Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.
Average distance in miles travelled per person per year, by mode of travel 1985 2000
Walking Bicycle Car Local bus Long distance bus Train Taxi Other All modes 255 51 3,199 429 54 289 13 450 4,740 237 41 4,806 274 124 366 42 585 6,475 WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic:
Successful sports professionals can earn a great deal more
money than people in other important professions. Some people think this is fully justified while others think it is unfair. 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.
SPEAKING
PART 1
The examiner asks the candidate about him/herself, his/her home, work or studies and other familiar topics. EXAMPLE
Musical instruments
? Which instrument do you like listening to most?[Why?]
? Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?[Which one?] ? Do you think children should learn to play a musical instrument at school?[Why/Why not?]
? How easy would it be to learn to play an instrument without a teacher?[Why?]
PART 2
Describe something healthy You will have to talk about the
you enjoy doing. topic for one to tow minutes. You should say: You have one minute to think What you do about what you are going to say. Where you do it You can make some notes to Who you do it with help you if you wish. and explain why you think
doing this is healthy.
PART 3
Discussion topics:
Keeping fit and healthy Example questions:
What do most people do to keep fit in your country?
How important is it for people to do some regular physical exercise? Health and modern lifestyles Example questions:
Why do some people think that modern lifestyles are not healthy? Why do some people choose to lead unhealthy lives?
Should individuals or governments be responsible for making people’s lifestyle healthy?
What could be done to encourage people to live in a healthy way?