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The charts give information about two genres of TV programmes watched by men and women and four different age groups in Australia. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

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The map below is of the town of Canterbury. A new school (S) is planned for the area. The map shows two possible sites for the school. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The bar chart below shows shares of expenditures for five major categories in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan in the year 2009. Write a report for a university lecturer describing the information below.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

                 

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The chart below shows the percentage change in the share of international students among university graduates in different Canadian provinces between 2001 and 2006. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Source: Statistics Canada, Postsecondary Student Information System

                       

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The diagrams show a structure that is used to generate electricity from wave power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.Write at least 150 words.

Generating electricity from sea waves

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Computers and modems have made it possible for office workers to do much of their work from home instead of working in offices every day. Working from home should be encouraged as it is good for workers and employers.

Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words.

                                                                     

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More and more qualified people are moving from poor to rich countries to fill vacancies in specialist areas like engineering, computing and medicine. Some people believe that by encouraging the movement of such people, rich countries are stealing from poor countries. Others feel that this is only part of the natural movement of workers around the world.

Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words.

                                                                   

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In most countries multinational companies and their products are becoming more and more important. This trend is seriously damaging our quality of life.

Do you agree or disagree? Write at least 250 words.

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Many people say that the only way to guarantee getting a good job is to complete a course of university education. Others claim that it is better to start work after school and gain experience in the world of work. How far do you agree or disagree with the above views?

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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It has been said, “Not every thing that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion, which source is more important? Why?

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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If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer.

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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In a recent survey conducted in this country, it was found that up to 20% of twelve year-olds in some schools were showing early signs of nicotine addiction. In the eighteen to twenty year age bracket the percentage was as high as 70%. A large contributing factor to this high level of addiction is attributed to the uncensored TV advertising of cigarettes. For this reason all cigarette advertising should be banned.

Discuss. Write at least 250 words.

                                                                   

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The pie charts below show the average household expenditures in a country in 1950 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Average Household Expenditures by Major Category

                       

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The table below presents the number of children ever born to women aged 40-44 years in Australia for each year the information was collected since 1981. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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Number of children ever born, Women aged 40–44 years

Four or

One Two Three more

None child children children children

year % % % % %

2006 15.9 13.2 38.3 21.5 11.0

1996 12.8 11.3 38.2 24.6 13.1

1986 9.7 8.7 35.6 27.0 18.9

1981 8.5 7.6 29.0 27.4 27.6

Source: ABS Births Australia 2001, 2006 (3301.0)

                                       

     

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The graph below shows the population figures of different types of turtles in India between 1980 and 2012. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

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The table below shows the number of medals won by the top ten countries in the London 2012 Olympic Games. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

Write at least 150 words.

London 2012 Olympic Games Medal Table

Rank by Gold Country Gold Silver Bronze Total

1

United States 46 29 29 104

2

China 38 27 23 88

3

Great Britain 29 17 19 65

4

Russia 24 26 32 82

5

South Korea 13 8 7 28

6

Germany 11 19 14 44

7

France 11 11 12 34

8

Italy 8 9 11 28

9

Hungary 8 4 5 17

10

Australia 7 16 12 35

Source: http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/