Writing Practice Test 01 to 99
Writing Practice Test 01 to 99
Writing Practice Test 01 to 99
WRITING TASK 1
The graph below shows the number of enquiries received by the Tourist
Information Office in one city over a six-month period in 2011.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Some people think that it is more beneficial to take part in sports which are
played in teams, like football, while other people think that taking part in
individual sports, like tennis or swimming, is better. Discuss both 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 TASK 1
The table shows the number of employees and factories producing silk in
England and Wales between 1851 and 1901.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The bar shows the percentage of people going to cinemas in one European
country on different days.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
The table below shows the percentages of the population by age groups in
one town who rode bicycles in 2011.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
The only way to improve safety on our roads is to give much stricter
punishments for driving offences. What extent do you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 1
The chart below shows the percentage of the population in the UK who
consumed the recommended daily amount of fruit and vegetables in 2002,
2006 and 2010.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The chart below shows the annual pay (thousands of US dollars) for
doctors and other workers in seven countries in 2004.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Some people think that newly built houses should follow the style of old
houses in local areas. Others think that people should have freedom to
build houses of their own style. 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 TASK 1
The table shows the amount of money given to developing countries by the
USA, EU countries and other countries from 2006 to 2010 (Figures are in
millions of dollars).
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
When designing a building, the most important factor is the intended use of
the building rather than its outward appearance. To what extent do you
agree or disagree?
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 TASK 1
The charts below show the percentage of people aged 23-65 in different
occupations in one UK town (Ashby) and in the UK as a whole in 2008.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Museums and art galleries should concentrate on works that show history
and culture of their own country rather than works of the other parts in the
world. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 1
The chart below shows the average cost of monthly contract for four
different mobile (cell phones) in a European country from January to
September 2002, measured in euro.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Some people think the government funding should not be used for
supporting art and culture, while others think supporting cultural activities
may be beneficial for the population and the culture. Discuss both these
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WRITING TASK 1
The chart below give information about the high-speed continuous internet
connection of households in five countries in 2001 and 2002.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
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 TASK 1
The chart below shows the Japan’s population by age groups starting in
1960 and including a forecast to 2040.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
WRITING TASK 2
The table below shows the weight of people in a particular country from
1999 to 2009.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
WRITING TASK 2
Some people think that a huge amount of time and money is spent on the
protection of wild animals, and that this money could be better spent on the
human population. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this
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 TASK 1
The media should include more stories which report good news. To what
extent do you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 2
The chart below show the number of magazines sold per person in five
countries in 2000 and 2010, with projected sales for 2020.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The table below shows daily oil production in 4 countries from 2000 to
2004.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
In many places, people’s lifestyles are changing rapidly, and this affects
family relationships. Do you think the advantages of such developments
outweigh the 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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WRITING TASK 1
The chart below shows the number of passengers who used public
transport in Somewhere town from 2012 to 2015.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The table below compares actual and predicted figures for populations in
three different cites.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Many people say that universities should only offer places to young
students with the highest marks, while others say they should accept
people of all ages, even if they did not do well at school. Discuss both
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 TASK 1
The bar chart below shows the number of houses built per year in two
cites, Derby and Nottingham, between 2000 and 2009.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The graph below shows UK air pollutants in millions of tonnes, from three
different sources, between 1990 and 2005.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Many university students live with their families, while others live away
from home because their universities are in different places. What are the
advantages and disadvantages both situations.
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 TASK 1
The bar chart below shows the percentage of people living alone in five
different age groups in the USA between 1850 and 2000.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Some people say that economic growth is the only way to end hunger and
poverty, while others say that economic growth is damaging the
environment so it should be stopped. Discuss both views and give your
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 TASK 1
The line graph below shows the oil production and consumption in China
between 1982 and 2006.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
Some cites have few controls over the design and construction of housing
and office buildings. People think that they should be free to choose the
design they like. Do you think the advantages outweigh the 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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WRITING TASK 1
The graph shows estimated oil production capacity for several Gulf
countries between 1990 and 2010.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
WRITING TASK 2
The bar chart shows the percentage of the total world population in 4
countries in 1950 and 2003, and projections for 2050
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The maps show two different underground tunnel systems for cars in two
Australian cites.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The bar chart gives information about the percentage of car trips made by
male and female drivers
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Some people think that the most important thing about being rich is it gives
a person the opportunity to help other people. Do you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 1
The pie charts show the destination of export goods in three countries in
2010.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
WRITING TASK 2
The bar charts display the results from a 2009 survey regarding people’s
automobile in a European country.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not
local people. Why is it the case? What can be done to attract local people
to visit these places?
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 TASK 1
The tables give information on the temperatures and the hours of daylight
in two particular cites in the same week in May 2007.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
WRITING TASK 2
There are more workers to work from home and more students to study
from home. This is because computer technology is more accessible and
cheaper. Do you think it is a positive or negative development?
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 TASK 1
The charts give information about world forest in five different regions.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The line graph compares the percentage of people in Africa from 1994 to
2004.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The tendency of news reports in the media to focus more on problems and
emergencies than on positive developments is harmful to the individuals
and the society as a whole. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 1
The bar chart compares the recycling rates of four different kinds of waste
material in a city, from 1992 to 2002.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Nowadays, most people try to balance between work and other part of
lives. Unfortunately, not many achieve this balance. What are the problems
of this? Suggest some solutions to solve the problem?
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 TASK 1
WRITING TASK 2
Some say that sports play an important role in society. Others, however,
think that it is nothing more than a leisure activity. Discuss both 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 TASK 1
The chart below shows the price in Euros of 800 grams of four types of
bread in one European country from 2001 to 2006.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Some people do not go directly to college but travel or work for a short
time. Do you think the advantages outweigh the 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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WRITING TASK 1
The diagram shows the procedure for university entry for high school
graduates. Write a report for a university or college lecturer describing the
information.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
In recent years, the family structure has changed, as well as family roles.
What are the changes occurring? Do you think these changes are positive
or negative?
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 TASK 1
The graphs show figures relating to hours worked and stress levels
amongst professionals in eight groups. Describe the information shown to
a university or collage lecturer.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The chart shows the average daily minimum and maximum levels of air
pollutants in 4 cities 2000.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
The chart shows the proportion of renewable energy in total energy supply
in 4 countries from 1997 to 2010.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
WRITING TASK 2
Nowadays young people spend too much of their free time in shopping
malls. Some people fear that this may have negative effects on young
people and the society they live in. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
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 TASK 1
The charts show the proportion of money that people in France, Germany
and England spent on food and other products in 1998 and 2008.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
It is better for college students to live far away from home than live at home
with their parents. Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The maps below show information about the change of Riverage college 30
years ago and now.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Some people think that governments should ban dangerous sports, while
others think people should have freedom to do any sports or activity.
Discuss both 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 TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
WRITING TASK 2
The best way to solve world’s environmental problem is increase the cost
of fuel.Do you agree or disagree and give your own opinion?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
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WRITING TASK 1
The charts below give information on the ages of people when they got
married in one particular country in 1996 and 2008.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The society would benefit from a ban on all forms of advertising because it
serves no useful purpose, and can even be damaging. Do you agree or
disagree?
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 TASK 2
Some people say that what children watch on TV influences their behaviour
while others say the amount of time children they spend watching Tv
influences their behavior. Discuss both views and give your 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 TASK 1
The chart below shows the number of films produced five countries in
three years.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
People should look after their health for personal benefits, rather than a
duty for a society. What extent do you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
Parents often give children everything they ask for and do what they like. Is
it good for children? What are the consequences when they grow up?
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 TASK 1
The line chart below gives information about the percentage of female
members of parliament in European countries (2000 – 2012)
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The pie charts below show the main reasons why students chose to study
at a particular UK University in 1987 and 2007.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The line graph gives data about the number of users of five different
communication services worldwide from 1998 to 2008.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Space travel has been possible for some time and some people believe that
space tourism could be developed in the future. Do you think it is a positive
or negative development?
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 TASK 1
The chart shows information about the actual and expected figures of
population in three cities, Jakarta, Sao Paulo, and Shanghai.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The maps below show the changes in the art gallery ground floor in 2005
and present day.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
Everyone should stay at school until 18. To what extent do you agree or
disagree?
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 TASK 1
The table below shows the number of cars made in Argentina, Australia
and Thailand from 2003 to 2009.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The table below gives information on visitor statistics for 1996, 1998 and
2000 for various World Heritage sites in Australia
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The table and chart below provide a breakdown of the total expenditure and
the average amount of money spent by students per week while studying
abroad in 4 countries.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The graph and chart below give information about the number of new
graduates and their employment in the UK from 1992 to 2002.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
The maps below compare 2 floor plans of one trade conference held in
2009 and 2010.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
WRITING TASK 2
Writing, reading and maths are the three recognized traditional subjects.
Computer skill should also be the fourth largest branch. Do you agree or
disagree?
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 TASK 1
Anybody can use a mobile phone to answer the work and personal calls at
any time or 7 days a week. Does this development have more positive or
negative effects on both individuals and society?
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 TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
WRITING TASK 2
Students leave high school without learning the way how to manage their
money.What are the reasons and solutions of this issue?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The graphs below show data on Australian trades with three other
countries.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
There have been many inventions in the human history, such as the wheel.
Some people think the most important thing is the internet.To what extent
do you agree or disagree with this 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 TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
Some people say that the increasing business and cultural contact
between countries is positive development, while others think that many
countries will lose their national identities as a result.Discuss both views
and give your 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 TASK 1
The percentage of 3 types of crimes: car theft, house burglary & street
robbery in England & Walesfrom 1970 to 2015
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Student learn far more with their teachers than other sources (the Internet
or television). To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 2
The aging population is good for business, the economy and society.
Others disagree. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
The chart below details the waste disposal in one European country
between 2005 and 2008.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The pie chart below shows information about where coffee is produced,
consumed and where is profit goes.Summarise the information by
selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The news media have become too much influence in people lives today and
this is a negative development.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 1
The graph below shows the number of overseas visitors to three different
areas in a European country between 1987 and 2007.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The graphs indicate the source of complaints about the bank of America
and the amount of time it takes to have the complaints resolved.Summarise
the information by selecting and report in the main features, and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task
Write about the following topic:
Scientists say that in the future humanity will speak the same language.Do
you think this is a positive or negative social development?
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 TASK 1
Some people think that people who choose a job early and keep doing it
are more likely to get a satisfying career life than those who frequently
change jobs.To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own
knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
The barchart below shows the total number of minutes (in billions) of
telephone calls in Australia, divided into three categories, from 2001- 2008.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features
and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The pie charts below give information on the ages of the populations of
Oman and Spain in 2005 and projections for 2055. Summarise the
information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
More and more people in the city live in homes with small spaces or no
outdoor areas. Do you think it is a negative or positive development?
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 TASK 1
The bar chart below give information about five countries spending habits
of shopping on consumer goods in 2012. Summarise the information by
selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where
relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
The pie chart gives information on UAE government spending in 2000. The
total budget was AED 315 billion. Summarize the information by selecting
and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
WRITING TASK 2
People think that children nowadays have more freedom.To what extent do
you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 1
The graph below presents the employment patterns in the USA between
1930 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and report in the
main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Some people think that children should start school at a very early age, but
others believe that children should go to school until they are older.
Discuss both views and give your 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 TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task
The table below gives information on average hours and minutes spent by
UKmales and females on different daily activities.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Many museums and historical sites are mainly visited by tourists but not
local people. Why is this the case and what can be done to attract more
local people to visit these places?
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 TASK 1
The diagrams below show some principles of house design for cool and for
warm climates
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Although more and more people read the news on the Internet, newspapers
will remain the most important source of news for the majority of people.
Do you agree or disagree with that statement?
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 TASK 1
The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of
sometourist facilities.Summarise the information by selecting and
reporting the main features, andmake comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
Prison is the common way in most countries to solve the problem of crime.
However, a more effective solution is to provide people a better education.
Do you agree or disagree?
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 TASK 1
WRITING TASK 2