Academic Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

The pie chart below shows the main reasons why agricultural land becomes less productive. The table shows how these causes affected three regions of the world during the 1990s.

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

You should write at least 150 words.

General Task 1

You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter

• give details of the course
• say how the course would be useful
• explain how the company could help you do this course.

Write at least 150 words.

Aca and Gen Task 2

You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:

Some people think that parents should teach children how to be good members of society. Others, however, believe that school is the place to learn this.

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.

You should write at least 250 words.