Task 1:

The chart below shows a comparison of different kinds of energy production in France in 1995
and 2005. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and making
comparisons where relevant. (Pie chart)

The pie charts compare the production of different types of energy in France in 1995 and
2005.
One profound observation is that the most significant energy sources were coal and gas,
both of which accounted for almost a half of the total energy. Nuclear and other kinds of energy,
on the other hand, generated the least amount over the given period.
In 1995, coal produced the lion’s share of energy, which roughly quadrupled the
production of nuclear (29.8% compared to 6.4%). While the former witnessed a marginal
increase by just a percent, the latter rocketted to slightly more than a tenth. At the second
position was gas, with nearly a third of total energy being produced, leading petrol by a small
margin of just 0.4 percent. Over the course of ten years, the production of gas underwent a
moderate growth to approximately 30.3%, whereas a reverse trend applied to petrol, plummeting
to nearly a fifth.

Task 2: Nowadays people have expectations to get things instantly (news, products, services)
and don’t want to wait. Why? Positive or negative development?

The desire for immediacy in the modern world has become increasingly prevalent when
people instantly seek new products and demand updated news and services. This essay would dig
deeper into the root of this trend, hence discussing whether it is a positive or negative
development.
 The leading factor accelerating the demand for instant products is the boom in
technology. On the individual level, modern technology has revolutionized the way users interact
with the world with just a click. Using a smartphone or a computer connected to Internet,
individuals would find it easy to order food instantly, update with the latest news and even keep
in touch with their friends and family members. On the business level, modern gadgets have
enhanced the capacity and service delivery, increasing the ouputs to meet the growing demands
of customers. For example, automated systems corporated in online shopping platforms could
process orders more swiftly, thus reducing the waiting time of clients and improving both service
quality and shopping experience. In conclusion, technology has not only raised the expectations
of customers in terms of products and services, but also benefited to enterprises.
However, the downside of this trend is the compromise in the quality of products and
services. One notable example of a company cutting corners is Ford Pinto in the 1970s. At that
time, Ford Motor Company had rushed the production of the Pinto, compromising the safety to
cut costs. Numerous injuries and fatalities happened due to the fact that some meticulous details
in the fuel tank had been overlooked. In the long run, this scandal had detrimental effects on the
reputation of Ford Company.
To sum up, the demand for rapid outcomes is a double-edged sword. It is vital for
businesses to maintain the equilibrium of both quality and immediacy.