise. In order to do so, small environment
around them should support their choice as long as it can bring improvement to
their neighbourhood. For example, a student who lives in area of scientists has an
interest of being an artist in entertainment industry. Therefore, if people in those
areas assist her to create an artwork and become famous, it can also help her
surrounding to be acknowledge by other people.

Similarly, to let student have their own options will also train them to be a
responsible person. Moreover, they might find challenge through their journey
where many decision should be made on their own by let them know their
consequences. Furthermore, those decisions will help them to get job according
to their interest and to be mature and trustworthy enough in their working areas
so that people will believe more in their capabilities. For instance, the issue that is
addressed to be a teacher is the salary level, thus the student should understand
that this problem of income is the consequence of this job.

In conclusion, this essay shows the positive sides of being independent students
to determine their future that is inline with their expertise and to be a competent
person of their life decisions.